Inverness History: Saint Columba's Pilgrimage

Discover a bit of its intriguing past and check out the mound where Saint Columba paid homage to the King of the Picts, sharing the philosophy of the “new Christianity” with the fighter Brude in his mountaintop stronghold circa 550AD.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Explore the Highland Capital, its Castle, and Cathedral.
Discover its intriguing history and visit the hill where Saint Columba journeyed to meet the Pictish King, sharing the “new Christianity” with the warrior Brude in his hilltop fortress around 550 AD.
Recognize the town’s strategic importance to the sea and learn about the various fortifications by…

What's Included
  • Exclusive private tour for a personalized experience
  • Hassle-free hotel or port pick-up and drop-off included
  • Insightful commentary from a professional guide
  • Engaging live entertainment included
  • Knowledgeable driver doubles as a guide
  • Live commentary on board for an immersive experience
  • Comfortable travel in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Driver will pick up from your location and drop off at your required final destination.
Location
Hame Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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88pamo
Jul 27, 2024
Breathtaking tour and awesome guide - Incredible experience made very special and memorable by our guide Michael. They did a great job working with our wish list and building a phenomenal itinerary, from Glasgow to Isle of Skye and Edinburgh. The Highlands were breathtaking and Michael knew the country, the detailed history and special spots, and was hilarious all the time. Highly, highly recommend.
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Susanls4209xx
Oct 11, 2023
Lovely trip! - Thank you, Andrew MacDonald & drivers Jim, Les & Ryan, for making our family trip to Inverness, Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye an absolute delight. Our travels to Scotland centered on my daughter's wedding, so the logistics of getting everybody there and back were complicated. But, Andrew was on-top of everything. The crew's professional, good humor, attention to detail and intimate knowledge of the area made for a perfect trip. The Scotland landscape is beautiful and the people are equally so. I've never written a review but am compelled to do so because of the excellent service and kindness of Andrew and his crew. Amazing experience!
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Pj
Apr 24, 2022
Highly recommended for personalized tours - Andrew is a font of knowledge and a wonderful story teller. We really enjoyed our time with him and his flexibility to fit in with our requests. Highly recommended
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20guyg
May 22, 2021
Wonderful tour - Had booked a three-day holiday in Inverness but, plans going awry, didn't have use of a car. Didn't want to miss out on some of the exciting sites outside the city so asked the hotel for ideas. They linked me up with Hame Tours and it worked out perfectly. Not only could they drive me around, they became my guides. Steve and Andrew were very friendly and helpful, with Andrew even giving me some of his Gaelic musical renditions! They waited whilst I viewed the sites and gave me really useful tips on other places to see, as well as lots of history info as we drove around. If anyone wants to visit places like Culloden and Fort George but is worried about not having a car, consider getting in touch with Hame!
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Troythrace
Sep 18, 2020
Fantastic, magical tour - My guide, Seoras, was exceptionally knowledgeable, and his passion for Scottish culture, the Highlands and the Gaelic language is palpable. He is a natural storyteller, eager to regale you with tales both personal and epic.  I had the absolute pleasure of touring Inverness, Culloden and Chanonry Point. Including visits to famous inspirations for the book and tv series Outlander. Serolas was incomparable with his generosity and eagerness to share. Unmissable tours with amazing guides!!
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Multicolor
Aug 29, 2018
Very lively city - We visited for the first time Inverness and walk around during 3 hours. We went along the river, walked on the pedestrian bridge which was great. We had a nice feeling of the city, it's very lively and warm people are all around. We will go back in a few days to explore some more.
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