Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle

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Inverness, Scotland

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12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

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Overview

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.

Check off multiple Scottish landmarks in just one day
A smaller group size offers a more intimate experience than big group tours
Benefit from your guide's insights into Scottish history
Skip the hassle of renting a car and let your guide take the wheel

What's Included

Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals
Tips
Hotel pick up and drop off
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

£17.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

15 Union St, Inverness IV1 1JT, UK
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Rogie Falls

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fairy Pools

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Portree

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sligachan

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eilean Donan Castle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Urquhart Castle

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 143 reviews

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Beautiful Day on the Isle of Skye

Angela_C, Jun 2026

Sonia was a wonderful tour guide and driver. She was very informative and entertaining, but not too much that it was bothersome on the long trip. Although the tour is a long day, it was completely worth it. The Fairy Pools are beautiful and we really enjoyed Dunvegan Castle. We were fortunate that it was a beautiful day on the Isle of Skye when we went. We did feel a bit rushed in Portree because we were behind schedule, but all in all, it was a wonderful tour that I would recommend.

The Isle of Skye and...

Tim_G, Jun 2026

The Isle of Skye and Fairy Pool day trip was incredible. It was magical! Sonia was a lovely guide and made the trip memorable.

So fun!

Kristyn_C, Jun 2026

Martin was our tour guide for this trip and he was so fun and knowledgeable about all of the areas that we visited!

Great Visit to Skye!

Chris_Y, May 2026

Was a great trip! Loads of things to see and all in one day! Karen, our guide, gave lotd of good history and sightseeing tips.

Isle of Sky tour

Maria_V, May 2026

Our guide Louise was amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable and had a wide array of local history and lore to share with us. She was very nice and funny too. We couldn’t have had a better tour guide.

Excursion to the Isle of Skye full of Whimsy and Fun

Julia_C, May 2026

This was a fun excursion with several stops and an amazing tour guide, Martin, who told us lots of history and fairytale stories.

Day trip from Inverness

Elizabeth_H, Apr 2026

Tim was absolutely lovely! He was a great tour guide with a wealth of history, knowledge, and humor. He didn't rush us at each stop and made the whole day super enjoyable.

Iain truly did amazing on...

Craig_K, Apr 2026

Iain truly did amazing on this tour. It was just me and my family and he showed us an amazing adventure on Skye. Thank you so much.

Informative, Fun Guide for a Full Day of Experiences

Nancy_G, Apr 2026

Karen was a wonderful guide for a long, interesting tour. She never lost her enthusiasm for telling us about the sites we visited even though the tour was over 12 hours. The tour included so many interesting sites and experiences and traveling in the 16 passenger van was comfortable.