Scotland · HIGHLANDS TOURS IN INVERNESS
Good highlands tours in Inverness fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Inverness to Loch Ness and the Highlands in one day. Small groups, Urquhart Castle views, Fort Augustus, Foyers Falls, Dores Beach.
“We had a wonderful day visiting Loch Ness and surrounding areas. Karen, our tour guide, was both informative and entertaining and provided a great insight into the local area.”
2-day Isle of Skye tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools, Dunvegan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Eilean Donan and Loch Ness views, Portree stay.
“Karen our driver & guide was wonderful. Very experienced & a wealth of knowledge. She was so helpful & very considerate of all her passengers needs. Pointed our lots of extra sites & additional historical facts. Thank you. Jacquie & Michele”
Small-group Inverness Highlands tour with Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle plus free gin at Great Glen Distillery.
“This was a fun filled tour Richie was our tour guide and made the trip fun and memorable. He was full of knowledge and stories and his humor kept us engaged and laughing. It was a small group and we were lucky enough to meet some great people to spend the day with. This was a great half day tour.”
Small-group Inverness day trip to Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Loch Garten wildlife, Aviemore and Loch Morlich.
“Sonia was an absolute gem of a guide!!! She was very knowledgeable, gave us all great insight on our future travel plans, and made sure everyone on our tour got enjoyment out of it. It was a perfect day!”
Private 8-hour Outlander day from Inverness with pickup, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Castle Leod, Beauly Priory, and Fort George.
“The best experiences were the ones that went off the beaten path. Having our guide all to ourselves personalized the experience as well.”
Inverness to Applecross on the North Coast 500, over Bealach na Ba, with Loch Carron wildlife and Wild Highlands views.
“This tour is a good way to experience the scottish highlands. You can just sit back enjoy the scenery and leave the driving to someone else. Our guides Kathleen and Sinclair were absolutely great, full of knowledge and very helpful and friendly. And Kathleen is one heck of a skilled driver. I definitely recommend taking this tour with these two guides.”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Inverness with Loch Ness, Glen Affric, Plodda Falls, and Beauly, led by Jamie.
“How lucky we were to spend the day with our knowledgeable and captivating guide visiting the beautiful Highland treasures Glen Afffric and Plodda Falls. Jamie provided us with so much information and thoughtful conversation while managing all the details of our excursion with relaxed professionalism. Highly recommended!”
Slow Food Inverness home dinner with Karen, Scottish seasonal dishes and storytelling. Private group up to 6, dinner included.
“Karen is a wonderful storyteller and chef. We had a great meal and learned much about the area and Scotland in general. Would definitely recommend her and go back!!!!”
Private chauffeur tour from Inverness to Loch Ness and the Highlands, with Outlander stops, Culloden, Urquhart Castle, and customizable pacing.
“Culloden was fascinating and moving. Cawdor Castle was also a highlight. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable, and took us to some places we would never have seen or known about.”
Private Highland whisky tour from Inverness with 10+ single malt tastings, hotel pickup, guided views, and distillery stops.
“This was such a fun tour! My friend and I went for my birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better day. Gavin was a great storyteller and guide. We tried some of the best whiskey on earth and even stopped at a castle! Highly recommend, you won’t regret it!”
A self-guided audio walk through central Inverness, from Inverness Cathedral to the Ness Islands, with offline audio and flexible pacing.
“The tour goes at your own pace - even tells you when you go off course. This route is simple, but part of the course was closed. We could still listen to the commentary, and picked it up at the next point. An interesting tour.”
Private North Highlands day tour from Inverness with Beauly Priory, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and Glenmorangie.
“We hate a great day with Kate! Her humor and knowledge made for such a fun day! We loved the beautiful scenery of the highlands and of course the castle! The distillery was a nice stop too! We would definitely recommend this tour! We had a lovely day . Kate called the rain liquid sunshine so that didn’t even bother us!”
One long day from Inverness to Skye and the Highlands, hitting Skye Bridge, Portree, Quiraing, and Eilean Donan with live guide commentary.
“It was a long day but well worth it. Our second tour with Hairy Coo company and did not disappoint. Comfortable seats each with charging plugs. Our great driver/guide Ross did a great job showing us the island with some really tricky roads to maneuver! Such beautiful scenery and great stops for refreshments and breaks! Highly recommended!”
Private Highlands day from Inverness with Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Beauly Priory.
“Our party consisted of 7 ladies on a day trip to Isle of Skye. We had an amazing day. Bob is very knowledgeable about Scottish history but in a lighthearted manner. The craic was excellent. Would have no hesitation recommending Bob.”
Inverness small-group Highlands day trip with Ullapool, Knockan Crag, Ardvreck Castle, Lochinver, and Achmelvich Beach. Quick stops, big views.
“Enjoyable tour and Alec was a good driver and knowledgeable guide. It rained during our trip which added to the adventure, but made a few of the place we went to a bit slippery and inaccessible for some of the less nimble people on the tour. The scenery was fantastic though and the highlight of the trip!”
Pick the kind of day you want and see what is worth booking.
