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
1,989 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Unforgettable Isle of Skye experience
P7506SOjackiej,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible tour with Liall. He was funny, knowledgeable and fun to be around. Great driving and even helped us find two experiences that aren’t on the itinerary. Cannot recommend this tour agency and Liall enough. Thank you!
An Amazing Day!
lucywK8008MK,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing day on the one day bus from Inverness to Skye. Liall was a great guide and made the whole day interesting! If you want to explore but have limited time couldn't recommend more!
Stunning, essential for understand the highlands
146kainf,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Skye was a delight!!! Alex, our driver, make several stops to take good pictures, including wait a little till heavy rains stops and pass, told us a lot history/forecasting/nature curiosities, we are pretty happy with the tour!!!
Amazing experience! Great...
Jennifer V,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Great way to see Scotland. Our driver Alex was wonderful, funny, and pivoted the itinerary for the weather multiple times to ensure we had the best experience. And we saw the hairy coos!!
Seeing Scotland this way was amazing
Sarah C,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My mum and I had a great experience on this trip! Everything was amazing! Alex was the best tour guide!
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