Discover Isle of Skye’s magic on a private tour from Inverness. Enjoy folklore, wildlife, and iconic sights with a kilted, bagpipe-playing guide.
- Inverness - The tour kicks off in the highland capital city, where you’ll learn about its history, river, folklore, and more.
- Loch Ness - Explore the renowned Loch Ness, home to the legend of the “Loch Ness Monster.” Discover the loch, the surrounding area, and the mythical creature.
- Urquhart Castle - Enjoy views of the Urquhart Castle ruins and delve into its over 1,000-year-old history. Visitors can opt to stop and visit the castle by paying an entrance fee to the visitor center, which adds approximately 1 hour to the tour.
- Scottish Highlands - Journey through the majestic mountains of the Scottish Highlands, including the Five Sisters of Kintail and the picturesque Glen Shiel. Capture plenty of photos and learn about the area’s culture and history.
- Eilean Donan Castle - Visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, the residence of the Clan Macrae chief. The site features a café, restrooms, and is the second most photographed castle in Scotland. Visitors can pay a small fee for a full castle tour.
- Skye Bridge - Cross the Skye Bridge to the Isle of Skye and explore the island’s rich history and folklore.
- Portree - Pause for lunch in the charming harbor town of Portree, which offers a variety of food outlets and gift shops. Take photos of the iconic painted harbor buildings.
- The Old Man of Storr - Visit this striking rock formation and hear legends of giants and fairies that once inhabited the isle.
- Sligachan Old Bridge - Discover the legend of the waters beneath the bridge and seize the chance to gain eternal beauty by washing your face in the enchanted waters, famed by fairies and warriors of old.
- Clachan Duich Burial Ground - Explore the ancient burial grounds with stunning views of the Kintail mountains and enjoy a bagpipe solo performed by your guide.
- Invermoriston Falls - Stop to take photos at the Invermoriston bridge and waterfalls.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bagpipe player
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Eilean Donan Castle entrance fee is approximately 14 GBP per person
One-day private tour from the Inverness area to the Isle of Skye. You will be guided by a local in a kilt who also plays the “bagpipes.”. You will learn about the area, the culture, and the history. The chance to see wildlife and the Hairy Highland cows. Fun folklore stories about fairies and giants will pass the time as you travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, The Isle of Skye, Portree, The Old Man of Storr, the enchanted waters of Sligachan, the KIntail Mountains, Clachan Duach Buriel grounds, and the Invermoriston River. This is an iconic tour with a guide who will do everything possible to make this a day to remember. Enjoy the luxury of being the only group on the tour and the flexibility that brings. There are many other attractions on the island that can be added on the day or arranged prior to the tour. Please ask your guide for details.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
