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. 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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
Reviews
860 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wild Scotland
Nathan M,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had 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.
Rent a car instead
Nighat A,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Worst experience ever. Refused to refund us when we were just 10 minutes late. Inverness and Beauly are small towns - the only way to the meeting point was via bus, no Ubers and no taxis. We left extra early to avoid any mishaps. Unfortunately, our bus was running late so we were set to get there at 8:10 when the meeting was at 8 am. We simply had no option. We completely understood the tour had to leave at 8 am, so we asked if we could get a different option for the following day, later in the day, or even a full refund. They just said no to everything without even trying to help. If you can’t wait, then at least stop SCAMMING people out of their money and have the decency to give them other options or a refund. They kept saying it’s not in policy etc etc, but you TOOK OUR MONEY AND GAVE US NO TOUR. Do you think any customer will find that scamming acceptable? Gross. Do not book with them. Canceled the other tour we had with Viator and rented a car through Costco instead. It was half the price and we had the best day ever at our own pace even with the adjustment to driving on the left side of the road.
Ryan was a fabulous Guide
Texasirishblonde,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire day start to finish was fantastic. We saw a bit of all types of weather, a few rain showers, clouds, a brief hail storm, and sunny skys. The scenery was breathtaking and the pace of the tour was excellent. Never felt rushed and we had great stops periodically to stretch our legs. Lunch in Portree had a lot of options. Easy pick up spot. Great group of people on my tour and I can't say enough about how much we all enjoyed our guide Ryan. Great personality, good storytelling, and a lot of knowledge about each of the areas we visited. A wonderful glimpse into a beautiful landscape.
Neil was great! He had a...
Niccole M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Neil was great! He had a great sense of humor, knew his stuff, and did everything possible to make sure all of us had a great time. My mother and I had an awesome time. Wonderful tour!
Fabulous trip to Skye with Rabbie's
791tjf,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Isle of Skye daytrip with Rabbie's was the highlight of our trip to Scotland. We toured the Eilean Donan castle among other very scenic stops on Skye. The castle was fascinating and beautifully restored, with all the amenities from way back when. Claire was our driver, and she was fabulous. She was extremely knowledgeable and shared the local history, geology, folklore, music and much more. Claire was personable, kind and thoughtful. She made plenty of welcome restroom breaks. The 15-person Mercedes van was comfortable. Claire was an exceptional driver, and we always felt safe. Thanks so much for a very memorable experience.
Great day
Z8111AEsarahh,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan was a lovely tour guide! Very informative and accommodating as well. The experience overall was fantastic and we are happy to not have had to make the drive to Quiraing ourselves!!
All about Emily.
Richard D,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily was an amazing guide. I think the best I have ever experienced. All details were communicated perfectly. Her driving was thrilling. So skilled! So smart. So warm. So funny. She is a gem.
Great day
D4513SEanetteb,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day. Our guide Neal was knowledgeable and provided lots of great information. He was also funny. This was the highlight of my trip. Isle of Skye is incredibly beautiful.
Ryan was a great tour...
Audrey M,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ryan was a great tour guide. We love the tour the island was beautiful and he was very informative! I recommend!
It's worth it!
Bianca B,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very beautiful landscapes, stop by appropriate time at Eilean Donan Castle, but the stop at Portree for lunch, of only 1h, was very running, barely gave time to get to know the city. I think 30 more minutes would allow for a quiet lunch and walking around the city. Our guide was Charlie, very friendly, always giving information and driving very cautiously on sometimes challenging roads.
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