Fort William and Glencoe
Overview
Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers.
If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help.
We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.
If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help.
We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.
Inclusions
- Guide/Driver
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Loch Ness Photo Opportunity - Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". We will stop for a short walk down to the shores of Loch Ness, take some photos of the fantastic scenery and maybe even catch the monster out for an early morning swim.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Next stop is the magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, Admire the strategic setting of the castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness whilst continuing to soak up the atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most famous lochs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
Travelling on to Ft Augustus Situated on the most southern tip of Loch Ness on the Great Glen Way, this historic and scenic hamlet is a popular tourist destination. Lying on the impressive 60 mile long Caledonian Canal, halfway between Inverness and Fort William, Fort Augustus offers spectacular views down Loch Ness, visitors can also enjoy a visit to the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre which details the history of the canal. Or perhaps Grab a coffee and sit and watch the boats navigating the locks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line, has been featured in the filming of the second and third Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express calling at Glenfinnan!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Monument, NTS Visitor Centre A830, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
We visit the Glenfinnan Monument famous for being where Prince Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Neptune's Staircase, B8004 at A830 Caledonian Canal, Banavie, Fort William Scotland
We visit the famous Neptune Staircase. the longest staircase lock in Britain comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal, built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William PH33 6TF Scotland
We visit old Inverlochy Castle now a ruin, but is unusual because it has remained unaltered since it was built in the reign of King Alexander III. The castle is sited on the south bank of the River Lochy, at the strategically important entrance to the Great Glen.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort William VisitScotland iCentre, 29-31 High Street, Fort William PH33 6DH Scotland
Onward to Fort William, situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe. It’s known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, the U.K.’s highest peak.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Glencoe Massacre Monument, 8 Upper Carnoch, Glencoe Village PH49 4HU Scotland
Before moving on to Glencoe Village maybe visit the Glencoe Folk Museum occupies 18th-century thatched cottages, with displays on local heritage and the Glencoe massacre of 1692. Wildlife in the area includes red deer and golden eagles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
Finally visiting the Base of Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at 1, 345 metres above sea level.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Loch Ness, Scotland
Loch Ness Photo Opportunity - Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie". We will stop for a short walk down to the shores of Loch Ness, take some photos of the fantastic scenery and maybe even catch the monster out for an early morning swim.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland
Next stop is the magnificently situated Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness, Admire the strategic setting of the castle, on a rocky promontory with an open outlook up and down Loch Ness whilst continuing to soak up the atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most famous lochs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Augustus Abbey, Fort Augustus Scotland
Travelling on to Ft Augustus Situated on the most southern tip of Loch Ness on the Great Glen Way, this historic and scenic hamlet is a popular tourist destination. Lying on the impressive 60 mile long Caledonian Canal, halfway between Inverness and Fort William, Fort Augustus offers spectacular views down Loch Ness, visitors can also enjoy a visit to the Caledonian Canal Heritage Centre which details the history of the canal. Or perhaps Grab a coffee and sit and watch the boats navigating the locks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge PH34 4EG Scotland
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glenfinnan Lodge A830 Rd, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a railway viaduct on the West Highland Line, has been featured in the filming of the second and third Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban took place in this area with the Hogwarts Express calling at Glenfinnan!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glenfinnan Monument, NTS Visitor Centre A830, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
We visit the Glenfinnan Monument famous for being where Prince Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Neptune's Staircase, B8004 at A830 Caledonian Canal, Banavie, Fort William Scotland
We visit the famous Neptune Staircase. the longest staircase lock in Britain comprising eight locks on the Caledonian Canal, built by Thomas Telford between 1803 and 1822.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Inverlochy Castle, Fort William PH33 6TF Scotland
We visit old Inverlochy Castle now a ruin, but is unusual because it has remained unaltered since it was built in the reign of King Alexander III. The castle is sited on the south bank of the River Lochy, at the strategically important entrance to the Great Glen.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort William VisitScotland iCentre, 29-31 High Street, Fort William PH33 6DH Scotland
Onward to Fort William, situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe. It’s known as a gateway to Ben Nevis, the U.K.’s highest peak.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Glencoe Massacre Monument, 8 Upper Carnoch, Glencoe Village PH49 4HU Scotland
Before moving on to Glencoe Village maybe visit the Glencoe Folk Museum occupies 18th-century thatched cottages, with displays on local heritage and the Glencoe massacre of 1692. Wildlife in the area includes red deer and golden eagles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ben Nevis, Fort William Scotland
Finally visiting the Base of Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the British Isles. Standing at 1, 345 metres above sea level.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
stevel82
July 2022
Visited for a 60th Birthday Holiday delayed due to the Pandemic.. A fantastic place to visit with amazing views of the Loch and Ben Nevis. Stayed in Banavie, near the Neptune Staircase Locks. We booked on the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig. Plenty of parking spaces near the railway station onl...
Visited for a 60th Birthday Holiday delayed due to the Pandemic.. A fantastic place to visit with amazing views of the Loch and Ben Nevis. Stayed in Banavie, near the Neptune Staircase Locks. We booked on the Jacobite Steam Train to Mallaig. Plenty of parking spaces near the railway station only £4 for 10 hours. Great Value for a Tourist destination. We will be back as we loved it so much. A great journey up through Glencoe with some fantastic views and photo opportunities.Patricia_C
August 2022
Billy provided a private tour for my grandson, my son and myself. The scenery was spectacular especially in Glencoe.
Billy provided a private tour for my grandson, my son and myself. The scenery was spectacular especially in Glencoe.Denise_M
September 2022
This to our delight turned out to be a private tour! 3 of us but paid for 4 to lock in this tour since 4 is the minimum. We'll worth it! Plus was smaller van, very comfortable and was perfect to go where bigger buses could not. Billy our guide was a delight and was very accommodating giving ext...
This to our delight turned out to be a private tour! 3 of us but paid for 4 to lock in this tour since 4 is the minimum. We'll worth it! Plus was smaller van, very comfortable and was perfect to go where bigger buses could not. Billy our guide was a delight and was very accommodating giving extra time at stops and filling us in on the interesting history. We highly recommend this excursion! We had a wonderful time and the scenery was amazing!Ashok_M
May 2022
It was very amazing bus journey saw beautiful spots on the way to Glencoa And fort William and all other places Only problem was that as we are visitor the driver should stop at all the places from where we can take pictures he started doing that after our asking whereas should have been done b...
It was very amazing bus journey saw beautiful spots on the way to Glencoa And fort William and all other places Only problem was that as we are visitor the driver should stop at all the places from where we can take pictures he started doing that after our asking whereas should have been done by him without asking in the whole it was a good morning journeyStephen_L
January 2020
My daughter and I had a wonderful trip. Even though we experiences some rain, we saw incredible mountains and waterfalls. Billy looks us to out-of-the-way historical sites. We recommend the tour.
My daughter and I had a wonderful trip. Even though we experiences some rain, we saw incredible mountains and waterfalls. Billy looks us to out-of-the-way historical sites. We recommend the tour.Wendy_D
August 2023
Our Guide Billy MacKenzie was fabulous. He went above and beyond for our tour. He was friendly responsive and gave us so much information on attractions we viewed. We recommend him highly.
Our Guide Billy MacKenzie was fabulous. He went above and beyond for our tour. He was friendly responsive and gave us so much information on attractions we viewed. We recommend him highly.