All Inverness Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

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.

(2,304)

from US$96

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

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).

4.7

(1,945)

from US$278

Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,267)

from US$34

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

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.

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(717)

from US$78

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

2 daysFree Cancellation

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

(286)

from US$211

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(372)

from US$76

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

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from US$47

9 hoursFree Cancellation

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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from US$74

55 minutesFree Cancellation

3.3

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from US$21

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Legendary Tour of the Black Isle from Inverness or Invergordon

4.7

(560)

from US$110

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from US$189

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

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).

(2,300)

from US$100

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

11 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(356)

from US$79

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(19)

from US$77

1 Day Tour Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools and Eilean Donan Castle

12 hours

4.5

(183)

from US$137

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

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.

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(201)

from US$189

The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Inverness City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

(330)

from US$115

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from US$21

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

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

Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

(895)

from US$100

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(43)

from US$189

Getting around the Scottish Highlands can be tricky on your own, but you can discover the highlights on this day tour from Inverness. Ideal for those with limited time to explore, this tour takes you to multiple attractions in just one day, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct (a must-see for Harry Potter™ fans) the fishing village of Mallaig, the impressive Falls of Foyer, and the world-famous Loch Ness.

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

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.

(139)

from US$90

Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(121)

from US$165

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

Explore some of Scotland's most magnificent Highland scenery on this day tour from Inverness. From peaceful Glen Affric to haunting Culloden, site of the last battle fought on U.K. soil, and the ancient Clava Cairns, visit multiple top attractions without the hassle of driving or navigating public transport. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and luggage allowance is 20kg per person.

(180)

from US$119

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

(219)

from US$88

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Jon_B, Aug 2026

A fun few hours with great views!

Lots of funny yet informative narrative from the coach driver as we travelled to locations. He was a bit of a highlight 😆 lovely float up Loch Ness with lots of photo opportunities, then on to the castle - worth checking out the short but interesting film at the visitor centre. Would definitely recommend!

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Marion_R, Aug 2026

Soaking up the History at Urquhart Castle, Clava Cairns & Culloden

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Beauly, Clava Cairns and Culloden. The history that we were able to learn and the sites we saw were truly amazing. The little Harry Gow bakery where we had lunch in Beauly was fabulous. Our tour guide was both knowledgeable and personable; with his Viking hat, he was also unmistakable in a crowd. He did the driving so all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the day. . . which we did. Highly recommended.

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Negin_S, Aug 2026

Beautiful Tour of Highlands. Would ride again!

Cualann/Cullen was our tour guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better one! He was knowledgable, polite, and navigated the roads with ease. (I normally get carsick and didn’t feel that at all with him.) He expertly weaved together stories of Scotland-we loved the folklore and history so we could understand and connect with what we were visiting. (Bonus: he encouraged me, other friend, to stick my face in a river!)

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Michael_S, Aug 2026

Long day but worth it!

Saw some wonderful sights and learned the history of each. Our guide, Liall from Timberbush, was both knowledgeable and entertaining. He’s a professional and made great recommendations for lunch, restrooms, and shopping. We went mid- August… not too crowded and the weather could not have been nicer.

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

Heather_W, Aug 2026

A fantastic day out with Alistair to Culloden, Cawdrey Castle and Loch Ness

This was an absolutely fantastic day where we visited the Culloden Battlefield and Cawdrey Castle. Our tour guide Alistair was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us so many interesting facts. He carefully prepared us on our way to Culloden with the history surrounding the events leading up to the conflict so we could fully understand and visualise how the battle took place. He made sure we knew where he would meet us and was ready to take us on a walk around the battlefield where he pointed out important strategic manoeuvres by the English and the catastrophic failings of the clans which led to such tragic consequences. We then went to Cawdrey Castle where he left us to enjoy the audio commentary and met us afterwards in the Castle Cafeteria. His timings were meticulous which relieved any stress of having to find him. He was so considerate to his approach both with us and a few people who found him highly engaging along the tour. He dealt with us and other members of the public in a very kind and respectful way. He took us for a lovely walk around the gardens and had brought along umbrellas just in case the weather became inclement. Our final stop was at Loch Ness where he took us to a spectacular viewing point and explained all the information about the Loch and we ended up in an adorable bar which has a very comprehensive range of whiskey. I can honestly say that Alistair was the best tour guide we have ever had and his incredible attention to detail, kindness, detailed knowledge of area we visited was amazing. We loved the trip and thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. The highlight by far for me was when he took us to see the Clydesdale Horses and we got and fed them grass which they couldn’t reach from the side of the road. Another family stopped in a car and he took time to show the children who were timid of the huge animals how to feed them. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour and think it is exceptional value for money.

