Private Tour to Isle of Skye from Inverness

5.0 (18 reviews) Inverness, Scotland
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your full day 12 hour tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye offers a journey through the Highlands and the best bits of the Isle of Skye, along with quite a few locations that you wont see on other tours!

As a local to the Highlands guide will break up the journey on the way to Skye with a number of stops that are important and special in the hearts of the people who live here.

We can also pick up from the Isle of Skye, or even pick up in Inverness and drop off in Skye and vice versa (Just let us know luggage requirements)

You will enjoy historical commentary, folklore, Scottish music, local snacks, and general good craic all round!

On Skye we are excited to show you the magical spots on the Island, but if the weather makes visibility poor, we can substitute stops to make sure you have the BEST experience. As this is a private tour we can adapt the itinerary to suit your groups preferences! Just ask away-it's your day!

We will also make a bonus stop at the Hairy Coos!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Urquhart Castle
    10m
    Our first stop on the way to Skye will be Urquhart Castle. The ruins sit perched on the banks of Loch Ness. Our guide will tell you about the history of the castle, and the folklore and legends about the loch and our most famous beast, Nessie as we look down from a viewpoint above.
  2. Glenmoriston
    20m
    The Glenmoriston Footprints are a lessor known, but important site, when it comes to Highland history and legend! Finlay Munro preached from a spot in Glenmoriston in 1827 and left two footprints. No blades of grass have on the spot since!
  3. 10m
    We will stop around half way on our journey to Skye at Cluanie Inn, which sits right in the heart of the mountains. There is a rest room here for your comfort, and usually a few Highland Coos too!
  4. Sligachan Old Bridge
    40m
    This 200 year old bridge crosses the river Sligachan at a beautiful spot surrounded by both the black and red cuillin mountains. The waters that run under the bridge are said to be blessed by fairies! Dip your face in for 7 seconds and you might just get eternal beauty! We will also take a short walk up to some lessor known pools and waterfalls at this spot.
  5. Portree
    1h
    After a busy morning, we will stop in Portree for lunch and a wee stretch of the legs! You will have around 1 hour to explore the capital of Skye before we head North for an afternoon of unbelievable sights!
  6. The Old Man of Storr
    15m
    Our first attraction after lunch will be a photo stop at the Old Man of Storr. This famous rock formation is steeped in myths and legends. Our guide will take you to a great spot to get a photo and tell you about the giant who once roamed these lands.
  7. Kilt Rock
    15m
    Kilt Rock is a spectacular cliff edge where the layered stone resembles the pattern of a tartan kilt. Meallt falls flows from the loch of the same name at the top of the cliff and crashes over into the sea below. On a clear day you can get fantastic views all the way to mainland Scotland.
  8. Quiraing
    20m
    Possible the most beautiful viewpoint in the world. Ok, I might be a wee bit biased, but the otherworldy landscape of the Quiraing never fails to take our guest's breaths away. We have seen it so many times and I still get chills standing here on a clear day! If the cloud level is too low to get a good view from the Quiraing the guide will offer an alternative spot. Skye isn't known as the "Misty Isle" for nothing!
  9. Eilean Donan Castle
    10m
    As we make our way back to Inverness we will stop at the world famous Eilean Donan Castle for a photograph. There are also restrooms available at this stop.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from your preferred location in Inverness. Please just let us know where you would like picked up from.
We can also offer drop offs on the Isle of Skye after your tour or back in Inverness.
We also offer tours picking up on the Isle of Skye- please just ask.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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