All Inverness Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

(2,127)

from $95

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.

4.5

(367)

from $122

Likely to Sell Out

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.

(1,798)

from $275

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

(621)

from $78

8 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Cawdor Castle, Standing Stones, Culloden and Loch Ness

(325)

from $76

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $187

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

Inverness Castle, Clava, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(179)

from $187

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

2 daysFree 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 $232

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.4

(1,174)

from $34

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

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.

5.0

(1,202)

from $150

Inverness Highlands Bucket List Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(117)

from $163

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

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

9 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).

(1,544)

from $121

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

11 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(310)

from $69

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 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.

(859)

from $99

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Inverness City Daily Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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from $87

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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from $21

55 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $21

Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $187

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.

Touching Claire's Stone from Outlander at Clava

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(205)

from $187

Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

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from $275

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

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

(2,063)

from $99

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Scotland's Speyside whisky region without the hassle of designating a driver. This guided tour takes you through the Highlands to some of the area's best distilleries, including Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, and the GlenAllachie, the 2025 World's Best Whisky Award winner. Learn about local history from your kilted Highlander guide while enjoying a comfortable journey through iconic whisky country.

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from $114

Highland Tour of Speyside Distilleries

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $227

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

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

(1,237)

from $47

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Stacyann_G, May 2026

This is a marvelous tour....

This is a marvelous tour. Murdough, or Mr. Fantastic, was one of the best tour guides of all time. He is from Scotland and knew everything about the area. He told so many wonderful stories and gave us all the history of the Isle of Skye. His voice and narration was magical and it made the trip go by in a flash. The bus was clean and very punctual. This is a must if you are going to the Isle of Skye.

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

Peter_K, May 2026

Well worth the cost!

A great way to maximize your time and see as much as Skye as possible. So glad we took it as is allowed a meaningful (yet very wet and windy) trip to Fairy Pools which was a priority for us. The overnight in Portree was so much better than taking two separate day trip tours which we would have had to to see what we hoped to see. Alan was very knowledgeable and a pleasure. Well worth it.

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!

Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch

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.

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!

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.

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).