Scotland · CASTLE TOURS IN INVERNESS
The 15 best castle tours in Inverness you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Cruise Loch Ness from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with sonar, Highland views, onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, and snacks for purchase.
“Nice trip, amazing views of the castle and huge lake!”
Cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, and hear Highland stories on a practical half-day trip from Inverness.
“The guide was top-notch. Very knowledgeable, but not too much kitsch, which I appreciate. The boat trip to Loch Ness and Urquart Castle site visit were well organized. The longer trip back was beautiful, picturesque, and packed with great historical information. I would have loved enough time to stop in at some of the smaller towns and sites, but I would book again. Thanks! Great value. book again. Thank”
See Skye’s dramatic scenery, Portree, Kilt Rock, and Eilean Donan Castle on a 12-hour guided trip from Inverness for $58.25.
“This tour was amazing! Our guide Karen did a great job explaining the history of the area and the scenery was absolutely stunning! The Isle of Skye is a must see when traveling to Scotland!”
Travel from Inverness to Skye, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and the Trotternish Peninsula on a scenic 12-hour small-group tour.
“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.”
See Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Beauly, Culloden, and Clava Cairns on a guided Highland day trip from Inverness.
“Tour guide was very good. Excellent tour which enabled my adult daughter and I to see more than we would have on our own.”
See Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and Skye’s finest viewpoints on a long, scenic small-group tour from Inverness.
“Hurried, too much 'expert' talk, cramped 17 seater. Too many toilet stops but not enough time on any one place.”
Cruise Loch Ness for one hour, hunt for Nessie with sonar, and see Urquhart Castle from a comfortable boat near Inverness.
“The one-hour cruise fully met my expectations for our adventure on the waters of Loch Ness. While it's getting chilly this time of year (and I'd suggest a lined wind-breaker or other waterproof jacket with a hood), the upper deck was manageable. If it hadn't been, the fully enclosed lower deck would have accommodated all of us comfortable. Polite crew, good navigating, interesting lessons on the public-address - just right!”
See Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, and the Quiraing on a scenic Skye day trip from Inverness.
“The rock does look like a kilt don't let anyone tell you otherwise. cant think of anything else to fill the space”
Review of the $55 Inverness to Isle of Skye day trip, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and Skye viewpoints.
“Great experience! We got to see quite a few of the major sites on the Isle of Skye and to hear some of the unique story of the island. Emma, our driver and guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about a variety of aspects of Scottish history.”
Review of Inverness's Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Beauly, and optional whisky stop in one day.
“We had a great time! The guide was perfect and the day was lovely :)”
Cruise Loch Ness from Inverness, explore Urquhart Castle, and visit the Loch Ness Centre on a practical four-hour tour.
“The whole experience was fantastic. Linda was knowledgeable, entertaining and professional. An excellent trip all round. Thank you”
Explore Skye, the Fairy Pools, Dunvegan and Eilean Donan on a relaxed two-day Highland tour from Inverness with a driver-guide.
“Activity was great. The sites we stopped at were definitely worth seeing. Our guide Stuart was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour and the scenery was quite spectacular.”
Review of the Invergordon tour to Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness and Outlander sites, with practical cruise-day advice.
“Our tour guide was terrific. She had extensive local knowledge and was very enthusiastic! She was the best!”
Review of Timberbush’s 11-hour Inverness tour to John O’Groats, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, beaches, and northern Highland coast.
“Missed most of the stops so much that it felt like only being on the road the whole day and even then the stops were rushed. Moreover, our guide Sinclair, was unimaginably boring who kept rambling on throughout the journey with not a single interesting detail about the history or mystery of the Highlands and when someone asked something to him, his reply was quite sarcastic bordering on rude. Scots are supposed to be great storytellers but with him it felt like I have met the real life version of Uncle Colm (Derry Girls reference!) The only star given is to the breathtaking Scottish landscape which made the trip bearable”
Review of Inverness to Loch Ness, Skye, and Eilean Donan Castle: costs, stops, timing, guides, weather, and practical booking advice.
“The view where amazing and breathtaking. Definitely will be doing this trip again . I well recommend it .”
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