Secret Loch Ness, Inverness Castle visit, Culloden, Clava Cairns Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Secret Loch Ness, Inverness Castle visit, Culloden, Clava Cairns, save up to 9% !

Overview

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the ship’s own buses. We’re very efficient and have been doing this for 7 years, serving thousands of cruise passengers every summer season. Check out special offers at Thistle Excursions too - save, save, save! This tour is DIFFERENT as it takes you to the very edge of Loch Ness where you can touch it or walk in, unlike nearly every other tour company who visit Loch Ness on the steep side, only stopping in a lay-by for photos. This minibus tour from Invergordon features highlights from Outlander, Culloden, Castles, Loch Ness & Nessie! It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Our website contains full details of all tours and booking. Please check the tour times on our website, as the times listed here are approximate. We try to take this tour in a 4, 8 or 16 or 33 seater vehicle. Thank you

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In 2026 the cruise ships will dock at various locations but guests meet us at one point. At the west harbour pedestrian crossing lights on Shore Road. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Culloden Battlefield
Visit the famous historic battlefield featured in Outlander series and book plus the visitor centre.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Clava Cairns
We may sometimes visit Clava cairns which was the inspiration for the book and tv series Outlander
Duration: 15 mins
3. Inverness
You’ll look around the city seeing the old churches, shops, river Ness, castle, cathedral etc. - if you’re interested in Outlander the guide will point out these locations. Try local bars dating back to the 1800s. The Gellions and Black Friars.
Duration: 60 mins
4. The Inverness Castle Experience
Key Features • Striking red sandstone towers above the river. • North and South Towers, with commanding views over Inverness and the Great Glen. • A statue of Flora MacDonald, heroine of the Jacobite Rising, stands outside, facing the River Ness. Undergo the castle experience and Inverness shopping or history sites for 3 hours. Split your time between the two. Entry included into this magical new experience costing £40 million to refurbish.
Duration: 180 mins
5. Loch Ness Region
See south Loch Ness and paddle in the clear waters. Stop off the beaten track at Dores which is a quaint village on the banks of Loch Ness. Bonus if you get to chat to Steve, the local Nessie hunter.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Robertson's - The Larder & Highland Cows - Beauly
Visit a quaint farm shop near Beauly. Touch or feed Highland cows. Jamie and Katie-Morag wait you.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Entrance to castle cost is included in your booking price.

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

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair travellers difficult

Supplied by Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours

Reviews

4.8

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 151 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
132
4 stars
11
3 stars
4
2 stars
2
1 stars
2

Explore other options