Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness

4.9 (197 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Glenfinnan Viaduct — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Urquhart Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Would you like to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge crossed by the Hogwarts Express steam train in the Harry Potter movies? Would you like to take in beautiful views of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK?

Why not take a trip into the absolutely stunning Lochaber region in the West Highlands of Scotland and see the Great Glen all in the comfort of one of our 8-seater vehicles?

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

What is included

Included

Included: Air Conditioned Vehicle - Land Rover or Minibus
Included: Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
Included: Professional Kilted Tour Guide
Included: Private Transportation

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entry fees to attractions
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance to Urquhart Castle
Not included: Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig

Itinerary

Happy Tours

15 min

Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours

Meet at 8:00am for leaving at 8:15am
Glenfinnan Viaduct

one hour

Catch a glimpse of the Hogwarts Express steam train as it passes over the viaduct as seen in the Harry Potter movies.

Well known as a film and television location Glenfinnan is where amid the stunning scenery the 1745 jacobite uprising began
Fort William

one hour

Lunch stop in the town of Fort William with a great selection of cafes and shops, all in the shadow of the UK's highest mountain peak Ben Nevis
Commando Monument

30 min

Unveiled in 1952 this memorial is in remembrance of those who have served in the British Commandos Regiment, past and present.
Fort Augustus

30 min

Wander along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal built by Thomas Telford in the 19th century. Marvel at the vastness of Loch Ness from the mouth of the canal, admiring the view of the entirety of Loch Ness and maybe glimpse Nessie!
Urquhart Castle

15 min

A brief stop to admire the views of the Castle and Loch Ness and a wonderful photo opportunity

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meeting 7:45am start

End point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meeting 7:45am start

Using your ticket

Please contact the tour provider the day prior to your tour for any last minute changes
A small amount of walking is involved
Children (ages 6 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
Due to the duration of the tour, this is not recommended for children under 6
Booster seats are available on request
Not wheelchair accessible

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children (ages 2 to 17) must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions so dress appropriately
Due to the duration of the tour, this is not recommended for children under 6
Booster seats are available on request
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.