Top Day Trips from The Scottish Highlands (Updated November 2026)

The Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
From Inverness: Monsters, Lochs and Legends Day Tour

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the …More

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the …More

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (43)
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$480
Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (East)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Cairngorms; Highest Mountains, Bonnie Lochs & Ancient Forests

We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the …More

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We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,165
Private Highland Whisky Tour: Distilleries & Tastings

Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in …More

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Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,148
Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by …More

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,059
Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and …More

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$987
Full Day Private Executive Isle of Skye Tour

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air …More

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$491
Private tour of Inverness (customisable)

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the …More

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$857
Private Highland Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in …More

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,297
Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas …More

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$485
Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the …More

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (53)
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$212
Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour …More

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Meandering Through The Highlands of Scotland (West)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Private Whisky Tour and Tasting

We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west …More

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We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,090
Private Speyside Whisky Tour: Distilleries & Tastings

Discover the heart of Speyside on a private whisky journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in Scotland’s whisky industry. Explore celebrated …More

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Discover the heart of Speyside on a private whisky journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in Scotland’s whisky industry. Explore celebrated...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,148
Invergordon Shore Excursion - Private Tour

Discover Inverness and the Highlands Explore one of the most attractive destinations in the UK on this full-day tour of Inverness and surrounding area, the …More

Discover Inverness and the Highlands Explore one of the most attractive destinations in the UK on this full-day tour of Inverness and surrounding area, the...

7 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,290
Fort William and Glencoe

Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged …More

Based in the Beautiful City of Inverness, we at Highland Tours 4 You, offer you the opportunity to join us on one of our prearranged...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$274
Invergordon Cruise Excursion PRIVATE Tour

This Tour from Invergordon Cruise Port is exclusive to your party and can be customized to include a mix of attractions and activities as required. …More

This Tour from Invergordon Cruise Port is exclusive to your party and can be customized to include a mix of attractions and activities as required....

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$877
Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and …More

Primarily designed for Cruise Ship Customers arriving in the Scottish Highlands via the Port of Invergordon. Customers are collected directly from the Cruise Terminal and...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$895
Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour …More

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$272
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