Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
Mobile ticket
Our Skye Explorer Tour is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the island’s breathtaking landscapes. You’ll enjoy four unforgettable hikes: the dramatic Cuillin Mountains, the enchanting Fairy Glen, the iconic Old Man of Storr, and the awe-inspiring Quiraing. Along the way, we’ll pause for lunch in the charming village of Portree and stop for photos at the legendary Eilean Donan Castle.
Our experienced local tour guide, who is also an experienced hiking guide, will keep you entertained and offer expert advice throughout the day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 10
Tour duration includes the travel time
Tour check in closes at 7.40am and the tour departs promptly at 7.45am. We are unable to wait for latecomers.
This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility aids
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Loch Ness
Leaving Inverness behind, we follow the mysterious shores of Loch Ness — so keep your eyes peeled, you never know when Nessie might make an appearance! As the road winds between rugged hills, past shadowy lochans and across wild, windswept glens, your guide will bring the landscape to life with tales of tragedy, resilience, and rebellion. You’ll discover how centuries of turbulent history shaped not just the people of the Highlands, but also the hauntingly beautiful, empty landscapes spread out before you today. After passing the 5 Sisters of Kintail we will soon see Loch Duich which welcomes us, after 2 hours driving, to Scotland’s wonderful west coast.
Eilean Donan Castle
We’ll stop at one of the world’s most photographed castles — the iconic Eilean Donan. You’ll recognise it from films like Highlander and even James Bond, yet nothing compares to seeing its fairytale silhouette in person. We’ll pause for around 10 minutes at the classic viewpoint to soak up the romance (and, of course, snap that all-important photo!). From here, it’s just a short drive to the Skye Bridge. Please note that we don’t have time to go inside the castle.
What‘s Included
Local tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
There will be an opportunity to pre-order a takeaway lunch at the start of the tour (Mon to Fri tours only, on weekend tours you can pick something up to-go in Portree)
No hotel pick-up/drop-off
Options
Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
priscilamW9249UN,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We loved it! We want to highlight Mordo who was our guide, super passionate and knew a lot, we learned a lot, English is perfect. The only thing I have to “criticize” is that the stop in Slichagan is actually in the end for less time and no hike is made there, but we understand that the itinerary can change for exceptional reasons so we are flexible; then the sound for the back seats would go up a bit, sometimes with the noise inside the combi and the outside, it was heard low. Keep in mind that Old Mann of storr is more complicated than it looks and one has to do it fast because if you don't get there. Taking this out, we loved the tour and would book again with Wow Scotland without hesitation!
Very good experience Skye tour
joostv72,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Skye Explorer Hiking tour and it was great. Our guide Murdoch is a great story teller, we learnt a lot about the landscape, history and other fantastic stories. Skye has a beautiful landscape and we got the chance to have a few nice hikes. We were lucky with the weather, too. It was really wel organised and with the right amount of (sanitary, food) stops as well. All in all it was a full day very well spent!
Fantastic Tour!!
jessicakH8398DZ,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Run to book this tour!! Our time on the Wow Scotland tour couldn’t have been better. We went on the skye explorer tour and this was the only one I found like it’s kind. I really wanted to hike places like The Old Man of Storr and the Fairy Glen and the Quiraing and not just take photos and this was the only tour I found that offered all of that. And I’m seriously so glad we booked with them! The views were fantastic! I had never been to Scotland before and now I feel like I’m taking a piece of it home with me. Each place we stopped at I found myself thinking, “this is incredible.” … “no, this is more incredible.” … “No, this is the most incredible.” Needless to say it was a gorgeous trip. And then there was our tour guide and driver, Murdoch. Yes, he needs his own paragraph because he was THAT good! He regaled us with fascinating Scottish lore, history, stories and facts throughout the drive. He is a fantastic and skilled storyteller and some of his stories seriously had me on the edge of my seat. He was extremely knowledgeable and happily answered any questions we had. You can tell he loves this land and that enthusiasm gave an extra boost to an already amazing tour. The tour also has an option where you can get a lunch at Isle of Skye Bakery from Lisa. It was delicious! Lisa’s food was great and her scones were so yummy! You can tell she put care into every meal she put together and it was bagged up nicely! So, if you’re looking for an unforgettable experience that will give you the best of memories for years to come, book with Wow Scotland!! Absolutely worth it!!
Amazing tour!!!
marielag795,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I've ever taken. I really appreciated being taken to different spots and doing activities like trekking, where you can truly appreciate the beauty of the Isle of Skye even more. Our guide, Murdoch, told us many interesting and funny stories and managed to create a friendly and pleasant atmosphere.Totally recommended!!!
Amazing day in the Isle of Skye!
Elizabeth F,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such an incredible day! Murdoch told wonderful stories on the bus ride and made it really fun. There was time for us to explore each stop on our own and we truly couldn’t have had a more wonderful day. Unfortunately, Old Man of Storr was closed for movie filming about halfway up which was a bummer, but Murdoch more than made it up to us by stopping at some fairy pools on the way home as well as a closer look at Eileen Donan castle. We couldn’t recommend it enough.
Skye Explorer Tour+Murdoch= Awesome
Z74EPzacharyj,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish, this tour exceeded expectations. Murdoch’s exceptional storytelling and deep knowledge of Scottish culture made every moment memorable. He kept the group entertained throughout the full-day journey while weaving in history and humor effortlessly. The prearranged lunch from Lisa on Skye was a thoughtful touch — delicious and convenient. A masterfully organized experience led by a truly gifted guide.
Perfect Day of Guided Hiking!
caitlinmT2255RY,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the highlight of our trip to Scotland this fall! We did the Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour with Murdoch. He was an exceptionally knowledgeable and funny guide with amazing stories to share throughout the journey. We enjoyed that the tour offered varying skill level hikes at each location. Our delicious lunch from Isle of Skye Baking Company was a bonus!
Tim was such a great tour...
Brittany G,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tim was such a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and efficient and made the entire experience great. Highly recommend if you are looking to book a tour for Isle of Skye.
Magical day of hiking.
S1303GIamandag,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just book this tour! One of the highlights of my trip. Our guide told us history and stories almost the entire tour. We went to places off the beaten path and got to see some of the main attractions. It was a long day, but there was the perfect number of stops.
I can see why this tour sells out!
tammym682,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As I told Tim, our guide, my hiking style is "sloth on a walk about", but I loved this tour. Fairy Glen was a great starting hike and such an interesting area! Made it to the top at the Quiriang hike... Tim checked on me and others at the back a few times. Even with the rain and wind, this was a great hike! Did not make it to the top at Old Man of Storr but it was still a great hike. Again Tim checked on those of us at the back, making sure we were ok and not feeling neglected. The hike at Sligachan River was marred by midges which we had not had to deal with to that point. Great hike otherwise. The food from Isle of Sky Bakery was fantastic! But really, one of the best parts of this tour was our guide Tim. Personable, funny, great story teller, knowledgeable, caring... and made a really good tour even better!
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