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

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Eilean Donan Castle

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

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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

Reviews

4.90

777 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

722

Worth every penny!
Jennie S,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was so worth it! Ryan was an excellent, funny, interesting guide who made our first trip to Skye such a delightful experience! We felt like we were able to see so much in one day. The weather was temperamental, but we were able to see EVERYTHING and more thanks to Ryan and his planning. We dunked our faces in the the river for 7 seconds to get the wisdom and beauty of the faeries, saw stunning waterfalls, sheep, rock formations, and had the best fish sandwich of our lives in Portree! I would recommend the trip to anyone traveling to the north of Scotland:)
Despite rains, hail, strong winds a beautiful day on the Isle of Sky
Michael S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A typical day with good Scottish weather in November. Despite the bad weather, the tour is highly recommended
Great.
P9306JQlaurae,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
What 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
The 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
5.00
Dave 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
5.00
A 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.