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.

(2,326)

from US$95

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour 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.

4.7

(1,972)

from US$275

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(725)

from US$78

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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).

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from US$73

Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,271)

from US$34

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.7

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from US$108

55 minutesFree Cancellation

3.3

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from US$21

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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

(375)

from US$76

2 daysFree Cancellation

Legendary Tour of the Black Isle from Inverness or Invergordon

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from US$209

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from US$187

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

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).

(1,366)

from US$47

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

11 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(358)

from US$78

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

(204)

from US$187

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Inverness City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide

(2,340)

from US$99

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scottish Highlands Adventure Small Group Tour from Inverness

(772)

from US$21

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

(184)

from US$136

We start bright and early with this small-group tour, heading straight to the legendary home of Nessie at Scotland’s most famous loch, Loch Ness! As we wind through the Highlands toward the west coast, towering mountains open up to sprawling sea lochs once used by Vikings. Next, we arrive at Eilean Donan Castle, where an optional tour dives into Scotland’s fierce and fascinating past. From there, it’s on to the star of the show: the Isle of Skye! Along the way, you’ll hear tales of legendary clans, daring escapes, and the myths that shape this land. We’ll stop for lunch in Portree to explore its vibrant harbour before visiting the iconic Old Man of Storr—one sight you won’t soon forget. Then, it’s on to Kilt Rock, where a dramatic waterfall plunges into the sea, before we wrap up with the surreal landscapes of the Quiraing. Our journey ends with a scenic drive back to Inverness, bringing you through Scotland’s stunning scenery just in time for evening.

From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

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.

4.5

(10)

from US$99

Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(121)

from US$163

Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness

7 hoursFree Cancellation

(87)

from US$187

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

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.

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from US$99

Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

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

(141)

from US$89

8 hoursFree Cancellation

2-Hour Private Celtic Handfasting Ceremony Experience

(331)

from US$114

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

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from US$117

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What are people saying about Inverness

Daniel_B, Sept 2026

Inverness Tour

Our Timberbush tour guide Jason was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw a lot and he even gave us an extra - Clava Cairns - that was not on the itinerary. Though we saw a lot he never rushed us. Definitely recommend him and this Viator tour.

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Havovi_A, Aug 2026

We hit the jackpot twice!

We hit the jackpot twice on our tour of Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle with Alex our guide and driver of Timberbush Tours. The weather was glorious and Alex was exceptionally knowledgeable, patient and helpful. We'll be back to sample another tour.

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

Laura_G, Aug 2026

This was so fun and a...

This was so fun and a fascinating trip. My 12 year old really didn't want to be on a boat but even she loved it towards the end. The guide was really informative without talking too much and the boat wasn't crowded, which was great. We got some amazing memories and photos

Loch Ness 50-minute Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Peter_G, Aug 2026

A cool and informative cruise

Dress for a cool experience as it can get quite chilly on the open deck which is the best place to enjoy the cruise. Very informative commentary throughout. Friendly and helpful staff who were happy to share their knowledge of the area with us and answered all our questions.

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

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.

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

Mutya_S, Aug 2026

Sligachan magical waters

For the girlies who want to go to this tour for the magical water where you dip your face for 7 seconds for eternal beauty, this doesn’t necessarily go there, but is on the way to and back from the fairy pools. Richard took extra time to take us to Sligachan where we were able to get granted our eternal beauty. The trip was really beautiful and paced well. Donan castle looked unreal. The fairy pools was a nice hike down and back up. We were only given an hour there. Richard was very generous with his time and patience with the group and he was a great tour guide. Thank you Richard for making one of my bucket lists come true!

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: 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.

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.

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!