Glenfinnan Viaduct & Jacobite Steam Train (Private Tour)
A premium private day from Inverness, planned around the viaduct viewpoint, the Jacobite Steam Train, and calm Highland stops.
Glenfinnan is a true Highland highlight, with cinematic views, Jacobite history, and the famous steam train crossing the viaduct. This tour can be a shorter out-and-back visit, or a full Lochaber day depending on what you want to include.
We build the day around your timing, with space for the viewpoint, the monument, and the best stops nearby. If the Jacobite Steam Train is a priority, we plan the route carefully so you are in position with time to spare.
Duration
6–12 hours (tailored to your pace)
Starting point
Inverness and nearby Highland stays
Style
Private driver-guided experience
Best for
Scenery, Jacobite history, and steam train timing
Suggested route and stops
The route is shaped around train timings, weather, and the pace you prefer. We keep the day calm and flexible, with time to enjoy each stop.
- Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint
- Glenfinnan Monument and Loch Shiel shoreline
- Fort William for a relaxed lunch stop
- Neptune’s Staircase and the Caledonian Canal
- Glen Nevis or Old Inverlochy Castle when time allows
Shorter Glenfinnan options (down and back)
Not everyone wants a long day with multiple stops. If Glenfinnan is your main priority, we can keep the route simple and focus on the viaduct viewpoint, the monument, and a relaxed return to Inverness. It’s ideal if you are short on time, travelling with younger children, or simply want a quieter day with fewer locations.
- Glenfinnan Express (6–7 hours): Viaduct viewpoint + Glenfinnan Monument + return
- Viaduct and Lochaber Highlights (8–9 hours): Glenfinnan + Fort William + Neptune’s Staircase
- Full Day Glenfinnan (10–12 hours): Glenfinnan + Fort William + extra stops (Morar/Mallaig or Glen Nevis when timing suits)
Tailored for calm, premium touring
Each Glenfinnan tour is private and bespoke. We balance the iconic moments with quieter Highland scenery, and we can include a one-way train option or longer west coast extensions when the timing suits.
If you are planning a wider Highlands stay, take a look at our private tours from Inverness.
Bespoke private tours
Bespoke private tours
Every Venture Highland tour can be tailored. We can adjust timings, add stops, and build a completely bespoke itinerary to suit your interests, pace, and travel plans. If you have a wish list, we will design the day around it.
Ready to plan your Glenfinnan day?
We will tailor the timing, stops, and route for a calm, refined day from Inverness.
When you enquire, tell us how long you’d like to be out (shorter trip or full day) and whether seeing the steam train is a priority.
