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Tours from Inverness

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1 day From $105.00 USD Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness Departure

Visit the magical Isle of Skye and romantic Eilean Donan Castle.

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1 day From $129.00 USD The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle

The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye & Dunvegan Castle

Inverness Departure

Walk the Fairy Pools, explore Dunvegan Castle, and enjoy leisure time in Portree.

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1 day From $129.00 USD Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander Explorer

Loch Ness, Whisky & Outlander Explorer

Inverness Departure

Cruise to Urquhart Castle, beautiful Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns stones.

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1 day From $169.00 USD Highland Games

Highland Games

Inverness Departure

Classic Highland Games featuring caber tossing, dancing, piping contests, and traditional dress.

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1 day From $319.00 USD Harry Potter Train & The Scenic Highlands (7.30am Departure)

Harry Potter Train & The Scenic Highlands

Inverness Departure

Jacobite Steam Train ride, Glenfinnan, fishing village Mallaig, and Fort Augustus.

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1 day From $79.00 USD Cawdor Castle & Cairngorms National Park

Cawdor Castle & Cairngorms National Park

Inverness Departure

A splendid city escape visiting castles, hairy coos, forests, and the Cairngorms.

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3 days Accommodation included From $605.00 USD Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & The West Highlands

Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & The West Highlands

Inverness Departure

Romantic castles, cascading waterfalls, famous Fairy Pools, with optional Jacobite Steam Train.

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3 days Accommodation included From $829.00 USD Orkney Islands & The Northern Highlands

Orkney Islands & The Northern Highlands

Inverness Departure

Explore Orkney's Neolithic sites, Norse heritage, and dramatic coastal views.

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3 days Accommodation included From $425.00 USD Winter Isle of Skye & Loch Ness

Winter Isle of Skye & Loch Ness

Inverness Departure

Discover castles, waterfalls, and the Fairy Pools on a wintry Highland escape.

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5 days Accommodation included From $809.00 USD Isle of Skye Volunteer Adventure

Isle of Skye Volunteer Adventure

Inverness Departure

Plant trees in Tormore Forest, experience a Gaelic language workshop and explore magical Skye.

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20+ Years of Local Know-How

We know Scotland like the back of our hands, and it shows in the way we craft every itinerary.

Passionate Guides & Storytelling

Our guides call Scotland home and bring it to life with immersive live commentary, fascinating stories, and local insights.

Accommodation Included

Each multi-day tour offers handpicked B&Bs, with breakfast as part of the package.

Flexible Cancellation

Most of our day tours offer a 24–48 hour cancellation window, so you can change plans without stress.

Explore from Glasgow

Glasgow is famous for its music scene, architecture and friendly city character, but it's also a great gateway to the west coast of Scotland. From here, you can join our day trips exploring the Highlands, lochs and coastal landscapes beyond the city.

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Close to World-Famous Landscapes

Inverness sits right at the edge of some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, making it easy to reach places like Loch Ness, Orkney and the Isle of Skye.

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The Highland Capital

Known as the Highland capital, Inverness is a small, welcoming city with a relaxed Scottish character. It’s a great place to stay if you want a mix of local town life and easy access to Scotland’s rugged landscapes.

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Practical and Relaxed Touring Base

Starting your tour from Inverness means you can experience Scotland’s wild north without travelling long distances before your adventure begins.


Frequently Asked Questions

All of our extended tours and day trips from Inverness depart from the city centre and return there at the end of the trip. Your exact meeting point can be found in your booking information or on our departure info page.

Most tours from Inverness depart in the morning, typically between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, and return in the evening between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM, depending on the tour. Some departures may fall outside this range, so it’s worth checking each tour page for exact details.

Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary, but most day trips from Inverness run between 8 and 13 hours. Please check the FAQ section on each tour page for exact timings, as durations are estimates and can be affected by weather or traffic.

Yes, accommodation is included in the price of all our multi-day tours from Inverness. You’ll usually stay in comfortable, locally run Bed & Breakfasts or guesthouses with breakfast each morning. More accommodation details are shown on each tour page.

Some tours offer single room options for solo travellers, with a single room supplement applied. Availability is limited, so we recommend booking early.

We offer small group and standard group tours from Inverness.

  • Small group tours carry a maximum of 16 passengers and usually run on a mini coach, though a slightly larger vehicle may be used on occasion.
  • Standard group tours run on midi-sized coaches and can carry up to 34 passengers. If a tour is not marked as small group, it operates as a standard group tour.

We welcome travellers of all ages, though children must be 5 years or older to join our tours. There is no maximum age limit, but we recommend reviewing our accessibility information before booking if you have specific mobility or accessibility needs.

For day trips, the price of your day tour from Inverness includes a local driver-guide and coach transport. Some tours also offer optional experiences that you can add at an extra charge when booking or pay for locally at the attraction.

For extended tours, the price includes everything offered on our day tours, with the addition of accommodation and breakfast where stated.

Additional inclusions vary by tour and are clearly listed on each individual tour page.

Cancellation policies vary by tour. Most of our scheduled day trips from Inverness allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, though some tours may have different rules. Multi-day trips have different notice periods compared to day tours, so we recommend you review the cancellation details for your chosen tour in Section 3 of our Terms and Conditions.

To cancel, please contact us in writing. 

Scotland’s weather can change quite quickly, so it’s a good idea to bring a waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and clothing you can layer as the day goes on. Even in summer, evenings can feel cool, and in winter you may want to pack warm accessories such as a hat, gloves, and scarf.

You can find more detailed packing guidance in our full travel checklist for your tour from Inverness.

Please visit our general FAQs for more useful information. You can also chat with us via our website's chat function or get in touch via phone or email.