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Urquhart Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness & Loch Ness

4.7(132)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 132 reviews8 hFree cancellationBy Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours
Loch Ness

About this activity

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.

You’ll see Clava Cairns from Outlander fame, Culloden battlefield, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Loch Ness and the famous highland cows at Beauly.

This tour is taken usually in an 8 seater minivan but sometimes up to a 33 seater which is still a small bus.

Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions.

Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival.

This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 33 seaters depending on numbers.

You will love our experienced tour guides in their purple uniforms or tartan and kilt attire.

What's included

  • ✓Parking Fees

Not included

  • ✕Snacks
  • ✕Clava Cairns - we can’t go over weak bridge in a large bus so please check - usually in a small veh

Meeting and pickup

  • In 2026 walk from the shop along the designated pathway a few hundred yards to the west harbour, cross at the pedestrian crossing to meet the independent tour guides. Thistle guides wear purple/burgundy (females), and carry clipboards saying Thistle Excursions. There may also be Thistle flags.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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