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

Kerin_H, Aug 2026

Best 2 days in Scotland!!!

Our two-day Isle of Skye tour was absolutely fantastic, and Ingy made the entire experience unforgettable. From Dunvegan Castle and Eilean Donan Castle to the Fairy Pools and so many other beautiful stops along the way, the itinerary was incredible. We never once felt rushed, and Ingy made sure we had plenty of time to enjoy each location. What really set this tour apart were all the personal touches. Ingy listened to our interests and went out of his way to find hidden gems and unique stops we never would have discovered on our own. He even brought carrots and found a place where we could feed the Highland cows, as well as bird seed so we could hand-feed the birds—such fun and memorable experiences! He also took the time to recommend great places for dining during our trip. Ingy is incredibly knowledgeable about the Highlands and Isle of Skye, and his enthusiasm for the area made the tour even more enjoyable. He was personable, accommodating, funny, and just an all-around genuinely nice guy. We have taken several small-group and private tours during our travels, and Ingy was by far the best driver and tour guide we have ever had. Our two days exploring the Isle of Skye were one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland, and that was largely thanks to Ingy and his local knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail. We couldn’t recommend him or this tour highly enough!

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

Roger_M, Aug 2026

Wet and windy day on the Isle of Skye

I can’t recommend Liam highly enough if you are thinking about the Isle of Syke and Donan Castle tour. The weather was cold, windy, and rainy but Liam made it one of the best tours I’ve taken. He knows the answer to whatever question you could ask and seems to really care that his passengers enjoy the experience. This guy is a real asset to Rabbie’s Tours.

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

Kim_W, Aug 2026

Our guide was Lawrence....

Our guide was Lawrence. He was very friendly and kept telling us stories about the different villages we drove through. We never got bored during the whole day trip. He stopped at the best spots giving us plenty of time to visit. We had plenty of time to visit Dunrobin castle and its gardens and even watch the falconry show. He also made several stops along the way for going to the toilets or buying souvenirs and food, for eating, and of course to walk around and take pictures. Besides the beautiful viewpoints, we saw and could take plenty of pictures of wild animals, like hares, highland cows, sheep, deer, seals, and luckily a few puffins. Everybody in our group of five said the day trip was excellent!

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Kindra_B, Aug 2026

Really nice tour guide...

Really nice tour guide who taught us so much. We got stuck due to a wreck on the road but she was very thoughtful and accommodating throughout. Well worth the time! We got to see the train pass by twice from two different views after actually being on it as well! Our only wish would be for the Jacobite train windows be more clear or a bit more warning to open them before the viaduct to get a better view.

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Jennifer_K, Jul 2026

We loved our 2 hour cruise on Loch Ness!

We loved our 2 hr cruise on Loch Ness! Jamie our guide was fantastic. He chatted with us on the way back to the drop off spot and answered a bunch of questions. The cruise is pretty and enjoyable. We did not get off at the castle. Unfortunately, we did not see Nessy. Please note: We took a 20 minute bus ride from Inverness downtown on the Ember bus to get to the spot where the cruise takes off.

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Eric_C, Jun 2026

Great tour! Our Driver,...

Great tour! Our Driver, Tim, was awesome! He shared a ton of information about Scotland and the Isle of Skye including geological history and anthropological history of the area. There are plenty of stops throughout the day so that you aren’t on the bus for long periods of time without an opportunity to stretch your legs. Very glad we did this tour!

Loch Ness 50-minute 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.