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.
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
842 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Maede R,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed every moment of this trip. Stunning views! Enough time to enjoy the scenery and enough stops for pictures . Our guide Ryan was great. He gave us all the best information, from tales of the isle to instructions during the stops.
Great day!
816audral,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Paul seeing the Isle of Skye. Plenty of time to enjoy the views and relax for a lunch break in Portree.
Wonderful day
Margaret B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00While this tour is long, it is well worth the time. Our guide, Alec, was very knowledgeable about the sites and history of the areas we toured but also the geologic history. The weather couldn’t have been any better - it can be dreary - but we had blue sky and sunshine. Eilean Donan castle is well worth the entrance fee; Portree, where we had lunch, was walkable. The stops for the scenic views made the trip memorable.
Wonderful day in Skye and Eileen Dornan Castle
Sally K,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best guide, Amy. She had a pleasant voice and was easy to understand. She had great stories, Scottish music to listen to and great historical info—she has done here homework! We saw beautiful and amazing places and she was sensitive to our needs. I highly recommend this tour! It’s so much better than driving ourselves!!!
Wonderful
boglarkagyulaine,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time. Our guide was really helpful and informative.
Beautiful day of travel...
Laura W,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful day of travel to the Isle of Skye. Driver Charlie was informative, provided insightful commentary along the way.
Fantastic Tour of the Isle of Skye
kent19,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were blessed with 2 things - a gorgeous sunny day throughout and our tour guide, Emily - she was fun, informative, helpful, with a pleasant disposition. The tour itself takes you from North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, through some stunning and stark sceneries of glens, small villages, peninsula etc. We stopped at numerous places - it’s worth buying the tickets to go inside the Eilean Donan castle where u do get an hour to see the place, though we wished we had some more time to appreciate the rooms inside more. It’s a long long day tour but Emily made the journey interesting with her recounting of history and legends and stories. Overall a fantastic tour that I would recommend to all.
Not what we expected
OrRanga,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was very long and mainly driving, there was not really any information about how long a stretch you would be in the bus for. The guide didn't really go into too much history and talked a lot about himself and whisky, yes the scenes were dramatic and beautiful but there was so many places that deserve stopping at for a photo opportunity but we just drove on past
Very nice tour, highly recommended
Klaus H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A great route, with very interesting stories about the region, its inhabitants and its history! Our driver Shawna was great! For my long legs the seat spacing was too small, hence a star deduction.
Ryan and Charlie were...
Jeanne M,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ryan and Charlie were great! They were very informative and entertaining. The Isle of Skye is spectacular.
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