Private Tour
North Day Tour: Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie, Dornoch and More
Overview
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You will be booking the whole vehicle for your own private tour with your party. Take in the natural beauty of the land at Millionaire’s View, Black Rock Gorge and at Falls of Shin. Delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, its Gardens and has a viewing of a live Falconry Show, Take time for culture and shopping at the famous town of Dornoch with its enriched central med-evil Cathedral. Finally to top of your day, sample one of our well-known exports, the ‘water of life,’ at the famous Glenmorangie Distillery.
Local Guide
Private Tour
Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Time for any Lunch period guests may want has been time managed into the tour.
Total travelling time has been included in total time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Umbrella's
Private Comfortable Vehicle
Snacks & Water
Local Guide
Childseat's
Castle Admission
Whisky Tours & Tasting’s
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland, as well as the family seat of the Earl of Sutherland, Chief of the Clan Sutherland. The décor inside the castle is truly outstanding. Their museum displays a vast collection of the trophy heads of animals shot by family members on safari, ethnographic items from around the world and an important collection of archaeological artefacts. The museum retains its Victorian-Edwardian arrangement and is housed in an 18th-century summerhouse adjoining the formal gardens. The garden also hosts a live Falcon show twice a day.
Dornoch Cathedral
Dornoch Cathedral built in 1224 is a medieval parish church serving the small town of Dornoch. As a congregation of the Church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian, the church is not the seat of a bishop but retains the name due to being, historically, the seat of the Bishop of Caithness. The cathedral’s churchyard is adjoined by Dornoch Castle, the somewhat reconstructed remains of the medieval palace of the bishops of Caithness. It was formerly a Catholic Cathedral.
Options
Private Vehicle 1-4 Passengers
Private Vehicle 1-4 Passengers
Pickup included
Private Vehicle 5-7 Passengers
Private Vehicle 5-7 Passengers
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent, strongly recommend
Cindy D,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up in a very clean, comfortable automobile with waters for everyone and the box full of treats. Tony was very kind and informative. When we did the castle tour he came with us and did a lot of interesting facts about the history of the family. Later in the day, we did a whiskey tasting, and he explained on how to drink it and took lots of pictures for us. We would strongly recommend Tony in his tour, I feel he went above and beyond.
A Great, Great Tour!
Andre B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was incredible, he took us to spots we would of never seen on our own. Great knowledge of history and Scotland sites. And a surprise whiskey and Scottish snacks tasting at the end. One of the best tours we have ever been on!
A Fantastic Tour!
michaelgC9395HT,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John and Tony Munro are incredible guides. They clearly know the history of the region and country and are able to add little known tidbits of interesting information that makes the experience more exciting. They are friendly, funny, and make you feel right at home with the way they share anecdotes and answer questions. My wife and I were thrilled with our two days with these guys and would use them again if we return to Scotland. Don't miss out, give this tour a chance and I guarantee that you will get more than your money's worth!
One of the best tours ever!,
Andre B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Words can’t describe how great this tour was. John may be the best tour guide we ever had! The day included so much variety; scenic overlooks, waterfalls, Dunrobin castle, an incredible falconry show, Durnloch cathedral and a walk through town, with a lunch at a local restaurant. A quick visit to the Royal Durnloch golf course and a hike to a gorge where some of Harry Potter was filmed. At one point we had casually mentioned my wife’s sister in law was a Munro, ( same last name as our tour guide) , and as a complete surprise, not a planned part of the tour at all, John parked his van in a field in front of the the ancestral castle of the Munro’s and treated us to a whiskey and gin tasting along with a wide variety of Scottish sweets! If we could give 10 stars we would! Don’t hesitate just book with them and they do private tours also.
Great guide and tour.
ERIC F,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide with Highlands. Johnny was super with his knowledge and friendliness. He really made this day memorable.
Wonderful day tour
Eduardo M,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony picked us up and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the history and significance of the sites visited. My boys 18 and 21 really enjoyed talking to him and learning the history of the area.Very nice clean Range Rover and Tony really made us feel like VIPs. Very nice visit to Dunrobin castle and the Glenmorangie distillery,among many other things. Tony was a great tour guide, highly recommend him and loved his little extras at the end,a lovely sampling of local sweets and some whisky too !
If you want to see a lot in a bit of time book this
dawnwatson1219,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceeded expectations for our cruise port day. Clean vehicle, friendly knowledgeable driver. Would recommend, would book again!
Incredible tour and guides
F6007CGlauries,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience with Tony and John Munro of Highland Guided Tours. We received excellent communication from the the first email I sent in Feb when inquiring about the tours for our visit in June. Tony followed up with a call to discuss the tours and how he could individualize for our small private tour for the 5 of us. He was professional, informative and provided the flexibility that fit our schedule. He was very patient with all the questions asked and even after we tweaked the tours many times. Tony and John are very knowledgeable not only about the Highland area (they are from the Highlands) but they also brought Scottish history to life by providing fascinating and fun stories about Scottish life and culture. Between myself and our friends, we booked about 14 tours over a months’ time and several airport/hotel transfers. They are both excellent drivers and the Mercedes van provided us with a smooth, comfortable ride even on the smallest of roads. Tony made sure each day we had snacks and water. Their choices of places for lunch we excellent. Occasionally they would provide a surprise treat that made everyone smile and felt like we were getting the true Scottish experience. This could have been just a regular sightseeing tour but it turned out to be highlight of our trip simply because Tony and John made each tour unique and fun! Their main goal is for their customers to get as much as Scottish experience as possible by weaving the Scottish traditions and culture into each of their tours. They went above and beyond for each tour and we never felt rushed or hurried at any of the sites we visited. They were happy to take photos of our group at any time and I also convinced Tony to join us in a few! I cannot say enough good things about Highland Guided Tours. If you are looking for private tours for a small group, this is the company to call!!!
Great Day Touring the Northern Highlands
Wander62727904656,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day touring the Northern Highlands with Tony! This is the second time that we have used Tony as our private guide, and once again he didn’t disappoint. His knowledge of the area and his sense of humor will keep us coming back to him whenever we are in the Highlands. He is so friendly, and he is always willing to be flexible to what we would like to see and do. We never feel rushed when we are with Tony. We saw some beautiful areas of Scotland, and we loved Dunrobin Castle and the falconry show. Tony also took us to a great pub for lunch. I would highly recommend Tony for your Highland tours.
Best Tour Guide Ever
RayLynn R,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Johnny was simply fabulous and always going the extra mile. His local knowledge was exceptional including backroads that helped get some great photos. We highly reco.mend Johnny.
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