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What to do and see in The Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Bus Tours
This beautiful archipelago, where Scottish Gaelic is still spoken, is divided into the Inner and Outer Hebrides and stretches the length of Scotland's west coast. The most visited and largest of the Western Isles is the brooding Isle of Skye, a short ferry ride or bridge away from the mainland. Islay, home to prolific whisky production, is another gem. Highlights of the less visited Outer Isles include stark Lewis and the town of Stornoway, rugged Harris, with sandy beaches and tranquil Barra.
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1. Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
There is no better way to see and hear about the views, culture and history en route to Skye than from a kilted Highlander. A fun fact day out that should not be missed during any visit to the Scottish Highlands. Maximum Passengers is 8
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local Guide, Scottish weather :)
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Castle
Reviewed By 4pate
We were so lucky - we had George to ourselves! As he said himself prior to picking us up from our hotel he was easily recognisable, resplendent in his kilt. First stop was Clava Cairns, an almost mystical prehistoric burial site in a beautiful setting. Then on to Culloden where we spent time wandering the battlefield, made more emotive by seeing where various Chieftans had fallen. Then on to something completely different - the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch Lock before heading to the Loch Ness Exhibition Centre (and yes, we did see Nessie!) Our final stop was at the ruins of Beauly Priory. As promised it was fun and full of interesting stories. Many thanks again George!
2. 6 Day Outer Hebrides & Isle of Skye Tour including 'Hogwarts Express' Ride
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden gems; from the world-famous Loch Ness to the remote corners of the Hebrides. We explore by land and sea, from beach to battlefield, castle to coastal town; where stunning scenery, ancient monuments, and Scotch whisky are guaranteed. Capture treasured photographs of the magical Isle of Skye and Glencoe, while we keep you entertained with myths, legends, and tales from our rich history. Venture beyond the classic tourist trail on this extended adventure and prepare to fall in love with our beautiful country.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local Scottish Guide, 5 nights B&B Accommodation, Breakfast Daily, Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Abhainn Dearg whisky distillery, All ferry's, Jacobite Steam Train Trip, Transport in an air conditioned midi-coach, Breakfast
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 180rebecar
Despite Covid-19 this tour company makes us feel very safe, they had sanitisers and a considerable social distancing inside the tour bus. Was the best way to see the highlands and their incredible landscape, our tour guide Caitlin was incredible, knowledgeable, full of energy, kind, and happy, if you take this tour make sure you ask for her as she did this experience much more memorable. The visit to Loch Ness was fantastic we had the boat trip there also a must to do!
3. 3-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Isle of Skye and Loch Ness
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our stunning 3-day Isle of Skye tour from Edinburgh takes you through the majestic Scottish Highlands to one of the most beautiful Islands in Scotland. Stunning scenery, rich in history and an abundance of wildlife, it's no wonder the Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations. Enjoy Scotland’s natural gems such as Loch Lomond, Glencoe, and Glenfinnan as we head towards the spectacular Isle of Skye. Immortalised in words and pictures the world over, the Isle of Skye was voted the globe’s 4th best island destination according to National Geographic.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Services of your Driver-Guide
Exclusions: Meals and Refreshments, Loch Ness 1 Hour Cruise. Can be purchased on the day: Adult £15.00 Concession £14.00, Child £11.50., Accommodation
Reviewed By DianaCruz94
The tour was really amazing! Nick is such a great guide! The best of all! He has much knowledge of history and he even plays on the bus really cool music (including the loch ness monster song). I highly recommend this tour to all!
4. Day Tours of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Small group tours, uncrowded and informative. also - Book the bus for your own private tour and travel at your own pace. Personalised itineraries if requested. See some of the most amazing sites on the Isle of Lewis and Harris. Tours can extend to the Isle of Skye. Airport transfers also available. Pickup and drop off from your accommodation. Bespoke and customised tours. The tour has a maximum of 8 seats so booking is advised...book the bus privately if you wish. A List of attractions visited is for guidance only as times may vary depending on the group.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By MBGoGo
Being on Lewis during the brisk off-season was my goal. Un-crowded and tranquil, this tour of the island was personal and filled with historical information, good stories, and a peek into the life of a very important part of Scottish life. The scenery is breathtaking. The variety in the landscape from peat fields to snow-capped mountains, rugged rocky ground to sand beaches, viking longhouses to modern stone rock houses, was thrilling. The weather changed from moment to moment! Truly! A windy sunny half hour became a quick hail storm until the sun came out again ten minutes later and the air was fresh and brisk again with a breath of spring. The environment is dramatic. Just gorgeous. St Clemons church is not to be missed. Annie was an excellent guide, personable and fun, and was able to show me a few extra sights because we made good time. Her love of the place and her interest in sharing its history was a privilege to see.
5. Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
The tour would depart Portree Square at 09:15 hrs and return around 18:00 hrs.The tour will depart Portree and head north in an anti-clock wise direction where we first will stop for a photograph of the Old Man of Storr. From there we will head for The Kilt Rock. Our next stop will be the Quiraing where the views are exceptional. The next area we go to is the enchanting Fairy Glen where you can go and make a wish in the Fairy Circle. From here we are going to head in a westerly direction towards Dunvegan. Anyone who wants to visit the castle will be dropped off here and the remainder will carry on to Neist Point. On our return from Neist Point we will pick up at Dunvegan Castle and proceed towards Fairy Pools at Glenbrittle, after which we will return to Portree.
