The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness
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Highland Council
Discover Isle of Skye's magic with top-rated guides. Enjoy spacious mini-coaches and fall in love with Scotland's beauty. Book your adventure now.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eilean Donan Castle - Our first stop is at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. This castle is instantly recognisable the world-over as it has featured in many films and innumerable Scottish souvenirs! We will stop at our favourite vantage point here to enable you to take some photos and admire the majestic beauty of this iconic sight in its wonderful coastal location.
    Please note that there will NOT be an opportunity to visit the castle.

  • Portree - Upon arrival in Portree your guide will point you in the direction of the harbour viewpoint; from here you can admire the pretty pastel-coloured houses that the town is famous for.
    With its quirky shops, cute cafes, picturesque location and interesting sights you will certainly find plenty to occupy you during our 45 minute stop here.
    This will be your opportunity to purchase lunch from one of the town’s bakeries or yummy takeaways.

  • The Old Man of Storr - As we drive north we will stop at a loch-side viewpoint, where you will have chance to admire the unique rock formation of the Old Man of Storr. This 50 metre high pinnacle juts out from the awesome Trotternish Ridge, an area which will be widely recognised from blockbuster films including Ronin 47, Macbeth, Snow White & The Huntsman, Prometheus and The BFG.

  • Kilt Rock - Kilt Rock is an exposed sea cliff which resembles the traditional Highland kilt, and which never fails to impress our guests. It also boasts a waterfall which cascades 60ft (180m) into the Sound of Raasay below - a truly unique sight, and particularly so when the wind blows the waterfall back up the cliff!

  • Fairy Pools - You will have time to hike up to this beautiful series of pools and waterfalls, which are famed for their crystal clear water.
    The scenic walk to the first pool is slightly uphill and takes around 20 minutes (distance is 0.7 miles) and the most impressive waterfall is 5 minutes further on (0.9 miles total). Most guests spend their time around this area, admiring the famous crystal clear waters, and the stunning Cuillin Mountain backdrop. There are photo opportunities aplenty, and your guide will be available to take group and couple shots if you wish.
    Please be aware that the walk to the Fairy Pools and back is a total of around 1.5 miles and will take around 40 minutes, so you do require a moderate level of fitness.

  • Skye Bridge - After seeing all of the highlights of the Isle of Skye we will head back over the bridge. From here we head back east, through stunning mountains and picture-postcard Highland scenery, and your guide will fill you in on the bloody history that led to these once thriving glens becoming the desolate and lonely places they are today.

  • Loch Ness - Near the end of our journey we will get our first glimpse of that body of water the Highlands is so famous for; Loch Ness. As we drive along, hugging the shores of the loch, your guide will regale you with the colourful history of the world-famous monster, whilst you keep your eyes peeled for her!

  • Urquhart Castle - It’s our last photo stop of the day, and it’s certainly a WOW one! We will view this magnificent medieval castle from above, admiring its location on a distinctive peninsula jutting out onto the mysterious Loch Ness.
    From here, it is a short drive back to Inverness, where you will arrive back with memories to last a lifetime!

What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Experienced driver
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Snacks/drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of this magical island with a local Highland company. We are proud to be able to offer you the best rated tour guides and the most spacious and well-appointed mini-coaches.

We are a 5 star Visit Scotland rated operator, who are number 1 rated on TripAdvisor in Inverness. However, we don’t just offer tours; we offer you the opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home.

