Inverness · GUIDED
8 reviewed
Below are the 8 best guided tours in the Highlands, with the cost, the length of the day and the kind of visitor each one suits. The order is our steer; read down and pick the one that fits your week.
Guided Loch Ness day trip from Inverness with Urquhart Castle, Foyers waterfall walk, Fort Augustus canal boats, and a 1-hour monster cruise.
“The trip was amazing. We met new people from all over the world. Our guide was brilliant and friendly. Great memories were made.”
A 2-hour small-group guided bike ride along Inverness waterways, with stops at Ness Islands, gardens, and the Caledonian Canal.
“Excellent tour of the river in Inverness, including the park and botanical garden on the islands and the canal running into the bay. Alison was great.”
A 1.5-hour local-led walking tour through Inverness Castle, the Cathedral, River Ness, and historic churches, with story-driven Highland folklore.
“Christine showed and told us all we wanted to know about Inverness and its history”
Self-guided cycling from Inverness to Loch Ness, with bike hire, route maps, and scenic Ness Islands and Caledonian Canal paths.
“Amazing experience. Bikes to Dores, then the Foyer waterfalls and back to Inverness, for a total of 60km. Guys at the shop were great”
Private Skye day from Inverness with Gordon: Loch Ness legends, Eilean Donan views, Fairy Pools hike, and Portree breaks.
“We loved our private tour to the Isle of Skye with Gordon! So informative and with great humor too. He showed us a lot of the Isle of Skye plus lots of stops along the way. We loved that it was customized to our interests and didn’t feel like we were rushed from one stop to another. We got to see animals like the hairy coos and red deer, hiked the Fairy Pools, saw Eilean Donan and more. Thanks Gordon, this was a highlight of our trip!”
Self-guided audio walk through Inverness’ highlights, from St Andrew’s Cathedral to the Ness Islands, with offline VoiceMap access for $9.99.
“The tour goes at your own pace - even tells you when you go off course. This route is simple, but part of the course was closed. We could still listen to the commentary, and picked it up at the next point. An interesting tour.”
Private Highlands day tour from Inverness to Culloden, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness and Urquhart, ending at Beauly Priory.
“Our tour made Scotland come alive. Our tour guide David Ogilvie was highly informative in regard to the history and natural beauty of Scotland. He was also a great guide to the fabulous distilleries. He could not have been more gracious and informative. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in an outstanding experience in Scotland”
A private 1.5–2 hour walk in Inverness with a local guide, covering Castle, Cathedral, the Ness waterfront, and more for up to 6.
“Steve, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and such a great guide! He kept us engaged in the history of Inverness while keeping us laughing through a rain and wind storm. Would definitely recommend this tour as a way to see all that Inverness has to offer.”
