Day Trips in Invergordon

Day trips in Invergordon offer travelers the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and convenience. Whether you are short on time or simply looking for an immersive experience without the need for overnight stays, these tours provide an excellent way to explore the highlights of Invergordon and its surroundings in just one day. Guided by knowledgeable local experts, you can uncover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and cultural treasures that bring the destination to life. From exploring scenic countryside and nearby villages to visiting historic monuments and vibrant marketplaces, day trips are designed to maximize your travel experience. They are ideal for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike, offering curated itineraries that combine comfort with unforgettable exploration. You can relax knowing that transportation, guides, and carefully planned stops are all taken care of. Best of all, day trips in Invergordon give you the chance to see more in less time, making them a smart choice for travelers who want to make the most of their visit. With a variety of options available, every traveler can find a day trip that matches their interests and leaves them with lasting memories.

Top Day Trips in Invergordon

Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (305 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 177.47

 

This bus tour from Invergordon features highlights from Outlander, Culloden, Castles, Loch Ness & Nessie! It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Entrance to castle is INCLUDED. Our website contains full details of all tours and booking. Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together in our tours. We provide a quality experience and a guide or driver guide on our minibuses or buses. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions. Please check the tour times on our website, as the times listed here are approximate. As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 1 hour before ship departure time. This tour is usually in a bus unless it’s a small ship then it may be in an 8 seater minivan.

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INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (170 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 123.82

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie's. (Avril or Lorraine) IMPORTANT PLEASE READ This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses Join us as we venture South to Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle. (Urquhart if Cawdor shut) Loch Ness and some Highland Cows, perfect for that Outlander Fan. Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour round the highlands in my 16 seat minibus. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will be standing across the road from port security gates at 8.30 for a sharp departure and return around 3.30pm. We will have brightly coloured umbrellas so can not be missed.

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Inverness Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and Urquhart Castle  in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (161 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 187.10

 

Explore the wild and beautiful Scottish Highlands on this small-group tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Following pickup from Inverness or Invergordon simply hop aboard an air-conditioned Minibus and head into nature. Visit the 4000 year old Outlander Stones that are Clava Cairns and the Culloden Battlefield. Then, look out for Nessie. As you go, Learn all about Highland Clan families and culture. This small-group tour is capped at eight people for a personal outing. See many of the Highlands’ key attractions, all in just half a day. Round-trip transit makes getting around seamless. See castles, battlefields, archaeological sites, and even Loch Ness

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Secret Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden, Cawdor Castle from port in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (128 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 227.00

 

PLEASE NOTE: IF BOOKING THIS TOUR FOR 2026 cruise ship season the castle will be the newly refurbished INVERNESS CASTLE NOT CAWDOR CASTLE. This tour is DIFFERENT as it takes you to the very edge of Loch Ness where you can touch it or walk in, unlike nearly every other tour company who visit Loch Ness on the steep side, only stopping in a lay-by for photos. This bus tour from Invergordon features highlights from Outlander, Culloden, Castles, Loch Ness & Nessie! It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Our website contains full details of all tours and booking. Please check the tour times on our website, as the times listed here are approximate. As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website for more details. We try to take this tour in a 4, 8 or 16 or 33 seater vehicle. Thank you

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Full-Day Tour of Scotland from Invergordon in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (121 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 189.86

 

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! As the only Visit Scotland 5 star accredited tour operator in Invergordon, a quality experience is guaranteed.

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Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness Centre, Gin, Outlander sites in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (102 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 204.99

 

PLEASE NOTE: In the 2026 cruise ship season this tour will no longer visit the Nessie Centre. Instead it will go to Outlander’s Clava Cairns, used for the idea of Creag na Dun. This tour visits Loch Ness and the visitor centre to learn all about Nessie and it goes to tour Urquhart castle. You’ll see Inverness too and highland cows. Our tour is based on a quality experience from feedback from our customers in 2019. We are a new company who aim to please and our guides will offer you local knowledge and answer all your questions. Our tour will depart 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the ship’s arrival. This tour can be in anything from 8 seaters to 49 seaters depending on numbers.

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INVERGORDON PORT Tour Dunrobin, Dornoch & Distillery  in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (94 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 123.82

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Come join us for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by fun, friendly experienced highland lassie's. (Avril or Lorraine) IMPORTANT PLEASE READ This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses Join us as we venture North taking in Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle and it's Falconry Display, Loch Fleet, Dornoch and a Distillery (Tasting only) Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour in comfort around the highlands in my 16 seat minibus. We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will be standing across the road from the port security gates at 8.30 for a sharp departure and return around 3.30pm. We will have bright rainbow umbrellas so we can be seen.

