Discover Scotland’s Highlands with a local guide. Explore historical sites, stunning landscapes, and rich folklore on a private tour from Invergordon or Inverness.
- Loch Ness - We will drive to the East Coast of Loch Ness, stopping at the stunning Dores Beach where you can get up close and personal to Loch Ness and witness one of its most beautiful views. If you’re lucky you might even get a glimpse of our most famous beast!
- Dochgarroch - Highland Coos!! We will now drive to Dochgarroch, where we will take you to a spot where you can see some beautiful highlands cows and get a photo of Scotland’s favourite hairy animal!
- Inverness - Our local tour guide will give you a brief walking tour around the city cente of their home town of Inverness, including historical sites, architecture, and lessor knows gems and stories that only the locals know. See the oldest pub, visit a site where Jacobite soldiers were executed after the Battle of Culloden, and get a great view of the castle from an old bridge. We will then give you some free time to grab a coffee or snack place of your choice. Our guide will, of course, give some great recommendations.
- Clava Cairns - For your second stop the guide will take you to the ancient burial site of Clava Cairns. Marvel at these bronze age cairns and touch the standing stones as the guide explains how and why these structures came to be built 4000 years ago. Learn how the Victorians romanticized and changed the landscapes of Clava, and imagine how it used to be all the way back in 2000 BC.
- Culloden Battlefield - Our guide will take you to Culloden Battlefield where they will tell you about the history of the Jacobite Rebellion and the last battle to be fought on British Soil. They will take you to a great viewpoint and show you where the troops stood facing one another before the Jacobites were slaughtered. You will also be shown the makeshift hospital cottage, the grave markers and other points of interest before being given some free time to absorb the atmosphere of this haunting historical site.
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Our Half Day Private Highland tour lets you visit the best historical sites, marvel at the most beautiful Highland Landscapes, and learn about the mythology and folklore that makes the Highlands of Scotland such a magical place. This tour will show you the best of the Inverness-Shire area including Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns and the city of Inverness without taking up your whole day. If you are limited on time, prefer not to travel for a full day, but are still keen to see all the best sights this is the tour for you!
Our local guide grew up in Inverness, which gives them an insight and knowledge of the area that only a local can know. They also have a passion and knowledge of Scottish history and folklore that will further enrich your cultural experience.
This tour will give you an authentic, exciting and informative experience that will reside in your memory for years to come.
This tour can take up to 10 people, so perfect for both large and small groups.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.