The 15 Best Isle of Skye Tours in Edinburgh

1.3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $224Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh to Inverness and the Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach. Your Hairy Coo driver-guide, such as Paul, Ewan, John, or Nick, provides live stories, music, and local history while you visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, Quiraing, Culloden, and more. Two nights in Inverness are booked separately.

“Be prepared for a whirlwind tour! Pack plenty of extra batteries for your camera and a good sized memory card as everywhere you turn there will be things to photograph. Pack light but plan for weather that can literally encompass all four seasons in one day…sometimes twice. Stephen was our guide. If you have a sense of humor and appreciate a genuine Scot, he’s your man. He was knowledgeable, enjoyed his job, and funny as hell. He managed to herd the cats (our group of tourists) which was a feat of pure genius. If he makes a recommendation, as with any local in Scotland, take note.”

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2.3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,276 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $705

Ride a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh to Portree, with two nights in a B&B or 3-star hotel. Your driver-guide, such as Chris, Adam, or Declan, adjusts Skye’s route to suit the weather, while you see Glencoe, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, and more.

“Adam was a great guide! He offered great commentary while driving safely the entire trip. He is personable and mindful to give us the best experience.”

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3.3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe and Fort William to the Isle of Skye, with stops at the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and Dunkeld. An English-speaking guide, two breakfasts, lodging, and coach transport are included. The Jacobite Steam Train is optional.

“Amazing 3 days exploring the Highlands/Isle of Skye with a super fun group. Our tour guide, Tiegan was awesome. Totally recommend this tour”

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4.Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,002 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $235

Travel from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye in a small group of up to 19, with stops at Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Kilt Rock, Dunvegan Castle and Loch Ness. Two nights in Portree are included unless you choose the no-accommodation option. Guides such as Scott, Jada and Andrew are known for lively stories and music.

“Alan made this trip amazing!! His ability to work through the Highlands weather with all 13 of us and make every stop enjoyable with his jokes music and stories made us feel well taken care of. We will be vet for the the sheraff or the unicorn! Alan Jill and I wish you all Hods best and recommend you ask for him by name. The best guide on the isle.”

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5.3-Day Isle of Skye, ‘Hogwarts Express’ Train and Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · from $926

Travel from Edinburgh to Portree with an English-speaking guide, two nights in a 3-star hotel or B&B, and a standard-class Jacobite Steam Train ride across Glenfinnan Viaduct. Expect full days, dramatic scenery, breakfast, and transport by air-conditioned midi-coach.

“Cliff was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge of the beautiful areas we saw on our trip. I would definitely book this again!”

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6.3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 904 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $416

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye with a driver-guide, stopping at Glencoe, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, Loch Ness, Culloden, and more. Two nights of bed-and-breakfast lodging in Inverness are arranged for you, while castle, battlefield, and cruise admissions cost extra.

“The 3 day Isle of skye tour was wonderful. But what made it special was our informative guide Ben. He made the trip exceptional.”

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7.5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · from $808

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands with Highland Explorer Tours, staying four nights in 3-star B&Bs. See the Kelpies, Glencoe, Glenfinnan, Skye, Loch Ness, Culloden, and Clava Cairns, with guides such as Cara, Paul, Owen, Sophie, Tom, Ryan, or Robert leading the way.

“Scotland Highlands and Isle of Skye are amazing 😍 so beautiful and unique landscape, the countryside is so serene and scenic. We were so lucky to have 3 wonderful guides : Tom, Ryan and Robert. Thank you to all the 3 musketeers who made our experience so speciaRead more”

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8.3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh into Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Isle of Skye with an English-speaking guide such as Louise, Cara, Jamie, or Rich. You’ll sleep two nights in shared mixed dorms, hear local legends, visit Skye’s best-known sights, and return through Glenfinnan and Dunkeld.