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and more in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (58 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 187.10

 

Let us bring the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions to life for you, with its breath-taking scenery and wonderful places so steeped in history and culture? Discover some of the awe inspiring “hidden gems” included in this the fascinating itinerary, created to deliver a unique experience for those visiting this wonderful part of the world. This is a very samll group tour and only leaves from Invergordon Cruise port

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Full-Day CULLODEN, LOCH NESS + MORE from Inverness/Invergordon in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (52 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 421.91

 

Your guide worked at Culloden Battlefield for many years where he taught Highland History and demonstrated how weapons were used at that time. He has a wealth of knowledge in the local area as well as the battle itself. You will be accompanied onto the field of Culloden with an expert on the 18th Century Highlands and Clan Life. Our tour covers a wide range of famous attractions. From visiting a world-renowned castle on the shores of Loch Ness to sampling Whisky with a dram or two in the Black Isle's last remaining distillery. Experience local life at a Farm with Highland Hairy Coos and other lovable animals. Taste local food and wander around quaint charming villages. Please know that the Itinerary can change at any time due to unforeseen situations like Castle private events, Operating hours of Exhibition Centres, Distilleries, etc. Rest assured that we can take you to other equally amazing alternative Attraction.

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Invergordon Cruise Excursion to Loch Ness and Outlander Sites in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (52 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 187.10

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

This tour will take you through time just as Diana did with her Outlander storyline. We will discover together the inspiration she took from these special places right here in the Highlands. Breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, famous lochs, castles, gardens and distilleries. This tour will give you a true Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera… Not sure what a Sassannach is, come and find out :) Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get the absolute best experience.

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Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (49 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 187.10

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

This Tour can start from either Invergordon Cruise Port or Inverness – It takes in breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks, castles and gardens and your own free time to explore the Highland Capital, Inverness. The tour will give you a real Scottish Highland experience. Remember to take your camera. Go Highlands only caters for small groups of up to 7 on our tours, which means you always get a very personal experience.

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Fairytale Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch village, Million $ Viewpoint in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (48 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 199.49

 

PLEASE NOTE: From the 2026 cruise ship season this tour will include a visit , tasting and tour of Balblair distillery and a visit to have lunch and an optional whisky flight of 3 drinks at the traditional highland bar, The Eagle Inn, Dornoch. Ladies may wish to shop or visit the ancient cathedral instead. This tour is on a Fairytale Castle theme as well as history and scenic attractions. It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Entrance to Dunrobin castle is INCLUDED. Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions. As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website which has the exact tour departure and return times for every tour.

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Scottish Whisky & Ancient Urquhart Castle & Loch Ness from port in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (47 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 199.49

 

The tour goes to Urquhart castle AND Glen Ord distillery - home of the Singleton malt whisky. Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together in our tours. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions. As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website which has the exact tour departure and return times for every tour. Tours offered based on Outlander and Castle themes as well as historic value. This tour includes a visit to a whisky distillery. Usual Glen Ord but on occasions it might be swapped to Balblair. It packs in a lot for one day and is very affordable and good value for money. Please note in order to enter the distillery tour you must be 18 or over. Any children may wait in the shop area.

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Clan Tour - OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (44 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 187.10

 

We guide you through time pointing out all the references to the Outlander Series in the Highlands. Visit the burial chambers and Standing Stones of Clava cairns and Culloden Battlefield plus other areas where Claire and Jamie travel. Visit Loch Ness leading to Urquhart Castle after a tasting of the award winning Gin made with the water from Loch Ness.

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Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries  in Invergordon

Invergordon , The Scottish Highlands

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (36 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 185.73

 

You will not find this particular tour available anywhere else... to visit 4 distilleries in one day will really make the most of your time here in the heart of the highlands. PLEASE NOTE:- Only Glen Ord and Clynelish Distilleries are open during winter weekends

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Why Choose Our Day Trips in Invergordon?

Our day trips in Invergordon are carefully designed to combine convenience, cultural insights, and memorable experiences. Each itinerary highlights the best of Invergordon, led by local guides who know the destination inside and out.

Frequently Asked Questions About Day Trips in Invergordon

Most day trips in Invergordon include transportation, a local guide, and entrance to selected attractions. Some itineraries also provide meals or free time for independent exploration.

Day trips in Invergordon typically last between 6 to 10 hours, depending on the destination and itinerary. They are designed to make the most of your day while keeping travel times comfortable.

Yes, many day trips in Invergordon are family-friendly, offering activities and destinations that appeal to both adults and children. Be sure to check tour descriptions for age recommendations.

Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot, especially during peak travel seasons in Invergordon. Some tours may allow same-day bookings if space is available.
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