Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£144Overview
The tour begins with a departure from Inverness, heading west along Loch Ness where there is a stop to take photographs of the famous lake. The drive continues through mountain scenery toward the west coast. There is a one-hour stop at Eilean Donan Castle, allowing time to explore inside if the entry ticket is purchased on site. After crossing the Skye Bridge, the guide shares stories about the island’s myths, clan rivalries, and a fugitive prince. Lunch is served in Portree, the island’s main town, followed by a visit to its colorful harbor. The tour then proceeds along the Isle of Skye’s coastline to view landmarks including the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and Lealt Falls. There is a half-hour stop at the Quiraing and a 15-minute stop at Kilt Rock, as well as a 10-minute stop at the Old Man of Storr. The tour concludes with a 30-minute visit to Sligachan Old Bridge before returning to Inverness. The full-day trip lasts about 12 hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Food, drink, castle entry fees, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Ness
There is a brief stop to take photographs of Loch Ness, followed by a drive along the lake’s edge before continuing through the mountains heading west.
15 min
Eilean Donan Castle
The route passes through mountain and sea loch landscapes once used by Vikings. The tour stops for one hour at Eilean Donan Castle, where visitors may explore inside if they purchase entry on site.
60 min
The Old Man of Storr
A short stop allows viewing of this notable rock formation along with nearby Lealt Falls and Kilt Rock along the Isle of Skye’s coastline.
10 min
Portree Harbour
Lunch is taken in Portree, the island’s main town, followed by time to visit the colorful harbor area.
60 min
Kilt Rock
Visit the coastline of the Isle of Skye and observe the Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, and Kilt Rock during this stop.
15 min
Quiraing
Visitors spend half an hour at Quiraing, an area of distinctive hills and rock formations on the Isle of Skye’s coastline.
30 min
Sligachan Old Bridge
The final stop is a 30-minute visit to Sligachan Old Bridge, where the guide shares local myths, clan rivalries, and stories about a fugitive prince.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
End point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£144Overview
The tour begins with a departure from Inverness, heading west along Loch Ness where there is a stop to take photographs of the famous lake. The drive continues through mountain scenery toward the west coast. There is a one-hour stop at Eilean Donan Castle, allowing time to explore inside if the entry ticket is purchased on site. After crossing the Skye Bridge, the guide shares stories about the island’s myths, clan rivalries, and a fugitive prince. Lunch is served in Portree, the island’s main town, followed by a visit to its colorful harbor. The tour then proceeds along the Isle of Skye’s coastline to view landmarks including the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Kilt Rock, and Lealt Falls. There is a half-hour stop at the Quiraing and a 15-minute stop at Kilt Rock, as well as a 10-minute stop at the Old Man of Storr. The tour concludes with a 30-minute visit to Sligachan Old Bridge before returning to Inverness. The full-day trip lasts about 12 hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a local English-speaking guide. Food, drink, castle entry fees, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Loch Ness
There is a brief stop to take photographs of Loch Ness, followed by a drive along the lake’s edge before continuing through the mountains heading west.
15 min
Eilean Donan Castle
The route passes through mountain and sea loch landscapes once used by Vikings. The tour stops for one hour at Eilean Donan Castle, where visitors may explore inside if they purchase entry on site.
60 min
The Old Man of Storr
A short stop allows viewing of this notable rock formation along with nearby Lealt Falls and Kilt Rock along the Isle of Skye’s coastline.
10 min
Portree Harbour
Lunch is taken in Portree, the island’s main town, followed by time to visit the colorful harbor area.
60 min
Kilt Rock
Visit the coastline of the Isle of Skye and observe the Old Man of Storr, Lealt Falls, and Kilt Rock during this stop.
15 min
Quiraing
Visitors spend half an hour at Quiraing, an area of distinctive hills and rock formations on the Isle of Skye’s coastline.
30 min
Sligachan Old Bridge
The final stop is a 30-minute visit to Sligachan Old Bridge, where the guide shares local myths, clan rivalries, and stories about a fugitive prince.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
End point
Meet 15 minutes before departure, across from the Victorian Market entrance, for check-in. Look for a blue or yellow bus.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.