Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness
4.8
642 Ratings
Highland Council
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Jacobite Steam Train one-way ticket (Fort William to Mallaig)
  • Please note that the itinerary will be reversed on dates when the tour starts at 9:30am.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • On-board restrooms
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast. Our journey reveals ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and gorgeous Scottish wilderness – with untamed mountains never far from sight. Embark on the the Jacobite Steam Train for a magical 2-hour ride along beautiful coastal scenery and over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct. Made famous by the Harry Potter films, and voted one of the world’s most scenic railways, this is a trip you’ll never forget!

  • Please note that the Jacobite Steam Train service may be subject to alterations and cancellations at short notice, outwith our control
Location
19 Union St
Union Street
19 Union Street Inverness* IV1 1QA *Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market Please note that there are two different departure times for this tour - 7:30am or 9:30am. The departure time will depend on the day. Check the calendar for more info, and make sure to double-check your e-ticket.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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315morganv
Jun 24, 2024
Willie was great! - Willie was a wonderful guide! He took us to some amazing spots to get photos, and we were able to get pictures with some highland cows!
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Suadshamma
Jun 24, 2024
One of the best experiences of my life - Stewart is fantastic! He kept us entertained the whole way, was helpful, friendly, funny and I enjoyed the history, the stories, the fun facts and even sharing some of his own personal memories of different locations! He deserves a raise!
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Ashban2000
Jun 24, 2024
A must do Jacobite experience - It's been an amazing experience. True to its word, the day trip was exceptional. Our guide was entertaining, warm and friendly. The Jacobite train was great. Super yums to the luxury hot chocolate on-board. Timely and beautiful all through. Stewart told us a lot of stories / history of the places we visited.
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Staceydb1629wp
Jun 23, 2024
Exploring the Highlands - Harrison was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, funny, prompt and very personable. The train and coach were excellent ways to explore. There were plenty of stops along the way with just the perfect amount of time at each stop. Thank you for an incredible experience. A highlight of our family trip.
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920jeneller
Jun 22, 2024
Thumbs way up - A jam packed day of beautiful sites! Amber was an awesome guide full of fun facts and great advice. Lots of photo opportunities.
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M6366eejd
Jun 22, 2024
Enjoyable day in the highlands! - Harrison was an excellent tour guide! He was fun and funny throughout the entire day, and gave interesting facts throughout the trip.
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Pathicks
Jun 20, 2024
Great tour - Harrison was great. We had a great day. Good amount of information. We were worried about a big group tour, but glad we did it as we were given a lot of time to ourselves as well to explore.
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595ayselc
Jun 20, 2024
A great day trip tour of the Highlands! - Great day trip and the kids loved the train. Our guide, Harrison, did a wonderful job giving us history lessons for all the sights we visited and cool anecdotes too! Well done!!
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W3664rmsharonf
Jun 22, 2024
Had a great experience, thanks to our guide/driver, Harrison - Great scenery. The weather was on our side most of the time, and of course loved the train ride out to mallaig. Even saw a wild deer!
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Erika
Jun 20, 2024
Great views, safe driver, wish he would’ve said more! - We booked this day-long adventure based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews, desire to see the Scottish countryside with a guide, and on our love of Harry Potter. The Scottish countryside did not disappoint, but our guide barely spoke to us the whole day. I have already communicated with the company directly, so I will not be naming him. We knew when to expect certain things, like approximate times to be back on the bus, but very little was said otherwise. My seatmate, a non-native speaker of English, had been sent an email with a downloadable audio guide of the stops, of which some of us became jealous! The day gets three stars because the train ride was perfect, and the tour guide’s driving of the huge bus on tiny Scottish “highways” was incomparable, in my opinion. I sat in front, thinking I would be hearing all kinds of geological tidbits and clan lore, but instead got to see him expertly handle the bus instead. That I should not be taken from him, no matter how little he said all day. My mom, who tired of the rain and waiting for the view of the train (not to be confused with the ride on the train), spent more time with him and said that he knew an amazing amount about the area and was very interesting to listen to. Maybe having two people for tour is a safer idea! One drives, one talks.
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