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15 Best Highlands Day Tours from Inverness

The longer Highland loops: John O’Groats and the far north coast, glens the tour buses skip and full-day circuits that treat the A9 as a scenic route because it is. Scotland keeps its emptiest beauty up here.

1.Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Discover the Scottish Highlands on this full-day tour from Inverness, featuring Loch Ness, historic sites, and a scenic train ride, all without the hassle of driving.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Everything was brilliant but the Malaig's restaurants were all closed. It was normal Monday. It would have been nice if we had been informed about this. Harrison the bus driver was brilliant like Mr. Potter would say.”

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2.From Inverness: Jacobite Steam Train and Highlands Tour

Experience the Scottish Highlands from Inverness with a scenic bus tour, Loch Ness, the Jacobite Steam Train, and charming coastal stops—perfect for nature lovers and train enthusiasts alike.

★ 4.4

“I think what made it really good was our guardian angel Karren , not only was she a skilful driver but a very nice friendly bubbly funny joyful person, and she knew her stuff as well.”

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4.Inverness: John O’Groats and the Far North Day Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on an 11-hour trip from Inverness to John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle, and scenic coastal spots, guided by knowledgeable hosts.

★ 4.6

“excellent day with wonderful friendly and knowledgeable driver. only hiccup was that the itinerary on the website had been changed so the website does need updating.”

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5.Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Discover the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness with this 8-hour guided tour from Inverness, featuring iconic sights, scenic stops, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This tour was fabulous with a wonderful guide and driver. Highly recommend this tour to all. Thankyou”

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6.Inverness: John O’Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North

Discover Scotland’s northernmost highlights on this full-day tour from Inverness, including Dunrobin Castle, John O'Groats, and scenic coastal stops.

★ 4.5

“The castle was beautiful and a must see. The rest of the tour was nice, but the castle is by far the most impressive stop. I’d recommend bringing snacks as well.”

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8.Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & Wild Highlands Day Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands on a 10-hour guided tour from Inverness to Applecross, Loch Carron, and beyond—spectacular views and wildlife await.

★ 4.8

“Alex was a super guide, who paid attention to our needs and questions, who gave us stories and a real highland vibe. He was also a safe driver, which meant a lot, when the roads were that narrow and the cliffs were high. Thank you…”

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9.From Inverness: Scottish Highlands Adventure Full Day Tour

Discover the rugged beauty of Scotland on this full-day Inverness tour. Enjoy castles, beaches, legends, and stunning scenery for just $74.

★ 4.8

“I’ve been on many Rabbies tours. I think they are the best of the tour companies, but still generally suffers from the drawbacks of such tours that can’t be helped: not enough time at stops for lunch and site seeing, too much time on the…”

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10.Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness

Discover the Scottish Highlands and Outlander filming locations on this private full-day tour from Inverness, with expert guides and personalized experiences.

★ 5.0

“The best experiences were the ones that went off the beaten path. Having our guide all to ourselves personalized the experience as well.”

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12.Inverness: Applecross, Loch Carron & the Wild Highlands

Discover the scenic beauty of Scotland’s Highlands on a full-day guided tour from Inverness, visiting Applecross, Loch Carron, and the wild landscapes.

★ 5.0

“Vers Nice Journey, wonderful places and beautiful landscapes. The restaurant was also really great. It was possible to walk and visit the suroundings during the différent stops. And the guide was perfect.”

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13.Alternative Loch Ness Tour by Secret Highlands

Discover Scotland’s highlights on an intimate, guided day tour from Inverness, exploring Loch Ness, Glen Affric, Plodda Falls, and more in comfort.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Jamie, was amazing. He was a wealth of knowledge, fun, entertaining and catered to what we wanted to focus on or see. I 💯 recommend this tour.”

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14.Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

Explore the Highlands and Loch Ness on a flexible, private guided tour from Inverness. Visit iconic sites, Outlander locations, and enjoy personalized storytelling.

★ 5.0

“Andrew is a great guide. He customized it from the start, so my wife and I saw what we wanted to see, including his recommendations. He knows all the history, but doesn't overdo it. Mostly, he personalized it with Scottish music (asked us first), fun…”

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15.Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands

Discover Inverness at your own pace with this engaging self-guided audio tour. Explore landmarks, legends, and scenic spots for just $9.99.

★ 4.5

“Liked being able to follow the tour at our own pace. Information shared was interesting and informative. Only negative is that the Inverness castle is closed until 2025 but the audio hasn’t been updated. We worked around it but since the castle has been closed…”

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