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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

“Try and get a seat on the LHS for the view of the train going around the corner. It was a long day, but a great one. Well worth it!”

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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

“Wonderful tour and outstanding tour guide!! Sonja was very knowledgeable and a great bus driver too! Definitely recommend this tour, and this guide! Would like to do another trip with her!”

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3.From Inverness: Loch Ness and the Highlands Day Trip

Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this day trip from Inverness, featuring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Falls of Foyers, and charming villages.

★ 4.8

“It was excellent, we had e wonderfull views of the countryside. Cruise itself is a bit overpriced but its always good to be on a boat and see lake more closely.”

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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 .. loved the little fishing village where Owen stopped. The lovely stops for wildlife and views . Good value for money . Would fully recommend .”

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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

“Our tour guide, Karen, took us on a great tour starting with Urquart Castle. We also learned a lot about driving etiquette in Scotland. The cruise was great, we got to see the depth via sonar. Foyer Falls we magnificent and we enjoyed meeting Steve…”

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7.Inverness Half-Day Highlands Bucket List Tour

Explore the Scottish Highlands on this guided half-day tour from Inverness, visiting Culloden, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and more for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Richie was great. He was flexible with the tour given the weather and time of year. Went out of the way to make our experience exceptional”

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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

“I was lucky enough to experience the tour to Applecross yesterday. Unfortunately, it rained all day. Though I can still recommend the tour! Even in rain and clouds, the Scottish landscape is simply breathtaking. And if you're lucky, Tonks will be your guide for the…”

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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

“We had a great day in the Highlands and our tour guide James made it possible. It was interesting, entertaining and we learnt about some places we wouldn't have been able to get to. This tour is highly recommended!”

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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

“Michael was our guide for our Outlander tour. We spoke at the beginning of the tour to provide context on our three couples interests. He was able to create a curated, amazing day to keep everyone engaged, as not everyone had seen Outlander. We went…”

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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

“Sinclair and Kathleen were great guides- interesting, informative, and friendly. The choice of lunch venue was wonderful (Applecross House). A bit of confusion about one of the stops- when I originally booked the trip it said we would stop at the Lochcarron Weavers and we…”

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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

“I would leave 10 stars if possible. This is a completely unique & incredible experience. Jamie took me on a highlands hike/walking tour of a lifetime. We drove on roads and took trails that are impossible to reach by anyone other than a true local,…”

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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

“This was a unique tour in that I was the only client that day. Driver/guide Morven proved adaptable, competent, knowledgable, in crafting an unplanned agenda. I had actually been to Inverness in 2005, so we skipped a lot of "standard" stuff. Instead, we did things…”

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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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