  • Walking (approximately 1.5 miles to and from the Fairy Pools) is involved, and some of this is on rough terrain
  • Seats will be assigned - groups/couples will be seated together
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions but, if the Fairy Pools are inaccessible due to bad weather, we will visit alternative sights
  • Unfortunately, due to the duration of the tour and time on the coach, this tour is not appropriate for children under the age of six
  • We would recommend wearing/bringing warm clothes, hiking boots and waterproof jackets
Location
15 Union St
Union Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Andrewk882
Jun 6, 2024
The best Skye tour going. - This is an excellent tour and the best way to visit Skye. We had never been before and wanted to make sure we saw the best parts of the island. WOW Scotland delivered. Our tour guide (Andrew) was really knowledgeable and helped make the visit unforgettable. He tells great stories and he really made the whole day informative and fun! Thank you Andrew!
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Brittany_j
Jun 6, 2024
Incredible tour with our wonderful guide, Andrew! - This was the best tour I’ve ever been on! Andrew was an incredible guide: hilarious, knowledgeable, friendly, and a spectacular storyteller. I really felt like the tour included all of the highlights and never dragged on despite it being 12 hours long. It was the perfect length of time to see lots of beautiful places without ever feeling rushed. The stop in Portree was lovely and the lunch from Skye Baking Co. was an amazing addition to our day. Andrew’s advice to order lunch ahead was perfect and the food was delicious. It was fresh and local, and everyone on the tour seemed to really enjoy it. Also, the trip to the Fairy Pools was such a highlight. The landscape was breathtaking and the hike was very manageable with gorgeous views. I just can’t say enough great things about Andrew. His knowledge of Scottish history was immense and the way he told his stories was so engaging, it really felt like we were listening to a podcast on the bus! I’ve also never heard such a clear, concise, and interesting explanation of the Jacobite rebellion— Andrew was incredible! Really just the best day spent exploring Skye. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
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Ntargia15
Jun 6, 2024
100% the best way to see Skye in a day! - This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! As a frequent traveler and someone who usually plans my own trips, I can confidently say that WOW Tours has thought of absolutely everything and planned a perfect day. From a knowledgeable and funny tour guide/bus driver (Andrew), to an excellent pre-ordered lunch from Skye Baking Company, WOW truly went above and beyond to ensure our day in Skye was unforgettable!
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Jenna
Jun 5, 2024
The best tour - Wow, what a time! We had the best day with Andrew! He is so knowledgable and fun! You can tell he’s passionate about Scotland and his job which makes it so much more enjoyable. 10/10 recommend.
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Derektc6114ea
Jun 4, 2024
Great Experience - 10/10 recommend. Andrew was very funny. The trip provides meals (must pay on bus) and plenty of amazing views. He tells great stories and makes a point to get to know everyone on the trip. Take this trip!!!
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N1026qukellyg
Jun 4, 2024
Isle of Skye with WOW - Great tour! Andrew is the best guide. Very knowledgeable, great stories. We had a wonderful time. Next trip to Scotland we will be sure to book with WOW.
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Barbarawc2352yg
Jun 4, 2024
Do this WOW tour- you will love it! - Murdoch, our knowledgeable driver, provided a relaxing, educational, fun day touring the Isle of Skye. We added this tour on after walking the WHW and it was a perfect way to enjoy magical Isle of Skye without the stress of driving and logistics. A bonus was a pre-arranged lunch from Lisa at Isle of Skye bakery. We saw all the sights and had plenty of time to explore. The small bus was clean and very comfortable.
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Sue_r
Jun 4, 2024
Andrew at Wow tours was... - Andrew at Wow tours was awesome! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Amazing scenery and well worth the trip.
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Nicole
Jun 4, 2024
A must do! - Our tour with WOW Scotland was fabulous! Our guide, Murdoch, is a great storyteller and made the full day trip from Drumnadrochit to Skye and back one of the highlights of our 12-day trip to Scotland. I am so glad we went on this tour, as the driver of the group, I would have missed so much had we not gone with them. I got to sit back, relax , and enjoy the stories and the outstanding views, including the walk to the Fairy Pools.
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438jillyn
Jun 3, 2024
WoW Scotland is Accurate! - The Isle of Skye is stunning! The Highlands is a feast for the eyes!! Everywhere you go…breathtaking! Wow! After WoW! But I recommend this tour specifically because the layout of the tour is well thought out! There’s a decent amount of time at the sites to take photos. The bathroom stops are well timed. And you see quite a lot for 1 day. The drive in between stops is also filled with WoWs! The grandeur of the highlands on full display. Our guide was Murdock. This man should have his own podcast/show where he tells the history & mythology of Scotland because my nephew and I were completely drawn in to every tale! I’ve taken a few tours and this was with out a doubt my favorite! Oh… and a tour bonus is they work with Lisa at the Isle of Skye Bakery for a lunch you preorder! Everything was made to order and delicious!
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