Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness: Flexible Itinerary with High-Profile Attractions
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Kyle of Lochalsh
Experience the beauty of the Isle of Skye on a private tour from Inverness. Customize your itinerary, visiting top attractions like Talisker Distillery and Eilean Donan Castle. Flexibility and stunning scenery await!
Duration: 9 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eilean Donan Castle - Eilean Donan Castle is strategically placed where 3 sea lochs meet and is one of the most photographed castles in the world and one of the most visited attractions in the Highlands.
  • Skye Bridge - We stop at the Skye Bridge viewpoint where on a clear day you get a magnificient view of the bridge with Skye and the Cuillin mountains in the background.
  • Sligachan Old Bridge - The old bridge at Sligachan with the Cuillin mountains in the background provide a wonderful photo opportunity.
  • Talisker Distillery - Talisker Distillery in Carbost is the oldest Distillery in Skye and was built in 1831 , the setting in Talisker Bay is beautiful. We stop at the visitor centre where you can partake of a dram of the local Uisghe Bheatha ( water of life ).
  • Uig - Uig is at the northern end of the Trotternish peninsula and the name means bay in the Norse language. From her you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Uist in the Outer Hebrides. We stop for lunch in Uig
  • Idrigil - Idrigil Bay viewpoint gives a lovely view of Uig bay.
  • Quiraing - We climb up to the viewpoint where we can see the Quiraing . the Quiraing was created more than 100 million years ago by a landslip.
  • Kilt Rock - Kilt rock is so called because the rock formations resemble the pleats on a kilt. We stop at the viewpoint to see.
  • Mealtfalls - From the same viewpoint as Kilt rock we see Mealt falls as they drop 180 feet into the Atlantic ocean
  • The Old Man of Storr - The Old Man of Storr is a rock pinnacle standing 160 feet high on the Storr Hill. This area has featured in several movies including The Wicker Man in 1973
  • Portree - Portree is the largest town on Skye and it was created as a fishing port in the early 1800s . The picturesque harbour offers a wonderful phot opportunity.
    Note: The remaining time is for the round tour and time spending in sightseeing or explorations.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to Eilean Donan Castle $13
Additional Information

This personalized, day-long private excursion from Inverness to Isle of Skye offers a visit to numerous major sights such as Talisker Distillery, with a pause at Eilean Donan Castle en route. We then journey back to Inverness via a distinct path, traveling through Strathcarron. What sets this tour apart is the flexibility for clients to modify the itinerary to their liking, within reasonable grounds. For instance, we could substitute Uig with The Fairy Pools or replace Talisker Distillery with The Fairy Glen. The choice is yours.

Location
Eilean Donan Castle
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anna_b
Mar 29, 2024
Amazing tour - We had an amazing tour with William. He took us around on an amazing tour that included all the highlights we could possibly want. Truly an experienced we will never forget. He shared so much incredible information and was so generous. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
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Charlenebd4191oa
Oct 25, 2023
Isle of Skye - Our tour guide, BillieMaclean, was absolutely amazing! He went above and beyond in all ways. Friendly and courteous. Very informative and certainly shows how much he loves doing the tours. I felt like he was a friend after we finished. Such a wonderful guy!!!
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T103zwsteveg
Oct 16, 2023
A fantastic 2 days - Lawrence did a great job, first with the Isle of Skye tour, and then a day visiting distilleries. Super knowledgeable and very friendly, he even took us to lunch at the most amazing whiskey bar I've ever seemed. Very accommodating.
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326kamrenb
Oct 9, 2023
Can't go wrong with this tour - We had the pleasure of Billy and Lawerence guiding us through much of the Highlands these past few days. We did multiple tours with them and each one was spectacular. The views, the history, all of it was excellently prepared. For me, the Isle of Skye was particularly beautiful. My family was hoping to learn about our heritage and the area in general on this trip, and Lawerence and Billy helped us accomplish that and then some. Cannot sing their praises enough. Next time I come to Scotland I will definitely be reaching out to them once more.
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L1245gbkelseyc
Oct 8, 2023
10/10 Day on the Isle of Skye - We had the best day with Billy! He went above and beyond to give us an amazing experience touring Inverness and the Isle of Skye. Generous with time, always down to make spontaneous stops, and kind enough to stick his face in a river that grants eternal beauty with me - it just doesn’t get better than Billy! We reached out with only a few days notice, and he made everything on our wish list happen. We hit all the main spots, as well as some fun side journeys along the way. The value of time spent went beyond the sights, though. The flexibility, excellent company, and adventure partner made a great day outstanding. My family will definitely be coming back to Inverness for another trip with Billy and the Highlander Private Tours team!
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Travel31395853281
Sep 21, 2023
Lawrence is Incredible!!!! - This tour was fantastic, as were the multiple other tours we went on with Lawrence, and I must say that Lawrence made our trip absolutely incredible! He was kind and funny and very knowledgeable. He balanced being friendly and informative without being overwhelming or distracting. He took us to some amazing spots and went out of his way to make our experience the absolute best it could be. He took us around and told us about the history and culture of places all around Scotland. He planned for every contingency. He brought us snacks and water, umbrellas when it rained, got us tables at great restaurants we never would have found on our own, and recommended the best Highland scotch whiskey around (ask him his favorite; it won’t disappoint!). Lawrence is a true gentleman and feels part of the family by the end of our time in Scotland! The sights and tours here have been gorgeous and amazing, but it has been Lawrence’s guidance, assistance, thoughtfulness, and insider’s info that has made this the trip of a lifetime. I hope to visit again sometime, and I will certainly be asking for Lawrence when I do. Hopefully just in a wee whiley.
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17farzanehk
Sep 9, 2023
Best day on Isle of Skye - Amazing day. We were picked up by Lawrence in Inverness at our accommodation and spent a beautiful day driving to Skye and visiting sites on the way . I can’t recommend this tour enough . Lawrence was a great host , accommodating our interests and taking us to places we would never find on our own, or see as a part of a larger tour . His van was very comfortable and he is a great driver . Driving in Skye is not for the faint of heart. If you love seafood , be ready to have the freshest seafood at the Oyster shack. If you only have one day to spend on Skye , this is the way to do it. Contact Lawrence and he will customize a perfect tour for you .
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Shrijitab3
Sep 8, 2023
Fantastic tour - This was a fantastic tour. Lawrence was our guide. He is knowledgeable, accomodating and very thoughtful. He showed us amazing view points and was checking with us on our preferences. My husband and i travelled with my parents. Lawrence ensured we were comfortable and informed us of where we can use facilities etc so it was very comfortable for my parents. He even had cold water, biscuits and chocolates for our journey! He got carrots for us to feed the cows, which was such an extra touch. Cannot recommend this tour and this agency enough!
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Davidmr7962ci
Aug 13, 2023
Lifelong Memories! - Amazing experience! Our personal five-day tour and time with Lawrence in Scotland far exceeded our expectations. A highlight of our touring was the Isle of Skye journey. A full day of feasts for both our eyes and palates accompanied by Lawrence’s stories and excellent knowledge of the area. Memorable time was had at the Oyster Shed - fresh seafood and incredible views, followed by a wee dram (or two…) at Talisker. Highly recommend Lawrence and Highlander Private Tours and we look forward to our return visit. Thanks again, David & Wendy
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Immortal_tofu
Aug 10, 2023
Perfect tour - We wanted a custom tour to visit the Isle of Skye from Inverness but end the tour in Fort William so we contacted Highlander Private Tours. It was an awesome day, Billy took care of us, understood what kind of activities we wanted to have, let us take our pictures with no rush... it was perfect, we couldn't ask for a better tour.
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