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.
Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will be closed to visitors between 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
823 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A good way to explore...
Alanis C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A good way to explore different regions. Amy, our guide, was wonderful… lots of historical facts and very friendly.
This was an amazing...
Jason B,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. Our driver, Dave, was awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared so much of the history and how it still influences Scotland today. Had the best donut ever in Portree at MacKenzie's Bakery. Sites and stops were fantastic. Definitely was a great tour and worth every penny.
Wonderful
Zheng H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We recently did the Rabbie's Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness with Emily and she was an amazing and informative guide to this spectacular island! We particularly enjoyed the folktales that Emily told while we drove through the beautiful scenery. We also did a wonderful Rabbie's tour with Eilidh through the NC500. Would highly recommend this and Rabbie's tours to anyone. We used a couple of other highly rated day tour operators because Rabbie's was booked to the locations we wanted to visit, and it was definitely the best tour operator. Thank you and we can't wait to return!
An Incredible Day
Beth B,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I would recommend this tour to anyone. It packs in so much and gives a perfect introduction to Skye. At the same time, it's relaxing, with many stops but also plenty of time in the comfortable bus to take in the scenery. Ryan, our tour guide, is a gifted storyteller and very considerate. He started the day establishing a friendly and fun group dynamic, and then went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the whole tour. Our group was a curious bunch and Ryan cheerfully and knowledgeably answered all our questions. I would take another Rabbie's tour in a heatbeat, especially if Ryan is the guide.
This was definitely my...
Danielle H,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was definitely my favorite tour all trip and probably top 3 I’ve ever taken (and I travel fairly often). The views were stunning, the history was fascinating, and there were so many sites that the long day seemed to fly by. Nick was an exceptional guide, absolutely brilliant and provided so much information about everything we saw on the tour, other aspects of Scottish/world history, and just facts in general (can imagine everyone wants to be on his team for a pub trivia night!). I truly learned more from him than all my other tours combined and he was a huge part of making this such an unforgettable day. Would definitely recommend!
Excellent tour!
Samantha P,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Duncan. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and culture he was sharing with us. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you have Duncan as your guide—you’ll be in excellent hands!
Excellent excursion to Isle of Skye
Philippe D,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day of 11.30am worth the journey on the Isle of Skye and visit Eilean Donan Castle Photo stops are worth it Good Pub for Lunch in Portree Apart from the music on the way home it was a nice day
Beautiful scenery
ghmarmoset,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful sightseeing with lots of opportunities for landscape photos. Duncan played traditional music throughout, which was great.
Shanon is the one person...
Charlene S,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Shanon is the one person I want to travel the highlands with. Her knowledge and stories make it special and fun.
Helen is a Rockstar!
Molly C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved our tour guide Helen. She was fun and soooooo knowledgeable. The stories were great and I felt like she really was comfortable with every aspect of the tour.
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