The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
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Customers raved about the Isle of Skye tour, describing it as magical, memorable, and one of the best tours ever. The stunning scenery and well-organized itinerary were frequently praised.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
12 hours
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Experienced driver
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- There will be an opportunity to pre-order a takeaway lunch at the start of the tour (Mon to Fri tours only, on weekend tours you can pick something up to-go in Portree)
- Snacks/drinks
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Walking (approximately 1.5 miles to and from the Fairy Pools) is involved, and some of this is on rough terrain
- Seats will be assigned - groups/couples will be seated together
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of this magical island with a local Highland company.
This is the only scheduled tour which will take you to both the highlights of Northern Skye (including Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr and Portree) and the Fairy Pools, in one...
- Duration 12 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 32 people in the group
- 1
Loch Ness
As we leave Inverness behind, the Highlands’ most famous waters appear: Loch Ness. We’ll hug the shoreline while your guide brings the legend to life—tales of sightings, science, and a sprinkle of mischief—eyes peeled for her!
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 2
Eilean Donan Castle
Our first stop is at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. This castle is instantly recognisable the world-over as it has featured in many films and innumerable Scottish souvenirs! We will stop at our favourite vantage point here to enable you to take some photos and admire the majestic beauty of...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 3
Portree
Arrive in Portree and head to the harbour viewpoint—cue pastel-perfect houses and sweeping bay views.
Dive into quirky local boutiques, cozy cafés, and harbourfront lanes; 45 minutes here flies by.
Hungry? Grab a fresh-baked lunch or a tasty takeaway and refuel like a local.
(If you have pre-booked lunch with...- Duration 45 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Kilt Rock
Kilt Rock is an exposed sea cliff which resembles the traditional Highland kilt, and which never fails to impress our guests. It also boasts a waterfall which cascades 60ft (180m) into the Sound of Raasay below - a truly unique sight, and particularly so when the wind blows the waterfall...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
The Old Man of Storr
As we head north, we’ll pause at a loch-side viewpoint for your first look at the Old Man of Storr — a striking 50-metre pinnacle rising from the dramatic Trotternish Ridge. You may recognise this iconic landscape from films including 47 Ronin, Macbeth, Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus and...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Fairy Pools
You’ll have time to wander up to this beautiful series of pools and waterfalls. The scenic path to the first pool is gently uphill and takes around 20 minutes (0.7 miles), with the most impressive waterfall just 5 minutes further on (0.9 miles in total). Most guests linger here, with...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Skye Bridge
After savouring Skye’s showstoppers, we cross back over the bridge and turn east, threading through mountains and storybook glens. As the scenery swells around us, your guide brings to life the Highlands’ darker chapters—the bloody upheavals that emptied once-thriving communities and left these glens hauntingly quiet.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 8
Urquhart Castle
We end on a high—literally. Look down on Urquhart Castle, dramatically set on a peninsula reaching into Loch Ness— a fitting finale after a day of spectacular sights on Skye.
Then it’s a quick drive back to Inverness, carrying the best souvenir of all—memories of an unforgettable day on Skye.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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