Isle of Skye from Inverness Private Tour

5.0 (35 reviews) 9–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

One day private tour from the Inverness area to the Isle of Skye. You will be guided by a local in a kilt. You will learn about the area, the culture, and the history. The chance to see wildlife and the Hairy Highland cows. Fun folklore stories about fairies and giants will pass the time as you travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Eilean Donan Castle, The Isle of Skye, Portree, The Old Man of Storr, the enchanted waters of Sligachan, the Kintail Mountains, Clachan Duach Burial grounds, and the Invermoriston River.

This is an iconic tour with a guide who will do everything possible to make this a day to remember. Enjoy the luxury of being the only group on the tour and the flexibility that brings.

Choice of mini van for groups of 1 to 8 people or luxury Landrover for smaller groups up to 4 people

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At a glance

Duration: 9–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Highland Legends private tours and Transfers

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Driver-Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission fees: Eilean Donan Castle

Itinerary

Inverness

30 min

Tour starts in the highland capital city hear about its history, river, folk lore and more.
Loch Ness

one hour

Visit the famous Loch Ness home of the legend "The loch Ness Monster" learn about the loch the area and the monster.
Urquhart Castle

one hour Admission not included

Views of the ruins of Urqhuart castle. learn about its history over 1000 years old. Visitors can change this to a stop and visit with the addition of the entrance fee to the visitor centre. If chosen this adds approx 1 hour to the tour.
Scottish Highlands

1 h 30 min

Drive through some of the mountains in the Scottish highlands. the 5 sisters of Kintail and the beautiful Glen shiel.

Lots of photo opportunities and learn about the area and its culture
Eilean Donan Castle

one hour Admission not included

Visit the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, the home of the chief of the Clan Macrae. Here there is a café, restrooms and off course the second most photographed castle in Scotland.

if desired visitors can pay a small fee at the castle to allow entrance to the full castle tour.
Skye Bridge

one hour

Cross the Skye Bridge onto the Isle of Skye. Travel through the island learning abouts its history and folklore.
Portree

one hour

Stop for lunch at the lovely harbour town of Portree. here there is a range of food outlets and gift shops. take photos of the iconic painted harbour buildings
The Old Man of Storr

one hour

Visit the rock formation and learn about the legends of giants and fairies that lived on the isle.
Sligachan Old Bridge

30 min

Learn about the legend of the waters under the bridge and get the chance to earn yourself eternal beauty by washing your face in the enchanted waters made famous by the Fairies and warriors of the past.
Clachan Duich Burial Ground

30 min

Visit the ancient burial grounds wonderful views of the Kintail mountains and enjoy a bagpipe solo played by your guide
Invermoriston Falls

30 min

Stop and take photos at the Invermoriston bridge and waterfalls.