Inclusions: Maps of the area are handed out to passangers
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to attractions
Reviewed By lesleycJ3191DB
I went on The full day tour as part of my solo trip to Skye , and it was amazing. I was given a very warm welcome by out tour guide Robert. The bus was immaculately clean , and there was hand sanitiser avaliable to use when evrer you got on the bus . There was only myself and 2 others on the tour which made it feel more like a private tour of the Island . Robert was very informative telling us the history of Skye as we went along . We visited the fairy pool first which was quite a long walk , but we were given plenty of time to explore . We then visited a broch, neist point , Dunvegan Castle , fairly glen , Quiraing, Kilt rock and finally we stopped to get a picture of the old man of storr . At each place we were given plenty of time to have a look around and take plenty of pictures . The weather was very changeable on the day however this did not retract from how beautiful The Isle of Skye is . Anyone who wants to properly experience Skye I would recommend booking the full day tour it was brilliant !
6. The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour
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5.0 based on 177 reviews
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.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Experienced driver, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up/drop-off, Lunch, Snacks/drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Liam G
In the words of Bill Medley... "Now I've had the time of my life No I never felt like this before Yes I swear it's the truth And I owe it all to you..." I went on this incredible tour on Saturday 1st May 2021 and loved every second. Gordon and Rob's knowledge of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye is second to none! Not only did we get a tour of the modern day Scotland that we ventured through but we also got a tour of Scotland through hundreds of years. It takes incredible skill to navigate the roads that we drove through as well as constantly describing the areas we are driving through and tell stories, jokes and play a soundtrack relevant to the area at the same time. I went away with a great deal of knowledge of Geology, History, questionable comedy and Politics. Gordon's unwavering passion and knowledge of his home country is masterful and provides you on the tour with everything you need to know about why you are there. The bus for the tour was comfortable, impeccably clean and covid measures and social distancing were at the forefront throughout the tour. I felt nothing but safe and well informed the entire tour. Wow Scotland were also able to pick me up and drop me off right outside the door of where we were staying! This tour is highly recommended and being run by a local family you know you are getting nothing but the best. Particular highlights were Eilean Donan Castle, the Quiraing, Urquhart castle and "You'll never find a Nessie in the Zoo" 11/10 and I can't wait to do another one!
7. 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept and rugged, the region comprises a string of beautiful islands, the largest being the isles of Lewis and Harris, both of which are visited on the tour. See historical sites including the Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch; incredible scenery at the Butt of Lewis and Bhaltos; and sites such as Dunvegan Castle and Glendale Castle on the Isle of Skye. The experience includes your choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornaway in the Outer Hebrides and Portree on the Isle of Skye. Discover Scotland's most beautiful landscapes on this tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye.
Inclusions: Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach, Driver/guide, Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye, 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Exclusions: Meals and refreshments, Admission fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By 464kathyi
Just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, can't wait to go back ???? During my stay I booked two 1 day tours with Rabbis. Firstly a huge thank you for running the tours with just the 2 of us, our stay had been planned around these days out so very grateful they went ahead. The Outlander tour with Lizzie was amazing as was Lizzie, she went out of her way to ensure we had a great day even though the weather was a bit liquidy! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Outlander series/locations and Scottish history in general, many thanks Lizzie. Our second tour was to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife with David who was fab, he was extremely helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The villages were beautiful and St Andrews was stunning, we were also fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather. I would highly recommend both tours and guides! Kathy ☀️☔????
8. Skye In A Day From Portree Visiting The Most Scenic Spots
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4.9 based on 16 reviews
We are the longest running independent tour company offering full day group tours of Skye and 2021 is our 10th year of showing visitors this beautiful Isle. Our driver guides are either born and bred on Skye or have a strong family connection so you will be sure to have a real experience when touring with us.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Please bring a packed lunch with you onto the tour as there is no lunch stop
Reviewed By CydDesMoines_Iowa
We had two wonderful days off touring the Isle of Skye with Donald. He tailored the two days to our wishes and was flexible around the weather. It was so relaxing to have him drive and he's a wealth of historical and cultural knowledge. Highly recommend.
9. 3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh
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4.9 based on 222 reviews
Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands tour. With a guarantee of discovering new and interesting things and seeing breathtaking scenery and landscapes around every turn. You’ll see why so many movie locations were based and filmed here in Scotland, with views that inspired the likes of Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct) and James Bond (Glencoe), and more. You’ll be spoilt for choice for getting that perfect picture, especially in the Isle of Skye where many of Scotland’s myths and legends come from. See mountains created by giants, enchanted waters that will give you eternal youth, and hear songs of the faerie folk in the wind. This is a tour that will fill you with joy and leave you with a feeling that can only come from being truly immersed in the moment - something truly priceless. Don’t just take our word for it, check out our reviews!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Accommodation is not included, Backpackers/Youth Hostel Dorm Bed (£25 per person per night), Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse Double/Twin Room (£90 to £100 per person per night), Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouse Single Room (£55 to £80 per person per night), If you wish, you may BOOK YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION in Inverness for 2 nights. Please advise the operator if you wish to do this and inform them of the name/address.
Reviewed By iswrt
Going on this tour is one of the best decisions I have made. I was quite nervous to begin with as I usually travel alone but our tour guide John made us all feel welcome very quick. All of the stops and sights were so beautiful and like nothing I have seen before. The people on the tour were also very kind. Highly recommend!
10. The Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
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4.9 based on 207 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Beardless92
Truly a one of a lifetime experience! Marita is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide! I should also add she is a great driver, cause those Highland roads can get a bit narrow ???? The experience is very immersive, and just listening to Conquest of Paradise while driving through the Highlands is EPIC! Hope you get lucky with the weather as we did, cause all the main photo stops, the sky was clear and lighting was just perfect! ???? The views are stunning, the castles bring their own stories and mysteries and the Isle of Skye is truly another world in itself! I would like to thank the whole Timberbush Team for this ride! I can only wholeheartedly recommend to anyone!! ????????????????????????????❤️
