Isle of Skye Day Tour

5.0
(57 reviews)
Inverness, Scotland

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Private guide/driver will take you to the iconic beauty spots and historical locations on the road to Skye. We have flexibility to alter the tour for any last minute requests you may have and aim to provide you with the most memorable experiences on your Scottish holiday. Options include the Fairy Pools and a spectacular lunch stop.

There are a few hidden gems along the way.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Driver-Guide
Entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from Hotels and other accommodation providers across Inverness and up to a radius of 30 miles maximum. Pick ups available also from Inverness Airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Loch Ness

    Photo opportunities and optional stop at Urquhart Castle

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Eilean Donan Castle

    Iconic visit to Eilean Donan castle allowing time for photos and entrance.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Skye Bridge (Pass by)

    Taking you over the sea to Skye on what was a controversial build at the time but is serving the island well.

    Admission ticket free
  • Isle of Skye Market Square (Pass by)

    Passing through the second major town on Skye with it's stunning views across the sound to the site of the once bustling Kishorn Yard.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Portree Harbour

    With it's colourful harbour, Somerled Square, quaint shops and eateries and the excellent Aros centre offering history and culture, a stop in Portree is a must.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Kilt Rock

    Magnificent basalt formation, resembling a kilt and imposing Mealt Waterfall.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Staffin Fossil Museum

    I love this place. Housed in the original family home of the lovely, Dugald Ross, with it's internationally famous collectioin of dinosaur fossils, found nearby, which he started in 1976!

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Quiraing

    Captivating landscape at the north of the island. The Table was once used to play shinty on! Photo stop.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A little hamlet of black houses, offering an in-sight into the life of an islander in the 1800s and early 1900s. Nearby is the Memorial to Flora MacDonald.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Talisker Distillery

    Heading round Skye with views of Loch Bracadale and Loch Harport, stop to sample the islands only whisky, the famous, Talisker. * This requires to be requested and tours pre-booked by us (the distillery is closed / has limited tour availability at this time due to building works)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    To complete our round trip, we return via Strathcarron.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Scotland's Highland Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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