Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

9 hours 30 minutes Cancellable until 1 day beforeMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 5+Guided Operated by Highland Explorer Tours 4.9 from 2,058 reviews

Why we love it?

The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness offers a comprehensive 9-hour and 30-minute exploration of some of Scotland's most picturesque landscapes. Participants will enjoy a scenic drive along Loch Ness before arriving at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, renowned for its stunning architecture and historical significance. This experience is well-suited for travelers interested in Scottish culture, history, and breathtaking natural scenery. Distinctive features include the option of downloadable audio guides in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility for international visitors.

Inclusions

  • Local Scottish Guide
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Exclusions

  • Eilean Donan Castle (pay on arrival at attraction)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Our Isle of Skye tour from Inverness begins with a scenic drive alongside Loch Ness - home of the elusive monster – and onwards through the mountains towards the west coast. Majestic mountains give way to vast sea lochs, once used by Vikings as an access route to our lands. We stop at the romantic Eilean Donan Castle, where you have the option of doing a tour and learn about the castle’s intriguing history.

 After crossing the Skye Bridge, your guide will entertain you with stories of local legends and folklore, as well as the true tales of rival clans and a fugitive prince. Enjoy lunch in the capital of the island on our stop in Portee, where you can visit the colourful harbour. 

Marvel at the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and take in the last of Skye’s otherworldly landscape at the Quiraing before we return to the mainland. We arrive back into Inverness in the evening.

This tour will depart at 7.45am and return at 7:45pm.

Please check-in at 7:15am 

 Inverness Departure Point: 15 Union Street, Inverness, IV1 1PP (Across from the entrance to the Victorian Market). Look out for a blue or yellow bus.

We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15-minutes before departure time.
  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. 
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. 
  • Travel insurance is recommended 
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. 
  • Cancellation of day tours:  A full refund will be given if the cancellation is made more than 24 hours prior to the tour departure. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% fee.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start