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7 Best Inverness Day Trips

The ones worth setting an alarm for.

The 7 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.

7 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

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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

“Even with the rain and clouds, the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness was amazing. The moody weather made the scenery even more dramatic. Our guide, Emma, was fantastic — knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole day so enjoyable. A memorable experience rain or shine!”

1,236 reviewsFrom $94.72by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd

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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

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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

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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

“I chose this tour as this is the only tour that offers both Isle of Skye and Fairy pools. My partner and I enjoyed every second of this trip. Murduch Mr Fabulous is filled with wisdom and knowledge. I learned so much about Scotland’s history. Highly recommended tour.”

1,135 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $151.17by WOW Scotland

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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

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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

“Very nice trip. Informative driver, lots of picturesque stops, loved the castle, nice timing. Fairy pools were good - raining so harder to get to . Nice stops for food, drinks, etc”

890 reviews12 hoursFrom $93by Highland Experience Tours

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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

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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

“What a beautiful tour of a beautiful land. Scenic waterfalls, towering mountains, picturesque villages. Each stop of the tour provided a unique setting with its own highlights. Our tour guide provided a well-rounded dialogue; humorous stories, insightful explanations of landmarks, etc. We covered a lot of ground in one day. We certainly would have enjoyed…”

796 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $69.86by Rabbies Trail Burners

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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

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7.From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

Nessie hunt on Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ruins, Fort Augustus canal views, Falls of Foyers, and Dores Beach on a 9-hour Inverness trip.

★ 4.8

“Alex was an awesome guide!! The castle was closed due to the weather but Alex still made sure we enjoyed our other stops and we made the most of it. The river cruise was pretty cool, but walking around Fort Augustus was worth the stop alone - so beautiful with all the snow. Such a…”

638 reviews9 hoursFrom $65by Timberbush Tours

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