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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Reviews
2,000 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip highly recommend
Morgancooke,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a superb guide and driver.Very helpful and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the trip even with bad weather. Highly recommend the guide/ driver, company and trip itself. Very memorable for all the right reasons
10 out of 10!! Gorgeous views!
Sean C,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alex was amazing! We saw some of the prettiest views in my life! The amount you see is staggering everything is a photo op!
Highly recommended tour in Inverness!
miajM5935BN,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fiona was an exceptional guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating insights. She brought every place to life with her stories and genuine passion for the area. Her kindness made the experience even better; she was patient, attentive, and made everyone feel included. We left feeling inspired and grateful for such a memorable tour. Highly recommend Fiona to anyone visiting!
Timberbush WOW!
L2645KCphilb,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing trip with Mike. Mike gave us a true and amazing insight into the whole area and the history of the highlands and the Isle of Skye. Stunning views and Mike gave us plenty of time to view it all. Many Thanks
Super recommended!Liall great driver-guide!
Sofia M,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent excursion! Beautiful scenery!! Our guide driver Liall was the most, super attentive and friendly, super fun, gave us time to take pictures, helped us to find the best scenery and explained absolutely everything.The most important thing: the playlist.For part of the trip Liall plays Scottish music and with references to Scotland, the landscapes and the story it tells you.
Isle of skye November 2025
A4368TJelizabethv,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Alex was amazing and really tired to show us as much as he could. Even taking the extra time to go out to the most scenic spots if time allowed.
Great tour!
susanvS4505WA,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Alex was a wonderful guide, he was loaded with information and was very entertaining. We made lots of stops and were well informed.
Brilliant
393mikhaill,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00November 6, 2025. Our Isle of Skye tour with Alex from Timberbush was absolutely brilliant! He’s hilarious, full of energy, and knows everything, from Scottish history to the types of bushes along the road. His stories made the long drive feel short, and his passion for the Highlands really showed.
The stunning scenery is ultimately worth the lengthy expedition (even in bad weather).
Will S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Despite some unfortunate weather, the trip was visually compelling and allowed for many worthwhile stops. My tour guide, Mike, was an enthusiastic and well-spoken man with an appreciation for his country. The weather might’ve weakened his spirits a tad, but I didn’t lessen my experience. While I liked every stop, I wish it reached a more exciting climax. The views started strong but were less interesting as we went along (maybe allow time for an optional hike up to the Storr or a smaller mountain in Portree?). I wasn’t too taken by anything beyond the Storr. That aside, the drive captured a lot of scenery and the Eilean Donan castle was amazing. Wonderful stuff.
Excellent day.
Lynda M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fabulous. Mike our tour guide was great. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. He gave us great information about each of the areas we entered.
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