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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

4.89

4.9(867 reviews)

12 hours

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

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. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. 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 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. 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 one 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.

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Eilean Donan Castle

Enjoy this wonderful landmark; one of Scotland's most photographed castle!

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

867 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

805

Not the best experience
F1786KHjoannes,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Our experience would have been so much better if the weather was nicer. It was cloudy, raining, cold and windy, we did not get to see much of the scenery of the Isle of Skye, definitely did not see the rock formations. Also, we would have preferred a more mature driver. Nick showed up late, he is intelligent and knowledge but would take long pauses in the middle of a sentence. We weren't sure if he forgot what he was saying or distracted by the traffic. He was often impatient and critical of the drivers in front of him. During our 1 hour time at the castle Nick went for a run, then showed up back at the van late, sweating in his shorts and t-shirt, highly unprofessional. We didn't realize we would have to pay a hefty fee to enter the castle. We ended up touring the grounds which also cost money. We were disappointed with how the day went.
A wonderful day…highly recommend!
Patty C,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a full day tour leaving at 8a and returning around 8p. The weather was perfect to see so many breathtaking views. The Isle of Skye is well worth it and we appreciated NOT being the driver on the one lane roads! Our driver Scottie was informative and entertaining. There are ample food stops and bathroom breaks!!
Isle of Skye was a vibe
Melissa A,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I think a good tour guide can make an adventure better. Nick our driver and tour guide kept us safe, and kept us laughing. Never felt rushed at the stops. We did the one day tour of Skye from Inverness, and I felt it was definitely worth the money.
Such beautiful scenery!!!
knightleysmom,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a tour of fantastic scenery!! So beautiful!! I think Rabbie’s is a very good tour company. Liam, our driver and tour guide tried very hard to make our tour memorable! He was kind & helpful. The stops were great!! We saw so many stunning views. I thought 12 hours would be tiring but we stopped so many times and it was fast paced. I really enjoyed it. Liam gave us a lot of good history stories about the Isle. He played traditional music, too
Great day visiting the Isle of Skye from Inverness
Culture43304840671,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our full day small bus tour of the Isle of Skye. Our guide/driver Mick was very knowledgeable and regaled us throughout the day with local history, funny stories and traditional folklore - highly entertaining!
Great way to see the Isle of Skye!
G9734JWheidis,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience! Our guide was named Charlie and he was great! He gave the perfect amount of historic context as we drove to keep us entertained but not overloaded with information. He saw that one of our stops was too foggy for a view, but added a short stop at another (even better) viewpoint a little further down the road to make up for it. We really appreciated his humor and how helpful he was along the way. This was a great way to hit the highlights of the Isle of Skye without having to rent a car or book accomodations on the island.
Our driver was very good,...
Rhonda G,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Our driver was very good, however he was more of a driver than a tour guide. He did not give us stories or local color on places we were seeing. The reviews we had read before indicated that is what people liked best. We did hear Scottish music.
All day affair
William C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just be aware that weather will change your experience. It’s not their fault! Charlie was our driver and tour guide and he was phenomenal There was a couple of sites you couldn’t really see because of low clouds. Maybe next time for the summer.
Very windy rainy & foggy trip but great driver
Kandy F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Although the weather was dismal and there were basically NO views our driver Charley made the best of a poor situation His driving on the curvy roads was great as was his sense of humor I think a bit of longer time would have been nice at the Eilean Donan Castle
Wild Scotland
Nathan M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a long but fantastic day of seeing wild Scotland as well as the famous Eilean Donan castle. Clare was a great driver and guide and gave a running narrative of the nature and history we were surely with all day.

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Bestseller

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

4.89

4.9(867 reviews)

12 hours

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 11 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Eilean Donan Castle – We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Eilean Donan Castle

Enjoy this wonderful landmark; one of Scotland's most photographed castle!

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.89

867 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

805

Not the best experience
F1786KHjoannes,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Our experience would have been so much better if the weather was nicer. It was cloudy, raining, cold and windy, we did not get to see much of the scenery of the Isle of Skye, definitely did not see the rock formations. Also, we would have preferred a more mature driver. Nick showed up late, he is intelligent and knowledge but would take long pauses in the middle of a sentence. We weren't sure if he forgot what he was saying or distracted by the traffic. He was often impatient and critical of the drivers in front of him. During our 1 hour time at the castle Nick went for a run, then showed up back at the van late, sweating in his shorts and t-shirt, highly unprofessional. We didn't realize we would have to pay a hefty fee to enter the castle. We ended up touring the grounds which also cost money. We were disappointed with how the day went.
A wonderful day…highly recommend!
Patty C,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a full day tour leaving at 8a and returning around 8p. The weather was perfect to see so many breathtaking views. The Isle of Skye is well worth it and we appreciated NOT being the driver on the one lane roads! Our driver Scottie was informative and entertaining. There are ample food stops and bathroom breaks!!
Isle of Skye was a vibe
Melissa A,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I think a good tour guide can make an adventure better. Nick our driver and tour guide kept us safe, and kept us laughing. Never felt rushed at the stops. We did the one day tour of Skye from Inverness, and I felt it was definitely worth the money.
Such beautiful scenery!!!
knightleysmom,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a tour of fantastic scenery!! So beautiful!! I think Rabbie’s is a very good tour company. Liam, our driver and tour guide tried very hard to make our tour memorable! He was kind & helpful. The stops were great!! We saw so many stunning views. I thought 12 hours would be tiring but we stopped so many times and it was fast paced. I really enjoyed it. Liam gave us a lot of good history stories about the Isle. He played traditional music, too
Great day visiting the Isle of Skye from Inverness
Culture43304840671,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our full day small bus tour of the Isle of Skye. Our guide/driver Mick was very knowledgeable and regaled us throughout the day with local history, funny stories and traditional folklore - highly entertaining!
Great way to see the Isle of Skye!
G9734JWheidis,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience! Our guide was named Charlie and he was great! He gave the perfect amount of historic context as we drove to keep us entertained but not overloaded with information. He saw that one of our stops was too foggy for a view, but added a short stop at another (even better) viewpoint a little further down the road to make up for it. We really appreciated his humor and how helpful he was along the way. This was a great way to hit the highlights of the Isle of Skye without having to rent a car or book accomodations on the island.
Our driver was very good,...
Rhonda G,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Our driver was very good, however he was more of a driver than a tour guide. He did not give us stories or local color on places we were seeing. The reviews we had read before indicated that is what people liked best. We did hear Scottish music.
All day affair
William C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just be aware that weather will change your experience. It’s not their fault! Charlie was our driver and tour guide and he was phenomenal There was a couple of sites you couldn’t really see because of low clouds. Maybe next time for the summer.
Very windy rainy & foggy trip but great driver
Kandy F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Although the weather was dismal and there were basically NO views our driver Charley made the best of a poor situation His driving on the curvy roads was great as was his sense of humor I think a bit of longer time would have been nice at the Eilean Donan Castle
Wild Scotland
Nathan M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a long but fantastic day of seeing wild Scotland as well as the famous Eilean Donan castle. Clare was a great driver and guide and gave a running narrative of the nature and history we were surely with all day.