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Isle of Skye Tour: Explore Scenic Beauty
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1,436 Ratings
Highland Council
Embark on an award-winning day tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle. Explore stunning landscapes, visit iconic castles, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland.
Embark on an award-winning day tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle. Explore stunning landscapes, visit iconic castles, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Scotland.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Invermoriston - A brief stop at Invermoriston allows for photo opportunities of the bridge and a restroom break.
- Eilean Donan Castle - Following Loch Ness, the Skye Tour proceeds to Eilean Donan Castle*, renowned as one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. This iconic castle is located on its own island at the head of Loch Duich. Visitors…
- Invermoriston - A brief stop at Invermoriston allows for photo opportunities of the bridge and a restroom break.
- Eilean Donan Castle - Following Loch Ness, the Skye Tour proceeds to Eilean Donan Castle*, renowned as one of Scotland’s most photographed castles. This iconic castle is located on its own island at the head of Loch Duich. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the castle and its enchanting surroundings.
- Portree Harbour - After visiting Eilean Donan, the journey continues to the Isle of Skye, crossing the Skye Bridge to reach the quaint village of Portree for a lunch break. Despite its small size, Portree is the capital of Skye, encircled by rugged cliffs and gentle hills. Its picturesque setting makes it an ideal spot to enjoy lunch and admire the views of the boats.
- The Old Man of Storr - A stop at the Old Man of Storr provides a chance for photography.
- Kilt Rock - A pause at Kilt Rock offers another photo opportunity.
- Kyle of Lochalsh Viewpoint & Picnic Place - Refreshments are available at the Kyle of Lochalsh.
- Lochcarron - A visit to Loch Carron offers views of Strome Castle from April to October.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
Getaway from the urban life with this triumphant Viator Experience tour. Discover the stunning Isle of Skye for the day. Journey through Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most captured on camera castles and traverse the bridge to the picturesque Isle of Skye. Explore Portree, the village’s hub and admire the breathtaking natural scenery all within…
Getaway from the urban life with this triumphant Viator Experience tour. Discover the stunning Isle of Skye for the day. Journey through Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most captured on camera castles and traverse the bridge to the picturesque Isle of Skye. Explore Portree, the village’s hub and admire the breathtaking natural scenery all within a single day.
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
- Please note: from 22nd December to 1st February 2025, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed. We will still stop at the castle for photos and access to the bridge will be available. However, the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities will be closed.
Location
Railway Terrace
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW.
Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1436 Ratings)
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Gjenks
Sep 12, 2024
Wonderful and interesting - Great full day tour. Our guide and driver, Harrison, was very informative and entertaining. Would definitely recommend him and the company for this type of all day tour. We saw all the advertised sites and then some. The weather was great and Harrison navigated the route expertly.
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Elizabeth
Sep 7, 2024
Unforgettable - My husband and I took the Eileen Donan & Isle of Skye bus tour and I cannot say enough positive things about it! My husband and I had never been to Scotland before and we really wanted to be able to see The Highlands without the headache of renting a car and driving on the “wrong” side of the road. We got to see so much that we otherwise would have easily missed. The entire ride was beautiful and our driver/guide Alex was as charming as could be. He seemed to be a bottomless font of historical knowledge and was full of loads of fun stories. I had a notebook along and made sure to take some notes so I could read more later on. His personal tales of family and adventure added so much to our overall experience. It was unforgettable!
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Emilyjo3420af
Sep 6, 2024
Best way to do the Highlands - Amazing trip. We were hesitant about the 12 hour duration, but it was a perfect amount of time. We had plenty of time to come home and go to dinner after. Chris was informative, entertaining, and friendly. The stops were incredible. We considered driving ourselves through the highlands and without a doubt, doing the tour with Chris was the better option. It was efficient but also relaxing because you could sit back, look and listen sparing you the worry of planning / driving. The stops were great, a personal favorite of mine was Portree. I will be recommending this tour to friends! Would do it again. A highlight of our UK trip!
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Maritzah374
Sep 5, 2024
Great - The tour is great and Alex the guide is super friendly and informative. I feel secure and comfortable on the bus. The views are amazing
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Katyt669
Sep 3, 2024
Beautiful views, music & storytelling - Highly recommend!! Coos, castles, lochs, bridges, glens, straths, waterfalls, kilt rocks, cliffs, dinosaurs, magical waters, local artisan shopping, stories and music. This tour has it all and so much more.
Liall is a fantastic tour operator, using just the right amount of humor, wit, and Scots storytelling to keep everyone engaged, while he shared the history, science & vocabulary of the area (both the widely published and the locally Known).
Plus, the VIEWS cannot be beat!
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Markbg6832dl
Sep 1, 2024
Scotland in miniature - We went to the Isle of Skye and it was outstanding. It is described as Scotland in miniature. It has the ocean, highlands, lochs, castles, and whisky distillery. One can experience a lot in a small amount of time due to the proximity of things. We spent several days there. We also had some fine dining which I did not expect. We stayed in Dunvegan.
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Mariaisabelf261
Aug 31, 2024
Over the Sea to Skye with Awesome Tour Guide - Tonks sets the bar so high that no other highland tour can compare to hers. She’s energetic and passionate, and I’m glad I was on her bus. The Scottish highlands were a dream trip of mine, and all my high expectations were exceeded. Thank you Tonks and Timberbush for providing us with this wonderful experience! We will come back!
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Lauracw9792zu
Aug 31, 2024
Our guide, Jack, was a pro after an accident. - Our guide/driver Jack was full of stories and information. The tour itself was great and it was nice to look at the scenery and not worry about driving on the wrong side of the road. Yes, I did say that. It's the wrong side. The bus is comfortable and the sites are beautiful. We loved it. One thing about Jack that should be mentioned here is that he handled a delicate situation with calm and humour. One of the visitors in our group took a nasty fall and bashed up his face and leg. Jack got him, and us, to our next stop in Portree as quickly as possible to get him looked at by a doctor. If Jack was worried you would never have known but he wasn't cavalier either. While the gentleman was patched up our tour continued and then we swung back and picked him up. Jack kept us all informed but didn't reveal more than necessary. He handled it like a pro. He made a couple of gentle jokes about the situation that eased any tension and any potential embarrassment the man might have felt. He set the tone for a wonderful day. Thanks, Jack.
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Noreenoreillymorris
Sep 18, 2024
Seat on bus not accommodating - The last row of 5 seats should not be used on this bus. It was extremely uncomfortable for the person in the middle seat.
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Jennifer_l
Sep 16, 2024
Do a different tour - The Isle of Skye does not have the infrastructure to support the number of people dumped on it by Timberland tours. Highly do not recommend.
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