15 Hebrides Island Tours to Build a Trip Around

1.6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional ‘Hogwarts Express’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 days (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Lewis, Harris, Skye, and the Highlands in a small group of up to 30. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving, ferries, and five nights of accommodation. Add the Jacobite Steam Train for the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct ride, or follow by coach.

“Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.”

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2.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver-guide, crossing to Mull and Iona, visiting Glencoe, Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, and Loch Ness. You get four nights with breakfast, all standard ferry crossings, and a choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation. Staffa is optional and costs extra.

“The tour itself was wonderful, but Andrew the tour guide was AMAZING! A wonderful sense of humor coupled with a surfeit of knowledge about local history and customs made for an informative and enjoyable tour. His dining recommendations were always great as well. I can't say enough good things about Andrew and this tour. Thanks!”

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3.6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $1,779

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands to Ullapool, Lewis and Harris, and Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. You’ll see Arnol Blackhouse, Dun Carloway Broch, Luskentyre, Eilean Donan Castle, and Glencoe, with five breakfasts and en-suite lodging included. Guides such as George, James, Iain, and Stevie are known for stories, local knowledge, and flexible stops.

“A very nice tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye with Rabbie's Trail Blazers. The coach was very comfortable, accommodations were excellent. Our tour guide, George Stuart {sp} was very congenial and knowledgable. He was more helpful than average, which I appreciated. He narrated many Scottish history stories and legends, that we enjoyed, and appreciated. The touring included sights we could not have seen without such an expert guide, and coach driver.”

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4.Guided Tour of the Isle of Lewis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $201

Travel from Stornoway with guides such as Hugh or Gordon on a small-group loop through northern and western Lewis. You’ll see the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Arnol Blackhouse, Carloway Broch, and Callanish Standing Stones, with pickup, private transport, and about four and a half hours on the island.

“Hugh was the best tour guide we have had so far! I highly recommend him for any tour! We couldn't thank him enough.”

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5.3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $761

Travel from Inverness to Lewis and Harris in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with two nights in Stornoway. Your guide leads you to Arnol Blackhouse, the Butt of Lewis, Luskentyre Beach, Carloway Broch, and changing west-coast viewpoints. Ferry crossings, breakfast, accommodation, and Arnol admission are included.

“This three day journey with Kev and Willi was absolutely brilliant. Intending to do this trip alone, I opted to join this outing and could have never seen or done any of the visits that these fine gentlemen shared with our group. It was like a trip back to yesteryear learning about the past of Hebrides. I was completely gobsmacked by the beautiful sandy beaches and amazing countryside that I woke up to each morning. The lodging was exceptional and served a wonderful breakfast to begin each day.”

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6.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

Travel from Edinburgh to Tobermory for three nights, using ferries and a 16-seat mini-coach to explore Mull, Iona, Glencoe, Calgary Bay, and Inveraray. Your driver-guide provides local stories throughout. Choose between Iona Abbey and the optional Staffa boat trip, and expect a full schedule with time outdoors.

“Really excellent trip. Rob, our tour guide clearly cared about his work and had taken time to incorporate a vast store of interesting local and historic information.”

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7.4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,177

Travel from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Glencoe and Oban to Mull, Staffa and Iona. You’ll take a wildlife boat toward puffins, seals, dolphins and sea eagles, visit Iona Abbey, enjoy three hotel nights and tour Glenturret Distillery. Guides such as Dusty, Tim, Louise and Laurie are praised for careful driving and helpful local advice.

“I've thoroughly enjoyed this tour even though we were affected by Storm Floris. Our guide Dusty made sure we had an enjoyable trip with his skilfull driving and interesting commentaries. The sceneries on Iona and Staffa were absolutely stunning. Highly recommended!”

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8.3-Day Isle of Mull and Iona Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $755

Travel from Glasgow to Tobermory in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with ferry crossings, two nights’ en-suite accommodation, and time on Iona. You’ll visit Luss, Glencoe, Oban, and Kilmartin Glen, with an optional boat trip to Staffa and Fingal’s Cave. Guides such as Alistair, George, Nick, and Cameron have led this route.

