Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle
Inverness DepartureVisit the magical Isle of Skye and romantic Eilean Donan Castle.
Our tours from Inverness are a simple way to get out and see more of Scotland without having to plan the route yourself. If you only have a day, a day trip from Inverness is a great way to visit some of the Highlands’ most famous scenery before returning to the city later. If you’ve got a little more time, our multi-day tours let you travel deeper into the landscapes, coastlines and stories of Scotland. Accommodation is included on our multi-day tours.
Visit the magical Isle of Skye and romantic Eilean Donan Castle.
Walk the Fairy Pools, explore Dunvegan Castle, and enjoy leisure time in Portree.
Cruise to Urquhart Castle, beautiful Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns stones.
Classic Highland Games featuring caber tossing, dancing, piping contests, and traditional dress.
Jacobite Steam Train ride, Glenfinnan, fishing village Mallaig, and Fort Augustus.
A splendid city escape visiting castles, hairy coos, forests, and the Cairngorms.
Romantic castles, cascading waterfalls, famous Fairy Pools, with optional Jacobite Steam Train.
Explore Orkney's Neolithic sites, Norse heritage, and dramatic coastal views.
Discover castles, waterfalls, and the Fairy Pools on a wintry Highland escape.
Plant trees in Tormore Forest, experience a Gaelic language workshop and explore magical Skye.
We know Scotland like the back of our hands, and it shows in the way we craft every itinerary.
Our guides call Scotland home and bring it to life with immersive live commentary, fascinating stories, and local insights.
Each multi-day tour offers handpicked B&Bs, with breakfast as part of the package.
Most of our day tours offer a 24–48 hour cancellation window, so you can change plans without stress.
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.
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.
Starting your tour from Inverness means you can experience Scotland’s wild north without travelling long distances before your adventure begins.
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.
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.