Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
Overview
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12 hours
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Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach.
Let our experienced driver-guide take you on a journey through the stories, history, and sights of the island; while also giving you a taste of the most breathtaking scenery that Western Scotland has to offer.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Eilean Donan Castle – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be fully closed from 23 December until 1 February 2026, so visits inside the castle will not be possible. We may still be able to stop for photos during these times
Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed to visitors on the following dates: 14 February, 21 February, and 12–16 April. We won’t be able to visit the castle, but we will still be able to make a photo stop during this time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Loch Ness
After an early start, you leave the city and travel along the Great Glen Fault Line towards Loch Ness. Here, you have a chance to spot the monster and admire lovely Castle Urquhart from afar.
Eilean Donan Castle
Enjoy this wonderful landmark; one of Scotland's most photographed castle!
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Transport by top of the range Mercedes minicoach
Small-group tour (16 people max)
Entrance fees (Eilean Donan Castle)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
Reviews
796 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Trip
Adam T,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Claire, my driver on the day was amazing. She was extremely friendly from the start and also a great driver. We got to see everything and more then what was listed in the tour and got back early at a great time, can’t recommend this enough.
Breathtaking!
Brian P,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolutely AMAZING tour! Our guide Kev was knowledgeable and his banter made a long day fly by. No one was rushed at any of our numerous stops and the scenery is beyond words. Highly recommended...
Winter Skye Tour
Myradele B,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kevs was an absolute superstar as the driver and guide. We learned a lot of history, culture, and humour too. That’s made up for the unfavourable weather along the journey. Highly recommend this tour!
Great Experience
K8745DKnikkit,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant Day ! Fantastic stories and information - Nick was great ! We would definitely recommend Rabbies tour to Skye.
Perfectly timed, very informative, and beautiful views.
M4867CSdereks,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every part of this trip was fantastic. Beautiful views at every stop, and Duncan kept us entertained and informed the whole way. The sampling of Scottish music and history podcasts during the road trips was a nice touch, as well as his personal stories. He has great time management skills as well, and despite having a short winter day to work with, he still got us to the top of Quiraing with enough daylight to get a great view of the surrounding hills and valleys. Duncan was also great at keeping an eye out for the local wildlife, both from a viewing and driving perspective. Excellent trip all around.
Truly recommended
vicentemmm,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is quite an interesting route, the company Rabbies offers you several routes, the one we chose was to the island of Skye passing through the sites that the excursion says, although the weather was very changing throughout the trip there was practically no problem in visiting almost all the attractions that mentions, the guide if you warned us at first that because of snowfall the night before there was a place we could not go... we left at the hour sharp, 8:00 am, the meeting point in the cathedral is very close to the city center, you must know that the stops are as they say, 10, 15 or 20 minutes depending on the site. The guide and driver was very professional and friendly, the minibus comfortable and safe. The sites are wonderful every step of the way. We had rain, snow, wind and sunshine and very cold indeed, it was a crazy day in terms of weather but unforgettable for the beauty of the landscapes. Thank you for the great service.
Friendly tour around Skye
Sam B,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great day experience to Skye. Shauna was friendly and knowledgeable about Inverness and Skye and gave us some insights into the history behind it. She gave us ample time to look round the stops (including Urquhart castle and Eilean Donan castle). Even though it was snowy, we could still look around at the beautiful views and scenery in Skye. Would highly recommend.
A Tour Well Worth Taking...
Tracy R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye are amazing places to visit....definitely worth seeing and soaking up the history of the castle and the beauty of the Isle of Skye and Portree... The tour was made special by our guide, Dave. He was informative... and just a really nice person, who made me think he enjoyed showing people what was in his own back yard. I learnt so much about the sites on the tour, I walked away happy.
Driver Mick was brilliant
873nicolail,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with driver Mick. An old warrior from the air force. He had so much to tell in his Rabitt cart and us 8 in the small company
Excellent tour. Recommended
Maria C,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. The guide Cami very attentive and friendly, treated us in the best way. We learned a lot about the Highlands
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