Scotland · INVERNESS TOURS
Inverness is the base that puts Skye, Loch Ness and Culloden inside a single day each. These 15 are priced and timed from the city, not from four hours south of it.
Inverness to Skye in one long, guided day, with Eilean Donan Castle, Portree lunch, and iconic viewpoints, plus easy round-trip transport.
“I had a great time! I think my guides name was Ray or Roy, I can't remember exactly, but he had three daughters and was from the area, and was an excellent guide! He was in good spirits the whole time, had interesting stories, and was super memorable!”
Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle ruins, Outlander stops at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, plus Culloden Battlefield from Inverness.
“This was one of the tours I was really looking forward to and I think that’s why it felt so disappointing. The tour design itself I found problematic because it was such a slow start to the day. Loch Ness and the castle were great BUT there was too much time here. We did a pretty thorough tour of the castle, but we had an hour where we just sat and did nothing. Then Having lunch and the whiskey distillery back to back meant there was about a two hour time Period Where there wasn’t anything to do or see, especially if you aren’t interested in buying whiskey. In total…”
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch. Nessie sonar, Urquhart Castle views, live commentary, drinks available.
“Fun boat ride! Good stories and delightful crew. Had a really good time and well worth it. We took a stupid amount of pictures and got super lucky with the weather”
Ultimate Skye day tour from Inverness with Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools hike, and Loch Ness finale.
“I’ve always wanted to see the Isle of Skye and this tour did not disappoint. So many breathtaking stops along the way. My favorite part was the Faerie Pools. It was a trek but worth the hike. Also, the lunch recommendation was awesome! It was a packed lunch from a local artist that also did catering. The buttery biscuits were delicious. We were sad we couldn’t order more!”
A one-hour Loch Ness cruise with sonar Nessie spotting, indoor and outdoor comfort, plus close Urquhart Castle views from the water.
“Bring a jacket/rain coat. Chilly and can rain at any time!! Enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful scenery.”
Private Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness with Loch Ness, Urquhart area views, Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr, and Portree lunch.
“We had a wonderful guide who provided lots of historical background and funny anecdotes. The stops were well planned and worthwhile. Being pressed for time, the minivan was the best way to visit Isle of Skye in one day.”
Private Highlands day from Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Singleton whisky, with a small group up to 3.
“Had great time and tour with Malcolm as ouemr guide. We really liked the small group and great vehicle for it. Malcolm is a good driver, he keeps things moving and on time, and he shares his knowledge well. He's experienced and knows what people came to see. Great stops, had plenty of time at each. Dress for the weather and you'll be fine. The day went by really fast. We recommend!”
Inverness to Isle of Skye in a small group, with Eilean Donan Castle plus Loch Ness, Portree, and Trotternish Peninsula stops.
“We had a wonderful tour, albeit a long day (about 10 hours — shorter than advertised because of an amber alert owing to high winds and storm off the coast). Our guide, Nick, was excellent — very informative, witty, and knowledgeable. Our transportation was first class. We truly enjoyed a fabulous day — the sites are amazing and awe inspiring. The landscapes are so beautiful. We had a nice lunch in Portree as well. All in all a terrific day.”
90-minute Inverness small-group walking tour with castle, cathedral and River Ness stories in English for $20.80.
“Our guide was pleasant and handled the group well. I would have liked more of the history of the growth of Inverness, local culture, activities in the area, a list of highly recommended activities, etc.”
From Inverness, ride to Dochgarroch Lock for a Loch Ness cruise, then explore Urquhart Castle ruins and the Loch Ness Centre.
“Terrible. Urqhardt castle visit cut short. Rest of tour rushed. Driver drove like a crazy person. Viator refused to provide refund. Don’t waste your money.”
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond general admission: sharks, stingrays, tropical tunnel, and a starfish touch pool in about 2 hours.
“Unfortunately we were unable to go due to having to self isolate but was unable to get a refund which is not good as every thing else we were due to attend made a full refund!!”
Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle views, Portree lunch, and Skye highlights like Kilt Rock and Sligachan.
“Dramatic landscapes and beautiful scenery. 32 seat (not 16) was second of 3day tour so was fairly full on arrival. Had chosen this company as was scheduled to end at 6pm whereas most others ended at 8 so disappointed to get back at 8. Cheerful driver but a bit disorganised on his timings and stoppages”
From Inverness, explore Findhorn, Cullen, coastal wildlife spots and Carrbridge, then visit Strathisla Distillery on a small-group day trip.
“We loved the hike around the coast to see the nesting birds and farm critters. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE!!”
Small-group day trip from Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort Augustus, Foyers Falls, and Dores Beach, with live commentary.
“Alex was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny. We were able to make a couple additional stops along the way which was awesome. Perfect day tour and broken up so you're never in the vehicle for longer than ~30 min. He also always let us know if there were bathroom facilities at the location or next and when/where to be back, which was super helpful. We booked very last minute and we're still able to get tickets to Urquart Castle even though sold out online (which I was semi worried about dinner unfamiliar with process). Bring cash for the boat tour if you plan to go (and would highly…”
Small-group day tour from Inverness with Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle walk, plus falls and canal stops.
“Where to begin? This was a highlight of our vacation. Ryan was an excellent guide. The scenery was beautiful and the history of the Loch is fascinating. Highly recommended.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
