Highland Games Cultural Tour from Inverness, Scotland

9 hours • Cancellable until 22 days beforeMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 5+Guided • Operated by Highland Explorer Tours

Why we love it?

The Highland Games Tour from Inverness offers a full-day experience centered around Scotland's rich cultural heritage, specifically the iconic Highland Games. Lasting nine hours, the tour includes a scenic drive through the breathtaking Highlands and features live commentary from a passionate local guide. This tour is ideal for those interested in Scottish traditions, as participants will witness athletic competitions that showcase strength and skill, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the 2026 Highland Games. The experience is distinctive for its combination of stunning landscapes and immersive storytelling, making it a memorable outing for both locals and visitors alike.
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Inclusions

  • Passionate Local Guide
  • Live Commentary & Storytelling in English
  • Scenic Drive Through the Highlands
  • Ticket to the Highland Games 2026
  • Full Refund if Cancelled More than 48 Hours in Advance

Itinerary

Classic Highland Games featuring caber tossing, dancing, piping contests, and traditional dress.

The Highland Games are a celebration of strength, skill, and tradition, with roots stretching back over 900 years. Expect a fantastic spectacle of Highland dancing, pipe bands, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, and caber tossing. Our day tours from Inverness to the Highland Games 2026 take you to a range of gatherings across Scotland, each with its own local character and atmosphere. Highlights include a special visit to the world-famous Braemar Gathering, taking place in September, and attended by the Royal Family since Queen Victoria in 1848.

Highland Games 2026 dates:

 Sun 17/05/2026 Gordon Castle 

Sat 04/07/2026 Forres

 Sat 22/08/2026 Lonach

 Sat 05/09/2026 Braemar

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time.
  • The coach cannot wait for anyone who is late to the meeting location.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at the end of each stop during the tour.
  • Please do not book ongoing travel until after three hours passed the scheduled return time. This is in case there is traffic or weather delaying the return.
  • If you are using a an audio guide in French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, or German please bring your own headphones.
  • You must purchase insurance before travel. Travel insurance is required for all passengers covering all applicable dates of travel with Highland Explorer. This insurance must cover; trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events. The choice of insurer is yours. We recommend you purchase your insurance at or soon after booking your trip. Highland Explorer Tours will not be held liable for any costs incurred by the passenger resulting from their failure to obtain adequate travel insurance.
  • The Operator reserves the right to vary, modify or cancel any itinerary, either part or wholly. If this is necessary, they will substitute alternative arrangements of comparable value, or at the Operator’s discretion provide a full or partial refund.
  • Adverse weather conditions or other similar events beyond the Operator’s control are  reasons why the Operator reserves the right to amend or alter the product, or fully or partially withdraw the programme. If the Operator cannot offer suitable substitute services, you will be entitled to a refund (less reasonable expenses incurred by the Operator in respect of your booking). The amount of the refund will be calculated pro-rata based on used portion of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 22 days before start

Non-refundable after 22 days before start

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