Inverness · TOUR REVIEWS
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Every trip on this site, one page, best first. Below are the 15 that beat the rest right now, from the Loch Ness cruise to the long haul out to Skye. Each shows what it costs, how long it runs and which suits a first visit, with the full list underneath if none quite fits your week.
50-minute Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle with sonar, narrated legends, and great views—plus Wi‑Fi.
“Beautiful commentary. Lovely staff. The whole experience was very special.”
A timed coach-and-boat day from Inverness: Urquhart Castle ruins, a Loch Ness cruise with Nessie stories, plus a winter Centre stop.
“Linda and Kieren were fantastic guides, both very funny and knowledgeable. The views are absolutely stunning. Well worth the time and money.”
One-day Isle of Skye highlights from Inverness, with Eilean Donan Castle, Portree lunch, and guide-led stops for photos and history.
“An interesting and informative day full of gorgeous scenery and well presented and narrated by Karen.”
Dochgarroch 2-hour Loch Ness cruise sails from the Caledonian Canal to Urquhart Castle with great guide storytelling and views.
“Fantastic commentary, informative, friendly and funny, the whole crew were lovely. We’d highly recommend!!”
A 12-hour Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and Trotternish’s iconic rock scenery.
“Our guide Scott was fantastic. He’s professional, friendly, and always eager to answer any questions. His narration of the Battle of Culloden was vivid and engaging, and he’s also a very skilled driver. We loved the charming bells in his beard, his great restaurant recommendations, and his wonderful playlists that made the journey even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
See Loch Ness by cruise, tour Urquhart Castle ruins, plus Outlander filming spots at Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns from Inverness.
“It was a wonderful experience. Our driver Emma was very knowledgable and gave us a lot of history and background of the area and sites.”
Inverness to Isle of Skye day tour with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree lunch, Storr, Quiraing and Kilt Rock.
“Learned lots of history, local stories, lore and even geology. Wonderful visuals in a relaxing way to travel with a wonderful and entertaining guide. Torquil was awesome. Thank you Torquil. You taught us so much. We all had fun and thoroughly enjoyed our tour with you.”
A full-day Highland loop from Inverness with Loch Ness stops and the Jacobite Steam Train ride from Fort William to Mallaig.
“We had an amazing time on this tour. Iain was very informative and stuck to the time schedule perfectly without us feeling rushed. The bus was clean and toilets on the Jacobite train have been updated.”
Glide Loch Ness on a 2-hour cruise from Dochgarroch, with live commentary, sonar Nessie alerts, and classic views of Urquhart Castle.
“We had a fantastic experience on our recent Loch Ness boat tour with Jacobite Tours. Boarding was quick and well-organized, and the boat itself was clean, comfortable, and clearly well maintained. Onboard, we enjoyed a selection of beverages and snacks, which added a nice touch to the journey. The crew were attentive and professional throughout, and the tour narrator truly elevated the experience. Charming, witty, and impressively knowledgeable, they brought the history and mystery of Loch Ness and its surroundings to life in a way that was both entertaining and informative. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed with the tour and would highly recommend Jacobite Tours to anyone visiting the a...”
12-hour Inverness-to-Skye day tour with Loch Ness views, Eilean Donan photos, Portree break, Fairy Pools hike, and Urquhart lookout.
“The day on Skye went too fast! I could have stayed on Skye for days! Great trip and beautiful stops!”
One-hour Loch Ness cruise from Clansman Harbour with Nessie sonar spotting, indoor-outdoor comfort, and Urquhart Castle views.
“Lovely views, warp up warm if going outside the cabin which is warm ,outside blowing a gale ,but we'll worth it”
Private Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness: Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Old Man of Storr and Portree lunch stop. Up to 3.
“Had a great day in spite of a storm coming our way. We were able to get much of the day done under clouds but rain held off until late afternoon. The ride is spectacularly beautiful. Mike, our guide was personable and knowledgeable and was overall outstanding. Skye was beautiful, can only imagine it’s splendor in a sunny day.”
Private Highlands day from Inverness: Loch Ness views, Urquhart Castle, whisky at Singleton, Culloden Battlefield walk, Clava Cairns.
“Our guide, Naill, was incredible! He brought the history of this area to life and skillfully avoided the crowds. Highly recommend this tour.”
Inverness to Highlands, Loch Ness and the Jacobite Steam Train, with photo stops, a local guide, and great time for Mallaig lunch.
“The beautiful drive through the Scottish countryside. Being able to admire and learn about the landscape was my favorite experience. Karen was an amazing guide. She showed many different destinations throughout the highlands and was very knowledgeable about its history. Highly recommend her as a guide for any tour.”
A 12-hour Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness hitting Eilean Donan Castle, the Fairy Pools, and Loch Ness with a comfy driver-guide.
“Wonderfull and must see trip, it was the best overall from our trip to Scotland. Worth doing it again.”
