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
2,014 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Inverness to Isle of sky tour - Timberbush
Trek37831314119,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first tour in Scotland, I was a bit sceptical as how it will unfold in autumn but I am so glad that I went ahead with my decision. I had a wonderful experience in visiting the Eileen Donan castle and Isle of sky. Our tour guide and bus driver Alex did an excellent job in explaining the places, historical significance and the stories behind the names and history of the place. His explanations made the tour very valuable and value for money. The tour was well planned with adequate stops for toilet breaks, lunch and coffee breaks. I was able to maximise the visit and was able to take some lovely pictures despite the weather. I would definitely recommend Timberbush tours to my friends and family. If anyone is in two minds please don’t hesitate just go for it. Thanks Alex for making my visit to Inverness memorable.
Would recommend
Donna C,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was amazing and knowledgeable with the tour. He answered all the questions we had and was very friendly. Would definitely do this again with a nice weather next time.
Breathtaking Scenery, Fascinating History
penny,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was a thorough and knowledgeable guide. The locations and views we stopped at were spectacular! We appreciated Alex’s personal connection to Portree and the surrounding area. Even with less than perfect weather, this tour explores breathtaking scenery and history.
11 Hour Old Man Mumble
mackenziel127,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00While Atis seemed like a nice person, he was probably the worst bus tour guide I have had in the over 10 tours I have been on. His knowledge was limited leading to him repeatedly saying very similar things. He also decided to go into politics multiple times throughout the journey making it uncomfortable. He didn’t give much directions on where to actually look for things. For an 11 hour tour, it was lot of old man mumbling with no real learning or understanding going on.
The day is long, with a...
Carolyn M,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day is long, with a lot of time in the bus. I am sure that it would have been spectacular if the weather had cooperated, but Alan, our tour guide provided us with so much information about the history, culture, and folklore that it was thoroughly entertaining.
A beautiful November wander across the highlands!
154sumid,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour with Alex - he perfectly times the stories, explanations and anecdotes so that when you get to the stop you’re ready to take it all in!
Brilliant full day Isle of Skye tour.
696brianal,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Owen our amazing guide. quintessential Scottish kilted tour guide who really knew his history and kept us entertained all day. Heat all day tour along Loc Ness and to Skye with brilliant scenery and photo ops. Excellent deep fried haggis at Portree and a pint at the local before driving us carefully home. Only thing better driving lights at night needed gor your driver and passenger safety. Owen brilliantly avoided a 🦌 but the lights were not good. Thanks for a perfract day to see my great great grandmothers Isle of Skye.
Great experience with our tour guide Alex
itzelc890,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Team is amazing, we innitially had booked a 2 day tour with timberbush and we got contacted mentioning the tour was cancelled, they took good care of us l; they offered options, we choose day trip to Isle of Skye instead. The communication via email eas very clear, they reimbursed the price different for the 1 day tour. During the tour Alex was our guide, he was so kind, he is also very experienced, the trip was very enjoyable. Only downfall was the short time at Portree due to weather, despite that Alex made the tour super fun and he took us to so many places were we could enjoy, he was very considerate with us having nice breaks during the long driving bits. Would highly recommend! Also so nice to hear all the fairy stories from a local.
Our guided tour to Skye.
Jim B,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful way to see so many sights and the beautiful island of Skye. Our guide, Lyle was incredibly knowledgeable.
The best tour to the Highlands
veidaj2024,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience! My guide was Alex and he explains things very well, I highly recommend it, they take you to know truly amazing places!
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