Overview
This tour visits Loch Ness and the visitor centre to learn all about Nessie and it goes to tour Urquhart castle. You’ll see Inverness too and highland cows.
Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions.
Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival.
This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 49 seaters depending on numbers.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Parking fees
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you dock directly in Invergordon port, please walk from ship to the port gates at the west harbour, cross road and our tour guides wearing purple will greet you and send you to our bus, quite close by. 2-5 minutes walk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You do not need to print off a ticket or show us. Once we have confirmed to you, then you are on our list of names and we will tick you off as you arrive. We like to make it simple.
What to expect
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Inverness
45 min
Arrive Inverness city centre where your entrance is included to Inverness Castle’s new viewing gallery. See right across the city. Visit Flora MacDonald’s statue outside the castle and see the shops and cafes in Inverness. Maybe try a local beer in the oldest bar in Inverness, the Gellions, dating back to 1841.
Unfortunately only photos until 2024 as vast he is clouded for complete renovation. -
Beauly Priory
45 min
Leave the village Drumnadrochit then back to the ship via wild land 1000 feet up a mountain the dropping down into the village of Beauly, passing by the ancient Priory.
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Urquhart Castle
1 hour 30 min
Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle as well as the video centre. Watch a 6 minute historic video with own language subtitles. Wander down to the ruins or browse the shop or cafe.
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Drumnadrochit
10 min
Pass through the quaint village stopping when you visit the Nessie centre and gin shop
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Loch Ness
30 min
Travel beside Loch Ness for 15 miles, stopping for photos of Nessie (if you’re very lucky).
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Great Glen Distillery
10 min
The smallest gin distillery in the UK. Visit and try free gin samples when you come from the Nessie centre.
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The Loch Ness Centre
1 hour 30 min
Visit the Nessie exhibition centre - newly refurbished this provides 50 minutes of history and marvel at the legend of the Loch Ness monster. Well worth a visit.
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Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly
30 min
See real life highland coos and alpacas at Robertson’s farm on the outskirts of Beauly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness Centre, Gin, Outlander sites
Can I cancel Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness Centre, Gin, Outlander sites for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–8 hours.
Where does it start?
If you dock directly in Invergordon port, please walk from ship to the port gates at the west harbour, cross road and our tour guides wearing purple will greet you…
What's included?
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Inverness, Beauly Priory, Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, Great Glen Distillery, The Loch Ness Centre, Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours
