Isle of Skye Tours

Small group and private experiences from Edinburgh designed around making your Isle of Skye dreams reality

Why Visit the Isle of Skye?

The Isle of Skye, known as the Misty Isle, is breath taking with volcanic cliffs, rugged mountains and hidden lochs. It’s a photographer’s dream and a hiker’s paradise. On our small group tours you can hike the Old Man of Storr, spot puffins on a boat trip, check out dinosaur footprints and learn about extinct volcanoes and lava fields. Add in the island’s amazing castles, history and legends and it really is the ultimate way to experience Skye.

Dramatic Landscapes & Geology

The Red and Black Cuillins rise from ancient volcanoes, while the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing form part of the UK’s largest landslip. The perfect playground for curious hikers

Rich History & Legends

From Dunvegan Castle the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland to the ancient ruins of Duntulm. Hear the stories of clan battles and the tales of fairies and giants.

Unique Wildlife

Skye is the gateway for wildlife watching with superb boat trips to spot puffins, seals, dolphins, minke whales and eagles.

Whisky Distilleries

Skye is home to two of Scotland’s finest whiskies, Talisker and Torabhaig. Tour the distilleries, learn about traditional production and taste the flavours of island whisky.

Dramatic Landscapes & Geology

The Red and Black Cuillins rise from ancient volcanoes, while the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing form part of the UK’s largest landslip. The perfect playground for curious hikers

Rich History & Legends

From Dunvegan Castle the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland to the ancient ruins of Duntulm. Hear the stories of clan battles, the Jacobite rebellions and the tales of fairies and giants.

Unique Wildlife

Skye is the gateway for wildlife watching with superb boat trips to spot puffins, seals, dolphins, minke whales and eagles.

Whisky Distilleries

Skye is home to two of Scotland’s finest whiskies, Talisker and Torabhaig. Tour the distilleries, learn about traditional production and taste the flavours of island whisky.

Dramatic Landscapes & Geology

The Red and Black Cuillins rise from ancient volcanoes, while the Old Man of Storr and Quiraing form part of the UK’s largest landslip. The perfect playground for curious hikers

Unique Wildlife

Skye is the gateway for wildlife watching with superb boat trips to spot puffins, seals, dolphins, minke whales and eagles.

Whisky Distilleries

Skye is home to two of Scotland’s finest whiskies, Talisker and Torabhaig. Tour the distilleries, learn about traditional production and taste the flavours of island whisky.

Rich History & Legends

From Dunvegan Castle the oldest inhabited castle in Scotland to the ancient ruins of Duntulm. Hear the stories of clan battles and the tales of fairies and giants.

Our Isle of Skye Tours

Choose from our carefully crafted tour experiences, all starting from Edinburgh with each designed to showcase different aspects of Skye’s magic.

3 Day Isle of Skye Essentials

    • The perfect introduction to Skye for anyone eager to explore the island’s most iconic locations in just a few memorable days. A combination of castles, landscapes and legends, ideal for first-time visitors who are pushed for time.
    • Price: From £675 per person
    • Tour Dates: Available all year round
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Portree, Fairy Glen, Dunvegan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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4 Day Skye & Puffin Adventure

  • Combine Skye’s landscapes with incredible wildlife watching opportunities on a boat trip to the Isles of Rum and Canna. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Want more adventure? Extra hiking optional.
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  • Price: From £850 per person
  • Tour Dates: Between April and 1st week of August
  • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
  • Highlights: Puffin run boat trip, Quiraing, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Duntulm Castle & more
Isle of Skye Hiking

4 Day Skye Hiking Adventure

  • For the adventurous spirit! Trek the most spectacular hiking routes on Skye, from gentle walks to challenging climbs. There’s more superb hiking in Skye than the Old Man of Storr & the Quiraing…

    • Price: From £850 per person
    • Tour Dates: Depending on mountain conditions
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Old Man of Storr, Quiraing circular, Sgurr Na Stri, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Rob Roy’s Grave & more
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3 Days

From £675 / person

Isle of Skye Essentials

    • The perfect introduction to Skye for anyone eager to explore the island’s most iconic locations in just a few memorable days. A combination of castles, landscapes and legends, ideal for first-time visitors who are pushed for time.
    • Tour Dates: Available all year round
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Portree, Fairy Glen, Dunvegan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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4 Days

From £850 / person

Skye & Puffin Adventure

  • Combine Skye’s landscapes with incredible wildlife watching opportunities on a boat trip to the Isles of Rum and Canna. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Want more adventure? Extra hiking optional.
  • Tour Dates: Between April and 1st week of August
  • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
  • Highlights: Puffin run boat trip, Quiraing, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Duntulm Castle & more
Isle of Skye Hiking

4 Days

From £850 / group

Skye Hiking Adventure

  • For the adventurous spirit! Trek the most spectacular hiking routes on Skye, from gentle walks to challenging climbs. There’s more superb hiking in Skye than the Old Man of Storr & the Quiraing…

    • Tour Dates: Depending on mountain conditions
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Old Man of Storr, Quiraing circular, Sgurr Na Stri, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Rob Roy’s Grave & more
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3 Days

From £675 / person

Isle of Skye Essentials

    • The perfect introduction to Skye for anyone eager to explore the island’s most iconic locations in just a few memorable days. A combination of castles, landscapes and legends, ideal for first-time visitors who are pushed for time.
    • Tour Dates: Available all year round
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Portree, Fairy Glen, Dunvegan Castle, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, Loch Ness & more
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4 Days

From £850 / person

Skye & Puffin Adventure

  • Combine Skye’s landscapes with incredible wildlife watching opportunities on a boat trip to the Isles of Rum and Canna. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Want more adventure? Extra hiking optional.
  • Tour Dates: Between April and 1st week of August
  • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
  • Highlights: Puffin run boat trip, Quiraing, Old Man of Storr, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Duntulm Castle & more

4 Days

From £850 / group

Skye Hiking Adventure

  • For the adventurous spirit! Trek the most spectacular hiking routes on Skye, from gentle walks to challenging climbs. There’s more superb hiking in Skye than the Old Man of Storr & the Quiraing…

    • Tour Dates: Depending on mountain conditions
    • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
    • Highlights: Old Man of Storr, Quiraing circular, Sgurr Na Stri, Glen Coe, The Hermitage, Portree, Rob Roy’s Grave & more
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9 Days

From £2,200/ person

Hiking on Isle of Skye, Mull & Eigg

    • Designed for active travellers seeking true physical immersion. Hike to some of the most breathtaking peaks in the Inner Hebrides whilst exploring its incredible wildlife.
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    • Tour date: 4th September 2027
    • Tour Type: Small group (max 8)
    • Highlights: Hike An Sgùrr, The Quiraing, Ben Tianavaig, and the iconic Old Man of Storr. Staffa and Lunga Puffin Boat Trip, Ceilidh dancing, whisky distillery tour and tasting

9 Days

From £2,200 / person

Isle Skye & Outer Hebrides Hiking Tour

  • Experience the wild edge of Scotland on a 9-day Isle of Skye and Outer Hebrides hiking tour, purpose-built for active travellers who want to tackle iconic summits and remote Atlantic coastal trails.
  • Tour Dates: 28th July 2027
  • Tour Type: Small Group (max 8)
  • Highlights: Mangersta Sea Stacks, Quiraing, Gaerrannan Blackhouse Village, Beinn Lora, Ceapabhal, Callanish Stones, Kilchurn Castle, Traditional Ceilidh Dancing, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Optional)

9 Days

From £2,200 / person

Hiking on Isle of Skye, Mull & Eigg

  • Designed for active travellers seeking true physical immersion. Hike to some of the most breathtaking peaks in the Inner Hebrides whilst exploring its incredible wildlife.
  • Tour date: 4th September 2027
  • Tour Type: Small group (max 8)
  • Highlights: Hike An Sgùrr, The Quiraing, Ben Tianavaig, and the iconic Old Man of Storr. Staffa and Lunga Puffin Boat Trip, Ceilidh dancing, whisky distillery tour and tasting
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3-9 Days

From £1,350 / group

Design Your Own Private Tour

  • Tell us when you’re visiting Scotland and what excites you most about the country. Are you big on adventure, fascinated by wildlife, hiking, history, or keen on golf, whisky or castles? Let’s connect and craft a trip that genuinely fits you from start to finish.
  • Tour date: Available all year round – discuss the season that best suits you
  • Tour Type: Private – max of 8 people
  • Highlights: Your tour, your way! 
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9 Days

From £2,200 / person

Isle of Skye, Lewis & Harris Hiking Tour

    • Experience the wild edge of Scotland on a 9-day Isle of Skye and Outer Hebrides hiking tour, purpose-built for active travellers who want to tackle iconic summits and remote Atlantic coastal trails.
    • Tour Dates: 28th July 2027
    • Tour Type: Small Group (max 8)
    • Highlights: Mangersta Sea Stacks, Quiraing, Gaerrannan Blackhouse Village, Beinn Lora, Ceapabhal, Callanish Stones, Kilchurn Castle, Traditional Ceilidh Dancing, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Optional)
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3-9 Days

From £1,350 / group

Design Your Own Private Tour

  • Tell us when you’re visiting Scotland and what excites you most about the country. Are you big on adventure, fascinated by history, or keen on golf, whisky or castles? Let’s connect and craft a trip that genuinely fits you from start to finish.
  • Tour date: Available all year round – discuss the season that best suits you
  • Tour Type: Private – max of 8 people
  • Highlights: Your tour, your way!
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4 Day Skye & Harry Potter Locations

  • Experience the Scottish Highlands through the lens of unforgettable Harry Potter filming locations, , before a journey into the Isle of Skye’s wild and breathtaking scenery.
  • Price: From £850 per person
  • Tour Dates: Between April and 1st week of August
  • Tour Type: Private – itinerary flexible
  • Highlights: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Hagrid’s Hut, Glen Coe, Dumbledore’s Grave, Oban, Kilchurn Castle, Steall Falls, Quiraing & Portree 

Highlands, Skye & Harry Potter

  • Discover filming locations and magical landscapes that inspired the Harry Potter series. A spellbinding journey through Scotland’s most mystical locations.
  • Price: From £2,000 per person
  • Tour date: 4th September 2027
  • Tour Type: Small group (max 8)
  • Highlights: Glamis Castle Tour, whisky tour, Prince Albert’s Carin, Dunnottar Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Hagrid’s Hut & Neist Point
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Design Your Own Private Tour

  • Tell us when you’re visiting Scotland and what excites you most about the country. Are you big on adventure, fascinated by history, or keen on golf, whisky or castles? Let’s connect and craft a trip that genuinely fits you from start to finish.
  • Price: From £1,350 per group
  • Tour date: Available all year round
  • Tour Type: Private – max of 8 people
  • Highlights: Your tour, your way!
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Why Choose our Skye Adventures?

We’re not just tour guides – we’re storytellers, locals, and passionate advocates for the Isle of Skye. On small group adventures its more personal and you get the opportunity to go to places where the big buses don’t go. Hikes, boat trips, whisky tours and more!

Expert Local Guide

Rob knows Skye’s hidden locations, untold stories and the best places for unforgettable photos. He brings the island’s landscapes and legends to life with fun, educational storytelling and he’s always up for mixing up a tour with a dip in a freezing waterfall.

Private Transport

Enjoy private transport in a comfortable nine-seater Renault Trafic, ideal for longer tours.

Small Groups Only

Maximum 8 people per tour ensures personalised attention, itineraries and extra flexibility to explore hidden gems off the beaten path.

Private Transport

Enjoy private transport in a comfortable nine-seater Renault Trafic, ideal for longer tours.

Small Groups Only

Maximum 8 people per tour ensures personalised attention, itineraries and extra flexibility to explore hidden gems off the beaten path.

Expert Local Guide

Rob knows Skye’s hidden locations, untold stories and the best places for unforgettable photos. He brings the island’s landscapes, legends and history to life with fun, educational storytelling and he’s always up for spicing up a tour with a dip in a freezing waterfall or loch.

Private Transport

Enjoy private transport in a comfortable nine-seater Renault Trafic, ideal for longer tours.

Small Groups Only

Maximum 8 people per tour ensures personalised attention, itineraries and extra flexibility to explore hidden gems off the beaten path.

Expert Local Guide

Rob knows Skye’s hidden locations, untold stories and the best places for unforgettable photos. He brings the island’s landscapes, legends and history to life with fun, educational storytelling and he’s always up for spicing up a tour with a dip in a freezing waterfall or loch.

What Our Guests Say

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Trip of a lifetime I found Rob on instagram after several tour companies said they couldn't help me with a custom tour route. It was the busy season when I first contacted Rob and he enthusiastically got back to me saying he would be able to take us wherever! We booked him for 5 days with 4 people total. He was able to pick us up from the airport and we were off for our first day. He put together a great itinerary that was a mix of the incredibly long list I sent him and some places I had never heard of. He was very thoughtful in his planning and letting us know what was a tourist trap and what was worth spending money and time on so that we could really maximize our trip. He truly drove us all over Scotland and was always in a good mood! We often started very early and ended very late getting nearly 20k steps each day and he never complained about anything! He showed us some incredible locations and even at the tourist traps he was able to take us away from the crowds to an even better photo op! I cannot express enough about how incredible Rob made our trip. Every time we saw one of the big tour busses I was SO grateful we found Rob and went with him instead, I cannot imagine ever going on a large tour bus again after the experience Rob gave us. We had so many inside jokes and incredible pictures and memories by the end of our tour with Rob and we were so sad to have to finish our trip without him!! His knowledge of not only the land, roads (often times backroads due to accidents and sheep blockades), land marks, and history was incredible. He is a fantastic story teller and a fantastic driver!! We always felt safe and he made sure we had what we needed for each day and itinerary! I am a very type A, planner, need to know every detail or I have a very stressful time but Rob made this trip seamless and we planned a great itinerary together. Even when we needed to change a few things once in Scotland it still seemed like everything was planned to begin with! Rob, thank you so much for the incredible and unforgettable experience!! I cannot wait to come back!
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Kieran the tour guide and Harry Potter!! Perfect!! Kieran was an excellent tour guide. He was full of information and a lot of fun too. I highly recommend this tour. Don’t bother walking around, trying to discover things on your own. It’s so much better to do this tour.
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Once in a lifetime This was the best time of my life. Rob was amazing. My daughter found him on Instagram and it's the best find ever. He took us to so many fun places. We did so many fun things. We were able to see and do way more than those big bus tours. Rob knows his way around Scotland like no other.I can't recommend Rob enough. If you're lucky enough to get him to be your tour guide, you're lucky enough ❤️
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A+ tour guide We had a great time with Rob as our guide. Highly recommended- we'd hire him again if we had the chance. Funny, informative, and quite the punster- lots of laughter.
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If you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have a great time, choose Rob Carr Experiences We did a three-day tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. Words can't describe how amazing it was! Rob was the best host/guide anyone could ever ask for. He was knowledgeable and kept the conversation flowing with stories and anecdotes. The planning process was easy and Rob was very accommodating and also offered great suggestions. We had a pretty packed itinerary and Rob still found time to take spontaneous detours and show us some amazing sights (dinosaur footprints). If you want to see the Scottish Highlands and have an enjoyable time, book with Rob.Rob started the trip as our guide, and ended our trip as a friend.
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Harry Potter and Highland Tour I recently did a Harry Potter, Highland and Isle of Skye tour with Rob and had a great time! We covered a lot of ground from Harry Potter filming sights, to checking out castles and several hikes. Rob is very knowledgeable in the history of Scotland and in Harry Potter. I liked how friendly, enthusiastic and funny he is. His dad jokes were great! His tour was also very engaging and inclusive. My friend and I stayed a couple of extra days in Edinburgh after the tour ended, Rob gave great recommendations on what to do and where to go eat on those last days. You can tell Rob is very passionate about what he does. I am really glad my coworker recommended Rob to me. Overall I would recommend Rob to anyone planning a trip to Scotland.
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Super Fun Time, Beautiful Views, & Yummy Food! I've joined my first tour group ever in the Isle of Skye with Rob as my tour guide & he had made it such a fun & memorable travel experience for me!He drove us to destinations like hikes with beautiful views like The Quiraing to bakeries & restaurants with some of the yummiest food l've ever eaten & he had told us so many educationalfun facts that made me appreciate & loveScotland even more!Overall, I highly recommend Rob as a tour guide because of how knowledgeable he was about the Scotland destinations & most importantly, he made sure we were all having an enjoyable & safe time all throughout the tour!
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Highly recommend! Rob was an amazing tour guide! Not only was he enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Harry Potter, but he also included history about the city of Edinburgh that added to the experience. He was prompt and kept to the scheduled times. I highly recommend this tour, especially if like me, you enjoy a good ‘dad joke.’
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My favorite day of the trip I am so glad we booked our tour with Rob! We did a one day trip to the highlands and it was my favorite day of the whole trip. He took us to so many places I had never even heard of when doing research for our trip, and I loved that we were able to be the only group everywhere he took us. I was impressed with how much history he knew off the top of his head. Rob was so cool and the whole day truly just felt like hanging out with a friend. I will always recommend Rob to anyone traveling to Scotland!
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Great time! We had such a lovely time on this tour with Rob! He has lots of fun facts about Harry Potter along with knowledge of the city too. You can tell Rob really loves doing tours and makes sure everyone is having a great time

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