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Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Inverness, Scotlandby Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Happy Tours

    15 min

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

  2. 2

    Caledonian Canal

    Pass by

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

  3. 3

    Loch Ness

    10 min

    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?

  4. 4

    Drumnadrochit VisitScotland Information Centre

    Pass by

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

  5. 5

    Urquhart Castle

    Pass by

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

  6. 6

    Loch Cluanie

    Pass by

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

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    30 min

    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.

  8. 8

    Skye Bridge

    Pass by

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

  9. 9

    VisitScotland Portree iCentre

    1 hour

    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

  10. 10

    The Old Man of Storr

    20 min

    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

  11. 11

    Stop 11

    30 min

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

Meeting and pickup

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

End point

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

Good to know

  • 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
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  • Not wheelchair accessible; some locations are not wheelchair accessible
  • Booster seats are available upon request
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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