“Una experiencia Maravillosa!! Skye es definitivamente de naturaleza Salvaje!! En mi caso me quedé en Hostel con vista al lago, todo muy bien, habitaciones muy confortables, muy buena calefacción, una ducha fabulosa. Dejo algunos comentarios aquí que me hubiera gustado leer antes de ir. Si vas en modo bajo costo lleva tus provisiones, en la Isla todo es muy caro. Utiliza los baños públicos todas las ocasiones que puedas porque hay tramos largos sin lugares habilitados, sobre todo en temporada baja. El itinerario es solo tentativo, no vas a ir a casi ninguno de esos lugares, en mi caso me quedé con muchas ganas de ir a los castillos y…”

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9.Isle of Skye & Highlands 3days / 2nights in Spanish.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · from $823

Travel from Edinburgh in a group of up to 16, with a Spanish-speaking guide, two nights in Plockton, breakfast, and a packed route through Loch Ness, Skye, Glencoe, Stirling, and more. Expect short stops, scenic drives, whisky, castles, and moderate walking in changeable weather.

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10.6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & optional ‘Hogwarts Express’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 days (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Loch Ness, Lewis, Harris, and Skye in a small group with an English-speaking guide. Five nights of B&B accommodation, ferries, Harris Distillery, and Gearrannan Blackhouse Village are included. Add the Jacobite Steam Train for the Glenfinnan Viaduct journey.

“Tour guide Sophie made this an amazing trip. Not only was she an amazing driver but she was knowledgable,kind and made the driving time so fun. Some on the tour stayed at actual B&B which i was expecting but the hotels did serve breakfast. All with friendly and accommodating staff.”

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11.4-Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $907

Travel from Edinburgh to the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. Your local driver-guide, such as Robbie, Peter, or Graeme, handles the winding roads while you visit Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Old Man of Storr, Neist Point, and Eilean Donan Castle.

“The Rabbies Tour & Tour Guide were outstanding. Lodging in Kyleakin was unacceptable. The Winklebeech B&B did not have any hot water. Merchant refuses to make amends. Buyer beware of lodging.”

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12.5-Day Highland Explorer and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,301

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as Alan, Sean, Ross, or Gail. Spend two nights in Ullapool or Inverness and two in Portree, visiting Assynt, Applecross, Skye, Eilean Donan, and Glencoe. Accommodation and breakfast are included, but attraction tickets and meals are extra.

“The Rabbies five day Higland Explorer tour was first class. Emily the tour guide/ driver was brilliant and was extremely professional. The small group (10 passengers) were a friendly fun loving group and we all had a marvellous time. I thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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13.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver-guide, visiting Iona, Mull, Skye, Glencoe, Eilean Donan Castle, and Loch Ness. You get four nights with breakfast, ferry crossings, and free time for walks, castles, seafood, and island views.

“The landscapes were wonderful and our tourist guide was excellent Michael. He was very professional and well organised. We highly appreciated his enthusiasm in telling us about the Scottish history.”

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14.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518

Travel from Edinburgh through Oban, Skye, Inverness, and the Highlands in a group of up to 16. A Hairy Coo guide such as Stephen, John, Steve, or Callum leads the route, with folklore, Jacobite history, film locations, short walks, and free evenings in each town. Accommodation and most admissions are extra.

“It was fast and lots of walking even some climbing. Stephen was so much fun!! He is knowledgeable and was patient with this little old lady. The trip was simply amazing. The views of the mtns & lochs were nothing short of breathtaking. The history was a fantastic overview. I highly recommend this trip!! (And ask for Stephen if you want an extra fun time.)”

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15.4-Day Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train (train ride included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,096

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands and Isle of Skye in a small group of up to 16. Your guide handles the roads, shares Scotland’s stories, and arranges three nights of accommodation and breakfast. Highlights include Eilean Donan Castle, Skye’s dramatic coast, and a summer ride on the Jacobite Steam Train.

“John our driver/guide was fabulous! We learned so much! He took us to so many beautiful places with breathtaking scenery and fun things to do. The Jacobite Steam train was a highlight for me! And we loved John's musical selections too!!”

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