Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience tastes of this unique culture, history and landscape. The private tour will be in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax with your Professional, Scottish, kilted tour guide as they take you on a journey to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle , Beauly , Glen Ord Distillery, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ness Walk, Scotland, IV3 5NF, United Kingdom

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8:45am

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Happy Tours
Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8:45am.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Loch Ness
As we head towards Urquhart Castle see this world famous loch that holds the most volume of fresh water of any lochs in Scotland. Perhaps you might see it's most famous inhabitant - Nessie!
3. Urquhart Castle
Stop here and visit this iconic ruined castle. Hear the history and folklore from your guide, watch the short welcome video and take some photos of the castle and spectacular view down the loch
Duration: 80 mins
4. Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
Meet the fabulous Highland Coos Katie Morag and Jamie Fraser. See the comical Alpacas and perhaps buy some fabulous gifts or food from the Farm Shop itself.
Duration: 20 mins
5. The Singleton Distillery
Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.
Duration: 45 mins
6. Beauly
Stop here for a lunch break and to visit some of the wonderful local cafes (including an award-winning deli) and shops that this medieval burgh has to offer.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Culloden Battlefield
Experience the feelings evoked by standing on the site of the last pitched battle fought on British mainland soil. Your guide will take you round around the battlefield showing you Memorial Clan Markers, the Memorial Cairn and much much more
Duration: 60 mins
8. Clava Cairns
Have a guided tour around the prehistoric site and marvel at the Standing Stones and Burial Cairns, learning their history from your guide.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Professional Kilted Guide

Air Conditioned Vehicles - Land Rover or Minibus

Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route

Private Transportation

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Full Glen Ord Distillery Tour (time does not allow for this)

Cost of Glen Ord Distillery Tastings

Entrance fee to Urquhart Castle

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 6 years

Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately

Booster seats are available on request

A maximum of 8 people per booking

This tour is not available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

Supplied by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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