FAQ's about Scottish Tours, Highland Tours, Hebridean Tours, Tours of Scotland Tours

Frequently asked Questions about Private Tours

Can we book individual tickets or separate group tickets?

No. We only offer tours to a group travelling together and do not sell individual or smaller group tickets for people to join tours. The prices quoted are for private groups of up to 8 people travelling together where they collectively hire the vehicle as a whole for a tour.

Do we have to book in advance?

All private tours need to be booked in advance. Bookings can be made my email or telephone. The Inverness Tourist Information Centre will also take bookings in person (£1 booking fee payable per person) if you arrive in Inverness and would like to book a private tour for your group.

Can One Day tours depart later?

Yes. These are private tours so we are always flexible. Our stated timings are designed to maximise your tour time by avoiding traffic and making sure breaks coincide with lunch, etc. However if you need to start later (or earlier) just let us know and we will try and be as flexible as possible.

Do you pick up from our accommodation? (or train station / airport)

Yes. All one day tours leave from your Inverness accommodation or we can pick you up from Inverness train station or airport at no extra cost. Please note accommodation must be within 5 miles of Inverness City Centre.

** If you are staying within 5 miles of Drumnadrochit then pick and return can be arranged at no extra cost (it’s where we stay!)**

Multi-Day Tours and Tailor-made Tours can depart from anywhere in Scotland.

Can you pick up groups from outside Inverness?

Yes although ideally for our one day tours pick up should be as close to Inverness as possible. (Please note we do not offer tours from Invergordon Port). We do not charge for pick up and return for groups within 5 miles of Inverness City Centre but if your group is further out then a charge will apply depending on the distance. Please contact us with your accommodation details and we can confirm what extra charges are required.

** If you are staying within 5 miles of Drumnadrochit then pick and return can be arranged at no extra cost (it’s where we stay!)**

Multi-Day Tours and Tailor-made Tours can depart from anywhere in Scotland.

Do you operate tours for cruise ships at Invergordon?

No. Unfortunately we do not offer any tours for cruise ship passengers from Invergordon Port.

How often do we stop?

-Isle of Skye Explorer Tour (11 hour Day Tours)

While the tour does cover 250 miles we do this over 11 hours which allows for lots of stop and time out of the vehicle enjoying the scenery. We have 2 long stops on the tour both for 1 hour, at Eilean Donan Castle (mid-morning) and at Portree (lunch), along with a 20 minute coffee stop in the late afternoon. Between all that we have at least 10 viewpoint and photo stops.

-Other Tours (6 - 10 hour Day Tours)

These tours cover no more than 200 miles . All Tours have a mid-morning coffee stop for 1 hour and a lunch stop for 1 hour. Between all that we have at least 8 viewpoint and photo stops.

-Multi-Day Tours and Tailor-made Tours

These tours normally cover no more than 200 miles per day. Generally all Tours have a mid-morning coffee stop for 1 hour and a lunch stop for 1 hour and depending on the length of the day a late afternoon coffee stop along with plenty of viewpoint and photo stops. For tours with ferry trips we plan tour days that work best with travel and mealtimes.

What clothing/footwear should we bring?

We try and get off the beaten track on our tours so some stops give you the opportunity to walk over peat land, take a walk up a hill or along the side of lochs. All this is optional but if you are considering footwear then walking boots will give you lots of choice at stops. We always recommend a waterproof jacket as the weather in the Highlands can be very changeable.

What are the entrance fees on tours?

-Eilean Donan Castle

The entrance fee is for Eilean Donan Castle is currently £4 per person if you choose to take a tour inside the castle. However you may choose just to admire from the outside, take some photos and use the facilities for no cost. Eilean Donan Castle visitors centre has a cafe, toilets and a gift shop.

-Urquhart Castle

The entrance fee is for Urquhart Castle is currently £7 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour inside the castle. Urquhart Castle has a cafe, toilets (after entrance) and a gift shop.

-Clan Donald Centre

The entrance fee is for Clan Donald Centre is currently £6.95 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour. Clan Donald has a restaurant, toilets and a gift shop.

-Dunvegan Castle

The entrance fee is for Dunvegan Castle is currently £9 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour. Dunvegan Castle has a restaurant, toilets and a gift shop.

-Culloden Battlefield

The entrance fee is for Culloden Battlefield is currently £10.00 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour. Culloden Battlefield has a restaurant, toilets and a gift shop.

-Inverewe Gardens

The entrance fee is for Inverewe Gardens is currently £8.50 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour. Inverewe Gardens have a restaurant, toilets and a gift shop.

-Glenfinnan Monument

The entrance fee is for the Glenfinnan Monument is currently £3.00 per person (Adult Std) if you choose to take a tour. Glenfinnan Monument has a small cafe, toilets and a gift shop.

Where can I get food, drink and lunch?

Firstly feel free to take packed food and drink, you are welcome to eat in the vehicle. All tours have mid-morning coffee stops and lunch stops at places where food and drink is available. For longer tours (11 hours) we have a late afternoon coffee stop.

Can we take luggage on the tour?

-One Day Tours

For groups up to 6 we can generally accommodate 1 larger sized piece of luggage per person. For larger groups of 7 or 8 we have limited luggage space so in these cases we are restricted to 1 day/rucksack per person.

-Multi-Day Tours

These tours are restricted to 6 person groups which allows for 1 large sized piece of luggage per person.