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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Edsartori
Nov 6, 2025
Breathtaking Views - The tour was great: A quick way to explore a bit of the region. Gorgeous landscapes, a fun and friendly guide Donny and the perfect road trip playlist to singalong :)
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Neelam_c
Oct 26, 2025
The famous Harry Potter train - We had a wonderful time on the tour. The highlight of the tour was the one-way Harry Potter train It was raining but we enjoyed the scenery and were able to see the bridge. Our tour guide Donnie was very good. He showed us much more than we were expecting. He gave enough time and attention to every single person in that bus. Driving and giving commentary same time 👍 amazing!
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Wendy_m
Oct 24, 2025
An excellent day out exploring the Western Highlands - This is a long day, with a lot of ground covered. However, it is well paced and the Jacobite steam train ride in the middle of the day is a definite highlight and a comfortable ride. Ian was a great guide who was very knowledgable about the area and had many stories and local lore to add. He gave us plenty of time to explore various areas we visited, and adapted when one location was full and we couldn't park as planned. I highly recommend a fresh fish lunch in Mailag.
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C165ghtoddb
Oct 24, 2025
Excellent tour including Harry Potter train ride in Scotland highlands - Iain was an excellent tour guide. Learned so much about Scotland and its history. Amazing sites and taken to and from seamlessly. Would recommend for anyone who loves Harry Potter as you get to ride the train and as good way to see so much of the Highlands.
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James_m
Oct 23, 2025
Great Experience - The tour guide gives you so much information and stories about the different areas in Scotland. She stops regularly for photo opportunities and for longer breaks. Bring lunch for the train and sit on the left side. It was a great way to see Scotland. Highly recommend
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H4708kiluc_aa
Oct 23, 2025
Great tour, great landscapes and lots of Harry Potter - We really enjoyed the tour. Karen was great the entire time, explaining everything so well and making the trip so interesting, The landescapes and the experience was amacing. Definitely the best tour i've done so far.
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Suemh3089kk
Oct 23, 2025
Fun time. - Karen was an amazing guide. Lots of really fun facts we learned along the way. The train section was a definite highlight. Great trip. Thanks Karen.
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Farah
Oct 23, 2025
Amazing! - Karen is AMAZING. Shares with us all that's interesting and made us feel safe with her driving throughout. The sunset at Dores beach has gotta be the best surprise for me. Thank God for the amazing weather too!
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Sydmarm
Oct 23, 2025
Jacobite Steam train tour - Long day! Felt a little rushed but a great sight seeing activity! The train ride was a great experience and very scenic. Karen was great and made the trip fantastic!
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C3728krnurula
Oct 23, 2025
Great tour - Places that we were bringing in ught to was very beautiful. Karen was helpful in helping to take photos for the group. She is also friendly and try to engahe in conversations with the group.
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