Scotland · FULL-DAY TOURS IN INVERNESS
The 9 best full-day tours in Inverness you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Spend about nine hours traveling from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with a private guide such as Andrew, Mike, Niall, Malcolm, or Stuart. See Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr from a comfortable Land Rover or minibus. Lunch and castle entry cost extra.
“Great trip, comfortable ride and Malcolm was a great and knowledgeable guide. The stops were stunning.”
Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide such as Andrew, Michael, Ryan, or Steve, visiting Outlander-linked sites, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Beauly Priory, Fort George, Loch Ness, and more. Hotel or port pickup, private transport, and live commentary are included, with room to adjust the day.
“Our guide, Ryan Forbes, was AMAZING! Not only did he take us to see the things listed on the tour, like Clava Cairns and Culloden Battlefield, but he also took the time to show us “his” country. This included taking the long way around, down small country roads and through quaint villages. We got to see Highland cows, have lunch at a deli Beauly, visit a mausoleum, old churches and graveyards, and a wooded hike to a stunning waterfall. Ryan was very friendly and open and talkative and he really listened to us and took the time to get to know us, thus resulting in an unforgettable custom tour. THIS…”
Spend about nine hours with a kilted guide exploring Glen Moray, Glenfiddich, Cardhu, and Glenfarclas from Inverness. Guides such as Robbie, Craig, Bill, and Tony bring whisky, Scottish history, music, and local stories to the day. Tastings and tours cost extra, and the private vehicle suits groups of up to three.
“Our guide & driver Rob was the best part of our day. He recited Robbie Burns, sang songs about the Gordon clan, and entertained us with tales of the Orange versus the Jacobites. He knows every rock band worth its salt, can play the entire guitar solo from Metallica’s Whisky In The Jar, and told us all about salmon fishing on the Beauly. Plus he looked after each of us and made sure we each had a lovely day. We went on this tour to drink whisky but had no idea that the whisky would be completely overshadowed by a true gentleman and a scholar. We will never forget the…”
Join Gordon, a kilt-wearing Highland guide and traditional storyteller, for a private 12-hour trip from Inverness to Skye. You’ll see Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Fairy Pools, with time for photos, coffee, wildlife, and extra stops based on your interests. Expect about 250 miles in an air-conditioned vehicle.
“We had the best day ever. Our guide, Gordon, was very knowledge, entertaining and told great stories. He went out of his way to make the day great. Great scenery, exhilarating trek to the fairies pools and a trip to a lovely little fairy stop. The best part of the trip was the close encounters with wild 🦌 deer and (Gordon being the expert hairy coo stealer that he is) the super close encounter with the beautiful hairy coos. He had a few surprises up his kilt too. Really a trip to remember.”
Leave Inverness at 7:30 a.m. with a private driver-guide such as Ryan, Gaven, Iain, or Lewis, and spend a long day crossing Loch Ness country to Skye. Expect Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Fairy Glen, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, and the Old Man of Storr, with a flexible route and plenty of photo stops.
“First and foremost Ryan was a complete professional, knew his history, and made what could have been a very long day fly by. We asked for a change in the itinerary and Ryan went out of his way to drive the extra time at the end of the day to make sure we saw the Culloden Battlefield. I would highly recommend his tour.”
Travel from Inverness into Speyside with Lawrence or Billy of Highlander Private Tours. This private eight-and-a-half-hour day links Glenfiddich, GlenAllachie, the Speyside Cooperage, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Macallan, and Cardhu. Distillery admissions, lunch, and tastings are extra, so plan your stops and budget ahead.
“After months of checking reviews on private tour companies in Inverness & multiple emails with different companies Highlander Private Tours did not disappoint. My emails to Lawrence regarding a non-standard tour with a long list of distilleries that we wanted to see for my husband's birthday in various areas was immediately answered. It came to my attention that I had no idea how vast the area was! After great detailed emails from Lawrence he set an itinerary for the whiskey tours doing the areas we wanted. Turns out that instead of my planned 2 days using Highlander I ended up booking 4 ! We spent 2 days with Lawrence and…”
Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with a private driver-guide, stopping at Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan, Kintail, and scenic viewpoints. Jim and Michael are named guides associated with the tour. Pickup and drop-off are included, and the vehicle carries only your group of up to three.
“Great tour of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye! Castles. Whisky tasting, scenic view stops! Guide was very flexible and make many stops for photos!”
Join Amy of ATom Tours Scotland for an 8 to 10-hour private Outlander day from Inverness, Elgin, Forres, or Invergordon Cruise Port. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Beauly, Loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, and Cawdor Castle, with Scottish history, music, stories, and flexible attention for your group.
“Amy organized a bespoke whisky tour with stops at two distilleries. Because of her superb planning, she was able to add in a third distillery! Amy is a safe driver, knowledgeable guide, and great conversationalist. I cannot recommend her enough.”
Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private local guide exploring prehistoric Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and two whisky or gin distilleries. Guides including George, Sara, and Allister tailor the day to your interests, with snacks and bottled water included.
“Our tour guide, Sara, was exceptional; knowledgeable, friendly, passionate, etc. She helped create a great day with our input and her suggestions.”
Pick a glen, a distillery or a castle.
