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See Scotland with the people who know it best on our award-winning tours from Inverness. Our Ultimate Isle of Skye tour enables you to experience top sights including The Fairy Pools, The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, the Cuillin Mountains and Portree, as well as Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Ness on the way. We are the only company who visit both the top sights on Northern Skye and the Fairy Pools in just one day! Our Skye Explorer Hiking Tour is perfect for those who want to get out and explore the magnificent landscapes. Highlights include hikes at The Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing. For those arriving by cruise ship, our shore tours from the Port of Invergordon enable you to explore the very best of the local area. We are a local Highland company, with highly experienced tour guides and well-appointed mini-coaches. We don’t just offer tours, we offer an opportunity to fall in love with the place we call home. Join one of our tours to find out why we love the Highlands so much!
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Gary M
Lynnwood, WA15 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Our tour guide went by the nickname of Mr Fantastic. That describes him perfectly. For nearly the entire trip he entertained us with Scottish history, local geology, Scottish mythology, with a few tales that while amusing were well embellished. He also expertly drove the bus down some very challenging roads.
The scenery on the Isle of Skye is stunningly beautiful. By far the best that I have seen in the week that we have been in Scotland. This is a place that if you like the outdoors you should not skip.
The scenery on the Isle of Skye is stunningly beautiful. By far the best that I have seen in the week that we have been in Scotland. This is a place that if you like the outdoors you should not skip.
Written September 7, 2024
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gmdehm
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We took this tour August 10 and haven't stopped talking about it.
Never ever have we had such an amazing tour experience as we did with Murdoch on the Inverness to Skye Tour. Imagine a kilt-clad historian, adventurer, entertainer, concierge, BFF, professor, tall tale teller, logistics coordinator and safety engineer - all in one. We could not have had the jam-packed full day of experiences without this guide, from start to finish. He was sincere, cheeky, gracious, knowledgeable, fun, and it was evident that he truly loves his country, Scotland. To see and experience these outstanding vistas through the eyes of a local was a true gift. From start to finish, all guests on the coach were placed first, and the day went by in a blink. The entire experience was full of WOW moments. Thoughtfully arranged, the logistics of the lunch pick-up with Lisa at The Isle of Skye Baking Company was a great opportunity to eat some of the freshest baked and protein- packed items we had in Scotland, plus a tour of an art gallery on a stretch break was an added bonus. This was truly a "pinch me - I'm in heaven" day, and we would do it all again tomorrow.
We upgraded to the front seats and were glad we did.
Never ever have we had such an amazing tour experience as we did with Murdoch on the Inverness to Skye Tour. Imagine a kilt-clad historian, adventurer, entertainer, concierge, BFF, professor, tall tale teller, logistics coordinator and safety engineer - all in one. We could not have had the jam-packed full day of experiences without this guide, from start to finish. He was sincere, cheeky, gracious, knowledgeable, fun, and it was evident that he truly loves his country, Scotland. To see and experience these outstanding vistas through the eyes of a local was a true gift. From start to finish, all guests on the coach were placed first, and the day went by in a blink. The entire experience was full of WOW moments. Thoughtfully arranged, the logistics of the lunch pick-up with Lisa at The Isle of Skye Baking Company was a great opportunity to eat some of the freshest baked and protein- packed items we had in Scotland, plus a tour of an art gallery on a stretch break was an added bonus. This was truly a "pinch me - I'm in heaven" day, and we would do it all again tomorrow.
We upgraded to the front seats and were glad we did.
Written October 5, 2024
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Nochipa
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Jul 2024 • Friends
Easily the best tour of the entire trip! With only five short days in Scotland, we knew we had to make the most of the trip and I have to say, the tour of the Isle of Skye over-exceeded our expectations. Murdoch was an amazing tour guide... The amount of stories he had to tell and the ease with which he could keep us entertained was nothing short of amazing. History, lore, personal stories...Murdoch had it all. Thank you!!! As for the tour itself, amazing. I don't retake tours, but I'm already planning on coming back with my family and rebooking this tour. The fairy pools were absolutely amazing and the main reason why we booked this particular tour. I wasn't expecting all of the landscape to be so absolutely stunning... I enjoyed driving from place to place almost as much as actually arriving at our destinations. We also got a little bit of extra time at some of the castles which was unexpected and very welcome. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a boxed lunch ahead of time...do it! The food was so delicious and the lady who prepared it was super sweet and kind. It was an extra special touch for a ridiculously amazing day. Don't hesitate to book with WOW Scotland. This is a company that truly shines.
