Private Tours to the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, the Scottish Highlands and the Hebridean Islands

Your guide, John Macdonald, runs The Hebridean Explorer, an independent private tour business, based near Inverness, specialising in private guided tours covering the Scottish Highlands and Islands including Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides. We offer One Day Tours from Inverness and Multi-Day Tours from Edinburgh and Inverness.

Your driver/guide, John Macdonald, is a native of the Hebridean Island of Lewis and was raised in a Scots Gaelic speaking family. With a passion for the Scottish Highlands and particularly the Hebrides, he aims to ensure that your private tour group experience the magic of our beautiful country with the highest level of service and hospitality.

Why choose The Hebridean Explorer?

John Macdonald, your Guide, born and raised in the Highlands
Stunning views and dramatic landscapes on our tours
Hebridean and Highland history and Scots Gaelic knowledge
Private and exclusive tours for small groups (up to 8)
Flexible tours with lots of stops and time to explore
Air conditioned Mercedes Benz Traveliner
One day, multi-day and tailor-made private tour options
Private tours available from Inverness and Edinburgh

And..... Mountains, Lochs, Glens, Castles, Clans and Highlanders!

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10% Discount Off All One Day Tours

Hebridean Explorer Private Tours

More information to help you choose....

Lots of stunning scenery around the Highlands and Hebrides

Great sites to visit including medieval castles and forts

Discover the history behind the Clans and the Highlanders!

Maybe learn a couple of Scots Gaelic words?

Well-paced tours to make the most of your tour day

What to expect on a tour with The Hebridean Explorer?

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Getting “off the beaten track” and exploring the best of the region is always our aim on all our Highland and Hebridean tours. We design our tours to ensure the right balance between travelling and time spent out of the vehicle exploring the breath-taking and beautiful scenery and discovering the ancient history of the Scottish Highlands and Hebridean Islands.

Discover how different groups and cultures have left their mark on the Scottish Highlands, from the Picts and the Vikings, to the Gaels and the Scots. The Gaels have played a defining role in the history of the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides and while there are fewer than 60,000 Gaelic speakers left, Gaelic culture and its traditions are still very evident and have left a lasting legacy in the Highlands.

Please note we will be closed for all One-Day and Multi-Day Tours from December until late-February due to the unpredictable winter weather Advance bookings are being taken for all other dates in 2012