INVERNESS · CASTLES
The ones worth booking.
The 10 inverness castle tours worth your time, walls and all. The keeps, palaces and forts travellers leave the best notes about, with what each visit costs, how long to set aside and who runs it.
Tight Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle in one Inverness trip, with great live guiding and optional Loch Ness Centre in winter.
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One day from Inverness to Skye and Eilean Donan Castle, with round-trip transport, guided stories, and classic photo stops.
“We had Marita as our guide and she was an absolute pleasure. Incredibly informative and entertaining, but did a great job keeping us on task. This tour is really a sampler of the beauty of the Highlands, and we would love to come back for more focused excursions. Absolutely beautiful scenery, and Marita did a…”
A 12-hour small-group day from Inverness to Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Skye’s icons with expert guiding and smart pacing.
Loch Ness cruise plus Urquhart Castle, Outlander-linked stops at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, and Culloden Battlefield, all from Inverness.
“I had an amazing time! Karen made the trip! She was well informed, and told me amazing facts. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour!”
Small-group day tour from Inverness to Skye’s icons and Eilean Donan Castle, with Loch Ness, Portree lunch, and big views.
“Amazing scenery, our guide Iain was delightful and shared so much knowledge. Long day but so much to take in. If you have more time, do it over 2-3 days instead.”
1-hour Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour: Nessie sonar, Urquhart Castle views, indoor/outdoor decks, free Wi-Fi.
“We were booked on the 13:00 which was cancelled as it was going to be safer going on the 14:00 cruise. 🚢 Friendly staff and we were given a free drink on the Cruise which was very kind.”
Skye in one day from Inverness with Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and Trotternish Peninsula stops on a small Mercedes coach.
“What an absolutely AMAZING tour! Our guide Kev was knowledgeable and his banter made a long day fly by. No one was rushed at any of our numerous stops and the scenery is beyond words. Highly recommended...”
Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle. Loch Ness, Portree, Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Kilt Rock in one guided day.
Inverness day tour with a Loch Ness cruise, Urquhart Castle ruins, Beauly Priory, Culloden and Clava Cairns, plus optional whisky.
A 4-hour Loch Ness cruise from Dochgarroch Lock plus Urquhart Castle ruins and the Loch Ness Centre, all from Inverness.
“The cruise was lovely, despite no "Nessie " sightings. The castle was amazing. Our extra favorite part was a quick stop to see "Shamus & Rocky"! Thank you SO much for a lovely adventure.”
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