All Inverness Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

9 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness

Discover the Highlands in style with this exciting 3-day tour that helps check off lots of local highlights—from Loch Ness to Eilean Donan Castle, the Isle of Skye, and the Culloden Battlefield. Transport is included, along with a scenic Jacobite steam train ride. Breakfast is provided each day, while accommodation is included for two nights, leaving you free to enjoy the journey without planning hassles.

3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

3 daysFree Cancellation

Your journey to the Isle of Skye is a private experience designed entirely around you. Travelling in comfort with your own guide, the day can be shaped to match your interests and pace. The itinerary remains flexible so you can spend more time at the places that capture your imagination. The Isle of Skye is celebrated for its dramatic beauty, but it is also an island steeped in legend. As we travel through its glens, coastlines and mountains, I bring the landscape to life through stories that have echoed here for centuries. Many come from Gaelic and Norse traditions, telling of giants and ghosts, water horses and kelpies, saints and sinners, and the mysterious world of fairies and witches. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a journey into the spirit of Skye. My aim is to be your storyteller and guide, sharing not only the island’s remarkable places but also the legends, history and culture that make it unforgettable.

Isle of Skye Highlights - Bespoke Private Tour for up to 7 guests

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the scenic highlights of the Scottish Highlands on a full-day trip from Inverness to Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Loch Maree, Applecross, and the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle, which stands at the confluence of three lochs. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group that’s limited to sixteen people, and learn about Highland history, culture, and wildlife along the way.

Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Lochness and Inverness day Tour

The Big Whisky Tasting Tour - Private Whisky Day Trip

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

3-Day North Coast 500 Small-Group Tour from Inverness

3 daysFree Cancellation

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

The Speyside region of northeast Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, but enjoying them typically requires designating a driver. Skip the hassle on a private tour that allows you to fully immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration of the dark past of these now peaceful streets. Ghost sightings not guaranteed, but stories of lost spirits and souls will make you take a second look at this charming city that has seen earthquakes, floods and fires bring devastation long before it became the universally popular destination it is today. Learn about a knight in shining armour and standing stones we can only hope do not fall over, visit the graves of important figures and find hard evidence of their gruesome habits. Your guide will keep you safe as we follow a trail of bones – ideally in the evening, although we will alternate accommodate timing requests where possible.

Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Isle of Skye from Inverness Private Tour

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Slow Food Highland Dining and Storytelling in Inverness

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Step into the World of Outlander – Private Luxury Tour from Invergordon cruise port or Inverness. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes that inspired Diana Gabaldon’s beloved Outlander series on this exclusive, private guided tour. Travel in style in a luxury Mercedes Viano, seating up to 7 guests, with leather seats, air conditioning, and chilled bottled water for a truly relaxing journey. Your guide, Emma, will bring the Highlands to life, sharing fascinating stories about local clans, history, and the real-life inspirations behind the Outlander books. Along the way, enjoy tastes of Scotland and discover hidden gems that fans of the series will instantly recognize. This fully private experience is designed for your group only, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, take memorable photos, and truly feel part of the Outlander world. Best price per person for groups of 7—perfect for families, friends, or fellow fans looking for an unforgettable Scottish adventure.

Private Outlander Tour From Invergordon or Inverness

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Highland capital in the company of just your party and guide on this private tour of Inverness that you can tailor to your own interests. Get a in-depth view of the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands from your guide as you travel to such sites as Urquhart Castle, Inverness Cathedral, and the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, and soak up views of Loch Ness and the Great Glen.

Private tour of Inverness (customisable)

Private Inverness Departure Transfer- Hotel / Accommodation to Airport

1 hourFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Cèilidh @ Cultarlann - experience and take part in our authetic Highland cèilidhs which are filled with traditional music, opportunity to learn cèilidh dancing and a great social occasion with the Gaelic language in its heart. We run cèilidhs on Friday nights from 1900-2130. Entry is from 1830 and the cèilidh starts at 1900. The ticket allows entry for one person and there are no other costs. Our cèilidh bar sells a small selection of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as simple snacks. Each cèilidh has music and dancing in its heart and as a Gaelic centre, you will hear plenty of the language also. We might even encourage you to learn a bit. All age groups are welcome although all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult taking responsibility. We operate a challenge 25 policy which means if you look younger than 25, we will ask for identification.

