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Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City
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Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City
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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
Overview
Make the most of your time in the Scottish Highlands, by booking this private guided tour from Inverness. Your guide will fill you in on all the ups and downs of Scottish history as they take you to such landmarks as Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, the Culloden Battlefield, and the ancient Clava Cairns.
- Comprehensive guided tour from Inverness
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
- Learn all about Scottish history from your guide
- Hassle-free Inverness hotel pickup and drop-off
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
luxury tranport fleet
Bottled water
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY Historic and Scenic Tours Inverness
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Best way to see Inverness and the surroundings
Paul_R
, Aug 2022
My wife and toured Inverness, Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield etc. with our private guide, Johnie. He was fantastic! We were able to see and enjoy 10 times the sights and history in one day than we would have been able to do on our own. Johnie is extremely knowledgeable and gave us history and context to what we were seeing. He made the entire experience a pleasure.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Fantastic tour!
jenniferliotino
, Aug 2022
Johnie was an expert guide with extensive knowledge of history/culture/community, who took us to all the must see places in the Highlands. Much better than the cruise ship tour! Go at your own pace, much less crowded, and more personalized.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Great experience in Inverness
Juan_P
, Aug 2022
Mike was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had a great experience that will definitely recommend.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Outstanding Tour
Chris_P
, Jul 2022
The Loch Ness boat trip and castle tour was outstanding! Also, our drive through the countryside was fabulous!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Fantastic multi-stop day tour!
Hope_A
, Jul 2022
Mike was a fantastic tour guide! He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We got to tour so many sights in about 8.5 hours! A great day trip for anyone in the western Highlands!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Great Guide
Colleen_C
, Jul 2022
Gene was awesome and great guide. Gave us plenty of time at the different sites. Recommend skipping the distillery unless you booked a tour and tasting independently.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI COLLEEN
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your review for our driver / guide GENE. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Beautiful day around Inverness
Troy_G
, Jul 2022
Great day for our family. Mike was great and well prepared. Lot’s of knowledge and incite. We had a terrific time learning about the history and seeing the historical sites. I would recommend this tour and Mike to anyone.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI TROY AND FAMILY
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your review for our driver / guide MIKE. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Fantastic day trip of several sites around Inverness.
Joel_G
, Jul 2022
We had a fabulous tour with Johnny! He was so easy to listen to. He blended humor and history that kept us informed and entertained at the same time. We appreciated the fact that he took the time to get to know what our hopes and dreams were for the day, making it a memorable one! Thanks Johnny for a simply amazing day.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
July 9th Inverness and more tour!
Edward_M
, Jul 2022
We had a great time touring with Lawrence on July 9th! He was so informative and fun! The four of us enjoyed learning about the Scotland Highland history. From Urquhart Castle,
Beauly Priory,
Culloden Battlefield Cawdor Castle, to
Inverness Cathedral, of and the distillery, we could not not have enjoyed ourselves more!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI EDWARD
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your review for our driver / guide lawerance . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Great tour and day!!!
RMARTIN
, Jul 2022
Our guide, Mike, was amazing! It was like being on a trip with a long lost friend. He shared both his knowledge and love for this beautiful area with us. He treated us like family, only better. Can’t say enough good things about this day. Definitely the highlight of our trip.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
Iqbal is THE BEST TOUR GUIDE!
Rachel_T
, Jul 2022
Our guide, Iqbal, was absolutely wonderful! He took us to many beautiful and historical places near Inverness. He was very knowledgable about every stop. He was wonderful with my father, who needed extra help getting around. He took care of every detail which allowed us to all enjoy the day's adventures! I highly recommend the Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawder Castle and more tour!
Ambitious and rewarding day in Northern Scotland
Don_G
, Jul 2022
Regan was a delightful host to his adopted country and graciously guided us through a very ambitious day of history, geology, and beautiful landscapes . Highly recommend him and the Viator experience
Response from Host , Jul 2022
A full day trip out from Inverness
Joseph_L
, Jul 2022
Our guide Gene was a perfect host. He gave us unlimited options to stay as long as we wanted at each of the 8 different stops he took us to. Gene had lots of historical knowledge coupled with his own perspective of the region and the people. He answered every question thoughtfully and with enthusiasm. He is the consummate guide. Visiting Urquhart castle on Loch Ness was thrilling. The battlefield at Culloden is a moving experience. Cawdor Castle is beautifully maintained and has a proper maze garden to try. Every stop was interesting. Gene added an unexpected visit to a priory ruin in a little town where the oldest tree in Europe is found in an old cemetery! We would happily recommend this tour to everyone.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
hi joseph
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND Gene. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND Gene @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Great Adventure w/Johnny!
