The 8 Best Waterfalls & Fairy Pools Tours on Skye

1.Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Spend about 12 hours touring the Isle of Skye from Inverness in a small group of up to 16. Your driver-guide handles the long roads while you visit Loch Ness, Portree, the Fairy Pools, Sligachan Old Bridge, and Eilean Donan Castle. Guides such as Steven, David, and Natalie are known for lively stories, local history, and careful driving.

“12 hours is too long for a day trip. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side. The tour guide was brilliant!”

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2.2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $223Top rated

See Skye’s Fairy Pools, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan Castle, Portree, Eilean Donan Castle, and Loch Ness over two days from Inverness. A driver-guide handles the winding roads, stories, and timing in a small group of up to 19. One Portree night is included unless you choose the no-accommodation option.

“This tour was EXCELLENT! Our tour guide, Liall, was exceptional. He made sure we were well taken care of. He is very knowledgeable of history, traditions, local and country events. This tour is well designed. The scenery is breathtaking! Accommodations in Portree, made by the company were quaint, clean, welcoming and charming. This 2 day tour was so worthwhile. I am glad we chose 2 days as we had more than enough time to enjoy everything. Again Liall was exceptional!”

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3.Waterfalls, Warriors & Whisky Adventure Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $93Best value

Travel from Edinburgh in a small air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Alistair, Paul, Emily, Cara, or Duncan. See the giant Kelpies, visit Dunkeld and the Hermitage waterfalls, and add a whisky tour at Glenturret. Expect a full day of scenery, stories, and several outdoor stops.

“Best day of my trip Highly recommend The driver Tim and Rich were great company And very patient with me as I got confused and was late for 20 minutes .. Sorry guys !!”

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4.Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $276

Spend about 12 hours exploring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan, and the Isle of Skye with a private guide such as Billy, Martin, Michael, Roy, or Donald. The route can change to suit your group, from extra hiking and Highland cows to family-friendly stops, local food, and scenic viewpoints.

“We had an incredible tour with Billy to the Isle of Skye from Inverness. There were so many picturesque spots along the way, and Billy's knowledge of each place was exceptional. His kindness and expertise made the experience even more enjoyable. He expertly guided us, choosing the best destinations for our itinerary. It was a truly unforgettable adventure.”

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5.Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Inverness to Skye with a guide such as Lawrence, Billy or Graham. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, cross the Skye Bridge, walk to the Fairy Pools and Fairy Glen, and stop in Portree for lunch. The day includes transport, snacks, water and flexible photo stops, but expect a long, weather-sensitive day.

“Graham was an excellent tour guide, we very much enjoyed the trip to Skye. We learned a lot about the area, historic and present, great conversation, music and information all day long. Completely worth it, would highly recommend and definitely rebook!”

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6.Skye Fairy Pools/ Fairy Glen/ Kilt rock / Old Man Storr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 11.5 hours touring from Inverness to Skye with a private English-speaking guide such as Lawrence, Graham, Billy, or Kevin. Visit Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, Fairy Pools, Portree, Fairy Glen, Kilt Rock, and the Old Man of Storr. Pickup is offered, and your group of up to six sets the pace.

“It was raining but we enjoyed the experience Billy our tour guide made sure we did what we wanted. He is very experienced.”

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7.Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $136

You’ll explore the Isle of Skye with a local guide and separate driver, visiting the Fairy Pools, Sligachan, Portree, Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, An Corran Beach, the Quiraing, and St Columba’s Isle. The 12-person tour includes water and snacks, with moderate walking and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“All visited sites were beautiful. Fairy pool walk awesome. Found dinosaur prints. St Columba cemetery unique. No shortage of falls and rocks. Our guides were wonderful”

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8.Isle Of Skye Tour Including Fairy Glen Quiraing and Kilt rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $420

Join Andy of Highland Discovery Tours for a private, full-day drive from Inverness to the Isle of Skye. You’ll stop at Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan, Sligachan, Fairy Glen, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and Portree. The pace is brisk, admission fees and lunch are extra, and hotel pickup is limited to Inverness.

“Andy was wonderful and made every attempt to ensure we had a terrific day. Definitely one of the best tours my family has ever done.”

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