Written August 25, 2024
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Julie H
Boise, ID38 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The 12 hour Isle of Skye tour was very well done & worthwhile. Nicely paced with rest stops & opportunities to walk & explore. Andrew is a knowledgeable & entertaining guide. I especially liked that he encouraged participants to get acquainted with each other, & his dramatic storytelling. The lunch ordered from Isle of Skye Bakery was generous & delicious though the online ordering was a bit tricky for those needing wifi.
Written September 10, 2024
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Bev
Vancouver, Canada20 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This tour was the highlight of our visit to Scotland. Our guide Murdoch is a natural story teller and kept us entertained and informed on the history of the region throughout the entire journey. Our guide highlighted the historical significance of people and places associated with the sights we saw, and also touched on the natural history of how the landscape was formed. This tour has something for everyone.
There were plenty of opportunities for stops to take pictures of the stunning landscapes. The lunch provided by Liza from Isle of Skye Baking Company was delicious and well worth the advance order at the start of the trip.
Thanks for a great introduction to the highlands!
There were plenty of opportunities for stops to take pictures of the stunning landscapes. The lunch provided by Liza from Isle of Skye Baking Company was delicious and well worth the advance order at the start of the trip.
Thanks for a great introduction to the highlands!
Written August 31, 2024
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momlibrary
Temple City, CA4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
We chose this tour company because we wanted to support a local company. The reviews clinched the deal. We took the Isle of Sky with the Fairy Pools from Inverness, one of the few tour groups that include it in the tour, and we were beyond happy with our experience. Andrew, our driver, has a great sense of humor and amazing details to share where we stopped and entertaining stories that don’t get old. This company is so well organized they even arrange for us to order lunch from a local company (Sky Baking Company with Lisa) when we boarded and went and went and got it for us while we visited and shopped around the town. We didn’t have to waste any time in Portree waiting in lines for lunch (you could opt out if you wanted). Andrew gave us just the right amount of time at each stop and it was all just perfect. The tour is 12 hours but it flew by, perfectly planned stops and an overall wonderful day. If you are looking for this type of tour choose WOW tours they will not disappoint. The company may be one of the smaller ones but it delivers in a mighty big way!
Written August 23, 2024
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cynthiab
Los Alamos, NM21 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
The Ultimate Day Tour of Isle of Skye (WIW Scotland) did not disappoint! Along the way from Inverness to Skye our remarkable driver and guide Andrew kept us informed about locations and entertained with legends and history. We had several stops to stretch our legs and get some photos. A bit of free time in Portree, a delicious lunch from Skye Bakery, and 90 minutes to walk up to the Fairy Pools made it even better! Highly recommended!
Written September 25, 2024
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Peter H
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Sep 2024 • Couples
We took the Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour from Inverness with our guide, Andrew. We started the Tour by visiting some hairy cows, then got great photo ops at Urquart Castle and Eilean Donan Castle. We passed through Portrey, where we got delicious sack lunches from Skye Baking, and then great views of The Storr and the Old Man of the Mountain and The Kilt and its waterfall. We had a nice hike to see the fairy pools and then returned to Inverness, while being regaled by a long and fascinating story of Edward Longshanks, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, which in no way resembled the movie Braveheart. Andrew is a great story teller.
Written September 12, 2024
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Camper15155080441
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Aug 2024 • Family
You’re not going to find a better guide than Andrew. You won’t regret paying for the front seat upgrade. It brings you closer to Andrew!! Haha. If you can take a multi-day tour, do it. Also, a private driver is not as expensive as you might think. BUT, if you have a limited amount of time and want a great value, WOW is the way to go.
Written August 26, 2024
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Kristi P
Hoboken, NJ240 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We were staying in Inverness and wanted to do a 1 Day Tour of Isle of Skye. Our tour bus driver was friendly and knowledgeable. He did a good job of storytelling. I also appreciated that he didn’t feel the need to talk for 8 straight hours and took some breaks to just us enjoy the drive. The scenery was amazing! Also I liked that our driver noticed an area that was scenic and not crowded and make a quick extra stop where we got some amazing photos. Highly recommend.
Written August 23, 2024
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Hi.
We are on the Norwegian Star cruise that docks in Inverness August 25. We would like a tour to and from Brodie Castle for the day. There are 8 of us that would be going on the tour. Can you give me the expected price and how long the tour would last. If only 2-3 hrs then maybe you could give is a tour around the area to see the sites.
Thanks Jay Brodie
Written January 19, 2020
Hi Jay - we've a fantastic tour from the Norwegian Star cruise ship which includes Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, Inverness and Clava Cairrns. You'll find details on our website. Unfortunately we don't currently have a tour which visits Brodie.
