All Inverness Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Witness the mythical splendor of Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle conveniently, without the hassle of having to rent a car, on this coach and boat trip from Inverness. Take a leisurely boat ride to Urquhart Castle—keeping your eyes peeled for the famed Loch Ness monster—where you’ll learn about the site’s bloody history and enjoy scenic views of the Scottish countryside.

(2,120)

from $94

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

(612)

from $77

Set sail across the misty waters of Loch Ness—and discover the eerie legend of the Loch Ness Monster as you admire a new perspective on the scenery—on this immersive sightseeing cruise. Float past the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle as you explore one of Britain’s largest freshwater lakes, and have plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the sights (and potentially any lurking monsters).

4.5

(359)

from $122

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,171)

from $33

Likely to Sell Out

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Enjoy some of Scotland's most stunning scenery as you travel into the Highlalnds on this full-day guided tour from Inverness. Journey around Loch Ness and all the way to the west coast. You'll see ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and a hidden waterfall before boarding the classic Jacobite Steam Train, one of the world's most scenic railways and made famous by the Harry Potter movies.

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

(1,796)

from $273

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore the Highlands as you travel from Inverness or Invergordon to the famous Loch Ness on a journey to discover the Loch Ness Monster. On the way, see the ancient Clava Cairns—just as fascinating as the legend of Nessie—and pass by Culloden, the battlefield where the last hand-to-hand war was fought. Spot castles and glens, see mountains and learn all about the culture and history of this special place from your guide and driver.

(324)

from $75

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $186

Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $186

Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

2 daysFree Cancellation

Get out of town and into the scenic countryside—without the hassle of driving—on this guided tour from Inverness. Head for the famed Loch Ness and join a cruise to view the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Conveniently, entry to Urquhart Castle is included, and the trip also includes a visit to Beauly, "Outlander" filming locations, and a visit to Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns. Or opt for a tour without the castle and cruise

(238)

from $231

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

9 hoursFree Cancellation

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

(1,538)

from $120

55 minutesFree Cancellation

3.3

(174)

from $20

The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland's best destinations. But, if your time is limited, it can be difficult to squeeze in a trip by public transit or rental car. Skip the hassle by leaving the planning logistics to the experts. This full-day tour takes you from Inverness to Skye where you'll visit all of the island's top sights, including Portree, Kilt Rock and Fairy Pools. Along the way, you'll stop at mainland attractions including Eilean Donan Castle.

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5.0

(1,196)

from $149

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Check a visit to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on British mainland, off your bucket list on a full-day tour through the Northern Scottish Highlands with convenient round-trip transport from Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live commentary and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from Dunrobin Castle to lunch in the ancient Viking town of Wick (own expense).

(697)

from $20

Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

11 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(308)

from $69

With so much to see and do in the Scottish Highlands, you’ll want to maximize your time as best as possible. This half-day tour allows you to visit some of the area’s notable attractions without worrying about getting there on your own. You’ll spend time at Clava Cairns, a Bronze Age burial complex, before visiting the Culloden Battlefield. Stop for a drink at the Great Glen Distillery and drive along the banks of the mythic Loch Ness.

Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(115)

from $163

Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

Likely to Sell Out

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(133)

from $48

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

Visit Eilean Donan Castle and the spectacular Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness, and explore an iconic Scottish landscape of wind-swept valleys, rock formations, and coastal cliffs. Travel in a Mercedes mini-coach, following a route through the mountains of Wester Ross on your way to Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye, then visit the island’s highlights with an experienced guide. This full-day tour departs from central Inverness, and it’s the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to the Isle of Skye.

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

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands—and even visit “Outlander” filming locations—on this small-group tour from Inverness. Following pickup from your hotel, hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and head into nature. Visit the Bronze Age–era Clava Cairns and the Culloden Battlefield. Then, look out for Nessie at Loch Ness before exploring the 1,000-year-old Urquhart Castle. As you go, learn all about Scottish history, and see where “Outlander” was shot.

(856)

from $98

Touching Claire's Stone from Outlander at Clava

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(203)

from $186

Seek out the Loch Ness Monster on a 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch Lock. The boat is fitted with a special Nessie sonar, but if the elusive monster doesn’t show up, other sights will charm you instead. Pass along the Caledonian Canal into Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle, Bona Lighthouse, and the site of a World War II bomber crash. Learn about the loch’s history and legends as you cruise.

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

2 hoursFree Cancellation

This small group day trip from Inverness will guide you through some of the most rugged and remote areas of the beloved Scottish Highlands, including a stretch of the iconic NC500 Route. We invite you to join us on this adventure. An adventure that leads you into Britain’s awe-inspiring views, to a ruined castle and loch with its own mysterious monster, and to a beach so idyllic, you'll momentarily forget you're in misty Scotland.

(1,231)

from $46

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(14)

from $76

Likely to Sell Out

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

(2,052)

from $98

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $186

Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

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from $273

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands on this day tour from Inverness. Begin with a visit to Rogie Falls and Loch Carron, then cross over to the enchanting Isle of Skye. Discover highlights including the Fairy Pools, Sligachan, and Portree, and opt to add on a visit to Dunvegan Castle (own expense). There's time for photo stops at Eilean Donan Castle and Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness on the way back to Inverness.

Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle

Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

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from $117

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Robert_V, May 2026

Nessie hunting

Relaxing and beautiful scenic views of the loch. A mini bar with drinks and tiny snacks offered for purchase and multiple bathrooms available on boat. The Highland hot chocolate had a ‘dram of whiskey’ and was quite tasty! Crew was friendly and narrator was informative and talkative enough but not too much where you couldn’t enjoy conversations with your family. The docking site had a nice gift shop and a connecting cafe restaurant where we enjoyed lunch after our tour. All in all, a very relaxing afternoon spent on the loch. Nessie was a no show though.

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Debbie_S, May 2026

Great experience! Our...

Great experience! Our guide Willie made the trip informative and fun! Saw a lot on our way to Isle of Skye and while we were there. Fairy Pools were beautiful but Viator should include a disclaimer that there is a significant walk to the pools from the parking area. The town of Portree was so stunning and quaint. Would recommend this excursion but be mindful that it is a full day with a lot of time in the coach/bus.

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Katharine_E, May 2026

Great way to see more of...

Great way to see more of the area if you’re not driving. Smooth ride and very informative! Our guide, Mike, was great! He was easy to listen to, with a nice voice, good stories, interesting history of the area, and recommendations at the stops. Wonderful day spent on the tour to Isle of Skye!

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Julie_K, May 2026

Wonderful Highland Tour from Inverness

If you are looking for a train to be part of the tour, that didn't happen due to a last-minute change from the railroad operators. HOWEVER, our tour guide, Louise, was fantastic and safely drove us around the Highlands to visit some beautiful places, and we saw everything that we would have seen on the train (which I have experienced before). She was a beast at handling the bus on those "wiggly-squiggly" roads (as she described them), and I was happy to take a break from driving on the left side of the road and let her navigate us. As a native Scot, she told us many wonderful tales of Highland traditions along the way. She even quoted poetry! I always felt safe while she was driving, and she was professional and lots of fun.

Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Camille_C, May 2026

This tour was by far my...

This tour was by far my favorite between the ones I’ve done from Inverness. The views were amazing! Our guide Martin was fantastic! He said it was his 3rd tour as a guide but it seemed like he’s done it his whole life. He is really passionate and added little anecdotes to every spot we went, which made the tour even more interesting. His joy and kindest really made a difference in our experience. As a solo traveler I reslly enjoyed this tour and would recommend it!

Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

Maya_P, May 2026

A fantastic highland adventure

What an incredible adventure! Martin was a fantastic guide with delightful humour and lots of stories to tell to us. He was extremely kind and gave us plenty of time to explore at each location. This is a do not miss adventure and Timberbush was a such a fantastic choice and I absolutely recommend them!

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

Erin_L, May 2026

Big fan of Mr.Fabulous

This was such a well thought out tour and our tour guide Murdock was an absolute delight a true treasure. He is an incredible story teller and does a good job intertwining his personal experiences with the history of Scotland. Truly a lovely guy who made driving all day go by. Highly recommend this tour and the WOW Scotland tour group. Lovely people all around

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

Sharon_S, May 2026

Beautiful Highlands

Scott convinced the weather gods to deliver a beautiful day for the tour. The skies poured as we drove into Portree then blue sky and sunshine rained down on the landscape. We even caught pictures of a rainbow over the hills. It’s a long day, but definitely worth it. Stunning landscapes in all directions, lovely villages, castles and seascapes. Get ready to experience the beauty of Isle of Skye, and as a bonus learn the Scottish road rules for driving on one lane roads with two way traffic.

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Sarah_A, May 2026

Must do!

Booked this 1/2 day tour hoping it would be enough time. It did not disappoint! We learned so much From our driver on the way to our boat cruise and back from the castle. Our boat tour guide was great and had lots of interesting facts as well as funny stories. The scenery was spectacular. It was a bit chilly on the boat so pack a sweater and wear good sturdy shoes!

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Matt_F, May 2026

Wonderful tour checking out a number of spots around Inverness

Had an absolutely incredible time. Emily was an excellent tour guide: super knowledgeable, really funny, and paced the tour super well. We went to a great variety of places in the Highlands around Inverness, all really beautiful or thought-provoking or just a fun time. Especially enjoyed our bonus mini stop seeing the hairy coo!

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Ali_A, Apr 2026

Professional service, amazing experience and hustle free

Professional service, amazing experience and hustle free. We got delayed for the experience but the booking team rebooked us on a later trip with no issues. The trip itself was perfect for the family considering we had an infant with us. It meant we could enjoy the lake without having to walk extensive hours to see the castle.

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Chloe_A, Mar 2026

Can’t stop talking about it

Louise was amazing! (She should literally start a podcast with all the information she had!) This tour hit so many stops we didn’t even know we were going to stop at. The stories and history were amazing! Definitely bring a second pair of clothes (the weather varies).