The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

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Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Location: Inverness, The Scottish Highlands

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Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of this magical island with a local Highland company.

This is the only scheduled tour which will take you to both the highlights of Northern Skye (including Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr and Portree) and the Fairy Pools, in one action-packed day from Inverness! You will also get to experience Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness along the way. Our highly experienced driver guides will keep you entertained on the scenic drive through the hills and glens of the Scottish Highlands.

Join us, and tour Skye with the people who know it best on this wonderful day tour.

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1. Eilean Donan Castle
Our first stop is at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. This castle is instantly recognisable the world-over as it has featured in many films and innumerable Scottish souvenirs! We will stop at our favourite vantage point here to enable you to take some photos and admire the majestic beauty of this iconic sight in its wonderful coastal location. Please note that there will NOT be an opportunity to visit the castle.
2. Portree
Upon arrival in Portree your guide will point you in the direction of the harbour viewpoint; from here you can admire the pretty pastel-coloured houses that the town is famous for. With its quirky shops, cute cafes, picturesque location and interesting sights you will certainly find plenty to occupy you during our 45 minute stop here. This will be your opportunity to purchase lunch from one of the town's bakeries or yummy takeaways.
3. The Old Man of Storr
As we drive north we will stop at a loch-side viewpoint, where you will have chance to admire the unique rock formation of the Old Man of Storr. This 50 metre high pinnacle juts out from the awesome Trotternish Ridge, an area which will be widely recognised from blockbuster films including Ronin 47, Macbeth, Snow White & The Huntsman, Prometheus and The BFG.
4. Kilt Rock
Kilt Rock is an exposed sea cliff which resembles the traditional Highland kilt, and which never fails to impress our guests. It also boasts a waterfall which cascades 60ft (180m) into the Sound of Raasay below - a truly unique sight, and particularly so when the wind blows the waterfall back up the cliff!
5. Fairy Pools
You will have time to hike up to this beautiful series of pools and waterfalls, which are famed for their crystal clear water. The scenic walk to the first pool is slightly uphill and takes around 20 minutes (distance is 0.7 miles) and the most impressive waterfall is 5 minutes further on (0.9 miles total). Most guests spend their time around this area, admiring the famous crystal clear waters, and the stunning Cuillin Mountain backdrop. There are photo opportunities aplenty, and your guide will be available to take group and couple shots if you wish. Please be aware that the walk to the Fairy Pools and back is a total of around 1.5 miles and will take around 40 minutes, so you do require a moderate level of fitness.
6. Skye Bridge
After seeing all of the highlights of the Isle of Skye we will head back over the bridge. From here we head back east, through stunning mountains and picture-postcard Highland scenery, and your guide will fill you in on the bloody history that led to these once thriving glens becoming the desolate and lonely places they are today.
7. Loch Ness
Near the end of our journey we will get our first glimpse of that body of water the Highlands is so famous for; Loch Ness. As we drive along, hugging the shores of the loch, your guide will regale you with the colourful history of the world-famous monster, whilst you keep your eyes peeled for her!
8. Urquhart Castle
It's our last photo stop of the day, and it's certainly a WOW one! We will view this magnificent medieval castle from above, admiring its location on a distinctive peninsula jutting out onto the mysterious Loch Ness. From here, it is a short drive back to Inverness, where you will arrive back with memories to last a lifetime!

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Posted By : Kristine_M
This tour made for a spectacular day. Andrew was an expert guide, bringing history to life with good old fashioned story telling. Lunch was easily and conveniently preordered on the bus- which was comfortable and nicely sized for a higher end feel.
For what we saw in a day, the value of this comfortable and entertaining tour can not be overstated.
Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-07-28 18:15:05

Posted By : mariedA8026LL
What an amazing trip. My cousin and I wanted to go on a trip to Skye and after reading the reviews we decided to do this one.
Wasn’t sure how a 12 hour coach trip would be but thanks to Murdoch (Mr Fabulous) and his fantastic tales the day flew past. Thoroughly enjoyed every part of the day and thanks to Lisa and The Isle of Skye baking company for a fantastic lunch, which kept us well fed for the rest of the tour.
Would 100% recommend 😊
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Posted On : 2024-07-28 03:10:26

