Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree
Overview
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8 hours
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Experience the Magic of the Isle of Skye in a day with a small group, a local guide and a separate driver! Allow our knowledgeable guide to focus on you and interact in a way that driver-guides can't, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime! This tour leaves from Portree and is the easiest way for you to see the best sights in Skye during your time there.
Skye is our favourite place in the whole world. With magical pools, spectacular mountains, unrivalled landscapes, and folklore aplenty, Skye really does have it all. We can’t wait to share it all with you!
Our Isle of Skye tour endeavours to show you the very best of Skye and Lochalsh including An Corran Beach, the Old Man of Storr, The Quiaraing, and the world-famous Fairy Pools!!
This intensive day tour prioritises the very best of the Isle of Skye including Scottish history, spectacular scenery, breath-taking water features and hidden gem locations.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Suitable for children over 6 years old only
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fairy Pools
Our first stop will take us to the world-famous Fairy Pools. We aim to get her earlier than the crowds so that you can have a more enjoyable experience. These crystal-clear rock pools are fed and connected by a series of waterfalls, originating from the nearby Black Cuillin Mountains. We will allow around 90 minutes to explore the fairy pools. The initial walk is up hill and of moderate intensity, so this part of the trip will not be suitable for those with mobility issues. It will take around 15-20 minutes to walk to the first of the fairy pools from the carpark. There are more pools to explore further up the path. If you don’t feel that the fairy pool walk is for you, then our driver will take you to an alternative location not far away!
Sligachan Old Bridge
Our next stop on the Isle of Skye will take us to an area filled with folklore and natural beauty. Wash your face in the magical water at Sligachan bridge or simply marvel at the imposing Cuillin Mountain Ridge behind. We will also show you some of the best angles for getting an unbelievable photo. (That’s if the misty isle doesn’t live up to its name and swallow the mountains!)
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Guide
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
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Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow! What an amazing tour!!
Irene M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible tour of the Isle of Skye! Michelle and Finella made us feel welcome from the very start of the tour, with their great humor and fantastic storytelling. The way they show us their island and must-see-sights, teach us their local slang and let us try local food and drinks, show just how much they pour of themselves into the tour! The tour feels personal, and we couldn’t be happier we chose it (as opposed to the bigger companies). They were also very flexible with the itinerary as needed, and we felt very safe on the winding roads with Michelle as our driver! Even for non-native speakers, this tour was easy to follow! This was a great experience, and we highly recommend this tour!! If you are in doubt, just book it! If we’re ever back in the Isle of Skye, we will definitely book another tour with Michelle and Finella!
Fin & Michelle are...
Rose S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fin & Michelle are committed to their passengers enjoyment. Fin was an excellent narrator and Michelle a very brave, skilled driver.
Fun day out seeing the sites
Oliver W,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun tour! If you're in Skye and don't have a car this is a great way to see a lot of the main sites that will be difficult to get to otherwise. The girls (whose names I've forgotten...) were really fun and engaging and full of great knowledge.
Just book it!
896gavyns,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don’t have words to fully describe how wonderful this was! We were part of the first public tour of the year and it couldn’t have been a better experience. From the moment we met the guides we felt welcomed. We went to the best of the best spots and felt completely safe on the winding roads. We ended up with pristine weather, however even if it wasn’t we would have had a great time. There was a wonderful mix of history and music while enjoying on our journey. They were also flexible with the itinerary as needed. We booked because we wanted to book with a small company and couldn’t be happier.
Isle of Skye tour leaving from Portree
641jillc,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently went on The Tartan Trailblazer tour of Isle of Skye. Our guide Finella was phenomenal! She was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. You could easily tell how passionate she was for her love of Skye and Scotland! Unfortunately, it was rainy that day, and much of the scenery was under cloud cover-but we, and she made the best of the day. We loved all the stories, music and local history of this magical island-It was truly a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic tour on Skye
carriedS1359WH,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day out with Fin! She was knowledgeable, personable and charming. She shared local music, stories , history and snacks with us. them! She pivoted our itinerary for the weather . It was a rainy day and windy but she made it an enjoyable adventure. The communication leading up to the tour and follow up afterward was great. They accommodated our family size with a smaller tour option. A woman owned company that grew organically out of Covid hiking is making lemonade out of lemons. Cheers to these ladies!
Great day seeing Skye highlights!
marthamH9939JG,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour on a whim, last minute, and I'm so happy it worked out! Michelle and Fin were so lovely to be around. They were engaging, and funny, and really created a special day on Skye! The tour was thoughtfully put together, right down to the snacks, and music. I loved the history, and stories behind the songs they played while driving. I was able to see some places that would have been challenging to get to without a car. The day also had a nice pace to it, with time to enjoy the fairy pools, and other stops. It didn't feel like you were being rushed from place to place. We even had time for a couple of extra stops along the way! If you only have a couple of days on Skye this is great tour to get a sense of the beauty of Skye, if you have more time, it's a great trip to introduce you to areas to you may want to go back to visit. Michelle and Fin even recommended some hikes around the island too. I'd definitely book with them again! Thank you Michelle, and Fin
Magical Tour, Fantastic Tour Company.
N8963OQtanyas,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, great guide. The trip was perfect for our group of mature adults. The schedule was wonderful and carefully arranged. Communication was excellent. The guide cared about our interests and really made the visit and tour spectacular. Great stories, great love of the countryside.
Best tour in Scotland
CHX424,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fin and Michelle are hands down best driver and guild for any day tours. Unlike big company whose drivers act as the guild driving in narrow and winding roads, they each focus on their job which entertained and took care of us and made us feel safe on the road. My husband loved the music Fin introduced on the way from a to b. We both enjoyed the Scotland snacks. They went out of their way to drop off 5 people in order to save them an half hour bus trip from Porter to their airbnb house. When they learned we are having trouble to book a restaurant for dinner, Fin called her brother and his girlfriend to book us a dinner reservation in Portree. They went far and beyond to help all of us. We truly appreciate them!
The best way to visit Skye
gabrielemJ3895OA,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both the guide were extremely prepared and welcoming, willing and ready to answer any question and to give advices when needed. We really enjoyed the experience and we want to repeat it when we can.
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