Loch Ness Mallaig and Glenfinnan Viaduct from Inverness
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this Glenfinnan Viaduct tour from Inverness. Begin your journey alongside the legendary Loch Ness, stop at the charming village of Fort Augustus, and visit the iconic Commando Memorial overlooking Ben Nevis. Capture the breathtaking views at Glenfinnan Viaduct before enjoying lunch in Mallaig. Then, board a train for a scenic ride along the West Highland Line, featuring the same route as the Jacobite Steam Train. Finally, admire the beautiful River Moriston and the ruins of Urquhart Castle on your return to Inverness.
- Depart from Inverness with stunning views of Loch Ness
- Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, a Harry Potter film location
- Enjoy a scenic train ride along the West Highland Line
- Lunch stop in Mallaig with plenty of photo opportunities
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
It is not possible to upgrade your Standard train ticket to a First Class ticket.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
What To Expect
Dores Beach
We make a scenic stop at Dores beach, our first stop of the day.
Suidhe Viewpoint
Our next stop is Suidhe viewpoint.
Options
Loch Ness Mallaig and Glenfinnan Viaduct from Inverness
What‘s Included
Local guide
Return coach from Inverness
Foreign language Audio Guides available
Train ride over the Glenfinnan Viaduct - not the Jacobite Steam Train
Live commentary and storytelling in English
Meals
Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So many sights to see!
amandapW8194WU,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour day! We were able to see so much of the highlands and learned so much. Weather was fantastic and Martin and Sonia are knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides.
East to west in 1 day
E8587ELkellyb,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Donny and Ronnie were great! Knew all the best places to go and knew so much of the history as well. Having a local guide us around Mallaig was wonderful and meant we got to go to the best lunch spot!
Great tour
eliasrZ3039PV,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful. Had a great time all throughout the day. Our guide Iain was five stars. He had us engaged the entire day. You can really tell he likes what he’s doing!
Brilliant tour! … Highland Explorer Tours and Haggis Adventures -
P4627DLemilyh,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our tour with Highland Explorer Tours and Haggis Adventures, our driver/tour guide was Karen, who really made the experience. The tour had so many stops to look around and take everything in. The crowds were actually quite small in the areas so we was able to get great views and photos. We had a bonus stop on the river Morag bridge to see the rapids on one side and the contrasting beautiful white shingle beach the other. The tour was around 11 hours and very reasonably priced (around £60 pp)! Karen was very upbeat and would never waste a photo opportunity and always asking if we wanted pictures. She also has great knowledge throughout which we thoroughly appreciated! I can’t recommend this tour enough and with this company!
Just one word - astounding!
Excursion47401071893,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just one word - astounding! The tour was very well curated. Apart from the stunning views and the unbelievable experience, the one person who made it truly memorable - the tour guide Sonia! She was extremely knowledgeable, had mastery over trivia, regaled us with her with tales, and was warm, friendly, patient, and personable. She is a treasure. Highly recommend the trip to anyone who is in the highlands.
Wonderful
Q4192YRstacym,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing and worth it! Also Sonia is a wonderful guide!!!
A Great Time!
Aevalin1,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day out with Craig - we had just the right amount of time in each spot and we had great weather too. Thanks so much for all the fun!
No Jacobite train, long time on bus - but overall great tour operator & guide
christineyork,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had originally booked the Jacobite steam train tour, but unfortunately a week before the tour, the steam train operator cancelled the train. We were given this tour as an alternative after a partial refund. The tour was good, but obviously not as great as it would have been with the train ride. However, our guide Craig did an excellent job of adding little stop offs along the way to make it better! It’s just a long time on the bus, with very short stop off times/not a lot of things to do vs. things to see. This particular route is not something I would have chosen without the train ride given the amount of time on the bus. Other than that, the tour was great, our guide Craig was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and he found ways to break up the downtime, mixing in Scottish music as part of the experience, which we really appreciated as well.
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K9149AMhelenek,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice trip 😃👍the driver was great
Great day!
mollyj878,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Craig on our tour from Inverness! We saw so much of the highlands including the highlight of the Glennfinnan Viaduct. We had plenty of time in each stop and didn’t feel rushed. Thank you Craig for a great day!
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