Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye on a full-day tour that includes visits to the best of the island, like Portree and the Fairy Pools.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 12 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting location:
Inverness
Transfer
(0.5 hour)
Urquhart Castle
Photo stop
The Fairy Pools
Portree
Eilean Donan Castle
Photo stop
Transfer
(2 hours)
Arrive back at:
Inverness
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Enjoy the company of the fairies at the pools
- Take a picture of the mighty castles of Eilean Donan, and Urquhart in Loch Ness
- Enjoy some time in Portree, the capital of Skye
Depart Inverness and travel via Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye. Loch Ness is the largest Loch by volume in the British Isles, and one of the deepest ones too. Famous worldwide for its elusive monster, it hosts one of the most iconic castles of Scotland: Urquhart Castle.
Visit the Fairy Pools. Walk the trail that takes you to the pools and enjoy a swim with the fairies. Next, stop at Talisker Single Malt Scotch Distillery based in Carbost. You'll go through the Visitor Centre (not on the tour) and, if available, sample one of the fine whiskeys produced here.
Continue your journey to the Isle of Skye, and see the small village of Portree for an afternoon break. Portree is a small harbor village, and the capital of Skye.
Before you travel back to Inverness, enjoy sights of the mighty Eilean Donan Castle, which is situated on its own island, and is one of Scotland’s most photographed castles.
Continue homeward bound to Inverness, where your tour ends.
- Guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Tips (optional)
- Food and drink
- Children under 6 years
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Meet your guide at the Inverness bus stand, next to St. Andrews Cathedral to begin your tour.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
- Waterproof shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Your tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum is not met
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At Talisker Distillery you may be asked for proof of ID to sample a Scotch Whisky
- The duration of the tour is approximate and depends on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Tours operate in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately