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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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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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Joanna_m
Sep 22, 2024
Wonderful day - We really enjoyed the whole day. Jack our driver and guide was friendly, knowledgeable and organised. This trip gave us the opportunity to see Scotland’s beautiful countryside and get to places that we wouldn’t otherwise have been able to visit. We loved Dunrobin Castle, John O Groats and seeing the coastline. We were lucky to have spectacular weather which added to our enjoyment of the day.
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179norah
Sep 21, 2024
Great day out. - We enjoyed a wonderful day out on this tour. Driver and guide Chris was so friendly and informative. Really enjoyed the stop at Dunrobin Castle. Very interesting castle and gardens. Delighted to spend time at John O'Groats area. Met some lovely folk on the very comfortable bus. Plenty of rest stops along the way. Great day out and we were lucky to have had good weather.
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Eve_r
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent - It was all above expectations, all as a package stood out, we found the castle unlike any we had seen before, the amount of time spent there was just right as was the time at our destination and we really loved all the scenery we saw as we journeyed
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Blsilver82
Sep 11, 2024
Explore the North of Scotland - Excellent Tour and Guide - What an incredible day!
Alex, our driver and guide did a magnificent job of both keeping us safe on those winding roads and giving us a tremendous amount of information.
We saw so much on this 11.5 hour day from Castles to small towns to the windy northern town of John O'Goates. We even had a request, from me, to see if we could do an unplanned stop at two very old bridges and Alex made it happen.
His suggestion for a Lobster sandwich at Tasty Toes was perfect and delicious.
We have been driving around Scotland on our own. This tour was well worth the money to let someone else take us around and just enjoy the scenery and the knowledge of a great guide.
I would highly recommend this excursion and if you are lucky enough to get Alex as your guide - BONUS.
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Hannelore_g
Sep 9, 2024
Journey to John o Groats - The Trip was great. Alex was such a careful diver. He also had a lot of information ready to pass on. Will always remember this wonderful trip.
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O1005jlgarym
Sep 7, 2024
Foggy weather blocked our view! - The weather was heavy fog for most of the day so we missed being able to see a lot of the scenery. Our guide Alex made a good effort to describe what we should have been seeing, but the lack of a view was disappointing. Obiously, the tour company can't control the weather.
The highlight of the day was a falconry show that was very interesting to watch.
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