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Glencoe from Edinburgh: The 15 Best Day Tours

28 tours  ·  from $54 a head

Glencoe comes after Rannoch Moor and before Fort William, and most days pair it with Loch Ness or the viaduct. These 15 show how long you stop in the glen and what else the coach gets to.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe: a photo stop with a story behind it
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

1.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh to Callander, Glencoe and Loch Ness with a local driver-guide, Scottish stories and music along the way. At Loch Ness, choose an optional cruise and Urquhart Castle visit, or spend your time exploring nearby. Expect a full day on the coach, big Highland views and a late return to Edinburgh.

“The tour was amazing and our driver/tour guide (Ash) was fantastic. He knows what to feed our brain. Telling story about the history of the place and he was knowledgeable. He knows when to crack jokes and has a good sense of humor. Good job ans thank your for the tour experience.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe: mountain views and a difficult past
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

2.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Spend a full day on the road from Edinburgh to Glencoe, Loch Ness and Pitlochry, with a live English-speaking guide, regular stops and big Highland views. Choose your coach option at booking: Loch Ness cruise, Deanston Distillery, or a shorter cruise with Urquhart Castle. Bring lunch, and expect plenty of time on the bus.

“Paul S and Jason were amazing ! I got to see the hairy coo, which was incredible and the stories and tells from Paul S were fascinating and entertaining , I really love how proud and knowledgeable Paul S was of Scotland”

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour - What the long day feels like
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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

3.Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,854 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Top rated

Ride north from Edinburgh with a Hairy Coo driver-guide, hearing Scottish stories as you pass the Trossachs, Glencoe and Ben Nevis. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, a cruise with Urquhart Castle, or a Deanston whisky visit. Expect long stretches on the coach, short scenic stops, and a full day of Highland views.

“What an excellent trip! We had an awesome tour guide and so many good photo ops. It was cool to ride along Loch Ness and the landscape up there was gorgeous.”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - From Charlotte Square to the Highlands
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

4.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,337 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Edinburgh through the Highlands, stopping at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories along the way. You get 90 minutes at Glenfinnan for the viewpoint walk and, in season, a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train cross the viaduct. Train operation is not guaranteed.

“Keith is an amazing guide and driver, who is also very funny and quite knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. I really enjoyed how he incorporated stories told to him by his grandfather into tour. He made the 12+ hour tour entertaining and fun, especially for someone like me who loves to learn about history. It was an amazing tour. History with an extra helping of Harry Potter, my favorite pastime, and Glenfinnan Viaduct along with the Jacobite Steam train. Amazing experience!!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands - Fort William makes room for lunch
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,771 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Leave Edinburgh at 7:30 am for a full-day coach trip through Callander, Glencoe and the Highlands to Fort Augustus on Loch Ness. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares local history, and you’ll get regular breaks for photos and a chance to look for Highland cows. A Loch Ness cruise is optional and costs extra.

“I almost gave up going on this trip, I did it on a Sunday and I wasn't sure if I could survive so many hours on the road. I am so glad I didn't though! I had a great time, our driver/guide, Neil, made sure we had enough stops to stretch our legs and for whatever else we needed. I am so grateful for that! Neil was also very entertaining, with a great sense of humour, I mean, I enjoyed it, very knowledgeable regarding everything we saw. He shared some personal anecdotes, which made the trip even more delightful, adding a bit of a more intimate touch, like "we are…”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - From Charlotte Square to the Highlands
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

6.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,366 reviews · 12 hours · from $60

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, with stops at Callander, Fort William and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking driver-guide shares Scottish history and stories along the way. Guides have included Ross, Neil, Brian and Chris, though assignments vary. The Jacobite Steam Train is seasonal and not guaranteed.

“i loved the tour! Brian, the tour guide and driver, was very friendly, witty and shared some interesting stories and facts about Scotland - id definitely recommend the tour!”

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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh - The Cairngorms make the drive worthwhile
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Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

7.Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,793 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave central Edinburgh at 8am for a full day of Highland scenery and stories. Travel through Perthshire and the Cairngorms to Loch Ness, where you can pay cash for a cruise and Urquhart Castle visit, then stop for views in Glencoe. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the long drive, while you bring snacks and keep some cash handy.

“It was an amazing trip. Very interesting history and beautiful scenery. Although it is a full day trip, you don’t get bored or tired. Comfortable bus and excellent driver and tour guide.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour - Coos and a taste of Perthshire
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

8.Loch Ness, Glencoe, Coos & the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,539 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $72

Ride from Edinburgh through Perthshire and the Cairngorms to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Glencoe, with Highland scenery, coos and stories of Scotland’s past along the way. The 12.5-hour tour includes a driver and English-speaking guide. A Loch Ness cruise and castle visit cost an extra £30 in cash, and food is not included.

