Luxury Private Tours to Castles Lochs and Highland Coos View

Duration7h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the rich history of the Scottish Highlands on this popular day tour, visiting iconic sites like Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and the historic Culloden Battlefield. Begin your journey with breathtaking views at Abriachan View Point before delving into the storied past of Urquhart Castle, overlooking the loch. Enjoy free time in Inverness for lunch and exploration, then visit the ancient Clava Cairns, dating back 4000 years, and experience the restored Culloden Battlefield, where Scotland's fate was sealed in 1746. This tour offers a unique glimpse into Scotland's culture and history, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

- Visit the stunning Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness
- Enjoy free time in Inverness for lunch and sightseeing
- Explore the ancient Clava Cairns, a remarkable Bronze Age site
- Discover the history of the Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre

What's included

We will travel in my 7 seater Mercedes Benz V Class people Carrier.
The access onto Culloden Battlefield is free, however if you wish to visit the Museum or Castles there is an entrance fee for that, which can be purchased upon entry to the museum or Castle

The reason I do not purchase tickets in advance, as standard, is to allow my clients more choice and flexibility on their tour, if my clients wish to enter a castle, they can buy tickets on site
The entrance fee, if you wish to visit the Culloden Battlefield is £20.00 is paid directly on site.
The Entrance fee to visit either Urquhart Castle or Inverness Castle is £20.00 and it is paid directly on site.

What to expect

Loch Ness
1h · Admission ticket not included

We will travel South through the village of Beauly, climbing to over 1000ft above Loch Ness, where the Mountain views are simply stunning then onward to our first stop of the day, Urquhart Castle.
You will have free time to visit the Castle, wander through the ruins of which was once a Pictish fort of St Columba, and a stronghold of Robert the Bruce.
Culloden Battlefield
1h · Admission ticket not included

We will take the path out onto the Battlefield where our guide will retell the struggle of the highlanders on the 16th April 1746
You will have time to visit the Museum of the Battlefield(if you wish to visit the Museum there is an entry fee)
Clava Cairns
20m

We shall walk amongst the history and life of our neolithic tribes of Scotland over 4500years ago.
The buriel tombs of Clava Cairns are renowned for how well preserved they are, and our guide will also talk about the 1500 year old Druid Standing Stones.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Cruise ship port, Airport or Guest Accommodation.

End point

Cruise ship port, Airport or Guest Accommodation.

Pickup details

We shall meet all our gusts at their Cruise ship port, Airport or Guest Accommodation.
If its a Hotel departure, I will make myself known to the front of house staff, and wait in the foyer.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From

£645.00 per group

Check availability & book

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.

Operated by Kilted Tours · Booked through Viator

More activities in Inverness