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. In addition, the castle will be closed for weddings on the following dates: 1, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, and 27 November. We may still be able to stop for photos during these times
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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!
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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
Reviews
777 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great.
P9306JQlaurae,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great excursion, every stop was worth it! Despite the fickle weather, we caught plenty of it. The only downside: the Old Man of Storr’s photos on the ad are a bit confusing — you can’t see it up close without hiking. Otherwise, everything was great: minivan so not too crowded, and a very nice and passionate guide!
Unearthly Isle of Skye
CherylS700,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a spectacular island Isle of Skye is! Even though it was a rainy day when we went, the views were incredible. Dave Mac was the perfect guide, a master at multitasking. He drove, narrated, and provided music (which was a nice balance with such a long trip). He took care of our every need throughout the trip. Don’t miss this tour to such an “unearthly” beautiful site!
Best tour in highlands
superxavi,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very beautiful, although it is a long day has many stops in incredible landscapes, other stops to have lunch and buy something to drink, our guide told us all the story and anecdotes during the trip, in general we had a great day and met amazing places, I totally recommend it
Great tour, beautiful land
Robert T,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful tour of a beautiful land. Scenic waterfalls, towering mountains, picturesque villages. Each stop of the tour provided a unique setting with its own highlights. Our tour guide provided a well-rounded dialogue; humorous stories, insightful explanations of landmarks, etc. We covered a lot of ground in one day. We certainly would have enjoyed seeing more sites on a multi-day tour, but we felt we got our money's worth for the one-day tour.
The best tour of Skye!
Troy R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was outstanding. Alec, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, funny and engaging. He had lots of information on the country, the history, the people and the geography. It was a bit of a long day, but we did many things in the full day tour. Highly recommended!!!
A magical day on Skye
Tracy R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The points of interest and amount of time at each was all perfect! The stories our guide provided were absolutely wonderful!! The entire day was absolutely perfect!
Ambitious but excellent itinerary!
Denise W,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave was an excellent guide. The weather was drizzly but he worked around it to provide us with a great experience. He shared lots of Scottish history and played music by Scottish artists. He checked in to make sure that we were comfortable and provided tips on where to get specific items. He clearly stated our return times at the various stops so there was no confusion, and was incredibly accommodating. The itinerary was very ambitious and it is a long day, but there were plenty of comfort stops along the way. And while it rained, you can’t have rainbows without it. We made the most of the weather and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this trip for anyone on a time crunch who wants to see the Isle of Skye.
Hello Highlands!
Raj R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful way to experience the Highlands. The pace of the tour, variety of amazing scenery, and background commentary by the guide made the day-long tour remarkable.
Our guide Camille was...
Olivera S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Camille was excellent She kept us entertained all the time, her driving was impressive and she was so knowledgeable
Great tour. Seana was...
Susan G,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Seana was very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend her. Added extra stops for a quick photo shoot. Not over crowded and everyone was great. Would definitely do a tour with that company again.
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