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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

“The beautiful drive through the Scottish countryside. Being able to admire and learn about the landscape was my favorite experience. Karen was an amazing guide. She showed many different destinations throughout the highlands and was very knowledgeable about its history. Highly recommend her as a…”

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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

“The day trip around Loch Ness was fabulous. There was enough time at the 6 stops, especially the lunch stop at Fort Augustus. Our guide Fiona kept us informed at all times and her commentary was entertaining yet factual with lots of little anecdotes. She…”

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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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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

“Such a good tour to see some of the highlights of Inverness. Our driver Richie was friendly and knowledgeable, we loved hearing the history of all the places we visited.”

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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 a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable on the Outlander series! He took us on an extensive tour of culloden battlefield!”

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11.From Inverness: Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s stunning landscapes on a full-day tour from Inverness to Skye and the Highlands, with highlights like Eilean Donan Castle and Old Man of Storr.

★ 4.7

“I had an incredible experience on the Highlands tour yesterday. Our guides, Nick and J. were absolutely amazing. I loved their stories, the way they explained everything with so much passion, and how friendly and warm they were throughout the entire trip. The moment I…”

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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

“The tour was interesting,- scenic wild Scotland and very few tourists. One thing I really didn’t like: when I booked the tour I was told the seats can’t be reserved in advance. Sometimes I feel motion sickness sitting at the rear so I was one…”

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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

“How lucky we were to spend the day with our knowledgeable and captivating guide visiting the beautiful Highland treasures Glen Afffric and Plodda Falls. Jamie provided us with so much information and thoughtful conversation while managing all the details of our excursion with relaxed professionalism.…”

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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

“We booked this tour in order to have a flexible and smooth experience seeing the highlands for the first time! The car was spacious, the itinerary was incredible with ability to tailor throughout the day based on personal preferences, and our guide was kind and…”

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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

“Very diversified information provided, very useful to be introduced to Inverness. One single regret: while the castle is still under restoration hence not accessible, the audioguide was not updated accordingly.”

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