Scotland · ISLE OF SKYE TOURS
Skye is further than it looks on a map and better than it looks in photographs. The 15 below split into two honest groups: long single days from Inverness, and multi-day runs from Edinburgh that give the island the time it needs.
Review of Timberbush’s 12-hour Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle tour from Inverness, with itinerary, value, tips, and practical details.
“This tour was fabulous. Mike our tour guide was great. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. He gave us great information about each of the areas we entered.”
Review of the 3-day Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh, with Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Loch Ness, Culloden, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Was an excellent 3 days trip, great Scotland scenery and the best guide. Rod is an experienced driver, also on the roads and mainly through the Scotts history, great story teller! Has humor and knowledge. We enjoyed the number of objectives per day, a good balance between traveling enjoying the views, stops for a bite, a coffee or and ice-cream in picturesque towns. The overnight in Inverness was ok for enjoying the views and shops in the evening. Definitely recommend!”
Review of Rabbie’s 3-day Skye tour from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness, Glencoe, Portree lodging, guide tips, costs, walking, and practical advice.
“I do not have enough words to describe how amazing this 3-day tour was. Our driver/tour guide Kieran was amazing, the fellow passengers were a great group of people, the B&B that the tour group booked was just the best, and the scenery and animals we got to see, and experience were breath taking (even in the middle of winter). I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone going to Scotland, and especially the Rabbies tour company that gave us 110% amazing service every day. I can't wait to go back to scotland one day so I can do this tour or another with Rabbies company agaim!”
Review the 12-hour Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, Portree, Quiraing, and practical booking tips.
“It was a wonderful day seeing a lot of the Highlands, castles and the Isle of Skye, which is breathtaking”
Explore Glencoe, Skye, Loch Ness, and the Highlands on a guided three-day tour from Edinburgh with transport and breakfast.
“The tour could not have been better. Cliff was a fantastic tour guide he was telling us all the history of every part of Scotland that we passed through to get to Isle of Skye. He is also a very good hiker and photographer and gave us tips to get the best photos of the stunning scenery. Will recommend to everyone who is visiting Scotland.”
Review of the 12-hour Isle of Skye tour from Inverness, with Fairy Pools, Portree, Eilean Donan, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The fairy pools were worth the distance. Colin was a fantastic driver and tour guide. He was funny, full of stories and good songs and made the long drive go by easier.”
Review of the private Isle of Skye day tour from Inverness, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful guide who provided lots of historical background and funny anecdotes. The stops were well planned and worthwhile. Being pressed for time, the minivan was the best way to visit Isle of Skye in one day.”
Explore Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Highlands on a small-group 3-day tour from Edinburgh with transport and accommodation.
“Paul Santa was the best tour guide - The entire experience was magical. Despite unpredictable weather, he came with several backup plans and allowed our small group to adjust the trip to our preferences. As a solo traveler, I felt like part of the whole group. The people of the highlands are so welcoming, kind, and funny. 100% worth it, remember good rain shoes. So much fun - I couldn’t stop saying “Yay!””
Ride the Jacobite steam train, explore Skye, and see Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Eilean Donan on a well-planned three-day tour from Edinburgh.
“Isle of Skye is a gorgeous area .....lots of scenery (especially when it's sunny.... we were very lucky!) Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, despite the fact that she had only been driving this route for @ 6 months! Despite the long distance riding in a bus, I would definitely recommend this trip as a way to get out of the city and see the spectacular countryside of Scotland!”
Review this 3-day Isle of Skye and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, including scenery, stops, lodging, costs, pacing, and practical tips.
“My friend Kristin and I had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Rory and our bus mates on this 3 day tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. We were fortunate to have really nice weather for the first 1 day; more typical changeable weather the next 2 days. But regardless of the weather we enjoyed all the stops and the cruise on Loch Ness. The days were very full with lots to see and also enough stops to eat and do some of your own thing along the way, The accommodations were clean and comfortable with good breakfasts. Other than the incredible landscape and historical landmarks,…”
Review of the Skye and Eilean Donan day tour from Inverness, with route details, costs, guide tips, transport, and practical advice.
“A wonderful way to experience the Highlands. The pace of the tour, variety of amazing scenery, and background commentary by the guide made the day-long tour remarkable.”
Review of a five-day Scotland tour from Edinburgh covering Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Inverness, castles, history, and four B&B nights.
“Fun time, fun group. Tour guide Cara was great.. great pace and we saw a lot in 5 days. I would recommend to all ages..”
Review of the Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“The Isles of Skye are really worth seeing. Driver very competent and solution oriented. Unfortunately, the bus stalled a number of times. The passengers and bus driver remained calm under this. Plenty of stops to look around. I would make the stop in Portree 1h30 instead 1h. I had a pleasant time. Thank you.”
Review of the Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools day tour from Inverness, with Loch Ness, Portree, Eilean Donan Castle, costs, walks, and tips.
“It's a really long day. But so worth it. Our guide, Steven from Inverness did an outstanding job of educating us on the Highlands, along with keeping us entertained. I highly recommend!!”
Review of HAGGiS Adventures’ 3-day Skye tour from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness, Glencoe, Portree, shared hostels, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Cara was great, really looked after everyone. However, I booked this trip planning to see Eilean Donan (the castle in the picture advertising this trip)! And that was taken off the itinerary even though on Viator it said we would spend 1 hr there. Also, the bus really is too big for Isle of Skye (which is beautiful). Again, staff was super super nice.”
Loch, castle, cask and close. Every kind of Scottish day, and the best of each.
