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Glenfinnan Viaduct and The Great Glen 8 Seater Tour from Inverness
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195 Ratings
Highland Council
Experience the magic of the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the breathtaking beauty of the Great Glen on an 8-seater tour from Inverness. Don't miss the chance to see the iconic bridge from the Harry Potter movies and enjoy stunning views of Ben Nevis.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Happy Tours - 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 - 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 - 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 - Unveiled in 1952 this memorial is in remembrance of those who have served in the British Commandos Regiment, past and present.
- Fort Augustus - 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 - A brief stop to admire the views of the Castle and Loch Ness and a wonderful photo opportunity
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entry fees to attractions
- Lunch
- Entrance to Urquhart Castle
- Train journey from Fort William to Mallaig
Additional Information
Are you interested in seeing the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the renowned bridge traversed by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films? How about appreciating stunning panoramas of Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK?
Why don’t you journey into the incredibly beautiful Lochaber area of the West Highlands of Scotland and experience the majestic Great Glen while traveling in one of our comfortable 8-seater vehicles?
Unfortunately, this tour is not open to passengers from cruise ships docked at the Port of Invergordon. This is due to the fact that the starting point for this tour is 25 miles away from the port, and we cannot guarantee that you will return in time for your ship’s departure.
- 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
- 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.
Location
7 Ness Walk
Ness Walk
Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meeting 7:45am start
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(195 Ratings)
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Amanda_w
Oct 28, 2023
Great tour, highly recommend! - William was a fantastic guide! He was thoughtful, a wonderful storyteller, and didn’t rush us from any stop. The tour couldn’t have been better.
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Shona_l
Oct 15, 2023
Great experience, highly recommended - The tour was great, Niall our guide was very good at keeping us all informed of where we were and had lots of storys, jokes and facts about the Highlands and places we passed through. The viaduct and steam train was a great experience and I will remember it for a long time. Despite the rain we had a great day out and Niall looked after us with umbrellas and a wee dram to warm us up.
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Alannah778
Oct 13, 2023
A Very Happy Tour-ist!! - Such an amazing tour! Our tour guide Niall was the best! He entertained us with jokes and tidbits along the way, there was never a dull moment. He even made a stop to let us see a Highland cow because it was on my bucket list. Worth every pound and we will definitely book again on our next visit!
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Chadhb6501gm
Oct 13, 2023
Hogwarts Tears - Niall was the best guide! We had an amazing time my wife even teared up at the train going over the viaduct. Niall also took our request to check out a Highland Cow and went out of his way to accommodate us. Was an amazing trip and highly recommend.
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Joann_k
Oct 13, 2023
Fantastic - Bill MacDonald (hopefully that’s the correct name) our tour guide was absolutely amazing! Retired history professor with an abundance of knowledge and humor! Special stop at the incredible bridges in Invermoriston. He went as far as having a whiskey toast at absolutely incredible view of nature. Super fabulous!
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Helenrx5555ov
Oct 7, 2023
Fantastic! - Fantastic! Great tour….
Our gide Drew told us a lot about the history of Scotland. We had a great day!
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Denise_b
Oct 1, 2023
This is a great tour. - Bill was a wonderful guide. All the historical stories he told made the trip fascinating. We saw the real life model for the Hogwarts Express go steaming by and Scottish history come alive with Bill’s knowledge.
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Ellen_s
Sep 24, 2023
Great tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Niall who was very knowledgeable. Our highlight was seeing the Hogwarts Express going over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It was a shame we didn't see the Urquhart Castle as it was too windy, but we saw some Highland cows instead and Niall playing the bagpipes.
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Laura_m
Sep 18, 2023
Fort william - Lovely trip comfortable coach well done bill very friendly would highly recommend easy access meeting point
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Patricia_w
Sep 16, 2023
Great guide, great tour. - Niall ensured everyone's interests were covered, he was knowledgeable and passionate about the places we went to, and very personable. We heard amusing anecdotes about places, as well as the history. We had a great time, thanks to our wonderful guide, Niall.
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