Top Things to do in Isle of Skye
Things to do in Isle of Skye, Scotland: The Best Cultural Tours
The landscape is dramatic—even a bit moody, with the Cuillin Range in the background—but outdoorsy kids will have a blast on the Isle of Skye. Plenty of water sports are available, and you’ll also find great hiking and even pony rides. Portree, the largest town, makes a great base for exploring this striking island.
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1. Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged tours taking in some of the magical sights and experiences available in this fascinating area. We currently offer One Day tours showcasing some of the most breath-taking scenery and stunning landscapes that the Highlands have to offer. Our 8 seater vehicle offers you that personal experience that we strive to give all our customers. If there is anywhere not shown that you would like to visit or if you would prefer a Private Tour just give us a call and we will do everything in our power to help meet your needs. Perhaps you fancy a Distillery Tour, a Golf Club Tour, Cocktail Tour, Island Hop, the list is endless, just let us know what you fancy, we are here to help. We offer a very convenience city centre riverside Pick Up Point.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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2. Isle Of Skye Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Looking for the perfect tour of Skye to see all the amazing sights of this rural slice of Scotland? IT Tours has a fantastic 10-hour tour that will whisk you away through the Highlands of Scotland to see some of the most iconic sights and lesser-known gems Scotland has to offer!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By 483pauline7
The best trip I've ever been on. Professional service, great knowledge of places visited, the guide was very pleasant and tolerant for small children. I highly recommend, especially to families with small children. And not only.
3. Create Your Own Special 2 Day Tour
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
This is a 2 day example of what we can help arrange for Your Tour. You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Parking Fees, Bottled water
Exclusions: Meals
Reviewed By Damien B
Our good friend and guide Sinead gave us a wonderful two day tour around Inverness and all its outlander related sites.
4. Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
There is no better way to see and hear about the views, culture and history en route to Skye than from a kilted Highlander. A fun fact day out that should not be missed during any visit to the Scottish Highlands. Maximum Passengers is 8
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local Guide, Scottish weather :)
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Castle
Reviewed By 4pate
We were so lucky - we had George to ourselves! As he said himself prior to picking us up from our hotel he was easily recognisable, resplendent in his kilt. First stop was Clava Cairns, an almost mystical prehistoric burial site in a beautiful setting. Then on to Culloden where we spent time wandering the battlefield, made more emotive by seeing where various Chieftans had fallen. Then on to something completely different - the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch Lock before heading to the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre (and yes, we did see Nessie!) Our final stop was at the ruins of Beauly Priory. As promised it was fun and full of interesting stories. Many thanks again George!
5. 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept and rugged, the region comprises a string of beautiful islands, the largest being the isles of Lewis and Harris, both of which are visited on the tour. See historical sites including the Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch; incredible scenery at the Butt of Lewis and Bhaltos; and sites such as Dunvegan Castle and Glendale Castle on the Isle of Skye. The experience includes your choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornaway in the Outer Hebrides and Portree on the Isle of Skye. Discover Scotland's most beautiful landscapes on this tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye.
Inclusions: Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach, Driver/guide, Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye, 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Exclusions: Meals and refreshments, Admission fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By 464kathyi
Just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, can't wait to go back ???? During my stay I booked two 1 day tours with Rabbis. Firstly a huge thank you for running the tours with just the 2 of us, our stay had been planned around these days out so very grateful they went ahead. The Outlander tour with Lizzie was amazing as was Lizzie, she went out of her way to ensure we had a great day even though the weather was a bit liquidy! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Outlander series/locations and Scottish history in general, many thanks Lizzie. Our second tour was to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife with David who was fab, he was extremely helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The villages were beautiful and St Andrews was stunning, we were also fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather. I would highly recommend both tours and guides! Kathy ☀️☔????
6. 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh
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4.9 based on 222 reviews
Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands tour. With a guarantee of discovering new and interesting things and seeing breathtaking scenery and landscapes around every turn. You’ll see why so many movie locations were based and filmed here in Scotland, with views that inspired the likes of Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct) and James Bond (Glencoe), and more. You’ll be spoilt for choice for getting that perfect picture, especially in the Isle of Skye where many of Scotland’s myths and legends come from. See mountains created by giants, enchanted waters that will give you eternal youth, and hear songs of the faerie folk in the wind. This is a tour that will fill you with joy and leave you with a feeling that can only come from being truly immersed in the moment - something truly priceless. Don’t just take our word for it, check out our reviews!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Accommodation is not included, Backpackers/Youth Hostel Dorm Bed (£25 per person per night), Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse Double/Twin Room (£90 to £100 per person per night), Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse Single Room (£55 to £80 per person per night), If you wish, you may BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION in Inverness for 2 nights. Please advise the operator if you wish to do this and inform them of the name/address.
Reviewed By iswrt
Going on this tour is one of the best decisions I have made. I was quite nervous to begin with as I usually travel alone but our tour guide John made us all feel welcome very quick. All of the stops and sights were so beautiful and like nothing I have seen before. The people on the tour were also very kind. Highly recommend!
