Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Day Trip from Inverness
by Happy Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£780Overview
This private day trip from Inverness lasts about eight hours and includes transportation in an air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus. The tour begins with a meeting at 8:00 am in front of the Columba Hotel, with departure at 8:15 am. Pickup and drop-off are included for accommodations in Inverness or along the route. A professional guide wearing traditional Scottish attire leads the tour. The first stop is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where there is one hour to watch the Hogwarts Express steam train cross the bridge and to learn about the area's connection to the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Afterward, the tour travels through the Great Glen, a long valley that runs from Inverness to Fort William, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The next stop is Fort William, where there is a one-hour lunch break. Fort William has a variety of cafes and shops and lies near Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. The tour then continues to the Commando Monument, a memorial unveiled in 1952 honoring members of the British Commandos Regiment, with a 30-minute stop. Next is Fort Augustus, where there is a 30-minute visit to walk along the 19th-century Caledonian Canal locks built by Thomas Telford and to view Loch Ness from the canal’s mouth, with a chance to see the lake’s famous inhabitant. The final stop is Urquhart Castle, with a 15-minute visit to take photos of the castle and Loch Ness. Entry fees to attractions, lunch, the train journey from Fort William to Mallaig, and gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is not recommended for children under six years old; children aged six to seventeen must be accompanied by an adult. Booster seats are available on request. This tour is not available to passengers on cruise ships docked in the Port of Invergordon due to the 25-mile distance to the meeting point and timing constraints.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Happy Tours
Meet the guide at 8:00 AM in front of the Columba Hotel for a 15-minute meet and greet before departure at 8:15 AM.
15 min
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Spend about one hour viewing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express steam train scene in the Harry Potter movies. The site is also known for its scenic surroundings and as the starting point of the 1745 Jacobite uprising.
60 min
Fort William
Stop for one hour in Fort William to have lunch. The town offers several cafes and shops and lies beneath Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom.
60 min
Commando Monument
Visit the Commando Monument for 30 minutes. This memorial, unveiled in 1952, honors those who served in the British Commandos Regiment, both past and present.
30 min
Fort Augustus
Spend 30 minutes walking along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal, constructed in the 19th century by Thomas Telford. From the canal's mouth, observe the full expanse of Loch Ness, with the possibility of spotting the legendary Nessie.
30 min
Urquhart Castle
Make a brief 15-minute stop to view Urquhart Castle and take photographs of the castle ruins alongside Loch Ness.
15 min
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Day Trip from Inverness
by Happy Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£780Overview
This private day trip from Inverness lasts about eight hours and includes transportation in an air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus. The tour begins with a meeting at 8:00 am in front of the Columba Hotel, with departure at 8:15 am. Pickup and drop-off are included for accommodations in Inverness or along the route. A professional guide wearing traditional Scottish attire leads the tour. The first stop is the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where there is one hour to watch the Hogwarts Express steam train cross the bridge and to learn about the area's connection to the 1745 Jacobite uprising. Afterward, the tour travels through the Great Glen, a long valley that runs from Inverness to Fort William, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The next stop is Fort William, where there is a one-hour lunch break. Fort William has a variety of cafes and shops and lies near Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. The tour then continues to the Commando Monument, a memorial unveiled in 1952 honoring members of the British Commandos Regiment, with a 30-minute stop. Next is Fort Augustus, where there is a 30-minute visit to walk along the 19th-century Caledonian Canal locks built by Thomas Telford and to view Loch Ness from the canal’s mouth, with a chance to see the lake’s famous inhabitant. The final stop is Urquhart Castle, with a 15-minute visit to take photos of the castle and Loch Ness. Entry fees to attractions, lunch, the train journey from Fort William to Mallaig, and gratuities are not included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is not recommended for children under six years old; children aged six to seventeen must be accompanied by an adult. Booster seats are available on request. This tour is not available to passengers on cruise ships docked in the Port of Invergordon due to the 25-mile distance to the meeting point and timing constraints.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Happy Tours
Meet the guide at 8:00 AM in front of the Columba Hotel for a 15-minute meet and greet before departure at 8:15 AM.
15 min
Glenfinnan Viaduct
Spend about one hour viewing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express steam train scene in the Harry Potter movies. The site is also known for its scenic surroundings and as the starting point of the 1745 Jacobite uprising.
60 min
Fort William
Stop for one hour in Fort William to have lunch. The town offers several cafes and shops and lies beneath Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the United Kingdom.
60 min
Commando Monument
Visit the Commando Monument for 30 minutes. This memorial, unveiled in 1952, honors those who served in the British Commandos Regiment, both past and present.
30 min
Fort Augustus
Spend 30 minutes walking along the lock gates of the Caledonian Canal, constructed in the 19th century by Thomas Telford. From the canal's mouth, observe the full expanse of Loch Ness, with the possibility of spotting the legendary Nessie.
30 min
Urquhart Castle
Make a brief 15-minute stop to view Urquhart Castle and take photographs of the castle ruins alongside Loch Ness.
15 min
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
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.