Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Description
Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour bus and boat tour. Depart from Inverness Bus Station and relax on a guided coach journey with stories from your friendly driver-guide. Enjoy a 1-hour Jacobite Cruise across Loch Ness, taking in the stunning views of the Great Glen with refreshments available on board. Disembark at the castle jetty and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle for an hour. Please note the Temptation Tour departs from Inverness Bus Station, approximately 25miles from Invergordon. Transport options between Invergordon and Inverness are limited, we strongly recommend arranging your travel to Inverness in advance to ensure you arrive on time for your tour.
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Surrounded by historical castles, monuments and breathtaking scenery of the Great Glen. The only way to see the Loch in all its glory is by boat. You've got to see it, to believe it...
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 enjoy in some of the most stunning views Loch Ness has to offer
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that guide dogs are the only service animals allowed.
- If booking for an infant, you will required to book a seat for them and provide a car seat
- This tour departs from Inverness bus station
- Please note that this tour is operated by D&E coaches.
Reviews(668)
It was so nice to have a pick up in central Inverness. The coach driver was friendly and provided great commentary for the ride. Jacobite tours was also a rich source of information for the Loch Ness area. Once at the castle it did seem a little rushed. I would have liked to have had about 90 minutes there as opposed to an hour. An hour does give you time to efficiently tour the castle and store.
Great tour, just would have liked more time at the castle ruins. Highly recommend, though. Great bus driver and boat guide, both knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. The former even stopped on the way back to Inverness to let us pet and take pictures with a hairy coo. Very happy with our experience!
This is a great way to see Loch Ness and some other sites in a short trip! You’ll wish you had more time at Urquhart Castle, but if you are on a time crunch in the Highlands, this is perfect.
The tour was punctual and well organized. The group had more than 40 people, but the driver/guide gave clear instructions throughout. The guide, an older gentleman with a rather unique and authentic sense of humor, made it very enjoyable to have him presenting the landscapes. The boat tour is nice—the boat is comfortable and safe. The duration is appropriate, and there is also a guide on board who is quite informative and has an engaging sense of humor. The castle ruins are quick to visit. There is a short film and a gift shop at the end. Overall, it is an interesting half-day trip to do in Inverness.
Hi there, Thanks so much for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on board with us, at the castle, and on your coach journey to the departure point. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with our guides, they'll be delighted! We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Team Jacobite
Bus ride was nice to be able to see sights riding instead of driving and driver was friendly and very funny on outbound ride and return trip. Boat ride was comfortable and we lucked out with perfect weather (mid 70’s and only a slight drizzle) day before they had rain, high winds and 4’ swells on the Loch. Castle ruins wee interesting ( main tower was closed to the top😥) but movie off of gift shop was informative. Bus driver dropped off anyone who wanted to selfie with the hairy Coos for a quick 5 mins.
We had an amazing time on the Loch Ness Cruise & Urquhart Castle tour! The scenery was absolutely stunning, and the cruise on Loch Ness combined with the visit to the castle made for a fascinating and memorable experience. A special thank you to our bus driver, who deserves a huge round of applause. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and great sense of humor made the journey even more enjoyable.
The bus drive was great and the driver was very informative about the area. However the boat cruise to the castle was horrible with waves up to 7 or 8 feet bouncing the boat non stop for 40 minutes of the try. It was quite scary and instead of relaxing and enjoying the cruise we were stressed out and terrified until we arrived at the castle. Knowing the lake was windy that day and high waves should that trip should have been canceled.
This was our second visit to Inverness and our second time taking this tour. We loved it! Great narration along the way. Very informative. Highly recommend!
Hi there, Thank you for your 5 star rating and review! We are so pleased you enjoyed the cruise for a second time and we hope to welcome you on board with us again! Kind regards, The Jacobite Team
Excellent trip… well worth doing.
Hi there, Thank you for your rating and review! We are glad you had a good time on our cruise and we hope to welcome you back on board with us again soon! Kind regards, The Jacobite Team
Good experience. Bus pick up location was moved but the bus driver walked around to notify people. Nice boat ride and beautiful weather at the castle
