Loch Ness Cruise with Urquhart Castle Exploration: A Scenic Journey from Inverness

Embark on a scenic journey from Inverness as you cruise across Loch Ness and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Join our guided bus and boat tour for a memorable 3 hour 15 minute adventure.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Urquhart Castle - One of Scotland’s most historic castles, perched on the banks of Loch Ness. Explore the ruins of this once stronghold, learn of its turbulent past and breathe in some of the most stunning views Loch Ness has to offer
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Expert guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Loch Ness boat cruise
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour and 15-minute bus and boat adventure from Inverness to Cruise Loch Ness and explore the historic Urquhart Castle ruins.
Begin your journey at Inverness Bus Station, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery on a guided coach tour. Along the way, our friendly driver-guide will entertain you with amusing stories before you join the…

Location
Bus Station
Margaret Street
Bus departs from Stance Number 7 at Inverness Bus Station Please note if arriving by cruise ship, Invergordon Cruise Terminal is approx. 25 miles (45 mins) from Inverness Bus Station. Public transport is very limited, so you’ll need to arrange your own transport and allow plenty of time to reach us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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X473pzjudithg
Aug 29, 2025
Temptation - at its best - Easy to board bus and boat; driver gave us plenty of informations. Urquhart Castle was interesting. Have to come back to the castle spending more time there.
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Melissamf2776py
Aug 29, 2025
Easy and fun - If you only have time for one tour this is the one. You get to see the highlights on your own without having to constantly follow a group and you get to go do your own search for Nessie adventure. It was easy to get to from the train station you don't need a lot of time you can arrive, place your luggage on hold at the train station and immediately get on the bus.
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Judith_k
Aug 29, 2025
Guide Linda was... - Guide Linda was excellent! Tremendous personality and a great driver. It’s a steep walk from the boat to the castle. Cruise was lovely,
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Kristy
Aug 26, 2025
Great experience! - A nice 'temptation' tour of Loch Ness and Urqhart Castle. Very much boat ride through the Loch, and the bus ride back to Inverness was jam packed with amazing information and history of the region!
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Ania_t
Aug 25, 2025
Very professional,... - Very professional, informative and good experience, a round trip from Inverness to Loch Ness, lots of history and local knowledge information provided by a very friendly tour guide.
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P8268tzkenw
Aug 25, 2025
Great Tour - Wonderful experience. Cayden, our bus driver was great, entertaining, and full of useful information. The boat cruise was great. We had about an hour to explore the Urquhart Castle ruins.
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Amelia_m
Aug 25, 2025
Fantastic tour, very fun for anyone! - Really great experience with knowledgeable guide, fun stops, smooth process, and perfect for a quick highlights of Loch Ness.
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Debbiek1836
Aug 25, 2025
Very pleasant and well worth the money. - Our driver was Kerin, he made the ride over fun and was so knowledgeable, very informative. The boat crew also shared a wealth of knowledge and we even had a Nessie sighting!
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995dawna
Aug 28, 2025
Loch Ness - Excellent trip, best way to get views of Loch Ness and access to Urquhart Castle. Great vews and information along the route as well!
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W4633xejimv
Aug 27, 2025
Half star deduction - If half stars were available I would give four and a half stars. Our driver/guide, Linda, was nothing less than amazing. So friendly, pleasant, humorous, and knowledgeable. The boat crew were so very nice and efficient. Great information and superb service. The half star is solely due to the age of the bus. Air circulation wasn’t the best and made things a bit sticky and sweaty (due to an abnormally warm sunny day in Scotland). Would recommend to friends and family highly.
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).