Location: Inverness
Top Things to do in Inverness
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Inverness, Scotland
This compact Scottish city is perfect for exploration by foot — travelers can easily find their way from the lovely River Ness to historic Inverness Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral, and beyond to the events at Eden Court and the busy Victorian Market. It’s also an ideal base for exploring the Highlands, with the mysterious Loch Ness (and famed local resident Nessie), Culloden Battlefield and the Bronze Age Clava Cairns just a quick drive away.
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1. Excursiones desde Inverness
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5.0 based on 269 reviews
We are the only company based in Inverness that offers Highlands & Isles tours in Spanish. Twenty years of guiding experience in Scotland make "Excursiones desde Inverness" the best resource to visit Higlands & Isles.
2. Rabbie's
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5.0 based on 534 reviews
Award winning small group tours in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Discover the secrets of Loch Ness, Skye, whisky distilleries and much more. Avoid disappointment - guaranteed departures from Inverness - you book, you go. Don't get lost in the crowd - Guaranteed small groups - Maximum 16 passengers for an authentic traveller.
3. Inverness Custom Tours
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Inverness Custom tours are a highland base tour company which customises our tours to customer needs and expectations, we tour from the lowlands of Scotland to the highlands and Islands. we specials in culture, History, whisky and Film locations. our tours are suitable for all ages. we offer private tours in our spacious comfortable cars. we are a must if you visit the Highlands.
4. Happy Tours
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5.0 based on 1,536 reviews
Happy Tours is a long established tour company based in Inverness offering the following tours: Isle of Skye Tour , Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Tour , Glenfinnan and Great Glen Tour, Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery Tour, Cairngorm Mountains, Outlander and Whisky Tour, Speyside Whisky Tour and Bespoke Private Tours. For up to the minute information and circumstances please call or email and we will be happy to help.
5. Inverness Day Tours
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5.0 based on 747 reviews
Exclusive guided tours in 7-passenger vans throughout Scotland. Relaxed itineraries by entertaining guides crafting wonderful memories as you experience some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Pick-ups from Glasgow/Edinburgh/Aberdeen/Inverness airports or cities & elsewhere. We have travelled with authors Diana Gabaldon (Outlander), Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants) and Jodie Picoult (My Sisters Keeper). We tell you the stories behind the Outlander books and series - tales of rebellions, Jacobites, the Clans and our traditions. From a historic stroll in Inverness or Edinburgh, right up to a 10-day island odyssey – we offer it all. We can take you to iconic destinations like the Isle of Skye or lesser known treasures like the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail. Come on a scenic journey, discover the dynamic history and rich culture hidden beneath the surface, and delve into our unique folklore, legends and tales. Book on our website.
6. WOW Scotland Tours
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5.0 based on 1,845 reviews
See Scotland with the people who know it best on our award-winning day tours from Inverness. Relax and take in the iconic sights of Skye on our Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour or take the path-less-travelled on our self-guided hike to the Fairy Pools. Experience four of Scotland’s most-famous sights - Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Ben Nevis and Loch Ness - on our Big 4 Tour or venture up to the awe-inspiring sights of neolithic Orkney on our Orkney Day Tour. For malt fans our Whisky Tour offers an excellent introduction to the Highland & Speyside whisky regions. If you are arriving by cruise ship we would love to show you the best of the Highlands from Invergordon and other ports. We also offer a range of private tours.. We are a local Highland company, with highly experienced local tour guides and well-appointed mini-coaches. We don’t just offer tours, we offer an opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home. Join one of our tours to find out why we love the Highlands so much!
7. In Your Element Scotland
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5.0 based on 243 reviews
In Your Element is a mobile outdoor adventure activity company offering amazing outdoor adventures across Scotland, with bases in Inverness, Aviemore, Loch Tay and at Loch Lomond . We offer a range of outdoor experience for families, stag/ hen groups, corporate or charity groups including canoeing, gorge walking, archery, aerial adventure courses and much more. We're the largest canoe and kayak hire operator in Scotland, with a large fleet of boats available for individuals, small groups and adventure events. With a flexible shuttle service and comprehensive outfitting service we should be your first port of call.
