Skye & Eilean Donan: Scotland's Breathtaking Must-See Journey
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Viator Experience Award winning tour. 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.
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5 stars
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1902megz, 12/11/2025 2:53:57 AM
Wow, absolutely breathtaking. Jack was awesome and I loved his traditional highland clothing. This tour, was above and beyond my expectations, it was entertaining and informative. Highly recommend.
FarAway37533000451, 12/10/2025 1:58:05 PM
I had an absolute fantastic tour today with timberbush tours and specifically Alex our tour driver. He was full of geological and historical information and facts which painted the picture of the landscapes and building into an even more impressive, immersive and mind blowing experience. Highly recommend!
696felil, 12/7/2025 10:02:03 AM
The only way I think to see as much as possible if you dont have a car. You are driven around in a very comfy van, and hear very interesting facts from Fiona. Sky itself was amazing, very unique views
516vickm, 12/7/2025 3:23:06 AM
Great full-day tour of the Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, and other areas in between from Inverness! First and foremost, I simply cannot express how lovely, professional, and knowledgeable Fiona (our tour guide and driver) was at all times! She was truly exceptional! This tour will give you a good sense of what the Isle of Skye has to offer, and without a doubt, it will make you want to come back to spend a much longer stay! (Something that I believe we will definitely do in the not-too-distant future). Even though the weather was a little unpredictable, we still managed to enjoy the whole experience and appreciate the magnificence of the landscapes and idyllic coastal towns. If you take into account the duration of the tour, the places you will visit, and once again, how lovely and professional your guide is, then I will say that it's worth every single penny! We definitely recommend it! Thank you, Fiona, for such a great day!
Ludovic_M, 12/6/2025 11:35:12 PM
Great full-day tour of the Isle of Skye, Eilean Donan Castle, and other areas in between from Inverness! First and foremost, I simply cannot express how lovely, professional, and knowledgeable Fiona (our tour guide and driver) was at all times! She was truly exceptional! This tour will give you a good sense of what the Isle of Skye has to offer, and without a doubt, it will make you want to come back to spend a much longer stay! (Something that I believe we will definitely do in the not-too-distant future). Even though the weather was a little unpredictable, we still managed to enjoy the whole experience and appreciate the magnificence of the landscapes and idyllic coastal towns. If you take into account the duration of the tour, the places you will visit, and once again, how lovely and professional your guide is, then I will say that it's worth every single penny! We definitely recommend it! Thank you, Fiona, for such a great day!
angela_l, 12/6/2025 1:28:33 PM
The tour guide plus driver, Stewart managed to drive and give explanations all along the way. He did a very good job to avoid the crowd from other groups. His English is pretty close to standard English which makes it easier to understand. He then explained because of the severe suppression of Gaelic Scottish right after the battle of Culloden, people from Inverness do not carry a strong Scottish accent. Lots of information obtained in this tour, love that. Thank you for spelling out some special wording while explaining. It was really helpful for overseas travelers.
Angus P, 12/4/2025 4:17:05 PM
Absolutely fantastic your that I would recommend to anyone. The tour guide, Alex, was amazing. He was knowledgeable, understanding, and took time to allow people to experience the Scottish Highlands in the most perfect way. The tour covered Highland essentials, all in our big trip. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Eric_R, 12/4/2025 3:52:06 AM
We had Marita as our guide and she was an absolute pleasure. Incredibly informative and entertaining, but did a great job keeping us on task. This tour is really a sampler of the beauty of the Highlands, and we would love to come back for more focused excursions. Absolutely beautiful scenery, and Marita did a great job making sure we all got all the pictures we could want.
Meander582799, 12/1/2025 8:23:07 AM
Marita, our tour guide/driver, was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to make this tour the best day ever. She was thoughtful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the entire experience truly fantastic.
Xenia_R, 11/29/2025 12:17:51 PM
Our guide Alex was so kind and shared so many stories we really loved the tour, it was our dream to see the Isle of Skye!
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
- Please note: from 22nd December to 1st February 2025, Eilean Donan Castle will be closed. We will still stop at the castle for photos and access to the bridge will be available. However, the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities will be closed.
Departure point
Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW. Look out for our coach or our sign on the lamp post.Return details
Viator Experience Award winning tour. 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.Redemption
• Minimum age is 4 years old. • Please arrive at the departure point at 07:45 for an 08:00 departure.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund









