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The 15 Best Isle of Skye Tours

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Skye is five hours from Edinburgh and two from Inverness, which is the whole decision. Below are the day trips that make it work and the two- and three-day runs that give the island its due, with prices and which stops, the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, the Fairy Pools, are genuinely on the itinerary.

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle - Portree lunch and the Skye Bridge effect

1.The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Inverness to Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle in one long day, with photo stops, Portree lunch, and guide-led Highland stories.

“It was a wonderful way to see so many sights and the beautiful island of Skye. Our guide, Lyle was incredibly knowledgeable.”

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3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh - Day 2 on Skye: bridge views, Portree lunch, Quiraing, and Eilean Donan photos

2.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224

3-day bus tour from Edinburgh to Skye, Inverness, Glencoe, and Glenfinnan Viaduct with live stories and photo stops.

“Amazing experience! Ewan was a fabulous host/driver and gave us the tour of our Lives!!! The amount of places we were able to stop & experience was breathtaking! Ewan even managed to time a live Bagpipe performance at Kilt Rock! Definitely an excellent experience and will come again!!”

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3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Glencoe to Skye via Fort William and Eilean Donan

3.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

Small-group Skye and Highlands trip from Edinburgh with Loch Ness, Portree stays, and guided stops in a 16-seat coach.

“Great short tour up and back to Aisle of Skye. Smaller bus meant you could go down a number of the smaller back roads and enjoy the scenery. Barbara the driver/guide was very knowledgable and gave great commentary during the trip. Stopped at a number of great places and Barbara was able to adjust the schedule a little to take into account the changing weather. The only 'issue' is you need to book meals for the two nights before you get their otherwise you can be walking around trying to find a place to eat. We stayed about a 15 minute walk out of town in a great B&B which…”

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Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness - Portree Harbour: The Lunch Break That Matters

3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Glencoe to Skye via Fort William and Eilean Donan

5.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3 days from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Skye icons, Loch Ness, and beyond, with a local guide, coach comfort, and flexible views.

“The tour could not have been better. Cliff was a fantastic tour guide he was telling us all the history of every part of Scotland that we passed through to get to Isle of Skye. He is also a very good hiker and photographer and gave us tips to get the best photos of the stunning scenery. Will recommend to everyone who is visiting Scotland.”

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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness - Portree at the harbor: shopping, cafés, and the lunch timing trick

6.The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,135 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

A guided 12-hour Skye day trip from Inverness with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, Storr, Fairy Pools, and Urquhart.

“Our driver was wonderful, funny and very informative. He kept us entertained and was able to give us some silence to relax and enjoy the view.”

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Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - The Thomas Telford stop, and how it sets the tone

7.Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,040

Private Inverness to Skye day trip with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree lunch, and Old Man of Storr views, with guide stories.

“William was very good The journey was picturesque and we really enjoyed all the stop overs Loved it. The historical background was useful”

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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour - The guide matters, and some names show up for a reason

8.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

3 days from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye and Loch Ness on a small-group tour with 2 nights in Portree, big views, and stories.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

3-Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour - Day 2 on Skye: Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and Dunvegan Castle

9.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Ride the Hogwarts Express in Scotland, tour Glencoe and Skye sights, and stay in Portree on a guided 3-day Highlands escape with train.

“This trip was amazing! The itinerary was spot on and had been carefully planned to ensure plenty of time at each stop. We fit so much into the tour but never felt rushed. The Jacobite train was a highlight and a “must do.” Jada our driver and tour guide was the best! She told great stories and gave us plenty of interesting history along the way. She really made our trip special. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the Scottish countryside and Isle of Skye.”

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3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh - Price and logistics: what you pay for, and what to budget

10.3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $416

3 days from Edinburgh to Loch Lomond, Skye, and the Highlands with B&B, a guide, and must-see stops, plus flexible optional tickets.

“I just finished a 3 day tour of The Highlands and Isle of Skye, and it was honestly the best tour I’ve ever taken! Our guide Hugh was amazing-so friendly, fun and knowledgeable about Scotland. You can tell how much he loves his country, and it really makes the whole experience extra special. He even played the bagpipes at some of the most beautiful stops, which was such a unique and unforgettable touch. Hugh also knew all the best local spots, from stunning viewpoints to local bars where we could unwind in the evening and soak up the local atmosphere. The scenery through Skye and The Highlands was jaw dropping…”

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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Trotternish Peninsula highlights: Kilt Rock, Old Man of Storr, and the Quiraing

5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh - Skye Arrival Day: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Eilean Donan Castle, and Portree

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness - Invermoriston stop: waterfalls, an old bridge, and Thomas Telford’s mark

13.Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 385 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

A fast, scenic Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness. Loch Ness views, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, and Sligachan.

“It was stunningly beautiful, and the guide took time to tell us the wonders of Scotland. Made us with we was a Scot. Fairy pools rounded out our day.”

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Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness - Kyleakin and the Skye Bridge: where the views turn cinematic

14.Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

12-hour Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness with Loch Ness, Portree, Fairy Pools, and Eilean Donan Castle. Small group, guided.

“Steven gave us a 5 star experience. He was fun and engaging. He was very knowledgeable about the area. Considering that the tour was 12 hours, the day went by fast, despite some quite rainy weather on the Isle of Skye.”

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3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh - Callander, Glencoe, and Fort William: quick hits with big mood

15.3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

3 days of Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye from Edinburgh, with Loch Ness, castle views, Portree stays, and epic film locations.

“I had a wonderful time. Isle of Skye is absolutely beautiful! The tour guide was so kind, helpful and informative. The hostel was nice and what I needed. Highly recommend!”

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