Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle
Overview
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12 hours
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Viator Experience Award winning tour.
Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; one of Scotland's most photographed castles and cross the bridge to the scenic Isle of Skye. Visit Portree, it's village-capital and marvel in the beautiful scenic nature all in one day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 4 years old.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Please note: from 22nd December to 1st February 2025, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed. We will still stop at the castle for photos and access to the bridge will be available. However, the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities will be closed.
What To Expect
Invermoriston
We pause at Invermoriston for photos of the bridge and a toilet stop.
Eilean Donan Castle
After Loch Ness, our Skye Tour continues on to Eilean Donan Castle*; one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. The castle is situated on its own island at the head of Loch Duich. We take time here to explore the castle and its atmospheric surroundings.
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The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable driver-guide
Food and drinks
Optional: Eilean Donan Castle Tickets
Gratuities
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,173 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Isle of Sky
Chandrasekhar C,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00EXCELLENT AND ENGAGING GUIDE CUM DRIVER Mr.Lewis. Well explained and took us around lovely places in Scotland. Value for money and a memorable trip.
Highly recommend this tour
Kimberly C,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing!! Our tour guide Stewart was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites exceeded our expectations! There were the perfect number of stops for comfort and food.
Best tour we’ve ever taken
970slavaw,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Liall was a great guide & we all loved the trip! Best tour we’ve ever been on. Definitely do it!
Great trip.
leoniesX4278TY,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very great trip. Our driver Caz was super nice and shared very funny and interesting facts about the surroundings. It was totally worth it, and one could see a lot of the beautiful nature.
Great tour!!
Novi H,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We took The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle on Saturday, and our driver’s name was Mike. The experience was brilliant — we really enjoyed the tour and the views. A highly recommended tour.
Stewart was a great...
Scott M,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stewart was a great guide. He was funny, knowledgeable and clearly loved his country. His enjoyment spread to all of us. And what a beautiful place, especially since the weather cleared about noon and the rest of the day had sun and blue skies. The sights are spectacular. This was well worth the time.
Karen was genuinely...
Rohan P,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Karen was genuinely amazing and informative. We weren’t able to see everything due to the weather but other than that it was a great tour!!
A dream come true.
916valentinaz,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On Saturday, June 6, I fulfilled a dream: visiting Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye, and I succeeded thanks to a day tour from Inverness with Timberbush. We left early in the morning from Inverness, initially stopping on the shores of Loch Ness to admire Urquhart Castle, and then we arrived at the wonderful Eilean Donan. Late in the morning, we finally arrived on the Isle of Skye, and I cannot describe my joy in being able to see landscapes like those of the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock in person: I took dozens of photos, but nothing can describe the feeling of wonder you experience seeing them in front of you! The bus journey is long, it is true, but it offers views that you never tire of looking at, and it is itself a beautiful part of the experience. Finally, I want to say a huge thank you to our guide Lawrence (Ingy) who wonderfully accompanied us with his friendliness and stories throughout the journey: his words reflect the love for his land, and this is certainly a very important aspect during the tour!
Worth the money!
403mistyt,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so fun, and our guide, Caz, was great! She made the trip even better! The only critique I would have is to adjust the time for the lunch stop in Prtree to be a little long and make one of the other stops shorter. I don’t think we needed as much time at the fairy pond.
Isle of Skye
Uttu5,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a nice experience and Alex was a knowledgeable person who shared lots of stories throughout the trip
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