Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

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(1,065 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your Professional, Scottish, Kilted tour guide takes you on a journey through Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Old Man of Storr and much more. Eat a 1-hour lunch in Portree (own expense). Take home precious memories on this Private Tour for a more personalized experience.

This tour is NOT available to people who are on a cruise ship in the Port of Invergordon. This is because the meeting point for this tour is 25 miles from the ship and we can't guarantee at the end of the tour you would be back on time for your ship to sail.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle - Land Rover or minibus
Pick-up & Drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
Professional Kilted Tour Guide
Private Transportation
Gratuities
Lunch (own expense)
Entrance to Urquhart Castle - time does not allow
Entrance to Eilean Donan Castle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Leaves from in front of the Columba Hotel or from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route. Meet at 8am

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet and Greet in front of the Columba Hotel for departure of all our tours. Meet at 8am.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Caledonian Canal (Pass by)

    See the first government funded iniative in the Brisitsh Isles overseen by the brilliant Scottish Engineer Thomas Telford

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Loch Ness

    Take a photo of the world famous Loch and look out for it's most famous resident Nessie. Can you capture a picture that will make the local and world news?

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Can you spot Nessie in the grounds or can you see the Yellow Submarine?

    Admission ticket free
  • Urquhart Castle (Pass by)

    Enjoy a spectacular view of the ruined Castle and hear it's history brought to life by our guide

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel along this reservior damned during the Hydro Scheme production in 1957

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop and explore one of the most photographed castles in the world. Built in the 13th century this was used as a film location for Highlander.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Travel over this bridge opened in 1995 and find yourself on the beautiful Isle of Skye

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This is our lunch time stop where you have an hour free to choose a cafe or hotel to eat at, or to have a wander through the small streets seeing the 18th century architecture

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Old Man of Storr

    See the massive pinnacle of rock formed by the volcanic activity and ancient landslips in the north of the island. Will you see a rainbow at the falls? View the hills of Torridon, Gairloch and Island of Rona

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A final stop at the small bothy coffee shop for a quick refreshment before travelling back to Inverness

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, dress comfortably
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult (ages 6-17)
  • Due to the duration of this tour, not recommended for children under 6 years of age
  • Slightly uneven terrain, which is approximately 1 kilometer in total and will be over several tour stops. The longest walk is 300 meters
Supplied by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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