PRIVATE Outlander Experience from Inverness or Invergordon

5.0
(1 reviews)
Inverness, Scotland

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a private tour for 1–7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome, with a 2-guest minimum charge. The more guests in your group, the lower the per-person price. Savings start from 3 guests, with the best value when all 7 seats are booked. Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and experience the Highlands without sharing your day with strangers.

Step into the world of Outlander on a private Highland journey through locations linked to the series and the real history behind it. Visit ancient standing stones, atmospheric battlefields, historic villages and other memorable settings as your guide brings the stories, clans and Jacobite past to life. Discover the places that inspired scenes from the books and screen, with time for photos, stories and Highland magic woven into the day. Perfect for fans and history lovers alike.

Weather, opening hours, private events, or road conditions may occasionally require changes. If so, we'll provide an equally worthwhile alternative.

What's Included

Pick-Up and Drop-Off within Inverness or enroute
Bottled water
Occasional local taster snacks
Our fun, experienced Tour Guide is an actual Highlander in a Kilt
A sanitized, easy to spot luxury vehicle
Urquhart Castle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers who are Out-Of-The-Way:
You can send us a message to make arrangements OR proceed to the default meet-up point (St. Mary's Catholic Church at 30 Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5PR)
We will be there waiting for you up to 20 minutes.

Drop-off point
Inverness

Any Hotel within Inverness

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Clava Cairns

    This site is widely cited as the inspiration for the fictional Craigh na Dun standing stones in the Outlander series. In reality, Clava Cairns is an exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age cemetery located near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Dating back approximately 4,000 years, the site features a unique combination of passage graves, ring cairns, and standing stones. Several of these stones feature prehistoric cup and ring marks—ancient circular carvings whose exact meaning remains a mystery.

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cawdor Castle

    Cawdor Castle is a romantic, 14th-century Scottish tower house and the ancestral home of the Thanes of Cawdor. A prime example of authentic Highland architecture, the castle is featured in the Outlander series and perfectly captures the atmosphere of both the books and the show. While famously linked to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the castle was actually built centuries after the historical king's reign. It is also well known for the legendary holly tree around which the structure was originally constructed; the remains of this tree are still visible today in the lowest level of the tower.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Clootie Well

    This ancient, mystical site is centered around the tradition of tying fabric—or "cloots"—to trees to heal ailments. In Scots, "clootie" means cloth. These sacred sites feature trees located close to holy wells or springs. Traditionally, a rag or cloth is dipped into the water and tied to a tree to cure a sickness or ailment. This unique location aligns perfectly with the folklore and pagan themes explored throughout Outlander. It offers a tangible connection to the timeless, magical, and superstitious culture portrayed in the show.

    1 hour 5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Beauly

    A charming village near Inverness and a key location for the Outlander series. Located in the heart of Clan Fraser country, it serves as the historic home of Jamie Fraser’s ancestors and features the 13th-century Beauly Priory. While the site portrayed the fictional monastery of Saint Anne de Beaupré in the TV series, the books describe it as the location of the Lovat Fraser family tombs and the setting where Claire meets the seer, Maisri. Explore the roofless church and the surrounding graveyard, which contains many Fraser family headstones that reportedly inspired various character names in the series. We will also visit the Robertsons Farm in Beauly to get yourselves acquainted with a famous Highland Hairy Cow called Jamie along with his family and friends.

    1 hour 55 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Loch Ness Region

    Home of our beloved Nessie. The loch is a pivotal location in both the novels and the television show, serving as the site for Claire and Frank’s cruise and the setting where Claire encounters the "water horse" during the 18th century. Beyond its specific scenes, Loch Ness and the surrounding Highlands provide the primary backdrop for the story's beginning, including Claire’s journey back in time. The areas near the loch are also deeply tied to the historical Jacobite events and lore depicted throughout the series.

    55 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Culloden Battlefield

    This windswept moor marks the location where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic and decisive end on April 16, 1746, serving as the site of the last pitched battle fought on British soil. The Battle of Culloden is a central historical event in the Outlander series, serving as the tragic climax for the Jacobite rebellion that Jamie and Claire Fraser spend two seasons trying to prevent.

    1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We want every guest to have a safe, enjoyable and relaxed experience. By booking with us, you confirm that you have read and accepted the guidelines below.
  • 1. All our tours are private for 1 to 7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome; however, the minimum charge is based on 2 guests.
  • 2. A tour reminder will be sent a few days before your tour via the contact details provided.
Supplied by Aye Tours Scotland
Show 9 more

Tags

Hiking Tours
Photography Tours
Shopping Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Culture
Photo Shoots
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 1 1 review
5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}