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John O'Groats Tour: Explore Northern Scotland
4.5
191 Ratings
Highland Council
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Explore the farthest northern point of mainland Britain with our 1-day tour from Inverness! Experience the beauty of Loch Fleet, delve into the history of Dunrobin Castle, and soak in the breathtaking landscapes all in one day from Inverness, the heart of the Highlands.
Duration:
11 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness and heads north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey to John O’Groats continues to the village of Golspie. Located on the North Sea coast, Golspie is nestled beside Ben Bhraggie and is a…
- Loch Fleet - The tour sets off from Inverness and heads north to Loch Fleet, where there is a chance to see seals and various bird species. Be sure to have your camera ready!
- Golspie Gallery - The journey to John O’Groats continues to the village of Golspie. Located on the North Sea coast, Golspie is nestled beside Ben Bhraggie and is a charming seaside resort with expansive sandy beaches. Take some time here for refreshments before proceeding to Dunrobin Castle.
- Dunrobin Castle and Gardens - Situated in Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle serves as the ancestral home of Clan Sutherland. Its design resembles a French chateau with towering spires, overlooking the Moray Firth. Visitors can explore the magnificent stately home, gardens, and museum (optional extra), and enjoy refreshments in the tearoom.
- Helmsdale Beach - A stop at Helmsdale Clearance offers opportunities for photos and learning about the area’s history.
- Wick Heritage Museum - Once a Viking settlement, Wick is the main town in the far north of mainland Scotland. Visitors can explore the town, take in views across Wick Bay, and enjoy lunch.
- John O’ Groats - Following the visit to Wick, the tour proceeds to John O’Groats, the northernmost point on the British mainland. Here, visitors can walk along the cliff path, capture the iconic signpost photo, enjoy stunning coastal views, and possibly spot local wildlife. John O’Groats is a prime location in the UK for viewing Atlantic puffins, grey seals, and occasionally orcas.
- Dunbeath Heritage Museum - The tour continues to Dunbeath Harbour for photo opportunities.
- Brora Beach - A stop at Brora Beach allows for photos before returning to Inverness.
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
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Attraction Tickets
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- 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.
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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(191 Ratings)
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Jonathank2854
Oct 29, 2024
Amazing journey - The trip was great. The places taken and covered, halts where we were allowed to get down and roam about to absorb the beauty of the place were well selected by the operator. A special thanks to our guide 'Alex' - who was attentive to the places where one would enjoy some time outside the tour bus and places that could be worth visiting in detail.
I felt my trip was complete as i saw all those places in good time, which I would not have covered otherwise. And the group was lively and did not make me feel like I was on a Solo trip. Would recommend it. Cheers!!
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Audrey_t
Oct 19, 2024
John O' Groats Tour - We loved our tour & Richard, our guide, made it even better!
The coach was clean & comfortable.
Dunrobin Castle was definitely the highlight for us but we enjoyed all the stops,
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Frank_l
Oct 16, 2024
glad we chose this trip - great guide, made the trip more interesting and fun. Guide had a lot of knowledge about the area. a local
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Walter_j
Oct 14, 2024
Wow! We’d do it again in a heartbeat! - This was a truly fantastic tour (on October 6, 2024). Our tour guide – Jack – was exceptional. He was dressed in traditional kilt attire, told great stories with some humor mixed in, and was very personable and friendly. It was a rainy/misty day, but we didn’t miss any attractions; he was a very safe driver (many of the roads were winding with lot of hills), and the tour was on-time from beginning to end. Dunrobin Castle and Gardens were breathtaking and were a true highlight of our entire trip to the UK. Jack also included some personal touches to the experience, such as showing his sgian-dubh, a small single-edged knife that is traditionally worn with a Scottish kilt that he had made for him. He also included an unplanned stop at a family run concession along the coast that served lobster and crab rolls. You’d be truly fortunate to have Jack as your guide!
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Xxrobertturnerxx
Oct 4, 2024
Great Tour With Chris - I always wanted to go to the top of scotland and this tour did it. Had such amazing views and tour guide chris gave us lots of information. Plus it was really nice warm and nice day out there. Dunrobin castle was really nice!
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Savvyoldbird
Oct 2, 2024
Excellent value trip - Have used this company before so am aware of high standard of trip and driver. The stops were excellent plenty of stops to stretch your legs etc. Driver knowledgeable of locql facilities. Had great food at the stops with local baker making the best meat pie was delicious . Even stopped in tiny coastal village where we had crab or lobster brioche buns..delicious. John o Groats road trip really a great trip
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Margaret_m
Sep 30, 2024
Exception tour - Great tour with a very knowledgeable tour/host. Good with timings, directions and instructions. We'll done.
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Rj
Sep 27, 2024
Great stopping points. No stress - We booked this tour to see the far north. Timberbush did not disappoint. Michael was our guide. We had ample stops to stretch. We learned a ton of history. We made new friends and felt extremely safe along the way.
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Mark_e
Nov 12, 2024
Nice day trip! - I was really happy with this trip overall. The day gets a little long, but visiting Dunrobin Castle and the falconry experience was great… if you also want to see what it feels like to stand at the edge of the world (sort of), John O’Groats is fantastic!
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Nitin_p
Oct 28, 2024
Excellant journey but missed some spots - We took the "John O' Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North from Inverness" day tour on October 27th, but unfortunately, the schedule seemed to have been not followed, and several locations were skipped.
According to the itinerary, there was a planned stop at Golspie Gallery (15 minutes) and then an hour at Dunrobin Castle. However, Golspie Gallery was omitted, and we arrived at Dunrobin Castle early, only to wait until it opened, which led to lost time. Additionally, Dornoch was added unexpectedly, where most of the shops there were closed and nothing to do.
Wick’s Heritage Museum/Town (1 hour, including lunch) was entirely bypassed, and we didn’t have the opportunity to explore the town either. Instead, we spent 1.5 hours at John O' Groats with lunch, where there were limited food options, and the time allotted seemed excessive given that the plan originally indicated a 1-hour stop.
Lastly, we did not visit Dunbeath Heritage Museum as scheduled but went to Duncansby Lighthouse, which was not on the itinerary.
Given these deviations, we feel that the tour did not meet the expectations set by the original schedule. If possible, we kindly request appropriate refund for the inconvenience and missed experiences. We hope you will consider our feedback to help improve future tours.
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