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12 Best Inverness Day Trips

The ones worth setting an alarm for.

The 12 most-booked inverness day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.

12 Best Inverness Day Trips

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness - Eilean Donan Castle: Guided Context Plus Time to Explore Inside
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Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

1.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle in one long small-group day, with Loch Ness stops and Skye’s top viewpoints.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“10/10 for the tour guide Craig very good. safe driver and he also let you know if there is any pot holes in the road so you know what to expect the trip was excellent beautiful sights I would definitely recommend to friends and family .”

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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness - Jacobite Steam Train: the movie magic, with a fire-risk reality check
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Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

2.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

From Inverness, ride the Jacobite Steam Train and tour Loch Ness, Fort Augustus and the west Highlands. One guided day.

★ 5.0

“The site makes it really difficult to find the meeting point. We were well within the suggested 15 minutes early but the directions linked to Google maps takes you to the wrong place and we missed our trip completely. Then when we called and told the operator they were passive and said we can’t do…”

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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness First: shoreline views plus myth-making
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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

3.The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

Guided Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Storr, Fairy Pools hike, and Loch Ness views.

★ 5.0

“It’s a long day but Colin was absolutely FANTASTIC!! He had the whole bus singing songs by the end of the day. He told us stories (some true and some folk tales) this was my favorite tour while in Scotland. Highly recommend. Breathtaking views and so much fun”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip - Union Street to Loch Ness: quick photos, big mood
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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip

4.From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Trip

Inverness to Skye in 12 hours with Eilean Donan Castle, Fairy Pools, Portree, and Loch Ness views, guided by local storytelling.

★ 4.6

“This was THE best day of my entire trip. Peach was the most spectacular tour guide you could ever imagine. From her story telling to her driving, everything was perfect and I felt so special to get to experience it. Thank you, Peach, for a phenomenal day!”

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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Eilean Donan Castle on a Tidal Island: What 1 Hour Really Means
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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

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

Full-day Isle of Skye sights from Inverness: Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Portree, Trotternish Peninsula stops, plus expert guide-driver.

★ 5.0

“Claire, my driver on the day was amazing. She was extremely friendly from the start and also a great driver. We got to see everything and more then what was listed in the tour and got back early at a great time, can’t recommend this enough.”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip - Loch Ness Monster hunting: cruise time vs shore time
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From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip - Foyers and Falls of Foyers: the walk that adds bite and atmosphere
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From Inverness: Loch Ness Guided Day Trip

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness - Loch Ness and Invermoriston: Nessie Without the Stress
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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

9.Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

One-day trip from Inverness to Isle of Skye with Loch Ness views, Eilean Donan Castle photos, Portree lunch time, and Sligachan stories.

★ 4.5

“The Isles of Skye are really worth seeing. Driver very competent and solution oriented. Unfortunately, the bus stalled a number of times. The passengers and bus driver remained calm under this. Plenty of stops to look around. I would make the stop in Portree 1h30 instead 1h. I had a pleasant time. Thank you.”

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The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Price and value: why this Loch Ness day is priced like a real day tour
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The Complete Loch Ness Experience Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

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

Small-group Loch Ness day tour from Inverness with Urquhart Castle, scenic stops, and an included Jacobite cruise on the loch.

★ 5.0

“This is an amazing tour that takes you to some quieter, less touristy but stunning sites along the shores of Loch Ness. Our tour guide, Emily, was the best. She gave us lots of information mixed with stories with some humour sprinkled in. We particularly liked the small size of this group tour. A little…”

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1 Day Tour from Inverness - Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, and Eilean Donan Castle - The Loch Ness monster myth, told in 10 minutes
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1 Day Tour from Inverness – Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, and Eilean Donan Castle

11.1 Day Tour from Inverness – Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools, and Eilean Donan Castle

One day from Inverness to Skye with Loch Ness, Fairy Pools, Talisker whisky, Portree, and Eilean Donan Castle by guided minibus.

★ 4.5

“The whole tour was great! Rob our driver was very informative and I really enjoyed learning about the ways of Scotland from him. I was a bit confused at the Fairy pools...not sure if we saw them or not haha! We hiked as far as we could with the time given, it didnt look like…”

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Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Shieldaig and The Muirs Inn: photo stops and a classic pub-chapel vibe
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Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

12.Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

A small-group Highlands day from Inverness to Beinn Eighe, Applecross, and Eilean Donan, with big views, tight roads, and castle time.

★ 5.0

“This is a great way to explore more of Scotland without having to do the crazy driving yourself! Gail was our tour guide and she was an excellent driver, story teller and fun person to be around. Enjoyed the lovely Applecross Inn for lunch stop. The food was exceptional especially if you're a fan of…”

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