Activities & Tours: The Scottish Highlands

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast. Our journey reveals ancient ruins, a poignant war memorial, beautiful beaches and a hidden waterfall – with untamed mountains never far from sight. Embark on the the Jacobite Steam Train for a magical 2-hour ride along beautiful coastal scenery and over the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct. Made famous by the Harry Potter films, and voted one of the world’s most scenic railways, this is a trip you’ll never forget!

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based on 459 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $237.7

The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Viator Experience Award winning tour. Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; one of Scotland's most photographed castles and cross the bridge to the scenic Isle of Skye. Visit Portree, it's village-capital and marvel in the beautiful scenic nature all in one day.

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based on 1073 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $82.62

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Explore the facinating Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle before reaching Skye and the chance to visit the Fairy Pools

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based on 84 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $125.84

2-Day Tour to Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

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.

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based on 67 reviews

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From $183.68

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

We leave behind the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, for a full-day adventure to the magical Isle of Skye. We drive along the world-famous 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 with time for you to explore inside. After crossing the Skye Bridge, learn about the island’s myths and legends, as well as the true tales of rival clans and a fugitive prince. Enjoy lunch in the main town of Portee and visit the colourful harbor. Explore the Isle of Skye’s stunning coastline, and marvel at the Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, and Kilt Rock. Take in the last of Skye’s otherworldly landscape as we drive through the Highlands back to Inverness.

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based on 330 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $82.62

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. Let our experienced driver-guide take you on a journey through the stories, history, and sights of the island; while also giving you a taste of the most breathtaking scenery that Western Scotland has to offer.

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based on 568 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $87.61

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Depart central Inverness and journey to the world-famous Loch Ness, where you will join a 1-hour cruise to view the ruins of the 13th century, Urquhart Castle. Entrance to Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness Cruise is included. Free time to enjoy lunch in one of the charming local cafés in beautiful Beauly and walk it off exploring Beauly Priory; featured in the Outlander novel series. Enjoy a Highland whisky experience, where you have the option of sampling a wee dram. Listen to tales of the Jacobite rebellions and the brutal Battle of Culloden, on our visit to Culloden Battlefield. Outlander fans will love the mysterious burial chambers and standing stones at Clava Cairns. When you’ve heard the harrowing history behind the Outlander story, you might not want to travel back in time to meet Jamie Fraser after all! Return to Inverness in the early evening.

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based on 274 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $105.5

Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Following pickup from Starbucks Cafe in Inverness, hop aboard an air-conditioned Minibus and head into nature. Visit the 4000 year old Outlander Stones that are Clava Cairns and the Culloden Battlefield. Then, look out for Nessie. As you go, Learn all about Highland Clan families and culture. This small-group tour is capped at seven people for a personal outing. See many of the Highlands’ key attractions, all in just half a day. Round-trip transit makes getting around seamless. See castles, battlefields, archeological sites, and even Loch Ness

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based on 83 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 to 7 hours
From $165.25

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these special places right here in the Highlands. Breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, famous lochs, castles, gardens and distilleries. This tour will give you a true Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera… Not sure what a Sassannach is, come and find out :) Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get the absolute best experience. This Tour leaves from Inverness, if you are arriving by Cruise Ship please look for our Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites

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based on 126 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 to 7 hours
From $165.25

Loch Ness & The Highlands from Inverness

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire the Falls of Foyers and wander along Dores Beach on this fantastic one day Loch Ness tour from Inverness!

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based on 172 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours 45 minutes
From $67.37

The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

No one can resist the mythical Loch Ness: its beauty evokes a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this 7-hour small-group tour, you explore all of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. You can enjoy incredible views, learn about the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle, and explore the less frequented south roads of the loch. Even if the monster doesn't show up, you can be assured that your experienced driver-guide will bring this loch to life with beastly tales and history.

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based on 221 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $113.37

John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North from Inverness

Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle and enjoy stunning scenery on this one day tour from Inverness; capital of the Highlands.

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based on 127 reviews

See Details → Duration :11 hours 15 minutes
From $71.18

Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the weather allows. Souvenir shopping at genuine Scottish craft shops. We will be looking for Highland cows. There will be ample stops for toilets and food/coffee.

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based on 21 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $254.23

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one of the best walks in the region. But that’s not all, you also get a chance to learn about the last battle fought on British soil at Culloden and discover a Bronze Age tomb at Clava Cairns. Join this day-tour and explore one of Scotland’s most untouched landscapes.

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based on 89 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $75.58

Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by the wonderful natural spring water so abundant throughout the country. The production methods for each single malt has been meticulously preserved through tradition and guarded by the distillery. Their traditional production methods and fine ingredients creates the subtle differences and intricate flavours which differentiates one malt whisky from the next. Happy Tours will take you to visit some of the most wonderful Speyside whisky distilleries so you can learn their secrets, and taste their wares.

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based on 47 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $953.35

Activities & Tours: The Scottish Highlands

Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

2-Day Tour to Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle

Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness & The Highlands from Inverness

The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North from Inverness

Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

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