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The 15 most popular inverness tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Coach to Urquhart Castle and a Loch Ness cruise from Inverness, with the seasonal Loch Ness Centre for Nessie myths and science.
“Everything was gratulálok and wellness organized! We even had luck to see the Royal Airforce flying over the lake!”
Inverness to Skye in one long day: Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Skye’s rock formations, with a small-group driver-guide.
“The guide Dave was great and offered an excellent touch to our trip.”
A long Inverness day trip to Loch Ness and the Jacobite Steam Train, with guide-led stops and time in Mallaig.
“Interesting stories, good breaks and enough time to absorb the beauty of the Highlands. Highly recommended especially for Craig and Tony taking care of the group”
Skye day trip from Inverness with Eilean Donan Castle, Fairy Pools hike, Portree lunch, Skye Bridge, and Loch Ness views.
“It was amazing, the trip was magical, the places we went were so beautiful, and the trip was very well planned, with the right amount of time being spent in each destination. The guide was so helpful and said so many interesting things, also she was very uplifting and gave the trip a great vibe.…”
From Inverness, chase Loch Ness, tour Eilean Donan Castle, and see Skye’s Old Man of Storr, Quiraing and Kilt Rock in 12 hours.
“Exceptional day with an exceptional guide. (Thanks Iain!). A day of dreams fulfilled and a full camera roll.”
Inverness in 9 hours: Loch Ness cruise to Urquhart Castle, Beauly Priory, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and Outlander-linked stories.
“Wonderful trip. Everything was worth seeing. Tony and Sónia made it all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!”
Nessie hunting on Loch Ness plus Urquhart Castle ruins, Fort Augustus canal town time, Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach from Inverness.
“Very recommendable and informative with great guide Alex. We enjoyed everything.”
Ride from Inverness to John O’Groats for Far North views, Dunrobin Castle, and wildlife chances on a guided 11-hour day tour.
“The tour was wonderful! Stewart was very knowledgeable and funny!”
Loch Ness from Inverness in 7 hours: villages, Foyers Falls, Urquhart Castle, and an hour-long Jacobite cruise to hunt for Nessie.
“Alec our tour guide was fantastic and shared lots of fun and inserting facts about Scotland and it’s history throughout the day.”
Inverness to Culloden, Glen Affric, Beauly Priory, and Loch Ness in one 9-hour small-group day with guided history and short walks.
“My boyfriend and I went on this tour and had a lovely time! Our guide Dave Mack was very good. He had a lot of stories that he shared with us along the way and had a good sense of humor as well! It was well worth the money! Got so see many places that…”
A 1.5-hour Inverness walk with a local guide, hitting Castle, Cathedral, River Ness, and Old High Church for $20.
“Steven was a funny and very knowledgeable guide. This was a lovely tour of the city, great for getting a feel of Inverness”
Inverness to Isle of Skye with Eilean Donan, Portree, Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools walk, and Urquhart Castle at Loch Ness.
“What a lovely day. It was so nice to have safe, reliable transportation as well as an entertaining guide - both provided by Andrew. I loved that he allowed us an extra stop at the Glenshiels’s chocolate factory and arranged for us to have a delicious lunch through Isle of Skye Baking company. The weather…”
Day trip from Inverness to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, and Loch Ness with Urquhart Castle views and guided Nessie spotting.
“Excellent tour, I highly recommend it. It is worth to mention that our guide, Liall, was an excellent guide. I am impressed with his knowledge and love for Scotland, which in return made all of us excited about its history and beauty overall.”
A 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket for Inverness: cathedrals, canal locks, castle views, and big panoramic stops from an open-top deck.
“Loved this tour. Big fan of any hop-on hop-off tour, this one was no exception!!”
Inverness to Isle of Skye in 2 days: castles, Quiraing, Fairy Pools, and iconic views, led by a driver-guide with included transport.
“We had so much fun on this tour with our guide Willie. It was a beautiful area, the amount of time at the stops was perfect and didn’t feel rushed. The bus was extremely comfortable. Willie was entertaining, telling us about the area and anecdotes and gave great music and movie recs (we’re still listening…”
