Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City
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HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS
Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful sights as possible , our Loch Ness tour from Inverness is sure to captivate like no other. Our friendly local guide will pick you up from your place of stay and take you on a tour to remember around some of the most famous, historic and culturally significant
From Inverness we will travel to Loch Ness, home of the romantic and brooding Urquhart Castle (as well as a certain legendary monster!) The tour then turns towards the historic Beauly Priory, before arriving at the Glen Ord Distillery, one of the last remaining single malt scotch whisky distilleries on the Black Isle. Take in the historic and dramatic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, before heading for nearby Cawdor Castle. Round off your tour in Inverness with St. Andrew’s Cathedral and Ness Islands, before being dropped off at your place of stay.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
St. Andrew’s Cathedral, also known as Inverness Cathedral, is our next destination - a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869 located near the centre of Inverness. The Anglican Cathedral is the most northerly in the UK, and is an excellent example of local architecture and the Gothic style. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework. Inverness Cathedral is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church close to the banks of the River Ness. then on to cawdor castle 30 min drive
Ness Islands
The River Ness is the river that runs from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour and through the heart of the City of Inverness – in fact the river is where Inverness gets it’s name, not from the famous Loch Ness as many think, but from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”. According to the legend the first-ever claimed sighting of the Loch Ness monster wasn’t in Loch Ness, but the River Ness; when Saint Columba is said to have banished a “water monster” back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across. The river is a draw to visitors – many buildings sit attractively on its banks, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Inverness Cathedral), Eden Court Theatre and a number of popular restaurants and hotels. Nature-lovers should keep an eye out for common and grey seals, a number of bat species, and birds such as dippers, goosander and the occasional osprey. and then on to loch ness 15 min drive
Options
GROUP UP TO 4 . P/UP INVERNESS
PRIVATE TOUR. P/UP CAR/MINIBUS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON Pickup included
GROUP UP TO 6 . P/UP INVERNESS
PRIVATE TOUR . P /UP MINIBUS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON Pickup included
GROUP UP TO 8. P/UP INVERNESS
PRIVATE TOUR . P/UP INVERNESS: MINI BUS, WITH PICK/UP FROM INVERNESS AND INVERGORDON Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Urquhart Castle from £14-15.50
cawdor castle from £12.50-16.50
Pickup points
Inverness Airport
Inverness United Kingdom
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive
8 Ness Walk, Inverness United Kingdom
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book Your Tour NOW! STOP Thinking about it!
389courtneyc,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was awesome. It was a lovely experience that I hope to enjoy again someday. The tour guide was amazing and personalized the experience for our family. We will book again if we ever come back to Scotland. So stop reading reviews and thinking about it, BOOK NOW!
Excellent Private Tour of Inverness Sights
73ChrisM73,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this tour because we arrived on a cruise ship for the day and wanted to make the most of our limited time in Invergordon/Inverness. The cost was right in line with the cruise ship’s tours, but instead of being in a large group on a big bus, we had our own guide and nice van for the 4 of us, so we were able to see and do exactly what we wanted to do. Our guide, Stuart, was fun and brought the history of the sites to life. The highlights were the Culloden Battlefield, the Clava Cairn Stones and the whiskey distillery visit. We had each place pretty much to ourselves and Stuart pointed out and explained features most tourists would never see or understand without his commentary. I highly recommend the Historic and Scenic Tours company and Stuart in particular if you plan to visit Inverness.
Wonderful Tour & Guide
Konrad S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00William was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the highlands, the jacobites, and fascinating castles, while making special stops along the way.
Amazing tour!!
Jill C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a blast on this tour! Our guide, Stuart was awesome! He gave us so much information and really let us set the pace for our day. One person in our group uses a wheelchair for some of the longer walks/stops and it all went very smoothly. I would highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic Day in Inverness!
Sylvie M,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our words to Susan as we were getting out of her car: “Thank you for the best day ever!” We had a fantastic day on this tour; Susan quickly figured out what made us happy and she made sure we got to do it all! She is very knowledgeable; explained things, was always checking on us, made sure we were comfortable, and the list goes on. We very highly recommend this tour.
Outstanding! 5 star tour guide!
Tricia G,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Stuart today that guided us all around the areas of Inverness. The historical knowledge that he shared was so helpful and provided a true essence of the events that happened at Culloden and the castles we visited. Stuart was patient, funny, and just an overall superb guide today! This was probably our favorite tour ever in all our travels.
Stuart was an exceptional...
Deborah S,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stuart was an exceptional guide and very knowledgeable of the area. The van was clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Our guide Stuart was so...
Jennifer B,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Stuart was so informative and engaging ,as well as an excellent driver. He made our experience truly special.
Amazing tour. Mike was a...
Mauricio A,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. Mike was a gentleman and knows all historic places and explain each one. Great time in Inverness
Lovely Day
Andrew N,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stuart provided us a lovely private tour of the historic sights. Enjoyed the entire day! Thank you!!
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