Written January 22, 2020
Hi, we are a group of 13 adults and 2 children( aged 2 and 8 years) we would like to travel from Edinburgh from July 1st and be back on July 5th. We would like to cover most of the highlands - Inverness , loch Ness, Skye. We are not able to find tours and accommodation for such a large group with children . Really hope you could help.
Written December 21, 2019
Our cruise ship will be docked at invergorden from 7am to 6pm. Do you have a day trip to isle of Skye that would work with those hours? Fairy pools and Culloden are the only must sees. Other sights in the time frame would be bonus!
Written October 16, 2019
Hi there - we've a fantastic tour from Invergordon which include Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, Inverness and Clava Cairrns. You'll find details on our website. Whilst we offer a fantastic Fairy Pools and Skye tour from Inverness, unfortunately a tour to the Fairy Pools from Invergordon is not something we offer and not something that is really doable for cruise passengers as it's at least a 6 hour / 250 miles return journey on narrow Highland roads just to get there and back! A taxi would probably take you if pre-booked but they certainly wouldn't be able to guarantee to get you back to the ship on time (which all of our scheduled tours do). Come back and see us in Inverness one time and we'll gladly show you Skye from there!
Written October 17, 2019
Hiya on the Isle of Skye tour is there a lot of of walking? I’m trying to decide on whether or not to bring my son. Thanks
Written August 6, 2019
Hello - feel free to give us an email via the website if you'd like some more info. As some of our wonderful past customers have commented already, there is walking on this tour if you'd like to get off the beaten track and explore a little further. However, for those who prefer a more relaxed tour there is not much walking needed at all.
Written August 12, 2019
Do you have a one day tour from Inverness to Rosemarkie? We would love to see the Groam House Museum which has Pictish Art.
Written July 7, 2019
Hi Barbara, we do not offer any tours to Rosemarkie, and do not know of any other scheduled tour operators who offer tours there either. However, you can get a service bus there from Inverness, which takes around half an hour.
We do have three great day tours which may also be of interest when you are in the area; our Isle of Skye Tour, Whisky Tour and Orkney Day Tour. You can find detailed information on all on our website.
Written July 9, 2019
Are there any small group tours out Intergordon on July 21,2019. We are arriving on the Brilliance of the Seas and there are 7 of us?
Written February 22, 2019
Hi there - apologies that we didn't see this message (we unfortunately don't get notification when folk post questions on TripAdvisor so always best to contact us directly).We do indeed have a tour from the Brilliance of the Seas when it docks in Invergordon this year. Hope you'll be able to join us.
Written March 31, 2019
Hello! We didn’t on my tour, but I think they may have different ones. Send them an email and see if they have a your that takes that in. Enjoy your time in lovely Scotland !
Written June 14, 2018
barsonkaren
Cleveland, Ohio
What was the provided LUnch? We have some dietary exclusions.
Written June 5, 2018
Hi there,
Thanks for getting in touch and for your interest in our WOW Scotland tours. We have included full information on the meal options available on our tours on our website. You can find this information in the dedicated FAQ sections on each of our tour pages on our website.
We have gluten free options on our Isle of Skye Tour, Whisky Bus, Highland and Speyside Explorer and Invergordon Shore excursion. You are also more than welcome to bring your own meals on our tours if you prefer.
Hope this helps.
Written June 6, 2018
Hi! I already booked the "Whisky Bus Tour From Inverness" for 11th May. However, I didn't receive a voucher to print. The £89,00 was yet debited in my credit card account. Can you send me please? Thank you.
Written May 2, 2018
Hi there - I can see that you booked and paid via Viator/TripAdvisor so you'll need to contact them to get your ticket. I can however confirm that you are on the tour! Hope you have a great trip!
Written May 3, 2018
How much time is spent at Culloden? Also, when booking a tour, it looks like the tour is only on Fridays. Is that correct? Thanks so much!
Written February 22, 2018
Hi there.
Thanks for your interest in WOW Scotland tours. On our Highland and Speyside Explorer tour you will spend approximately one hour at Culloden. Your guide will take you on a tour of the battlefield and will bring to life the last pitched battle to be fought on British soil. You will learn how this bloody battle saw the end of the Jacobite Uprising, the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the subsequent demise of the Gaelic language and clan culture in the Highlands.
Other highlights on this tour include: guided tours of the Clava Cairns (a real hit with Outlander fans) and Knockando Woolmill, a visit to Glenlivet Distillery (with an optional whisky tasting) and a trip to the beautiful Ballindalloch Castle.
The tour runs on Fridays only from April - September.
If you have any other questions please feel free to get in touch via the website. We really hope you will join us.
Best wishes,
Jennifer
Written February 23, 2018
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