“Well planned itinerary, great driver-guide in small bus. Wonderful scenery. Iona a high point. We loved having plenty of time there to look around. we really enjoyed the whole thing.”

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9.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Best value

Join Karen of Hebridean Farm Hikes for a 90-minute walk from The Fauld Farm near Tobermory. You’ll climb to Meadow Ridge among wildflowers, Highland ponies, Shetland sheep, and island birds, with views toward the mainland, Rum, Bloody Bay, and Rubha Nan Gall Lighthouse. Strong boots and moderate fitness are essential.

“Great side tour on the island! We loved hiking on the property and seeing the beautiful views. Our guide was lovely and accommodating. We saw the goats, sheep and horses of this amazing farm.”

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10.6-Day Isle of Skye & Hebridean Hopper Tour w/Room

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $1,240

Spend six days traveling from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Loch Ness, Lewis, Harris, and Skye. You will ride ferries, visit beaches, brochs, castles, and the Butt of Lewis, with five nights in shared hostel dorms. The Jacobite Steam Train is optional. Guides such as Rich, Connor, Tom, Cara, and Louise are praised for storytelling and care.

“This was an incredible tour full of breathtaking spots! I went on the 6 day tour and what an awesome 6 days it was. Our group was so fun and our tour guide was an excellent lead! Tom (our guide) was one of the people who helped make this Read more”

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11.Private Tour Isle of Lewis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Join Luke of Tour Outer Hebrides for a private four to six hour tour from Stornoway. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Callanish, Carloway Broch, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Port Stoth, Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, Lews Castle, and Stornoway. Pickup is available from the port, airport, hotel, or accommodation.

“Luke provided great information on our tour. He made our day a lot of fun. He took us to all the sites we requested and even added a couple of places he thought would interest us…and it did! We would strongly recommend this tour and Luke I promise you won’t be sorry!”

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12.5-Day Hebrides and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,165

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Outer Hebrides in a group of up to 16, with four nights’ accommodation, breakfast, ferry crossings, and a driver-guide included. Expect white beaches, ancient stones, Gaelic culture, whisky, and long days on the road. Guide Jamie has earned praise for bringing Scottish history to life.

“Lots of stops and on/ off bus a lot Guest house stays were mostly very nice. Tour guide very good and patient.”

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13.3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $699

Travel from Inverness to Lewis and Harris in a small minivan with a professional guide. Visit Callanish Standing Stones, Carloway Broch, the Butt of Lewis, Arnol Blackhouse, Harris weaving country, and Luskentyre Beach. Guides may include Fergie, Jane, or Dave, and lodging is in a 3-star hotel or bed and breakfast.

“I cant tell you how much we enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Fergie was wonderful and we were able to learn many things we would not have without his knowledge of the area. I certainly recommend this to anyone. We will definitely go back some day. Janet”

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14.Isle of Lewis and Harris 5 Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,022

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands to Lewis and Harris with a small group of up to 16 people. Your guide leads short walks at waterfalls, beaches, cliffs, and historic sites, including Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch. Ferries, whisky stops, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and return travel are included, while meals and several admissions cost extra.

“This tour may be one of my favourite travel experiences ever. Our tour guide Derek was absolutely fantastic - any questions about Scotland's nature or culture, he knows the answer to all of them, and he has a phenomenal playlist to set the mood for a five day adventure.”

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15.5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,450

Travel from Edinburgh to the Outer Hebrides in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach, with four B&B nights, ferry crossings, and a driver-guide such as Stefan. Expect Lewis and Harris beaches, Dun Carloway Broch, Arnol Blackhouse, Harris Tweed, Inverness, Loch Ness, Braemar, and Scone Palace. The pace is full, scenic, and best for walkers who pack light.

“A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Only 5 passengers which made the logistics much easier and the small group bonded well despite very different backgrounds. Had there been a full complement of 16, the bus might have seemed quite crowded. The Outer Hebrides were magnificent and only enhanced by two days of very good weather; really fortunate. Our guide, Stefan, was knowledgeable with a light touch. He drove well, was always prompt and thoughtful.”

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