Hogwarts Express and Scenic Highlands 12-Hour Day Tour from Inverness
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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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.£400Overview
This 12-hour day tour departs from Inverness and travels around Loch Ness and along the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. The tour begins with a stop at Urquhart Castle ruins on Loch Ness for 10 minutes, allowing time for photos. Next, the group visits the Commando Memorial, which overlooks the Nevis Range and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, for 15 minutes. The tour then continues to Fort William, where participants board the Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express, for a two-and-a-half-hour one-way ride to Mallaig. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous railway bridge featured in the Harry Potter films, and passes a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign. Upon arrival in Mallaig, there is a one-hour lunch break in the fishing village, where local seafood is available but lunch is not included in the tour price. After lunch, the tour proceeds to Fort Augustus, stopping for 45 minutes to view the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Additional stops include the Suidhe Viewpoint on the quieter south side of Loch Ness for 15 minutes and Dores Beach on the loch’s shore for 10 minutes before returning to Inverness. The tour includes in-vehicle air conditioning and a local English-speaking guide. The Jacobite Steam Train ticket from Fort William to Mallaig is included. Onboard restrooms are not available on the train. The itinerary may run in reverse on certain departure times and is subject to change. Hotel pick-up, drop-off, lunch, and gratuities are not included. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in. The train service may be subject to alterations or cancellations at short notice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Urquhart Castle
The tour departs Inverness and travels along Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle. There is a 10-minute photo stop overlooking the castle ruins on the shore of the loch.
10 min
Commando Monument
Next, the bus continues west to the Commando Memorial, which offers views of the Nevis Range. This area includes Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Visitors have about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Fort William
In Fort William, guests board the Jacobite Steam Train for a ride lasting about two and a half hours. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, near a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign. The train travels to Mallaig, where the guide meets the group.
120 min
Mallaig
There is a one-hour stop for lunch in Mallaig, a fishing village. Visitors can buy food locally, with seafood suggested.
60 min
Fort Augustus
The tour resumes with a 45-minute stop in Fort Augustus to view the Caledonian Canal and get close to Loch Ness.
45 min
Suidhe Viewpoint
The bus then travels on a less busy road along the south side of Loch Ness, stopping for about 15 minutes at Suidhe Viewpoint to see the loch and surrounding landscape.
15 min
Dores
Before returning to Inverness, there is a 10-minute stop at Dores Beach on the banks of Loch Ness.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hogwarts Express and Scenic Highlands 12-Hour Day Tour from Inverness
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
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.£400Overview
This 12-hour day tour departs from Inverness and travels around Loch Ness and along the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. The tour begins with a stop at Urquhart Castle ruins on Loch Ness for 10 minutes, allowing time for photos. Next, the group visits the Commando Memorial, which overlooks the Nevis Range and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, for 15 minutes. The tour then continues to Fort William, where participants board the Jacobite Steam Train, also known as the Hogwarts Express, for a two-and-a-half-hour one-way ride to Mallaig. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a famous railway bridge featured in the Harry Potter films, and passes a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign. Upon arrival in Mallaig, there is a one-hour lunch break in the fishing village, where local seafood is available but lunch is not included in the tour price. After lunch, the tour proceeds to Fort Augustus, stopping for 45 minutes to view the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness. Additional stops include the Suidhe Viewpoint on the quieter south side of Loch Ness for 15 minutes and Dores Beach on the loch’s shore for 10 minutes before returning to Inverness. The tour includes in-vehicle air conditioning and a local English-speaking guide. The Jacobite Steam Train ticket from Fort William to Mallaig is included. Onboard restrooms are not available on the train. The itinerary may run in reverse on certain departure times and is subject to change. Hotel pick-up, drop-off, lunch, and gratuities are not included. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in. The train service may be subject to alterations or cancellations at short notice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Urquhart Castle
The tour departs Inverness and travels along Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle. There is a 10-minute photo stop overlooking the castle ruins on the shore of the loch.
10 min
Commando Monument
Next, the bus continues west to the Commando Memorial, which offers views of the Nevis Range. This area includes Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK. Visitors have about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Fort William
In Fort William, guests board the Jacobite Steam Train for a ride lasting about two and a half hours. The train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, near a monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s campaign. The train travels to Mallaig, where the guide meets the group.
120 min
Mallaig
There is a one-hour stop for lunch in Mallaig, a fishing village. Visitors can buy food locally, with seafood suggested.
60 min
Fort Augustus
The tour resumes with a 45-minute stop in Fort Augustus to view the Caledonian Canal and get close to Loch Ness.
45 min
Suidhe Viewpoint
The bus then travels on a less busy road along the south side of Loch Ness, stopping for about 15 minutes at Suidhe Viewpoint to see the loch and surrounding landscape.
15 min
Dores
Before returning to Inverness, there is a 10-minute stop at Dores Beach on the banks of Loch Ness.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.