Full-Day Fairytale Experience from Inverness or Invergordon
Overview
Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. Fancy wearing a kilt or arisaid yourself? Just let us know. Cruise guests can relax knowing we’ll ensure an on-time return to port.
Available from April to October, explore Dunrobin Castle, its grand rooms & gardens, enjoy the spectacular falconry show. Continue to the seaside town of Dornoch, with time to wander its charming streets & shops. Depending on time and availability, we may also include stops at Golspie, Glenmorangie Distillery, the Clootie Well or Chanonry Point, creating a varied day of castles, coast, culture and Highland scenery.
This is a private tour for 1–7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome (2-guest minimum charge), with savings from 3 guests and the best value when all 7 seats are booked.
Weather, opening hours or road conditions may affect our itinerary. We’ll offer a worthwhile alternative whenever possible.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off within Inverness or enroute
- Dunrobin Castle, Grounds and Falconry Show
- Seasonal snacks
- Kilts, Arisaid, replica swords and shield for a more immersive experience
- A sanitized, easy to spot luxury vehicle
- Our fun, experienced Tour Guide is an actual Highlander in a Kilt
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Whisky tastings at distilleries
Meeting and Pickup
Travelers who are Out-Of-The-Way: You can send us a message to make arrangements OR proceed to the default meet-up point (St. Mary's Catholic Church at 30 Huntly Street, Inverness IV3 5PR) We will be there waiting for you up to 20 minutes.
30 Huntly Street
Inverness IV3 5PR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Skelbo (pass by)
Dornoch
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Witchstone
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dornoch Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glenmorangie Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have a medical condition, please bring any medication you may need during the tour and let us know in advance about anything that could affect your comfort or safety. During warmer months, insect repellent may be useful, and guests who are prone to motion sickness might want to bring suitable medication. Please consider your own mobility and fitness when booking. Some stops may involve uneven ground, short walks, steps, or changing weather. Difficulty wise, a moderate level of mobility is recommended.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We want every guest to have a safe, enjoyable and relaxed experience. By booking with us, you confirm that you have read and accepted the guidelines below.
- 1. This is a private tour accommodating 1–7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome, with the minimum charge equivalent to 2 guests.
- 2. A tour reminder will be sent a few days before your tour via the contact details provided.
- 3. Pick-up and drop-off are available within Inverness or along the agreed route.
- 4. Please wear suitable, comfortable clothing. Waterproof footwear and jackets are strongly recommended. Luggage space is limited, so please let us know in advance if you're traveling with larger bags.
- 5. You're welcome to bring drinks, lunch or snacks, especially on tours where cafe or restaurant stops may depend on timing and availability.
- 6. Children and any guests who require personal assistance should travel with a responsible companion able to provide the support they need.
- 7. Please respect the environment, wildlife, local communities, and any site specific guidelines during your tour.
- 8. For everyone's safety and comfort, guests who are seriously unwell or whose behavior could put themselves or others at risk may be unable to join or continue the tour. Where possible, we will discuss alternative arrangements.
- 9. Please allow sufficient time after your tour for onward travel arrangements, as unexpected road, weather, or traffic conditions can occasionally cause delays.
- 10. Photos and videos may occasionally be taken during tours for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Fairytale Experience from Inverness or Invergordon?
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Activity code: C-314770P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water.
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off within Inverness or enroute.
- Dunrobin Castle, Grounds and Falconry Show.
- Seasonal snacks.
- Kilts, Arisaid, replica swords and shield for a more immersive experience.
- A sanitized, easy to spot luxury vehicle.
- Our fun, experienced Tour Guide is an actual Highlander in a Kilt.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Whisky tastings at distilleries.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Fairytale Experience from Inverness or Invergordon is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have a medical condition, please bring any medication you may need during the tour and let us know in advance about anything that could affect your comfort or safety. During warmer months, insect repellent may be useful, and guests who are prone to motion sickness might want to bring suitable medication. Please consider your own mobility and fitness when booking. Some stops may involve uneven ground, short walks, steps, or changing weather. Difficulty wise, a moderate level of mobility is recommended.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Fairytale Experience from Inverness or Invergordon will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pick-Up and Drop-Off within Inverness or enroute
- Dunrobin Castle, Grounds and Falconry Show
- Seasonal snacks
- Kilts, Arisaid, replica swords and shield for a more immersive experience
- A sanitized, easy to spot luxury vehicle
- Our fun, experienced Tour Guide is an actual Highlander in a Kilt
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesWhisky tastings at distilleries
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- If you have a medical condition, please bring any medication you may need during the tour and let us know in advance about anything that could affect your comfort or safety. During warmer months, insect repellent may be useful, and guests who are prone to motion sickness might want to bring suitable medication. Please consider your own mobility and fitness when booking. Some stops may involve uneven ground, short walks, steps, or changing weather. Difficulty wise, a moderate level of mobility is recommended.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We want every guest to have a safe, enjoyable and relaxed experience. By booking with us, you confirm that you have read and accepted the guidelines below.
- 1. This is a private tour accommodating 1–7 guests. Solo travellers are welcome, with the minimum charge equivalent to 2 guests.
- 2. A tour reminder will be sent a few days before your tour via the contact details provided.
- 3. Pick-up and drop-off are available within Inverness or along the agreed route.
- 4. Please wear suitable, comfortable clothing. Waterproof footwear and jackets are strongly recommended. Luggage space is limited, so please let us know in advance if you're traveling with larger bags.
- 5. You're welcome to bring drinks, lunch or snacks, especially on tours where cafe or restaurant stops may depend on timing and availability.
- 6. Children and any guests who require personal assistance should travel with a responsible companion able to provide the support they need.
- 7. Please respect the environment, wildlife, local communities, and any site specific guidelines during your tour.
- 8. For everyone's safety and comfort, guests who are seriously unwell or whose behavior could put themselves or others at risk may be unable to join or continue the tour. Where possible, we will discuss alternative arrangements.
- 9. Please allow sufficient time after your tour for onward travel arrangements, as unexpected road, weather, or traffic conditions can occasionally cause delays.
- 10. Photos and videos may occasionally be taken during tours for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed.
