Skye Explorer Tour: Discover Iconic Hikes and Sights

Discover Skye’s stunning landscapes with three unique hikes, a picturesque lunch in Portree, and a photo stop at Eilean Donan Castle.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Loch Ness - After departing from Inverness we will drive along the shores of Loch Ness (keep an eye out for the famous beastie!). As the road winds between majestic hills, past dark lochans and through windswept glens your guide will fill you in on the tragic history of this area, and how this history led to the desolate landscapes of the Scottish…
What's Included
  • Local tour guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • No hotel pick-up/drop-off
Additional Information

Our Skye Explorer Tour is ideal for those who want to get out and really explore the magnificent landscapes of this wonderful island. You will experience four unique hikes: the Cuillin Mountains; the Fairy Glen; the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing. In addition, you will have a lunch stop in the picturesque village of Portree and a photo stop at…

Location
15 Union St
Union Street
We meet at the bus stance at 15 Union Street, opposite the Harry Gow's bakery. Please arrive no later than 5 mins before the state departure time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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N4638moannak
Jun 17, 2025
An educational hiking adventure! - I wish I had done both of my Isle of Skye tours with WOW Scotland. This tour was wonderful and I cannot recommend it enough!! Our guide, Murdoch was immensely knowledgeable, kind, and personable. He is an exceptional story teller. He shared stories and facts about the area, country, and about his own life and family which made for a captivating and enjoyable drive! The tour was broken up nicely between driving and hiking! We had the perfect amount of time at every location and each hike was very doable. Our lunch at the Isle of Skye Baking Co provided by Liza and Barry was delicious. The homemade food was packaged with intentional care and I found myself wishing I could eat there for dinner too. If you’re a traveler who appreciates experiencing the land you’re on with a guide who care about you and this country-this is the tour for you!!
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David_m
Jun 17, 2025
Mr. Fabulous. - Plan for the weather! Don't blame the guide for bad weather. Murdock was awesome and told amazing stories. His history lessons were enjoyable.
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939dans939
Jun 16, 2025
The Skye’s the Limit! - This excursion was worthy of many superlatives. Fittingly enough, our guide Murdoch was already equipped with a suitable moniker, Mr. Fabulous! He made sure we were edutained for the entire 13 hour trip, regaling us with tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora MacDonald, and a particular peat bog escapade (!) while expertly piloting us around the twisty narrow roads of the Isle of Skye. We did have typical Scottish weather, which just made our moderately strenuous hike to the Man of Storr all the more exciting. We were certainly grateful to have our waterproof gear. The boxed lunch from the Isle of Skye Baking Company in Portree was scrumptious, and the artwork in the attached Skyeworks Gallery was appropriately breathtaking. Hats off to WOW Scotland tours!
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Travellover1219
Jun 9, 2025
A Memorable Day on Skye with Storytelling, Stunning Sights, and Small-Group Charm - Murdoch was an amazing tour guide. The man is a talented story teller!!! I cannot recommend this tour enough. We saw some amazing sites in this jam packed tour. I wish that the stop in Portree was a bit longer- but when you go to the Isle for one day there's only so much you can do. The hike to the top of Old Man Stor is the main hike. The others are just a few short walks. Don't be scared by the all day hiking tour- its very doable and really only a 2 hour hike. By the end of the day we felt like family with the other passengers. Nice outing in a small group of 16. Everyone was punctual in getting back to the bus so Murdoch was able to add a few extra stops. It was very nice of him to take a few detours to show us the cows and the Eileen Dolan castle. Book this Tour!
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Angelapv8554le
Jun 6, 2025
A Fabulous Day - We had a great tour with Murdoch (Mr Fabulous). We came for the hiking and to see a good bit of Skye in a day, but the stories and kindness of Murdoch really elevated the whole experience. We highly recommend WOW Scotland and would love to take their tours again in the future.
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O7436mihanas
Jun 5, 2025
Best. Tour. Ever. - The absolute greatest tour ever + the greatest guide ever, Murdock. He was an incredible story teller and had me on the edge of my seat for 12 hours. We visited the most beautiful spots in Skye and had the absolute best time. Plus the food from Lisa was delicious!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Bettye672
Jun 4, 2025
Skye hiking tour - My husband and I had a wonderful time on the tour. Murdock was our guide, and he did a fabulous job of driving, storytelling, and keeping us entertained. We couldn’t ask for a better experience!
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Calbearjp
Jun 2, 2025
Excellent hiking tour of Skye - This is the perfect hiking day trip of Skye. Close your eyes and book with confidence. Tim was an excellent guide and kept the tour interesting and entertaining. Two thumbs way up!
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Th_ol197
Jun 1, 2025
Skye Hiking Tour - Absolutely incredible. Got to really experience Skye. Our guide was funny, interesting, and very knowledgable. The hikes and the views were absolutely worth the Price. Great deal on the lunch in Portree aswell
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122harleena
Jun 1, 2025
Highlight of My Scotland Trip - Believe me when I say this was one of the absolute highlights of my first-ever trip to Scotland. I went on this tour with our guide, Murdoch (aka Mr. Fabulous 😉), on May 21st - and he truly lived up to the name! Murdoch was incredibly knowledgeable, a fantastic storyteller, and absolutely hilarious. He shared so much fascinating history and mystery with us, and you could really see his deep love for Scotland shine through. His ability to connect with people was just incredible. He was well-prepared and made sure everything ran smoothly - not only were there no hiccups, but he even surprised us with a couple of bonus stops on the way back (Eilean Donan Castle and some adorable Highland cows!). This was a day I’ll remember for years to come. None of the other tours I took in Scotland even came close. I honestly cannot recommend this experience enough. Also, a big shoutout to Liza from the Isle of Skye Baking Company for the wonderful food we had the chance to preorder before the trip. She added so much more to our lunch than what we paid for - her kindness showed in every bite ♥️. And her lemon cake? Absolutely outstanding. – Harleen
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From $175
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).