“a wonderful Tour with the guide Charlie Macbeth. His great knowledge of history and very refined way of describing our journey was exzellent. I loved hos humor and he kept us going on this fairy long Tour of over 12 hours. We saw a great deal of Scotland and now have a deeper sense of its history. The Highlands are so beautiful and there was no time to stop looking out of the bus window.Thank you very much Charlie for giving me this day to remember ❤️. sean from Hamburg”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh - Fort William, lunch and the Great Glen
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Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

9.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Edinburgh at 8:00 am for a full-day coach trip through Callander, Glencoe and the Great Glen to Loch Ness. Your driver-guide shares live commentary, and you get free time by the loch plus the option of a cruise and Urquhart Castle visit. Past named guides include Mark, Holly, Sam, Nick and Shafiq, but your guide is assigned on the day.

“Although it was a long journey, our Guide cum driver Shafiq still could provide the tour information of every pass-by places while concentrating on his driving. It was not easy to do this multitasking role. I admired his abilities to handle all 51 passengers on board. I have to salute to him. Well done Guy!”

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour - Fort William for lunch at Ben Nevis’s foot
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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

10.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,151 reviews · 12 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Travel from Edinburgh by air-conditioned coach to Callander, Glencoe, Fort William and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with a driver-guide sharing Scottish history along the way. Walk to a viaduct viewpoint and Glenfinnan Monument, with a chance to see the Jacobite Steam Train in season, though its crossing is not guaranteed. Expect a full day on the road and short stops.

“The places we went to were good but the time alloted for each place was very rushed. Our tour guides were very nice and informative: Jamie and Lee. If you are going on a rainy day, bring an extra pair of shoes and pants.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip - Callander and Loch Tulla: the scenery begins to open
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

11.Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 990 reviews · from $61

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands with a live English-speaking driver-guide, stopping at Glencoe, Fort William and Fort Augustus beside Loch Ness. Look for Highland cattle, pass Ben Nevis and take in views from Loch Tulla and the Commando Memorial. A Loch Ness boat cruise is optional, and the full day involves many hours on the road.

“Brian Smith was the best tour guide I could've asked for!!!!!”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour - Ben Nevis and the Great Glen on the way north
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

12.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 913 reviews · 12 hours · from $54Best value

This 12-hour coach tour from Edinburgh visits Callander, Glencoe, Fort Augustus and Loch Ness, with Highland scenery and stories along the way. Your English-speaking guide drives and narrates; guides on different departures have included Sophie, Connor and Nestor. At Fort Augustus, you can pay extra for a Loch Ness cruise or explore the village instead.

“Paul who took us up to Loch Ness on the 16/5 was amazing! He kept us on time and with good company. He was highly knowledgeable, personable was overall great fun to be around!”

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Commentary, headsets and the group experience
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

13.Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $67

Set out from Edinburgh at 7:30 am for a full-day coach trip through Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Cairngorms and Pitlochry. Your driver-guide provides live commentary, with some departures using headsets for more than one language. The optional Loch Ness cruise costs extra. Guides named Amber and Juan have been praised for engaging commentary, but guide and audio quality can vary.

“Our tour was very nice to see a lot of Scotland highlands and Loch Ness. We got to pet the fluffy highland cows. It was also nice that they had multiple people that spoke different languages and we all had our own headphones to listen in our own languages. I will say our tour leader was sick. He snorted and coughed throughout the day as he spoke in our headphones. He actually almost blew out our ears with a few of his coughs. He also lost train of thought when telling stories, it made us lose interest in what he was saying most of the time. I wish it had…”

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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour - Fort William and the road to Glenfinnan
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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

14.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 588 reviews · from $63

Ride from Edinburgh through Glencoe to Glenfinnan Viaduct and Loch Shiel, with stops at the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. Local Hairy Coo guides, including Lucky, Holly and Paul, share Scottish stories along the way. Expect striking views, a short walk to the viaduct viewpoint and many hours on the road.

“Thank you for the nice trip to the highlands. We had great weather and it was really comfortable. The several breaks were perfect. Rod was really funny and can really tell stories.”

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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour - Who should book this Highlands day trip?
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Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

15.Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Take a 12-hour coach trip from Edinburgh through the Highlands, stopping at Glencoe, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Commando Memorial and Pitlochry. Your Scottish driver-guide provides live commentary, with guides such as Fraser, Jason, Ross and Paul known for lively stories and humor. The Jacobite Steam Train is seasonal, so its crossing is not guaranteed.

“This trip was the highlight of our visit to Scotland. My mom and I spent three nights in Edinburgh but we wanted to get to see some of Scotland outside the city. The views and experiences were beautiful and well-paced, in my opinion. Our tour guide, Paul, was phenomenal. He is so personable and is a wonderful storyteller. We appreciated his attention to detail—he even sang a song! I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’d like to see some of the highlands but won’t be staying overnight.”

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