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10 Best Inverness Tours In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked inverness tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Inverness Tours In Scotland

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle - Inverness to Skye in one day: why this route makes sense

1.Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Most Popular★ 5.0

Full-day Skye highlights from Inverness: Eilean Donan Castle, Portree lunch, Storr and Kilt Rock photo stops, with guided storytelling.

“The day is long, with a lot of time in the bus. I am sure that it would have been spectacular if the weather had cooperated, but Alan, our tour guide provided us with so much information about the history, culture, and folklore that it was thoroughly entertaining.”

2,039 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $58.25by Timberbush Tours

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Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness - Beauly Priory and Outlander filming country over lunch break

2.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Inverness day tour packs Urquhart Castle, a Loch Ness cruise, and Outlander sites, plus Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.

“Loved this tour so much I would do it all again if I could!! Both our guides the “wee” Scottish and the South African were the best. So many interesting stories, so much knowledge and so funny as well. They also always waited for me and I was always late! lol. Only disappointing thing they…”

1,384 reviews9 hours (approx.)by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness - First stop: Loch Ness for a photo and real Highlands momentum

3.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

See Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and top Isle of Skye sights on a small-group day tour from Inverness, with guided stops and great views.

“Donnie was such a great tour guide, storyteller, and DJ. Would not have changed a single thing. Scotland is beautiful and this is a perfect way to see how spectacular it really is! Lots of hidden gems to see, don't think about it, just book it!”

1,236 reviewsFrom $94.72by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness - Price and value: what $262.18 really buys you

4.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Full-day Inverness Highlands tour with Loch Ness stops and a one-way Jacobite Hogwarts Express train to Mallaig, guided all day.

“Everything was brilliant but the Malaig's restaurants were all closed. It was normal Monday. It would have been nice if we had been informed about this. Harrison the bus driver was brilliant like Mr. Potter would say.”

1,227 reviewsFrom $262.18by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch - The route through the Caledonian Canal: scenery with built-in clues

5.Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

★ 4.5

2-hour Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal cruise from Dochgarroch Lock with live narration, sonar Nessie spotting, and castle views.

“All staff were very friendly. It was perfectly timed for the Loch Ness visit, allowing us to enjoy the view without rushing. We were very lucky with the weather.”

1,158 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $42.63by Loch Ness by Jacobite

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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness first: myths, science, and a shoreline drive

6.The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Ultimate Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness: small-group coach, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, Fairy Pools, Urquhart views.

“The fairy pools were worth the distance. Colin was a fantastic driver and tour guide. He was funny, full of stories and good songs and made the long drive go by easier.”

1,135 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $151.17by WOW Scotland

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Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views - The Nessie Search: Sonar, Spotting, and What Actually Happens

Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness: photo time, Nessie spotting, and the hydro-scheme view

8.Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Private Isle of Skye day from Inverness with Loch Ness, castles, Old Man of Storr, and a kilted guide plus comfortable round-trip transport.

“We booked a private tour. Our guide, Niall was exceptional. He is knowledgeable and knows how to tell a story to make it interesting to a visitor. He went out of his way to make the experience memorable for us. Thanks to him, we were able to see the top breathtaking parts of the highlands…”

1,065 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $1,040.19by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle: ruins with big views

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Portree Harbour lunch break: where your 90 minutes can go

10.Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Inverness to Skye and Eilean Donan in a small group. Tidal-island castle, Loch Ness, and the Trotternish icons in one full day.

“What a beautiful tour of a beautiful land. Scenic waterfalls, towering mountains, picturesque villages. Each stop of the tour provided a unique setting with its own highlights. Our tour guide provided a well-rounded dialogue; humorous stories, insightful explanations of landmarks, etc. We covered a lot of ground in one day. We certainly would have enjoyed…”

796 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $69.86by Rabbies Trail Burners

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