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Why not tour the Isle of Skye with a local and take the stress out of driving.
This private tour departs from Portree & any nearby locations or you can choose any of the main public transport links to Skye such as the Armadale - Mallaig Ferry or the Kyle of Lochalsh - Inverness train station
• Door to door drop off with alternative drop off available.
• Private Tour exclusively for your group. Luxury Minivan holding up to 8.
• Tailor your experience on Skye to visit the must-see locations that you want to see such as the Fairy Pools, Neist Point Lighthouse, Quiraing & Old Man of Storr or let us show you some lesser-known gems.
• Dedicated tour planer to ensure we make the most of the day.
• Learn about Skye’s rich history culture and geography.
We have the experience to understand that no two groups are the same and some may want to scale the Old Man of Storr, and some would rather view it from an iconic viewpoint so unlike larger group tours YOU decide where to visit.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Isle of Skye
Your local Macleod Heilan Tours guide will meet you at your chosen location in Portree or Kyle of Lochalsh and will introduce you to the tour and discuss what your interests are to tailor the tour to suit. You may want to hear the guide talk about the history and culture or possibly tell you what Skye is like to live there as all our guides are local to the area. (Other pick up locations also possible please inform us at the time of booking) Itineraries can include sites such as Fairy Pools, Dunvegan Castle, the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Loch Coruisk, Elgol, Fairy Glen, Neist Point and many more. (We will plan the trip with you and make an itinerary that makes the most of the time with us - this can be done before the tour or also when meeting our guide at pick up) The tour will last between 8-9 hours with hotel pick up and drop off included. Any attractions on the tour can such as Dunvegan Castle can be booked on the day.
Options
Isle of Skye Private Day Tour from Portree
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local Taxes (VAT 20%)
Dual Air-Conditioned Tour Vehicle
Dedicated Tour Planning Agent
Exclusive Use Of Luxury Minivan
Fuel/Parking
Experienced English Speaking Guide (Local to Skye)
Bottled Scottish Water
Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
Entry to Visitor Attractions ( Need to be paid directly by the traveler's,) not required
Meals (We recommend a pack lunch or inform us when booking and we can suggest a restaurant)
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens(Optional, Can't be paid in advance)Adult £17.00 Conces £14.50 Child £12.00
Gratuities
Pickup points
Rosedale Hotel & Restaurant
Beaumont Crescent, Portree United Kingdom
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Scorrybreac Road, Portree United Kingdom
Marmalade Hotel
Home Farm Road Portree United Kingdom
The Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel Bank Street, Portree United Kingdom
Bosville Hotel and Restaurant
9-11 Bosville Terrace Portree United Kingdom
Portree Hotel
Somerled Square, Portree United Kingdom
Viewfield House
9 Viewfield Rd, Portree United Kingdom
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
STAY AWAY!!
459jlb,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Beware! We booked Skye Tour Best of Skye from Portree 5 months prior for 4 people. Shortly after, our friends had to cancel due to a family illness. They took our full payment at time of booking and when we tried to cancel 2 seats, we heard nothing. Over the months we sent 7 emails, contacted them via their own contact form, called Scotland direct several times (twice the bus driver answered and promised to take care of it), and even sent a letter via the post!! Unbelievable. Then when my husband and I showed up for the tour, the driver asked where the other 2 were. And here's the kicker: finally when we arrived back in Canada, we received a refund and they had the nerve to charge us a CANCELLATION FEE! Just stay away, there are several tour operators who will treat you better.
Beautiful Skye !
F2567WXmichaelm,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roddy is an amazing guide — attentive, knowledgeable, engaging and he ensured we caught every incredible sight. We’re walking away from Scotland with such wonderful memories
Skye High with Roddy
NocturnalArtist,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with Roddy as our guide in Skye. He’s an exceptional driver and his van was clean and comfortable. He met with us early to go over the plan and tailor the day, and everything flowed from there. From the Quiraing to the Old Man of Storr and from Highland coos to friendly shopkeepers, Roddy is professional, funny, and genuinely kind. What really stood out was how he connected us to Skye. He brought the island and its proud Scottish heritage to life in a way that made the experience “real”. The day flew by. Easily the best tour guide we’ve ever had.
Big Adventure Through Isle of Skye
Erik H,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family took an Isle of Skye custom day tour with Roddy on April 30. We had the best time with him! He had us laughing from the time he picked us up until he dropped us off at the end of the day. We also appreciated his ability to pick up on our interests and get us the experiences we would enjoy. We mentioned seeing Highland cows, and he took us to two places to see them plus to Quirky Clay in Uig to buy locally crafted pottery cows. We could definitely tell that Roddy was a great guy when we visited Quirang. Coming down, when we came to a car in the ditch, Roddy was the first one out to help lift the car out. Then, just 5 minutes later, he got out again to help a visitor to reverse her car into a passing area when she couldn’t do it. He took us to a great coffee stop and another great stop for lunch (where we got to pet Highland cows!) We loved all of Roddy’s stories about different homes and buildings on the island. Of course the scenery was amazing, and we know Roddy found us viewpoints to best highlight it. We all said this was the best tour we ever had! Please know that we will recommend your company and Roddy specifically for Isle of Skye tours.