Reviewed By J_Black1987 - North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Me and my sister decided to try something different, so we thought we'd try the Segway Adventure at Loch Lomond. It took us some time to find the place. After arriving at the main car park we walked round to the shopping centre area. We were walking around for about 15 minutes looking for the place and checked the maps and it wasn't marked on it. We asked some people for directions, but no one seemed to know where In Your Element or the 'Segway place' was. At this point we were feeling a little panicked thinking we might miss out if there's a group of people waiting to head out. We called the number on their website and they directed us - it's located on the shore next to the canoes and bikes, behind the Sea Life Aquarium. If you get lost just ask in at TreeZone for directions as they appear to be part of the same company. When we finally arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome. It was just me, my sister, and the instructor. We were pleasantly surprised there wasn't a big group. The instructor went over all the safety information and showed us how to use the Segways. We then had a little practice and when we were comfortable we went round to another practice area with hills. We practiced going down a hill a couple of times and then he took us over to a bigger hill where me and my sister attempted to go up it. We failed a few times to make it up to the top of the hill, having to do a 180 and go back down. My sister nearly fell off it once on the hill, but she was unhurt and still in happy spirits. We eventually managed to get up the hill with a couple more practice runs and felt comfortable enough to take the speed cap off. When in the practice areas you are limited to 6mph, which is then increased to 12mph if you feel comfortable enough doing so. I recommend taking the cap off as some of the hills require more speed than the capped 6mph to get up, and you are always in control of the speed by using your balance anyway, so you can slow down if you wish. After the cap was taken off, we zoomed along a grassy area which was fairly muddy. At times it felt like it was skidding, but it is designed for all terrains and we never fell off - trust the Segway! We then went through a wooded area a couple of times, and down to another part of the shore where we stopped to take photos. Our instructor happily took some photos of us with Ben Lomond in the background. This is a great spot for photo opportunities as the views are amazing, so make sure you have a phone or camera handy. We then continued and throughout the adventure went through a lot of forest areas, where you can mostly zoom about really fast, however there are tighter areas where you'll need to drop your speed so you don't end up flying off into the Loch or hitting a tree! We also went to the shopping centre area and into TreeZone where you can see the adventure course above you. This area is more technical with sharper turns, so watch your speed here! Our instructor took us around these different areas a few times and by the end of the adventure we felt like pros! We had never been on a Segway before, but it was the most fun we had both had in a long time! The instructor was lovely, and very patient with us beginners. The adventure lasts about an hour, but you have so much fun you won't want to come off it! We will definitely be going back to Loch Lomond to do this again in the future and highly recommend it to everyone to try, even beginners.
8. Around Loch Ness
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Around Loch Ness is the perfect choice for a memorable visit to the Highlands of Scotland. You can walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, get up close to the rich natural heritage and history of the area, or simply relax and take in our spectacular scenery. The choice is yours. We offer tailor made and pre-planned day and half day tours for small intimate groups of up to 8 persons. Our knowledgeable and cheerful local guides will be happy to welcome you on board and share with you an experience you will never forget.
9. Ticket To Ride - Bike Hire
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5.0 based on 319 reviews
Explore Loch Ness and Inverness by bike. Visit us at our bike hire centre in beautiful Bellfield Park, Inverness. We'll use our local knowledge and cycle hire experience to make sure you choose the route that's right for you. Our Trek hire bikes are new each year and carefully looked after to ensure reliability and safety. We subscribe to the Cyclists Touring Club Bike Hire Code. Open every day April to October
Reviewed By ATDNC500
We used Ticket to Ride for NC500 bike hire. Very good customer service and email correspondence before we arrived to pick up our bikes, friendly and useful staff, great bikes and kit. Overall a seamless and enjoyable experience. 10/10 would recommend and use again.
10. Battlefield Select Tours
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
taking clients on inspirational journeys of remembrance and discovery that will take in the great battlefields, memorials and war cemeteries throughout the UK,France, Belgium, Holland and Germany.
Reviewed By davidmartin2019 - Barrhead, United Kingdom
Here's just some of the pictures that battlefield select tour's took us on a trip to the menin gate August 2019 it was a great fantastic trip run by battlefield select tour's Inverness and the overnight accommodation from hull to Zeebrugge was fantastic with excellent views of the sun setting from Zeebrugge to hull coming bk pictured, the overnight ferry from hull to Zeebrugge was an absolute pleasure and delightful DB&B and vice versa coming home. I'd recommend battlefield select tour's Inverness for ANYONE doing group bookings for battlefield tour's as you've got this tour guide 24/7 on the bus with a microphone telling you about how things are going ahead for the tour with a luxury coach. Toilet on board.
