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John O'Groats Tour: Explore Northern Scotland
4.6
293 Ratings
Highland Council
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Duration:
11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness and heads north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This charming seaside resort features long sandy…
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness and heads north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey continues to the village of Golspie, located on the North Sea coast beside Ben Bhraggie. This charming seaside resort features long sandy beaches. Take some time here for refreshments before proceeding to Dunrobin Castle.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Situated in Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle serves as the ancestral home of Clan Sutherland. Its design resembles a French chateau with towering spires, overlooking the Moray Firth. Visitors can explore the magnificent stately home, gardens, and museum (optional extra), and enjoy refreshments in the tearoom.
- Helmsdale Beach - A stop at Helmsdale Clearance offers opportunities for photos and learning about the area’s history.
- Wick - The tour pauses in the vicinity of the historic Viking Settlement of Wick for lunch.
- John O’ Groats - Following the visit to Wick, the tour proceeds to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on the British mainland. Here, visitors can walk along the cliff path, capture the iconic signpost photo, enjoy stunning coastal views, and possibly observe local wildlife. John O’Groats is renowned as one of the UK’s prime locations for spotting Atlantic puffins, grey seals, and occasionally orcas.
- Dunbeath Heritage Museum - The tour heads to Dunbeath Harbour for photo opportunities.
- Brora Beach - A brief stop at Brora Beach allows for photos before returning to Inverness.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(293 Ratings)
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Micrab2026
Jan 18, 2026
John O'Groats - A scenic drive up to John O'Groats.
Nice walks.
Places allocated to watch the sea life.
Visitors centre available.
Open all year round except on Christmas day.
A nice selection of gift shops and a variety of eating places.
Plenty of car parking spaces at a reasonable price.
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304tiahb
Dec 15, 2025
Scenic Views with a Lot of Entertainment - I had Marita as a tour guide. She was absolutely amazing. Hilarious. Not only was she really funny, but the views were amazing! I would highly recommend this trip.
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Megha_m
Nov 10, 2025
It was amazing! - The experience was amazing. The guide was knowledgeable and his directions and guidelines were clear. He woild explain everything and tell us wjat not to miss before arriving at a location.
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Shedrick_s
Oct 26, 2025
Our tour guide Alex was... - Our tour guide Alex was extremely pleasant, very knowledgeable, and engaging—a stand-up guy. I truly enjoyed his, the group and my tour.
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Y2890izpeterm
Oct 26, 2025
East ciast better than expected - Had a brilliant week took in all the usual sights that were open and dog friendly so no distilery tours no castle tours only grounds were allowed, but natural beauty of coast and country were amazing, riads are really good in the main. Theres lots of places to visit with free or loe cost parking very rugged, abundance of wildlife its amazi g John o groats is worth a visit the old mill up the road was closed as was the castle of Mey but we enjoyed all the free to enter parks and woodlands and obviously the many glorious beaches and ciastal walkways excellent. Inverness town centre the best in the Highlands so worth a stop there before or after and maybe visit Aviemore on way home beautuful
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Europeaddict
Oct 25, 2025
Excellent trip to John O'Groats and DunRobin Castle. - Excellent tour up to John O'Groats. It was a beautiful day and the sea was clear and bright and it couldn't have been better. Our driver - I forgot her name, went out of her way to make sure that we saw everything and had a good time. I really appreciate that. A really terrific tour. I had been to DunRobin Castle before. It is really one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland.
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H1956analexandern
Oct 24, 2025
Trip to the very north. - The tour was great. A stormy and partially rainy day but Alex made it a great trip. Along the way he provided lots of information on the history, fauna and flora and made sure nobody leaves with open questions. As we had some time to spare on the way back he took as to a burial site not on the official tour. Only downside was that Tripadvisor booked us twice but Alex said he would get it sorted.
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E8821waalexandran
Oct 24, 2025
The best tour to the far North! - Our tour guide Alex did an amazing job showing and explaining all the sites we visited. He indulged us by going the extra mile in seeing some unexpected treasures. I highly recommend this tour and our very knowledgeable guide Alex!
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Jennifer_v
Nov 2, 2025
The castle was beautiful... - The castle was beautiful and a must see. The rest of the tour was nice, but the castle is by far the most impressive stop. I’d recommend bringing snacks as well.
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175magalie
Oct 26, 2025
Pleasant day in the north of Scotland - Despite the weather, the tour went nicely. The time for each activity was enough, even though I would have loved a bit more time at the castle to attend the falconry demonstration in its full length. I really enjoyed the castle visit (especially the falconry demonstration - between April and October) and the walk after John O’Groats. Thanks to our guide Alex for sharing his knowledge and advices, and for telling where the nice spots were for photographs. 🙂
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