The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
Overview
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12 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of this magical island with a local Highland company.
This is the only scheduled tour which will take you to both the highlights of Northern Skye (including Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr and Portree) and the Fairy Pools, in one action-packed day from Inverness! You will also get to experience Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness along the way. Our highly experienced driver guides will keep you entertained on the scenic drive through the hills and glens of the Scottish Highlands.
Join us, and tour Skye with the people who know it best on this wonderful day tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Walking (approximately 1.5 miles to and from the Fairy Pools) is involved, and some of this is on rough terrain
Seats will be assigned - groups/couples will be seated together
Unfortunately, due to the duration of the tour and time on the coach, this tour is not appropriate for children under the age of six
We would recommend wearing/bringing warm clothes, hiking boots and waterproof jackets
What To Expect
Loch Ness
As we leave Inverness behind, the Highlands’ most famous waters appear: Loch Ness. We’ll hug the shoreline while your guide brings the legend to life—tales of sightings, science, and a sprinkle of mischief—eyes peeled for her!
Eilean Donan Castle
Our first stop is at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. This castle is instantly recognisable the world-over as it has featured in many films and innumerable Scottish souvenirs! We will stop at our favourite vantage point here to enable you to take some photos and admire the majestic beauty of this iconic sight in its wonderful coastal location. Please note that there will NOT be an opportunity to visit the castle.
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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Experienced driver
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
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)
Snacks/drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Tour for Isle of Skye
Corrie P,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister had always wanted to visit the Isle of Skye. I started doing research six months before our trip and read about so many different tour companies. None had the amazing reviews that W.O.W. had. The tour was 12 hours. I was worried about sitting so long, but we had MANY breaks. I’m a woman in my 60’s, so I am always concerned about bathroom breaks. The restrooms were all nice and the breaks frequent enough. Andrew, our fabulous guide, took such great care of everyone on the mini bus. It was an incredible day that we won’t forget. Andrew also told us so many stories. I feel very educated in the history of the area.
Avoid the fuss and take the bus!
RoseredPerth,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Andrew as our most capable and entertaining guide! 100% recommend this tour as the roads are very busy on Skye on the high season and being chauffeured to each attraction with expert knowledge from Andrew was the best! Plus we could order a delicious lunch from an amazing Baker in Portree.
Such a beautiful area,...
Heather H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a beautiful area, and fun place to tour! Our tour guide, Andrew, was a wonderful storyteller, and it was fun to listen to his stories as we traveled along! The seats on the bus were quite cozy and small - which makes sense, since a small bus is much easier on those small winding roads. Still helpful to know it's a tight squeeze!
Fabulous Day Trip to Skye
Rosemarie D,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing small group tour! Andrew was whitty, entertaining and gave us an excellent mix of traditional story telling and amusing anecdotes all while driving a bus on busy windy roads! Choosing a bus tour in the high season is the best way to go as the roads were full of tourists. Plus you get picked up and dropped back at Inverness. Thanks Wow and thanks Andrew!
Do it!
Odyssey37004713467,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day. Weather was great, and our tour guide Murdoch, aka Mr Fabulous, was the bomb. So knowledgeable, friendly and informative.
Great experience!
lauraoW5246YG,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are not normally tour bus people, and I was very hesitant to do a tour, but was nervous about the drive to Isle of Skye (which looking back, I'm glad I trusted my gut on that!) Andrew totally changed our perspective on tours! We really enjoyed the history and stories he told along the way, and he was able to add additional stops to the itinerary which was a nice surprise. The bus was very comfortable, and he was a safe driver which I was nervous about. We felt like we were not rushed and had time to take pictures and see the highlights of Skye without the stress of driving. I highly recommend this tour, and will be doing more tours with WOW in the future!
Best Isle of Skye Tour Ever
GoPlaces49213996000,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience touring the Isle of Skye. Our driver and guide Murdoch was excellent; full of stories about the island and its history; answered all our questions about a wide range of topics; and told stories throughout the 12 hour tour. The stops were well timed so we never felt rushed, and what a beautiful place Isle of Skye is. My wife and I give this WOW tour our highest recommendation.
Great tour of Isle of Skye
Patricia B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had Murdock as our driver and guide. His wealth of knowledge was incredible - we learned so much. The stops were incredible, especially the ferry pools. I highly recommend this tour!
Cramped bus but great tour
Tammy S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00- Arrived Windsor 8:50, leave 11:00 for bus, great advice to see the state rooms first then St. George’s church - Eugene is tour guide, Ricardo was driver wonderful guide very informative, great driver - Horribly cramped for a 13 hour tour, no storage for bags - Couldn’t use handicap seating because the tour guide jump seat had a broken belt and he sat in the handicap seat. The two handicapped men on the bus had to sit at a table bumping knees with other couples the entire time. They asked several women taking 2 seats upstairs with bags to remove them so that we could relocate. It was a party of 6 women taking 2 seats each, putting their legs up clearly drunk. of course we had to listen to the nasty comments to us for the rest of the trip from these women because how dare we take their extra seats that they were using for storage. normal seat half way through the tour and it was a million times better. They should remove those tables, they are only suitable for a family with small children.
WOWed in Scotland
Denise G,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour! Andrew was very knowledgeable and engaging. He was even able to pivot and give us an extra surprise on our way back. I checked with fellow travelers who did this tour with a different company and ours with WOW was so much better. I highly recommend this tour.
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