INVERNESS · HIGHLANDS
Ranked by traveller popularity
Our pick of the 10 scottish highlands tours travellers rate most, with the route, the operator, the season to book and what each one costs.
Inverness to the Scottish Highlands by guide and bus, plus the Jacobite Steam Train Fort William to Mallaig with Loch Ness stops.
“We had a wonderful day with Karen our guide and Tony (guide in training). They were knowledgeable & friendly!! This was a bucket list item for me and it was well worth it!! I’d give this trip a five lighting bolt rating!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️”
Inverness to Loch Ness by coach, then a one-way Jacobite Steam Train ride to Mallaig, with guided stops and photo breaks.
Nessie hunt on Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, Fort Augustus canal time, Foyers Falls, and Dores Beach in one 9-hour day.
A small-group day trip from Inverness to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Fort Augustus, Foyers Falls, and Dores Beach with guided commentary.
“Bundle up in January and hopefully you’ll get Michael. We recommend the Castle and boat which are additional but worth it. Very informative and interesting. A very good experience.”
Inverness to the Isle of Skye in 2 days: Dunvegan Castle, Quiraing, Storr, Fairy Pools, Eilean Donan, and Loch Ness views at Fort Augustus.
“Wow! What an awesome two days on the Isle of Skye! A “don’t miss” trip! Our driver/guide/historian, Mike was amazing and a true pleasure to spend two days with!”
Private Glenfinnan and Great Glen day trip from Inverness with a kilted guide, Loch Ness canal locks, and the Jacobite steam train.
“Fantastic tour! Fun and knowledgeable guide. The scenery on all of the stops was breathtaking and the historical information provided by the guide was very interesting.”
Small-group Highlands tour from Inverness to Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Great Glen Distillery gin tasting.
“Very extensive tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Took us to famous sites from the TV series "Outlander." Knows the history of the area well. Enjoyed Culloden very much.”
Inverness to Applecross by small-group coach via the NC500 south route, including the Bealach na Bà summit and wildlife pauses.
Inverness Highlands day tour with Lochinver pies, Ardvreck Castle ruins, Knockan Crag rock poetry, and Achmelvich Beach on the NC500.
A private full-day Inverness tour for *Outlander* fans and history lovers: Culloden, Clava Cairns, Castle Leod, Beauly, Fort George, plus Loch Ness.
“We were picked up & dropped off at the cruise ship right on time. This was an amazing tour. Andrew was a great guide. He took us to all the places we wanted to see and more. He gave us a lot of information about Scotland. It is a beautiful country.”