Tour of the Isle of Skye with MacLeod Heilan Tours
Paradise14047726182,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had one and a half days to tour Skye and John and Roddy made that time very worthwhile. We wanted to see as much of the island as possible in that limited time frame and John from MacLeod Heilan Tours really went out of his way to make that happen. He arranged for a half day afternoon tour with Roddy who picked us up at the train station and gave us a great introduction to the island and its way of life. His shared his local knowledge and shared his love for this unique place while delighting us with local tales and answering our questions. We came away with a much better understanding of island life. That great afternoon was made even better by a full day tour with John Sheedy who grew up on Skye and has returned to share his love of this special place with folks from all over the world. He was able to get us out to Niest Point Lighthouse as well as most of the other highlights of the island - picking us up at our hotel, making the most of our time with a quick and tasty lunch, and then getting us back to the train station just in time for a quick meal of fish and chips in Kyle of Lochash before boarding our train back to Inverness. His willingness to go out of his way to cover as much of the island as possible in the short time frame really was deeply appreciated and we hope to go back with other family members and tour with MacLeod Helian again. Their vehicles and attention to every detail made this a trip worth repeating!
A perfect day in Skye
Adventure770793,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t say enough about how great the tour was with MacLeod. The constant communication for both booking and the day of the tour made everything so easy. In my case I needed to ask a last minute question. I emailed the info email address and John responded very soon after and even gave me a call to go over the details. This was first class service. The tour itself was amazing. Roddy, my tour guide, was friendly, funny knowledgeable, and just an all-around awesome human being. He seemed to have a vested interest in making sure I got to see all the amazing sites in Skye. We traveled in a minivan type vehicle, very clean and very comfortable. Roddy even let me turn down the heat since I run hot lol. We visited all the locations that were listed on the tour description from the website. I was very happy to see we did not skip over anything. Roddy was very flexible with seeing certain sites, spending more time at one site versus another, or really any accommodations I asked for. No doubt I will be back and taking more tours with them on my next visit.
Got to see it all!
kellyp532,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day. Alistair was amazing. So much history. So kind. Made sure we got to see everything we wanted even if we had to extend the time a bit. We had a wonderful day and we're so thankful to have had this opportunity. Thank you.
Macleod Heilan Tours- The Best Way to Visit Scotland
jennifertU5441QW,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fabulous trip to Scotland with Macleod Heilan Tours! Our tour guide, Marco, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, had wonderful suggestions for extra stops, and was 100% flexible in order to meet the needs of our large group. I couldn't recommend Macleod Heilan Tours or Marco more for anyone traveling to Scotland. Sincere thanks for an unforgettable trip!
A Perfect Day on the Isle of Skye
LoveTravel293991,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked a one-day private tour with Macleod Heilan Tours, and it became one of the highlights of our entire Scotland trip. From the start, communication with John was clear and reassuring, which made planning around our ferry from Mallaig simple. Our guide, Roddy, was outstanding. He welcomed us warmly, asked what we most wanted to see, and somehow fit it all in—Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Glen, Fairy Pools, Sligachan Bridge, and more. He shared history, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way, all while navigating those narrow roads with ease. He was thoughtful about photo stops, patient during our Fairy Pools hike, and even had a little treat ready when I came back tired but happy. Lunch at the Uig Hotel was relaxed and scenic, and by the end of the day it felt less like a tour and more like a day out with a friend. When an accident blocked the road and we missed our ferry back, Roddy went above and beyond—checking with locals, making calls, and personally ensuring we had a safe place to stay overnight. Roddy’s love for Skye shines through in everything he does. We’ll never forget this day, and we highly recommend Macleod Heilan Tours to anyone wanting to truly experience the beauty and spirit of the Isle of Skye.
A wonderful Skye visit
grenetlibby,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip around Skye organised by John Sheedy of Macleod Heilan Tours. The booking was easy and uncomplicated and the contact friendly and efficient. Our driver/guide Roddy was a great pleasure to be with and impressed us with his local knowledge and flexibility. He managed to take us to both the south and the north of Skye always in good humour despite the crowds of tourists and vehicles in some places. The vehicle was very comfortable and clean. The overall experience was fantastic and we will never forget this very special day.
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