Posted By : Passenger08919600971
Excellent story telling from our guide mister Fabulous. Sights of Skye were truly amazing. Conpliments for the lunch!
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Posted On : 2024-07-26 15:49:46

Posted By : Pioneer14708499524
This tour was a wonderful way to see the beautiful sights of the highlands! Andrew was a great tour guide who kept us entertained and provided recommendations at stops. The cherry on top was lunch from the Isle of Skye Baking Company! It was convenient and the food was delicious. Don’t hesitate to book this tour when visiting Scotland!
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 15:03:16

Posted By : AuA_12
A wonderful tour hosted by Andrew. Although a bit a long way to Isle of Skye from Inverness, but the whole journey was filled with his knowledge in this place and also his sense of humour. Got quite sufficient time to enjoy the beautiful scenery in places like Fairy Pools and Portree, recommended on this simple and enjoyable way to visit this beautiful Island.
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 14:03:30

Posted By : Kjesten_A
Andrew the driver/guide was fantastic.
I would recommend this tour, it met all my expectations and I don’t usually do tours.
The only aspect I wasn’t impressed with was the food. The item I ordered came with a muffin and small chocolate slice but I couldn’t choose not to have these or to have something else so I thought £15 for a small Quiche and water more than it was worth.
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 13:31:23

Posted By : I3867LOl_ac
The journey is long, we spent a lot of hours on the bus, the seat are a bit narrow and the schedule tight so it could have been difficult but we had an amazing time!

The view were breathtaking throughout the whole journey. The stops were well organized with enough time to see everything without feeling too much rush and with enough bathroom stops.

The food that we could order on line via The Isle of Skye Baking Company was great (never had potato bread sandwich before and loved it) .

The extra 5 £ we paid for second row seat (to prevent motion sickness for me) were well worth it as no-one paid for the first row and we ended up in first row.

The bus was small which made the tour feel human-size.

Most of all we were lucky to have an amazing guide, Andrew, who obviously love his job and the Island of skye very much. He was friendly, funny and welcoming. Patient on the road when facing road block near the fairy pool. Good at communicating where we were on the program and how much time we had in each place. He shared personals anecdote and told us about Skye and the way of life in remote rural communities on the Scottish Isles. Most impressive of all was his knowledge of Scottish history. A passionate story-teller he gave us a crash course in Scottish History in multiple part wich kept us entertained all throughout the day. Yet it was never too much as he knows how to pace the story telling and let us have quiet time for silent contemplation of the scenery or to take a nap.

The views are only part of what make a great tour, the view were amazing but so was the company.
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Posted On : 2024-07-25 09:04:42

Posted By : davidcI2294QE
Listen, this tour was 100% the best tour i've been on in Scotland (and potentially ever). I never write reviews, but this tour deserves one. This tour was better than any other company's in Scotland (I have used several other companies including Rabbies). Andrew, an absolutely epic storyteller, made the hours of driving seem like a journey instead of a chore. I paid extra for a front-row seat, WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you want to talk to the tour guide along the way.

I know I compared it to other companies and other tours I have done, but I sincerely mean it. This was the best.

Andrew was fantastic. Tour guides always ask you to give trip reviews, but I seldom give one unless I truly think the tour was spectacular. This one was. Other tours are more expensive and less enticing than this one. It was well-planned, perfectly executed, and I was constantly engaged. If you can only choose 1 tour, this is 100% the one to pick. I cannot praise it highly enough.
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Posted On : 2024-07-24 18:09:48

Posted By : mccann552017
Extremely worthwhile way to pack in many beautiful sights of the Highlands. Loved the smaller, more intimate bus size-making it seem like a semi-private tour. Ordering lunch in advance on the bus was convenient. Guide Andrew was excellent - a great story teller with a fun sense of humor. We loved everything about this day- highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-07-24 14:07:10

Posted By : agla_j2016
The wow tour is very well named as we went from « wow » places to « wow » places. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable and told us stories about Scotland and the places we drove through. I really recommend this tour. The lunch option is both very convenient, delicious and filling so it’s a nice plus to an already wonderful experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-24 13:53:48