Jennifer_C
, Jul 2022
Johnny was great! He was so knowledgeable, genuine, and he shared good stories about the area that only a true resident would know. We never had any problems getting in and out of places because he has a good relationship with people at every place you enter. He knew the best places to park to see certain landmarks that tour groups weren’t around. We had a mobility challenged person with us, and Johnny was very accommodating. He parked as close as he could to attractions and allowed the person to hold onto his arm for stability. I would tell anyone coming to this area that this adventure was well worth the money. Thank you, Johnny!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI JENNIFER
IT WAS OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND JOHNIE. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND JOHNIE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Our guide, Billy, was a...
Dana_S
, Jul 2022
Our guide, Billy, was a wealth of knowledge and so helpful to our learning experience. We highly recommend this tour group, and especially Billy
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI DANA
IT OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND BILLY. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND BILLY @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
great way to experience Inverness surroundings in one day
Denis_G
, Jul 2022
Billy, our tour guide, was incredible. Very accommodating, letting us explore all the locations at our own pace while suggesting the best things to see and sharing his own perspectives. Learning that we didn't have time for a proper whisky tasting event during our rather short trip to Inverness, he made a few calls to his friends, booked us to an amazing whisky experience with tasting, history and live music for the same night, and drove us right there too. That whisky event was another highlight of our visit to Inverness. Thank you Billy!
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI DENIS
IT OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND BILLY. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND BILLY @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Fantastic guide
MaryBeth_D
, Jun 2022
Johnie was our guide and he was both knowledgeable and accommodating. We really enjoyed our day with him and learning bits of Scottish history that we wouldn’t have otherwise known without his knowledge of the area.
Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI MARY BETH
IT OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND JOHNIE. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND JOHNIE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
flexible and enjoyable
ashraf_j
, Jun 2022
We had an excellent time with Iqbal. He had a lot of history to share, managed time well, and was flexible to accommodate our interests. We went to the main highlighted places, could take all in without being hurried. The MB minivan vehicle could accommodate 7 comfortably, although we were four. Clean, functional and high for better viewing. Had water and snacks to offer. Had good recommendations for food off the beaten paths and other helpful tips. Recommend whole heartedly.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
BEST Tour EVER!! Book it Now!
Shannon_S
, Jun 2022
Johnnie was AMAZING! He picked us up at the port and spent all day with us, getting us back to the ship just before it left (exactly the way we wanted it, we wanted to spend as much time in Inverness as we could). He customized our trip to go anywhere we wanted, even back roads where we could get pictures of things that mattered to us. I mentioned I loved sheep and took pictures of some in the distance - he veered off to a neighboring farm and I found myself just on the other side of the fence of some. I’m a huge Outlanders fan, so he made sure to show us the Frazier castle. He was so knowledgeable about history & culture, and we learned so much from him. He was also a great photographer and took pictures of our family wherever we wanted. He had maps of the country, the crests, and even the plaids for each clan. I wanted to see the ruins of Urquhart castle but I was nervous of my physical ability to because I’ve had a hip replacement and I didn’t think I could be fast enough with the steep slope to get down there and back since it was our last stop. He talked me into it and got me a scooter so I could ride down & back. He was so kind! This was our favorite tour by far!! I don’t think we’ll ever book another excursion through a cruise line again…a private tour is the ONLY way to go! We cannot recommend this enough! DO IT!!! You will NOT regret it!
Response from Host , Jun 2022
HI SHANNON
IT OUR PLEASURE TO TAKE YOU ON TOUR AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
thanks so much for your kind review FOR MY FRIEND JOHNIE . We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope
to welcome you back to the Highlands one day soon. Thanks again MIKE AND JOHNIE @ - Historic & Scenic tours inverness
Our guide felt like family
Michael_T
, Jun 2022
This was a refreshing, relaxing, and engaging tour. Mike makes it look easy, but he balances the itinerary with the passengers and the conditions. He's spent his life in the hospitality industry, and it shows. He turned a quick lunch stop into a memorable picnic. He's also a good person, very helpful and kind.
Response from Host , Jun 2022
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