Loch Ness Tour: Jacobite Steam Train and Scenic Highlands

Experience the magic of the Highlands with a scenic tour and a ride on the iconic Jacobite Steam Train. Book your unforgettable adventure now.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Urquhart Castle - Departing from Inverness, the journey begins along the renowned Loch Ness, with a stop for photos above the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle.
  • Commando Monument - The tour continues westward to the Commando Memorial, offering views of the Nevis Range, home to the UK’s tallest mountain, Ben Nevis.
  • Fort William - This is…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Jacobite Steam Train one-way ticket (Fort William to Mallaig)
  • Itinerary will be reversed on dates when the tour starts at 9:30am
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • On-board restrooms
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast. Our journey reveals ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and gorgeous Scottish wilderness – with untamed mountains never far from sight. Embark on the the Jacobite Steam Train for a magical 2-hour…

Location
15 Union St
Union Street
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelleo1613
Aug 27, 2025
The way to see the Highlands - Emma is a very informative guide who kept us entertained throughout and has a commendable knowledge of the area and its history. The tour caters for history buffs, Harry Potter fans, and those who just want to see the beautiful countryside. Thoroughly recommend the tour!
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E8659majanew
Aug 27, 2025
Loved the Highlands and Hogwarts Express experience - Emma was a great guide and had lots of fun facts and info! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Passport25427379611
Aug 27, 2025
Great experience - Fantastic tour. Well spaced stops and our our guide, Emma, was fantastic Would highly recommend. Great opportunity to visit a archer area within one day
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Lyndav255
Aug 27, 2025
Highland Explorer Tours - Emma and of course Neil the seal were such incredible guides on our trip! Emma was so kind, knowledgeable, engaging and such an impressive driver! We had an absolute blast and the day was the perfect blend of exploration, relaxing and driving.
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Sightsee668772
Aug 27, 2025
A Magical Day in the Highlands – A Must for Harry Potter Fans! - We had a lovely experience on this Highlands bus tour from Inverness! Everything was so well organized from start to finish, and the day was packed with amazing scenery, fascinating stories, and a touch of movie magic. One of the absolute highlights was the nostalgic train ride on the old steam locomotive, crossing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct – yes, the very one from the Harry Potter films! It truly felt like we were on our way to Hogwarts. We also saw the location known as Dumbledore’s Grave, which added a beautifully emotional moment to the journey for any Potter fan. A huge shoutout to our amazing bus driver Emma, who navigated the winding Highland roads with such skill and charm. And our tour guide (Toni) was just brilliant – informative without being overwhelming, and spoke clear, easy-to-understand English that made everything enjoyable even for non-native speakers like us. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, or simply someone who loves stunning landscapes and a well-paced, friendly tour, this is the perfect tour. Thank you for the magical day! ✨
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Thomas_b
Aug 25, 2025
Bring snacks it a long... - Bring snacks it a long day, lots of pictures, beautiful views. Our bus driver Donnie and narator Toni were great with explaining the area.
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Angieo647
Aug 24, 2025
Great day - Donnie and Toni were amazing tour giiides. A full day full of great adventures. We saw so much today and enjoyed it all. Thank you 😊
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Jordanbv9399nc
Aug 24, 2025
Magical Views and Experience - Donnie and Toni were great! The tour was a blast! Breath taking views! 10/10 recommend. We all thoroughly enjoyed all of the stops and information throughout. It’s definitely a full day, with so much to see. Everything they recommended was great!
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Robbem772
Aug 27, 2025
Emma (+ neil the stal) - We had a very lovely guide who was interesting the whole activity long so we really loved it! And if u like harry potter and ur in inverness but dont like the long drive to the steamtrain (or cant bc u got no drivers licence like us) u schould deffinetly do this!
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Adventure777719
Aug 27, 2025
Long, disappointing day. - Long day to be disappointed by not having a steam train on the journey from Mallaig to Fort William. I understand that the steam train is broken down, but still disappointed. The carriage was also hot. We had lots of stops on the way, which were interesting. Emma was excellent in sharing stories and telling us about what to expect. Would have preferred to know that we weren't going to have the steam train. The whole reason we went on the trip was to travel via steam train over the Glenfinnan viaduct.
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From $258
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).