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1 hour 30 minutes
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This tour is a must do on a visit to Inverness. Meaning "Mouth of the River Ness", Inverness is surrounded by the river and other natural beauty. It is the capital of the Highlands and therefore acts as a main shopping, entertainment and travel centre for the North of Scotland.
On this 1.5 hour tour, you will explore the history and modern culture of Inverness. You'll learn about how the city has grown from its humble beginnings into officially the happiest city in Scotland. This is a family-friendly, leisurely stroll around the city.
Key sights:
Inverness Castle
Eden Court
Inverness Cathedral
River Ness
The Old Town House
Old High Church
Balnain House
and many more hidden gems too
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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655 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cynthia C,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Meeting location was confusing, as the visitor center in Inverness has been closed. Turned out they are still meeting at that address until they find a new location, but you're meeting up outside a vacant storefront. The guide arrived and wandered a bit without acknowledging people who were very obviously looking for where they were to meet. Once the tour started, though, it was interesting and somewhat informative. It's a lovely mid-sized city and it was nice to get insight from a lifelong resident. Would have been nice to have had some time to actually go inside the cathedral rather than just standing outside the entryway. You'd have to return on your own.
Lana Y,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
Christine was Lovely, extremely informative about the history of Inverness. I want to come back, there's so much more to see & do!! Walrus & Corkscrew lunch was Fantastic!! A great way to escape some of the raindrops!!
Cheryl E,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
Easy walking great tour guide lots of great information. Even if it's raining, it's not a bad walk and the time goes by super quick.
highwayexpress,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
Great and knowledgeable guide. It was a great tour to spend the afternoon with and pleasantly surprise.
E G,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
This hour and half gentle walking tour is a must to understand the architecture and history of Inverness. Thank you to our delightful guide Christine.
Operated by Walking Tours in Inverness