7. The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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4.9 based on 207 reviews
Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; one of Scotland's most photographed castles and cross the bridge to the scenic Isle of Skye. Visit Portree, it's village-capital and marvel in the beautiful scenic nature all in one day.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Beardless92
Truly a one of a lifetime experience! Marita is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide! I should also add she is a great driver, cause those Highland roads can get a bit narrow ???? The experience is very immersive, and just listening to Conquest of Paradise while driving through the Highlands is EPIC! Hope you get lucky with the weather as we did, cause all the main photo stops, the sky was clear and lighting was just perfect! ???? The views are stunning, the castles bring their own stories and mysteries and the Isle of Skye is truly another world in itself! I would like to thank the whole Timberbush Team for this ride! I can only wholeheartedly recommend to anyone!! ????????????????????????????❤️
8. Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness
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4.9 based on 168 reviews
Sharp geological formations, crumbling coastlines and wind-swept valleys: Skye is mother-nature at her dramatic best. And on this day-tour you explore the best of it in the comfort of a luxury, 16 seat mini-coach. Let our experienced driver-guide take you on a journey through the stories, history, and sights of the island; while also giving you a taste of the most breathtaking scenery that Western Scotland has to offer.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Small-group tour (16 people max), Transport by top of the range Mercedes minicoach
Exclusions: Entrance fees (Eilean Donan Castle), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By L2821ZTkates
I would like to say a massive thank you to my guide Seana for my trip in early November. I live in Scotland and it was nice to be able to see so many beautiful places in one day. I was a a solo traveller and Seana was so kind and informative it felt like I was on a day trip with friends. Clava Cairns is such a beautiful and atmospheric place, when we arrived early morning we had the whole place to ourselves. So had a lot of opportunities for amazing photos. There was two of us on the trip, so it felt like we were on a VIP tour. Next stop was Culloden, we really lucked out for weather and had time to walk the old battlefield. There was enough time to go into the exhibition, but it was so nice to be outside in the open. We stopped for lunch at Beauly and it was a pretty little Scottish town. At the top of the high street there is a really nice shop for gifts, clothes and home decor. So if you like shopping then make sure you have some spending money. The priory was a great place to walk around. There's benches out the front if you'd like to get some chips for a quick lunch. The bistros were bustling, so if you just wanted a sit down meal, there's a few to choose. Glen Affric was so beautiful in the autumn sun, Seana was in her element as we walked over the rocky path towards the water. She mentioned to us about her mountain climbing and took us on a little hike up to the view point. We even had time to visit another Cairn just as dusk arrived. She made sure we had left early enough for the sunset. It was a really memorable trip, Seana was an excellent guide and I wouldn't hesitate to book another tour. I can not give her enough praise. She is excellent in her job. A really nice people person.
9. 3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
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4.9 based on 208 reviews
The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. All the best stuff is packed in: Nessie hunting, ruined castles, stunning Lochs and dramatic mountains. All this as you listen to tales of Celtic myths and legends before a couple of great nights in a Highland pub. Then there is the star of the show - the beautiful Isle of Skye.
Inclusions: 2 nights dorm- shared accommodation, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local Scottish guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attraction entry fees
Reviewed By arisd9001
We took a trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands with Calum as our driver/guide and our only regret was not doing this on our first day in Scotland. We got a feeling of the country far deeper than what we had experienced during our 3 day stay in Edinburgh up to then. Calum's very interesting short stories, anecdotes and trivia on Scottish history accompanied each of the multiple landmarks we came across. His choice of music was also to be commended, adding a cultural touch to the whole experience! Overall, we would definitely recommend this trip to kick-start your holidays in Scotland as a first time visitor. Thanks again!! Aris & Jane
10. 3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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4.8 based on 814 reviews
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and round-trip transport included. Drive through the magnificent Highlands, including Glencoe, and cross to the Isle of Skye for a free day to explore this rugged island. On the last day return to Edinburgh with a stop at Loch Ness to look for its legendary monster, "Nessie". Your small-group tour includes breakfast each morning, and personalized attention from your guide with numbers limited to 16 people.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Travel by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, Two nights of B&B or 3-star hotel en-suite accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Admission fees
Reviewed By 464kathyi
Just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, can't wait to go back ???? During my stay I booked two 1 day tours with Rabbis. Firstly a huge thank you for running the tours with just the 2 of us, our stay had been planned around these days out so very grateful they went ahead. The Outlander tour with Lizzie was amazing as was Lizzie, she went out of her way to ensure we had a great day even though the weather was a bit liquidy! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Outlander series/locations and Scottish history in general, many thanks Lizzie. Our second tour was to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife with David who was fab, he was extremely helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The villages were beautiful and St Andrews was stunning, we were also fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather. I would highly recommend both tours and guides! Kathy ☀️☔????
