Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness: Flexible Itinerary with High-Profile Attractions
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Kyle of Lochalsh
Experience the beauty of the Isle of Skye on a private tour from Inverness. Customize your itinerary, visiting top attractions like Talisker Distillery and Eilean Donan Castle. Flexibility and stunning scenery await!
Duration: 9 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eilean Donan Castle - Eilean Donan Castle is strategically placed where 3 sea lochs meet and is one of the most photographed castles in the world and one of the most visited attractions in the Highlands.
  • Skye Bridge - We stop at the Skye Bridge viewpoint where on a clear day you get a magnificient view of the bridge with Skye and the Cuillin mountains in the background.
  • Sligachan Old Bridge - The old bridge at Sligachan with the Cuillin mountains in the background provide a wonderful photo opportunity.
  • Talisker Distillery - Talisker Distillery in Carbost is the oldest Distillery in Skye and was built in 1831 , the setting in Talisker Bay is beautiful. We stop at the visitor centre where you can partake of a dram of the local Uisghe Bheatha ( water of life ).
  • Uig - Uig is at the northern end of the Trotternish peninsula and the name means bay in the Norse language. From her you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Uist in the Outer Hebrides. We stop for lunch in Uig
  • Idrigil - Idrigil Bay viewpoint gives a lovely view of Uig bay.
  • Quiraing - We climb up to the viewpoint where we can see the Quiraing . the Quiraing was created more than 100 million years ago by a landslip.
  • Kilt Rock - Kilt rock is so called because the rock formations resemble the pleats on a kilt. We stop at the viewpoint to see.
  • Mealtfalls - From the same viewpoint as Kilt rock we see Mealt falls as they drop 180 feet into the Atlantic ocean
  • The Old Man of Storr - The Old Man of Storr is a rock pinnacle standing 160 feet high on the Storr Hill. This area has featured in several movies including The Wicker Man in 1973
  • Portree - Portree is the largest town on Skye and it was created as a fishing port in the early 1800s . The picturesque harbour offers a wonderful phot opportunity.
    Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spending in sightseeing or explorations.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to Eilean Donan Castle $13
Additional Information

This personalized, day-long private excursion from Inverness to Isle of Skye offers a visit to numerous major sights such as Talisker Distillery, with a pause at Eilean Donan Castle en route. We then journey back to Inverness via a distinct path, traveling through Strathcarron. What sets this tour apart is the flexibility for clients to modify the itinerary to their liking, within reasonable grounds. For instance, we could substitute Uig with The Fairy Pools or replace Talisker Distillery with The Fairy Glen. The choice is yours.

Location
Eilean Donan Castle
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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333archanas
Jun 16, 2024
Best tour ever! Highlight of our trip ! - We recently embarked on a three-day Scottish Highland tour with Kevin, which turned out to be the highlight of our two-week journey through Scotland and Ireland . Kevin not only guided us through breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems but also cared for us as if we were his own family. Traveling with young children can be challenging, but Kevin effortlessly kept them engaged and entertained, ensuring their delight throughout the journey. This tour was, without a doubt, one of the best experience of our lives, creating memories that we will cherish forever. The stunning beauty of Scotland was magnified tenfold thanks to Kevin’s exceptional guidance and care.
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Curiosity537676
Jun 14, 2024
Beautiful sites! - Lawrence Maclean was our guide. We were a little apprehensive about the long day. But Lawrence knew just when to give us a breather & stretch our legs. We had high hopes for the scenery, but thanks to Lawrence’s knowledge, it even surpassed our expectations! He found a great place for Fish & Chips for lunch! I would highly recommend Lawrence & Highland Private Tours!
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Amy
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing whirlwind of a day! - Kevin was humorous and a great tour guide, accommodating our need for a speedy whirlwind of a tour so that we wouldn’t miss our train! He also somehow made sure we still had ample time for the odd photo or five! Also, in case anyone needs group shots, Kevin is a great photographer! Would totally come back again to complete the Isle of Skye portions we didn’t get to do: the fairy pools! Kevin know what we mean 😜
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Evansguysngal
May 28, 2024
Highlands Hospitality and Beauty - Billy took great care of us, ensuring we got to see all the highlights from Inverness to Isle of Skye and back. Knowledgeable, patient, and kind, he helped us flex the agenda to get in our top priorities before the rain and mist arrived (it was beautiful still!). Could not have asked for a better host on our Highlands adventure!
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Patty_g
May 22, 2024
Fantastic - Lawrence was fantastic!! We had a lot of fun and laughs. He was here a little early, which was great, very knowledgeable. He was very helpful to my Mom who had broken her ankle a couple months and needed extra help. He then brought us to order our dinner so it could be delivered when ready.
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Elizabeth_i
May 17, 2024
Spectacular Skye! - Excellent visit to Skye-good variety of sites and information. Loved NOT needing to drive! Landscape is remarkable-it’s like being in a fairyland. Lawrence made our trip pleasant and kept us informed!
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L6475ilelizabetha
May 13, 2024
Perfect day in the Highlands! Billy the tour guide was fabulous! - Highlander tours, Billy, was our valuable guide all day for just the 3 of us! Hr was super knowledgeable, a local from birth and had tins of stories! He wanted nothing more than for is to have a fabulous day!! He adjusted the agenda before and during the tour to meet our needs! Hr made suggestions, offered short cuts and accommodated us throughout the day! It was a perfect day! Thank you Billy! Tim, Beth and Samantha
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Janetfi9128gd
May 8, 2024
Wonderful day trip with Lawrence! - We had a wonderful day with Lawrence! He was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and the geography of Skye. We saw so much during our day trip and we loved feeding the hairy coos and eating fresh seafood! He personalized the trip for our family and we were so pleased with all that we got to see! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Beehive_wanderer
May 1, 2024
Gret trip to Isle of Skye - We went to Isle of Skye with Billy. He was fantastic! We spent about 12 hours with him. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made sure we were doing the things and going to the places that interested us most. The trip was flexible and in fact we altered it mid-trip to track down a village where I have ancestral roots. It is a beautiful place and going with a local guide who knows the history (and can safely navigate the roads) makes it all the more enjoyable. This is a small family operation. Would highly recommend and would definitely hire this company again next time I'm in Inverness.
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Sofiarl2756xk
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing tour, personable guide, great stories, very comfortable car! - We had an amazing experience with Lawrence! He attended to all of our needs, went out of his way to show us everything, selected a great restaurant for lunch and after 12 h, pull some strings to get us in a restaurant for dinner with no reservations and lots of people waiting! I totally recommend doing a tour with him. We escaped the crowds, got great stories and engaging conversations. We all loved it!
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