Skye Tour: Explore Loch Ness and Eilean Donan

Embark on a full-day private tour in Inverness Skye and explore historic landmarks such as Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Discover the beauty of Glenmoriston and Kintail while immersing yourself in the rich history of the Jacobite battle.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This day long excursion takes us via Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, beautiful Glenmoriston and onward through historic Kintail, the scene of a Jacobite battle. Past the Five Sisters Peaks and down into Lochalsh, we are soon “over the sea to Skye,” pausing for a photograph of Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Duich.
Eilein a Cheò (Skye) is in itself a microcosm…

What's Included
  • Private tour for an exclusive experience
  • Convenient hotel/port drop-off included
  • Complimentary hotel/port pickup service
  • Knowledgeable professional guide for insightful journey
  • Enjoyable live entertainment to enhance your tour
  • Expert driver/guide ensures a safe trip
  • Engaging live commentary on board to enrich the travel experience
  • Travel in comfort with transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our full-day journey will include a route via Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and the breathtaking Glenmoriston. Continuing through the historic region of Kintail, where a battle of the Jacobite rebellion took place. We will pass the majestic Five Sisters Peaks and enter Lochalsh, shortly thereafter, we’ll be “crossing the sea to Skye.” We’ll also pause for…

Location
Inverness
Any location can be accomodated
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H7642vkbenk
Jul 19, 2025
Unforgettable Highland Experience — The Best Part of Our UK Trip! - If you are visiting Inverness or the Highlands, booking a tour with Andrew MacDonald from Hame Tours is an absolute must. Our experience with Andrew was hands down the most memorable and enriching part of our entire UK trip — worth every cent and every minute. Andrew is an exceptional guide — warm, personable, and unbelievably knowledgeable about Scotland’s rich history, culture, and heritage. From the moment our tour began, he immersed us in the stories, landscapes, and traditions of the Highlands in a way that was engaging, insightful, and deeply authentic. What made the experience even more unique is that Andrew is also a gifted musician and singer. If you’re lucky, he might even grace your tour with a traditional Scottish song, which added such a special, personal touch to the day. My partner and I from Canada were completely captivated... it felt like we were travelling with a friend who just happens to know everything about Scotland. I cannot recommend Hame Tours and Andrew highly enough- 100% worth it. If you’re in Inverness, do yourself a favour and book a tour with Andrew. You’ll walk away with incredible memories, a deeper appreciation for Scottish culture, and maybe even a song in your heart.
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Ryandiver
May 21, 2025
Just book it. You’ll be glad you did! - Jim was excellent. He was full of historical information and fun facts, plus he answered our many many questions about Scottish life and culture. He was sure to check in with us about the specific places/types of places we wanted to see, and he knew all the right spots. Car was clean and perfect for the trip. Highly recommend!
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Mary
Mar 10, 2025
Don’t go with a group! Go with Andrew! - My husband and I went on a tour of the Isle of Skye with Andrew and it was fantastic! Andrew has so much historical knowledge and a depth of understanding about the Highlands that is unmatched. He kept us laughing + entertained and we so enjoyed our day! We also loved that we had so many options about where to go and what to see!
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Faraway46436301610
Nov 2, 2024
Fantastic Private Day Tour to Isle of Skye from Inverness - Fantastic tour! We went from Inverness to Isle of Skye and stopped at various viewpoints and castles along the way. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and personal both of Scottish history and Scottish culture. He tailored the tour to the level of depth and length we were looking for.
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Woodruffja
Oct 12, 2024
Hame Tours to the Rescue - Our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary trip to Scotland was in peril of falling completely apart before it could get started. On our first full day in Scotland, the tour guide engaged by our travel company was a no-show. There we were, with a full day trip to see the best of the Scottish Highlands, stranded at our hotel with no driver, no guide, no tickets, and the driver/guide telling us he had us on his books for a different day. Fortunately, the concierge suggested he give Andrew MacDonald of Hame Tours a call. Andrew arrived soon afterwards, and the rest, as they say, is the stuff great travel stories and wonderful memories are made of. Andrew is engaging, personable, deeply knowledgeable, and fun to be with. He got our day immediately back on track. Are you interested in Scottish history? Current events? Architecture? Archeology? Anthropology? How about a four thousand-year old house? Andrew MacDonald is your man. He even quoted poetry and added some Scottish folk songs in a lovely light baritone. If you are planning a trip to Inverness, and are looking for a private guided tour of the best the Highlands has to offer, you cannot do any better than Hame Tours.
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Kathy
Sep 29, 2024
Great guide…..and great guy ! - Fabulous tour with Michael. Very knowledgeable of Inverness and surrounding area. There were 4 couples and his van was comfortable, clean and a great way to see the area. His sense of humor was delightful and he was willing to accommodate as needed. Highly recommend using Michael if you are in the Inverness area
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V
Aug 20, 2024
Very positive experience! If we come back we would definitely request Michael Kerr again! - Michael was our guide who picked us up in a very comfortable Mercedes van promptly at 9:00 am. He was very knowledgeable, informative and filled with local stories. He made great Outlander references and was informative with fun facts about Outlander! My husband was eager to trying on a kilt and Michael directed us to a beautiful store where they sold kilts and other Scottish apparel.
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242chrisy
Aug 11, 2024
Traveling British Isles on Cruise - Highly recommend. Easy pick up in invergorden Scotland at cruise terminal. Micheal K. did an outstanding job as our tour guide. Informative and accommodating. Exceeded my expectations, and we thoroughly enjoyed the service he provided.
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Angelam2611
Aug 4, 2024
The highlight of our trip in Scotland! - Absolutely recommended! My family and I did a private tour of the Isle of Skye last week, and it was the highlight of our whole week in Scotland. Communication and planning went smoothly: even though we only contacted Andrew a couple of weeks in advance, he helped us organise it and ensured we had a car and a guide for 6 people. On the day, our amazing driver Michael K. went above and beyond to give us the best possible experience. Michel's a great driver, really nice to chat with, and incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Scottish culture and history. He made sure we covered all the spots we wanted to visit, sharing some Scottish snacks and drinks on the way, and accommodating every single preference of our group. We didn't think we could cover so much in one day, but somehow Michael made it happen. Thanks Michael and Hame tours for an unforgettable day!
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Malverndad
Nov 26, 2023
Wonderful Scottish Higland Tour Guide and Driver - We used Andrew MacDonald for an airport pickup and two full day tours this last Saturday and Sunday. He was highly referred by the Ness Walk Hotel, one of the best hotels in Inverness. My son and I could not have been happier with Andrew. We originally booked one day, and then booked a second day a few hours after finishing our first day of touring the area around Loch Ness. Our second day tour was the area around the Black Isle. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the Highland clan system and Scotland and British history in general. He quoted poetry and sang us some songs while he drove. We both came away with a greater appreciation of the highlands and Scottish and Highlander history and culture. We highly recommend using Andrew for tours!
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From $1,029 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).