Inverness Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Enjoy some of Scotland's most stunning scenery as you travel into the Highlalnds on this full-day guided tour from Inverness. Journey around Loch Ness and all the way to the west coast. You'll see ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and a hidden waterfall before boarding the classic Jacobite Steam Train, one of the world's most scenic railways and made famous by the Harry Potter movies.

Take a break from the city on a full-day trip through the Isle of Skye with convenient round-trip transport from central Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide offers commentary about the area’s top landmarks, including Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr. Bring your camera: This trip offers endless panoramic views of Scotland’s natural landscape.

Immerse yourself in Scotland’s spectacular natural landscapes on a day tour of the Scottish Highlands from Inverness. In a small group limited to eight, visit Loch Ness, home to the legendary Loch Ness Monster at Chanonry Point. Plus, stop at the Clava Cairns (Stones of Clava), Culloden Battlefield, and Glen Ord Whisky Distillery.

Check out the Isle of Skye on a day trip from Inverness. With a Scottish local in a kilt as your driver-guide, you’ll discover the history behind the island plus some famous landmarks along the way. Pass Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, then cross Skye Bridge to spend time on the island itself. Visit the town of Portree, travel through the Cuillin mountains, and discover beguiling natural sights such as the Old Man of Storr. Numbers are limited to just eight people for a small-group experience.

Explore the best of the Scottish Highlands' scenery on this day tour from Inverness. Soak up the views and learn all about Scottish history as you cruise across the mysterious Loch Ness, visit Fort Augustus Abbey and loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire the majestic Falls of Foyers, and wander along Dores Beach.

This 2-day tour with an overnight stay in Portree takes you to some of the most spectacular sites on the island whilst passing through some of the most beautiful highland scenery. We begin our journey at Loch Carron for a photo stop. After a drive through spectacular island scenery, we arrive at Dunvegan Castle. Take time here to explore the castle and its history. Next we drive to the imposing and dramatic Quiraing mountain range. Before we take in Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, and the Old Man of Storr. Our overnight stay will be in Portree. The next day we depart Portree to the Fairy Pools. Bring a pair of walking boots to help you reach them. Following stops at Sligachan and Sconser, we head to Broadford where you can enjoy lunch and look for wildlife like otters, seals and even killer whales. Then, it’s onto our 2nd castle of the tour - Eilean Donan. Explore the atmospheric surroundings and take some great photos. We return back to Inverness via Fort Augustus at Loch Ness.

Get out of town and into the scenic countryside—without the hassle of driving—on this guided tour from Inverness. Head for the famed Loch Ness, where you will join a cruise to view the ruins of Urquhart Castle. Enjoy some free time in Beauly and visit Culloden battlefield.

Dive into the sights and flavors of Scotland's famed whisky-making region of Speyside without the hassle of designating a driver. This private tour is just for your group and takes you through the Highlands to some of the region's very best distilleries, including Macallan, Aberlour and Glenfiddich.

Visit three whisky distilleries in one day without the hassle of designating a driver or navigating public transport. This private tour is exclusively for your party so you'll enjoy a personalized experience as your guide drives you to the Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan distilleries where you will enjoy tastings and insights into the world of Scotch.

If you have only a limited amount of time to spend in the Scottish Highlands, don't waste it struggling with bus timetables or rental cars. This private tour takes you from Inverness to the most beautiful locations on the Isle of Skye, including the Fairy Pools and Talisker Distillery. Along the way you'll make stops at Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle.

The Isle of Skye is tricky to navigate without your own transportation, but big bus tours tend to cram on passengers and rush them from one place to another. This private tour solves the dilemma. In the company of just your group and a guide, you'll travel from Inverness to Skye where you'll visit the top sites, including the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock and Sligachan Old Bridge.

Check a visit to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on British mainland, off your bucket list on a full-day tour through the Northern Highlands with convenient round-trip transport from Inverness. In addition to navigating, your guide provides live commentary and anecdotes about each stop on the itinerary, from Dunrobin Castle to lunch in the ancient Viking town of Wick (own expense).

The Speyside region of north-eastern Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, which are sold all around the world. On this tour, immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process on a guided tour; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

The Isle of Skye is spectacularly beautiful, but often crowded with tourists. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a personalized experience of the island with this private day trip from Inverness. The tour is customizable to your interests, so you'll explore only the places you want to see, from the Fairy Glen to Old Man of Storr, while learning all about the island's history, myths and more.

Visit Eilean Donan Castle and the spectacular Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness, and explore an iconic Scottish landscape of wind-swept valleys, rock formations, and coastal cliffs. Travel in a Mercedes mini-coach, following a route through the mountains of Wester Ross on your way to Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye, then visit the island’s highlights with an experienced guide. This full-day tour departs from central Inverness, and it’s the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to the Isle of Skye.

Embark on a whisky-tasting tour of the Scottish Highlands without the worry of designating a driver. This private tour is exclusively for you and your travel companions and takes you to four different whisky distilleries, such as Glenmorangie and Glen Ord, where you will enjoy sampling a few drams and learning about the process.

Seek out Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, on a 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch Lock. The boat is fitted with a special Nessie sonar, but if the elusive monster doesn’t show up, the area's other sights will charm you instead. Pass along the Caledonian Canal into Loch Ness to see Urquhart Castle, Bona Lighthouse, and the crash site of a World War II bomber. You'll learn about the loch’s history and legends as you cruise.

If you only have half a day to explore Inverness' surroundings, you can't afford to waste time navigating public transport or renting a car. This private tour takes you to some of the best attractions in the Highlands, from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle to Beauly Priory, Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and the Clava Cairns, before finishing up with a visit to Inverness' St. Andrew’s Cathedral and the Ness Islands.

Set sail across the misty waters of Loch Ness and discover the eerie legend of the Loch Ness Monster on this sightseeing cruise from Inverness. Cruise past the majestic ruins of Urquhart Castle as you explore one of Britain’s largest freshwater lakes and use the ship’s sonar system to seek out the loch’s notorious resident.

Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from Inverness to Loch Ness and get the chance to ride on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train. From romantic castles to cascading waterfalls and the famous Fairy Pools on Skye: every part of this journey uncovers a little more of Scotland’s unique heritage.

There are many guided tours of the Scottish Highlands available, but this private tour promises a unique, personalized experience that you can't get on a big group tour. Your kilted, entertaining guide will take you to some of the most spectacular places in Scotland's north while filling you in on all the history, legends and culture.

From ancient ruins to cinematic landscapes, Loch Ness to Ben Nevis, see the Scottish Highlands’ key sights in the space of a single day. With just a small group for company, travel by climate-controlled bus, and trade the bustle of Inverness for the beauty of the countryside. Visit the ruins of Urquhart Castle, see the Glenfinnan Viaduct (made famous in the 'Harry Potter' films), and more.

This half-day highland bucket list Loch Ness Tour from Inverness promises to be fun, wide awake, and full of interesting sections of history. Safe and easy on the feet, not a lot of walking just history, Culture, and a relaxing time on board. Kick back and let your driver guide take you there. This tour is capped at eight passengers Tick off your Bucket List Sights in Half- of Day PLEASE NOTE CULLODEN VISITOR CENTER CLOSED January 2023 & closed Monday and Tuesdays during February. Open everyday from March 1st 2023, The battlefield remains open 365 days a year.

Outlander fans can follow in the characters' footsteps by booking this private tour of the TV show's Highland locations. From the haunting battlefield of Culloden to the Clava Cairns, and Beauly Priory, your Highlander guide will fill you in on the history of each historic site and their relation to the Outlander series.