Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness Discount Tickets

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Overview

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and beautiful countryside with our local driver and guide. Bespoke tours off the beaten track to wonderful locations anywhere in the Highlands can be arranged.

Pickup Information

Tours are based on pickup and collection from Inverness. Bespoke private tours also available. This tour is based on a 8 hours. Locations visited will depend on pickup location.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Abertarff House
Abertarff House is the oldest house in Inverness. Located in Church Street, it’s a 2½ storey town house with turnpike stairway. It was previously owned by the Fraser of Lovat family, whose clansmen fought on the Jacobite side at the Battle of Culloden and featured heavily in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns is the site of a mystical bronze age burial complex thought to be 4000 years old. Located not far from Culloden Battlefield and one of 50 similar complexs in the area. Clava Cairns is also the inspiration for the standing stones in Outlander, although the name Craig Na Dun from the outlander novels and television series is though to come from the hill Craig Dunain on the west side of Inverness which we will also pass.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Culloden Battlefield
Visit the world famous Culloden Battlefield the site of the 1745 Jacobite Rising and the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. Enjoy the centre’s 360-degree battle immersion theatre, which puts you right in the heart of the action. Discover the true story from both the Jacobite and Government perspectives, in their accredited museum, where weapons and unique artefacts are displayed. See the restored 18th-century Leanach Cottage, spot Highland cows grazing on the battlefield or read the letters written just after the battle by Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Learn about family ancestry and any links you may have with Culloden.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Fort George
Built by the British Government in 1746 after the 1745 Jacobite uprising to prevent further uprisings by the Highlanders and a base for the Redcoats. Entry and tour of the site is not included in the price. Booking with the venue in advance is advisable.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Culloden
Culloden House Hotel was the base used for the Jacobites during the battle of Culloden after being requestioned by Prince Charles Edward Stuart prior to the battle. Option for Afternoon Tea (subject to availability) by extending or customising the tour. Afternoon tea package also available, however, this may effect other visits on the trip
6. Castle Leod
Castle Leod is the seat of the Clan Mackenzie in Strathpeffer and is widely acknowledged as the inspiration for Castle Leoch from the Outlander novels and series. The Castle is steeped in history with beautiful grounds.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Beauly
Visit the village of Beauly and Beauly Priory which featured in the Outlander series. Beauly is mentioned and featured.
Duration: 30 mins
8. Wardlaw Mausoleum
Burial Place of Simon the Old Fox Fraser.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Urquhart Castle
We will stop at Urquhart Castle for photo opportunties and some nessie spotting before heading back along the banks of Loch Ness to Inverness
Duration: 15 mins
10. Drumnadrochit
Visit Drumnadrochit and explore Loch Ness, The Caledonian Canal Locks and this beautiful Highland Village
Duration: 30 mins
11. Loch Ness
A drive down the west side of Loch Ness towards Inverness from Drumnadrochit.

Inclusion

Private transportation

Highland Local driver and guide

Air Conditioning

Bottled water

Free WIFI where signal allows

Bluetooth connection for your own music, digital radio or your own pre-arranged playlist

Snacks

Luxury Mercedes V250 People Carrier

Exclusion

On-board restrooms

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Venture Highland

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