Inverness Highland Ceilidh Music and Dancing Ticket

Inverness Highland Ceilidh Music and Dancing Ticket

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore off the beaten path on this 3-day tour of the archipelago of Orkney. Leave the driving to your guide and travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to visit prehistoric sites, a dramatic red sandstone coast, and some of Scotland’s most remote fishing villages. To save you time waiting around in long ticket lines, admission to the Neolithic site of Maeshowe and Skara Brae Prehistoric Site are included.

3-Day Orkney Explorer Small-Group Tour from Inverness

3 daysFree Cancellation

Inverness is the Highland capital — a city with a castle, a character, and considerably more history than its modest size suggests. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Inverness on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Track down Inverness Castle, the Inverness Town House, and Gellions Bar — history, civic pride, and a pub that's been standing since the 1700s • Start when you arrive and walk the city at your own pace • Great for couples, families, and groups of all sizes Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. No kilt required, but the Highland welcome is genuine.

Inverness Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Tennille_K, Sep 2026

Incredible scenery & an even better guide!

This tour was amazing and made even better by Cualann! He was entertaining, knowledgeable and a natural storyteller. And pretty easy on the eyes too😂 There were so many beautiful stops along the way and the whole day was the perfect mix of incredible scenery, interesting stories, fun and plenty of laughs. If you want to experience the Isle of Skye while having a genuinely great time, I’d definitely recommend this tour!

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

Bryn_M, Sep 2026

The right guide really makes a difference

This was an amazing experience for a few reasons. This was my first time in Scotland and I was so thankful for the tour guide that we got! Alan was absolutely amazing with a humerus and informative demeanor. He seemed genuinely interested in making sure we had a good time and making sure that we got pictures of scenic spots throughout the tour. He was ALWAYS cheerful and made us feel like family. He actually made me want to take another tour. It was amazing how accommodating Alan was. It really was the best tour experience I have had. Thank you Timberburst and Alan!

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

Kate_C, Sep 2026

Great tour even in the rain

Such an easy way to travel from Inverness to Skye! Very comfortable coach for a long drive. We stopped for toilet breaks the right amount. We had great weather for the castle. The inside isn’t too spectacular and I should have saved the entrance fee and spent more time on the grounds and with the view. We had terrible weather in Skye but still had some very dramatic, very Scottish views of the cliffs and sea. Our tour guide Charlie was the best! His knowledge of Scottish history and the stories behind everything we passed was terrific. He kept us engaged throughout even though the weather caused some sights to be missed. Thank you, Charlie! If you want to visit Skye, this is a great, relaxing way, and the Scottish weather just is what is. Great photos, memories, and stories.

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

KyungMi_C, Sep 2026

I've been on multiple...

I've been on multiple tours around Europe and this was hands down the best one. I absolutely loved Murdoch's stories and explanations and his passion and heart for Scotland and the Isle of Skye! The weather wasn't the best on the day of the tour unfortunately, but the tour was still very much worth it. Can't recommend it enough!

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

lindalooblue, Sep 2026

Wonderful Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle Visit

We Thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Wonderful trip upon Loch Ness and loved our visit to Urquhart Castle. Spectacular scenic views and we are so lucky to have to had blue sky on the day. All staff were helpful throughout. Recommend this tour.

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Frances_N, Sep 2026

Tour leader makes the steam train day great!

It's a long day, but a wonderful tour. Our tour leader/driver was incredible. He gave us so much history, local information, and humor. He made the tour what it was. The steam train was lots of fun, but the trip up and down Loch Ness was unforgettable!

Loch Ness, Outlander & Urquhart Castle from Inverness

Anna_G, Sep 2026

A perfect day in the Highlands

This was a perfect way to spend a day in the Inverness area! Our guide Sonia was wonderful, with loads of Scottish charm. We learned so much and also had the best time experiencing as much of the Highlands as we could in a day. The itinerary was perfect with plenty of toilet and cafe stops along the way, although be warned that a lot of shops and restaurants are closed on Sunday if that ends up being the day you go. It was a little stressful to make time for lunch due to this but it all worked out! Highly recommend.

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

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!

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!