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The 15 Best Inverness Tours

50 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 best inverness tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle - Leaving Inverness from Stance 7
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

1.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76Our pick

From Inverness Bus Station, ride with a live English-speaking guide to Loch Ness, cruise toward Urquhart Castle, and spend about an hour among its ruins. Guides such as Linda, Kieran, Katie, and John are known for lively local stories. Winter departures also include the Loch Ness Centre.

“Both guides - Katie and Peter (guide on the boat) are brilliant. The tour is very interenting, educational and fun. One can experience and appreciate this wonderful area even more with them. I wholeheartedly recommend booking this tour. P. S. Try the hot chocolate on the boat.”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour - From Ardross Street to the shores of Loch Ness
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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

2.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,440 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Join Rabbie’s from Inverness for a full day across Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and the Isle of Skye. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Amy, Mick, Ryan, or Nick, handles the long route while you enjoy Portree, the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing.

“I had the most amazing day! Ryan was the perfect guide, he was funny and he had a lot of tips, and also, it was incredible to hear the history behind every single stop.”

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From Inverness: Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour - Starting in Inverness and following Loch Ness
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From Inverness: Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour

3.Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 921 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $268

This 12.5-hour Highland Explorer trip combines a guided coach ride from Inverness with a 105-minute one-way Jacobite Steam Train journey to Mallaig. Expect Loch Ness viewpoints, the Commando Memorial, Fort Augustus, Dores Beach, and entertaining guides such as Karen, Iain, Craig, Sonia, and Harrison.

“Our guide, DumbleTorq, was amazing!!! He was very informative, yet funny at the same time. He even went out and bought so many bottled waters that it filled up an entire cooler. He knew it was going to be super hot on the train and prepared for it. (It is not a standard procedure.) He was very thoughtful- always checking to see if all of us were doing ok. We really appreciate his effort, kindness, and the wonderful experience he gave to us all! Thank you!!!”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip - Leaving Inverness for Loch Ness
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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip

4.Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 890 reviews · 12 hours · from $93

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide. You’ll cross the Skye Bridge, stop in Portree, walk to the Fairy Pools, photograph Eilean Donan Castle, and follow Loch Ness home. Guides may include Peach, David, Steven, Nathalie, or Graham.

“My friends and I keep talking about how wonderful Peach was as a guide. She was so engaging and had a genuine love for her job and it was apparent. And unlike other tour guides, she did not ask for a review or a tip - she was just absolutely perfect.”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip - Leaving Inverness beside Loch Ness
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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

5.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 748 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Set out from Inverness with an English-speaking guide such as Karen, Iain, Harrison, or Torquil. See Loch Ness, explore Eilean Donan Castle at extra cost, eat in Portree, and stop at Skye icons including the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing.

“Sonia was the best guide. She spent the whole time telling us about the history, traditions and myths. It was the most incredible experience. Highly recommended”

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Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour - Crossing Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle
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Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

6.Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

From central Inverness, you’ll cruise 30 minutes across Loch Ness to Urquhart Castle, then visit Beauly, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns. Guides such as Sonia, Donnie, Iain, Karen, and Emily bring Scottish stories to life. A whisky stop is optional, and lunch is at your own expense.

“Sonia was an absolute ray of Scottish sunshine ☀️ Great tour fitting in everything I wanted to do in Inverness!”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip - From Railway Terrace to the shores of Loch Ness
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From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

7.Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 638 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours with a driver-guide such as Fiona, Owen, Alex, or Karen circling Loch Ness from Inverness. You’ll see Urquhart Castle, Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, the Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach, with an optional one-hour cruise and time for lunch.

“The day trip was wonderful experience with Owen who was good driver, a great guider, kind, cheerful and funny. it was my 2nd time with Owen and I enjoyed it.”

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Inverness: John O'Groats and the Far North Day Tour - Leaving Inverness for Loch Fleet
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Inverness: John O’Groats and the Far North Day Tour

8.John O’Groats and the Far North Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 634 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Travel from Inverness to John O’Groats with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at Loch Fleet, Dunrobin Castle, Wick, Dunbeath Harbour, and Brora. Expect a long but scenic day, optional castle admission, coastal wildlife, local stories, and music on the bus.

“Amazing! We had so much fun! Alex is a really great guide”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip - Dores: your first wide view of the loch
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

9.Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Travel from Inverness around Loch Ness in a small-group minibus with a guide such as Nick, Alec, Amy, or Ryan. Stop at Dores, Foyers, Fort Augustus, Invermoriston, and Urquhart Castle, then take a one-hour Jacobite cruise. Expect scenery, folklore, short walks, and a full day outdoors.

“Most enjoyable and worthy. It was greatly enhanced by our guide Ami. Her knowledge , attitude any erudite disposition was valued.”

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From Inverness: Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour - Clava Cairns: an ancient start to the day
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From Inverness: Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour

10.Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 463 reviews · 9 hours · from $62

Travel from Inverness with an English-speaking guide through Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Glen Affric, Beauly Priory, and Loch Ness. Expect a thoughtful mix of Scottish history, short woodland walks, waterfalls, mountain views, and local stories in a small van for up to 16 people.

“Super fun and informative! Good mix of activities, from the more cultural ones to walks and co.”

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Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local - Inverness Castle and the city’s royal past
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Inverness: Guided Walking Tour with a Local

11.Guided Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 430 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20Best value

Walk through Inverness with an English-speaking local guide, following a gentle 1.5-hour route from Market Brae Steps to Old High Church. Hear stories of castle sieges, Jacobite history, Highland culture, folklore, and the Loch Ness monster while seeing the city’s main sights.

“Steve was an awesome tour guide, very passionate and he had a lot of fun facts and history facts for us! It was an awesome experience, would recommend to anyone who wants to know more about Inverness !”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye Scenery Tour with Fairy Pools - Loch Ness and the first Highland views
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From Inverness: Isle of Skye Scenery Tour with Fairy Pools

12.Isle of Skye Scenery Tour with Fairy Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 12 hours · from $148

Spend 12 hours touring Skye from Inverness in a luxury mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Andrew, Murdoch, or Tim. You’ll photograph Eilean Donan and Urquhart castles, visit Portree and Kilt Rock, and walk about 1.5 miles to the Fairy Pools beneath the Cuillin Mountains.

“What a lovely day. It was so nice to have safe, reliable transportation as well as an entertaining guide - both provided by Andrew. I loved that he allowed us an extra stop at the Glenshiels’s chocolate factory and arranged for us to have a delicious lunch through Isle of Skye Baking company. The weather today was chilly and rainy, so I really enjoyed having a clean, warm bus to return to after each excursion.”

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Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour - Chasing the Jacobite Steam Train at Glenfinnan
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Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

13.Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, & Loch Ness Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 414 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Spend 12 hours exploring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Mallaig, Fort Augustus, Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach from Inverness. A Timberbush driver-guide such as Alan, Owen, Will, or Marita provides live English commentary, with timing often planned around the Jacobite Steam Train.

“Our tour guide Alan was very nice and insightful! He was knowledgeable about everything - history and fun facts! The bus was nice and the time keeping of the trip was perfect. I love how we managed to visit a lot of iconic places surrounding Loch Ness. We also managed to catch the Jacobite Steam Train thrice: on the Glenfinnan Viaduct, somewhere in between, and Mallaig. Highly recommended!”

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Inverness: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1 and Stop 2: Bus Station to Bridge Street
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Inverness: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 404 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Spend a day seeing Inverness from an open-top double-decker bus. The 55-minute loop links the bus station, St. Andrews Cathedral, Caledonian Canal, Dochgarroch Loch, Inverness Castle, and other city sights. Use the English audio guide, then hop off and rejoin the route as your plans change.

“Great, except the city maybe needs to trim some trees because we had to duck down several times when sitting in the open upper part of your bus.”

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Inverness: 2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour - Dunvegan Castle and the western side of Skye
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Inverness: 2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour

15.2-day Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 366 reviews · 2 days · from $196

Travel from Inverness through the Highlands to Skye with a driver-guide such as Allan, Marita, Owen, or Willie. Expect castle visits, short walks, folklore, photo stops, an overnight in Portree, and time at the Fairy Pools, with accommodation optional.

“It was great! We enjoyed all the places and Owen was a great guide!”

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