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9 Best Urquhart Castle Tours From Inverness

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Our pick of the 9 urquhart castle tours travellers rate most, with the route, the operator, the season to book and what each one costs.

9 Best Urquhart Castle Tours From Inverness

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Urquhart Castle ruins: 1 hour that’s actually enough

1.From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

Most Popular★ 4.7

Coach from Inverness, Loch Ness cruise, and Urquhart Castle ruins in one tight 3.5-hour trip with Nessie-focused fun.

“We were apprehensive about doing an Organizer trip but this exceeded all expectations and was fabulous. Kieran was absolutely fantastic. He was informative and fun. Everything was clear and the time at the castle was just right, not too long. The route back differed which was great as we also had an amazing unexpected experience…”

2,241 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $76by Loch Ness by Jacobite

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness - Clava Cairns: short Outlander stop with real atmosphere

2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Inverness day trip with a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle entry, and Outlander sites at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, plus Culloden.

“This is a well paced itinerary with decent amounts of time at key locations. Emma the driver/guide was friendly and efficient throughout the day and provided knowledgeable descriptions and clear instructions. Highly recommended.”

1,384 reviews9 hours (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views - On the catamaran: comfort, Wi‑Fi, and the inside-vs-outside choice

3.Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

★ 4.5

1-hour Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour: free Wi‑Fi, onboard sonar for Nessie, and Urquhart Castle views.

“It was a lovely experience, the boat ride was safe and all the staff were very polite, especially the host who was giving a lot of interesting information with charming humour.”

1,102 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $30.89by Loch Ness by Jacobite

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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness - Dochgarroch Lock cruise: where you’ll spot Nessie vibes and get lake photos

The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly

The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly - Clava Cairns: 4,000-year-old stones with Outlander energy

5.The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly

★ 5.0

Outlander-themed day trip from Inverness to Clava Cairns, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness, Beauly Priory, and a Highland cow farm.

“Avril's tour service was one of the highlights of our trip to Inverness. We were fortunate to visit during the off-peak season, so the tour was personalized, and Avril was training another guide. Essentially, we received an exclusive tour with two excellent guides to enjoy on our trip. We visited Culloden, Clava Cairns, the River…”

20 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $164.91by Avril's Travels

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Loch Ness Urquhart Culloden Clava Cawdor Whisky tasting Inverness

Loch Ness Urquhart Culloden Clava Cawdor Whisky tasting Inverness - Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns: Jacobite drama, then quiet standing stones

6.Loch Ness Urquhart Culloden Clava Cawdor Whisky tasting Inverness

★ 5.0

Luxury BMW Highlands tour from Inverness: Loch Ness cruise, Culloden, Cawdor and Tomatin, plus whisky and chocolate tastings.

“Liam is an incredibly friendly & personable tour guide with seemingly endless knowledge of the local area and whisky! We had a fantastic time on the tour and would certainly use the service again if we come back to the area.”

9 reviewsFrom $1,132.15by Inverness Whisky Tours

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Inverness : Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Highland Cows Tour


7.Inverness : Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Highland Cows Tour

★ 5.0

Private half-day tour from Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Corrimony Cairn, and optional Highland cows for up to 7.

“Let me start by saying Collin was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and personable! The views and experience were amazing. We were so happy to find his smaller group tour option over a big bus tour. It was much easier to ask questions and he was able to adapt the tour because the weather was…”

8 reviews4 hoursFrom $441by Highland Clan Tours

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Private Outlander Tour – with Urquhart Castle Option

Private Outlander Tour - with Urquhart Castle Option - Culloden Battlefield: Free Entry With an Optional Museum Choice

8.Private Outlander Tour – with Urquhart Castle Option

★ 5.0

Private Outlander-style Highlands tour from Inverness with Loch Ness at Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Fraser sites, and flexible pacing.

“Craig was fantastic, very friendly took us to great places and was very knowledgeable on the areas. He also took us to a lovely cafe for lunch. I would highly recommend this tour when in Scotland.”

6 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $926.01

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Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle

Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle - Stop 3: Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, and the Great Glen Views

9.Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle

★ 5.0

Private Highland day from Inverness: Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness at Urquhart Castle, Beauly Priory, and a Glen Ord malt tasting.

“Chris was an exceptional guide. Gave us his thorough knowledge of history and geography- interesting stories. He was flexible and made great suggestions - adding in a distillery tour that was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend.”

4 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $417.14

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