Private Tours in Scotland (Scottish Highlands & Beyond)
Discover refined Highland journeys with a private driver-guide, flexible itineraries, and discreet, premium transport.
Private tours from Inverness are the easiest way to explore Loch Ness, the Highlands, and the islands without rushing. We offer private driver-guide touring with flexible itineraries, local insight, and calm pacing for couples, families, and small groups.
For multi-day private tours across Scotland, see our multi-day Scotland private tours hub. For airport pickups or chauffeur travel, see our airport transfers and chauffeur Inverness.
Popular Inverness day tours include Loch Ness and Highlands, Castles and Highland History, Highland Whisky Trail, and Isle of Skye. For dedicated guides to specific experiences: Isle of Skye private tour from Inverness, Whisky private tours Inverness, and Luxury Highland private tours.
Looking for whisky? Choose our Highland Whisky Trail for a scenic day near Inverness, or our Speyside Whisky Tour for Scotland’s most famous distilleries.
Starting from Edinburgh or Glasgow? See our private tours from Edinburgh and private tours from Glasgow. Based in Aberdeen? Explore day tours from Aberdeen for Royal Deeside, castles, and coastal routes.
Visiting by cruise? Browse Shore Excursions for port-specific routes in Invergordon, Aberdeen, Portree, and Ullapool.
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Not sure a full tour is right? We also provide private transfers and dedicated transport for cruise days and golf itineraries.
Find your tour
Find your tour
Duration
Theme
Start point
Loch Ness & Highlands
Discover the mysteries and beauty of Scotland’s most famous loch on a private, flexible day from Inverness — with ico...
Highland Whisky Trail
A refined route through Highland distilling towns and whisky heritage — with curated distillery visits, tastings, and...
Outlander Tours Scotland
Private Outlander day trips and multi-day journeys from Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen.
Isle of Skye
A dramatic island escape of sea cliffs, quiet villages, and wild beauty — tailored to your pace with a private driver...
Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness
A private Speyside whisky day from Inverness with tailored distillery visits, tastings by arrangement, and calm pacing.
NC500 3 Day Tour
A private three-day Highlands road trip from Inverness featuring castles, beaches, caves and iconic viewpoints.
Orkney Tour (2 or 3 Days)
A private multi-day Orkney journey from Inverness featuring Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Kirkwall and wartime landmarks.
Glenfinnan Viaduct & Jacobite Steam Train
A premium Glenfinnan day from Inverness, planned around the viaduct viewpoint, the monument, and optional Lochaber st...
Golf Transfers & Multi-Day Golf Tours
Premium chauffeur transport for golfers across Inverness, the Highlands, and Scotland, with space for clubs and metic...
Multi-day Scotland from Edinburgh
A tailored multi-day journey beginning in Edinburgh, with luxury transport and a Professional Highland driver-guide.
Castles & Highland History
An elegant exploration of storied strongholds and Highland legends — from classic castles to quieter historic corners...
Inverness touring FAQs
Inverness touring FAQs
Where do tours from Inverness start?
We collect from Inverness hotels, accommodation, and central meeting points, then tailor the route to your pace.
How long are private day tours?
Most Inverness day tours run 6 to 12 hours, depending on the stops and the level of walking you prefer.
Can you pick up from Inverness Airport?
Yes. We can arrange airport pick-up and build the day around your arrival time.
Do you offer multi-day tours from Inverness?
Yes. We can plan multi-day Highland tours, including Skye, Orkney, and the NC500, all starting from Inverness.
Many guests combine tours across a few days. Loch Ness, Skye, castles, and whisky can be shaped into a calm multi-day itinerary. For the most refined experience, explore our luxury tours Scotland. For door-to-door planning, explore our Chauffeur Service or Request a Quote.
Specialty & seasonal tours
Autumn Tours
Golden colours, the stag rut and quiet Highland roads.
Winter Tours
Northern Lights, dramatic landscapes and whisky by the fire.
Christmas & New Year
Festive Highlands: Christmas markets, Hogmanay and castle hotels.
Wildlife Tours
Dolphins, golden eagles, red deer and Highland cows.
Fishing Tours
Fly fishing on Highland lochs and rivers.
Ancestry & Clan Tours
Trace your Scottish roots through clan homelands and castles.
10 Day Itinerary
Edinburgh to NC500: the definitive Scotland route.
Day Tours from Aberdeen
Private day tours into Royal Deeside, castles, coastline, and ancient Scotland, tailored to your pace.
View optionsWhat's included
- Luxury transport
- Professional Highland driver-guide
- Tailored itinerary planning
Not included
- Entry fees / tickets
- Distillery tours / tastings
- Cruises / boat trips
- Meals