Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Full Day Small Group Tour from Inverness

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.

You continue through dramatic Highland scenery to the west coast and Eilean Donan Castle. You can go inside ‘the most photographed castle in Scotland’ or simply enjoy the astounding views.

And now, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Because it’s over the sea and onto the Isle of Skye. You travel up the island’s east coast through the stunning Red Cuillin Mountains to Sligachan, where you stop for a photo of the clear mountain waters.

Arriving in the town of Portree, you have free time to grab a bite to eat at one of the many delightful local restaurants.

After you’ve filled your belly, you explore some of the most famous scenery of the island at the Trotternish Peninsula. The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Quiraing are all unforgettably beautiful.

You venture to Kyleakin for refreshments and a chance to view the dramatic ruin Castle Moil or the Skye Bridge and Eilean Ban.

Travelling over the bridge, you journey back to Inverness. The route you take back is different from the morning, so you get even more opportunities to enjoy the Highland scenery.

All Inverness tours depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS

*Please note that Eilean Donan Castle will have reduced opening hours between 1st Feb 2024 - 24th March 2024 (open 10am until 3pm).

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Isle of Skye The beauty of this island has inspired movie makers, poets, and travellers from all round the world.

Kyle of Lochalsh This is the gateway to Skye. Enjoy sublime views of landscapes that surround this village.

Eilean Donan Castle An iconic and gorgeous 13th-century castle that once warded off Viking invasions.

Portree A cute, colourful coastal town that’s as quaint as it is fascinating.

Trotternish Peninsula The ultimate Skye road. It’s the way to see the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and all of Skye’s must-see sights.

Cuillin Mountains Skye’s dominant mountain range. Enjoy views of these imposing mountains as you travel the ‘winged isle’.

Loch Ness This loch holds more freshwater than all the lakes in England and Wales combined. But does it hide the Loch Ness monster?

Finishes (approx.)
20:00 - Inverness Drop Off, Bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS