The 11 Best Private Shore Excursions in Invergordon

1.Private Invergordon Shore Excursion with Cawdor Castle (12 max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

You’ll travel with Finella and Michelle of Tartan Trailblazer Tours on a private 7 to 8-hour Highland outing from Invergordon. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Cawdor Castle, Inverness, and Dores Beach on Loch Ness, with local stories, snacks, bottled water, and a Gaelic toast along the way.

“We had the most amazing day!! Finella & Michelle are the best. From the minute they picked us up to drop off was so easy. Every stop explained and showed us what we wanted to see and more . We tried local goodies and got a close up and personal with some Highland Coos .We loved these two .”

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2.Invergordon Port PRIVATE TOUR 16 passengers MAXIMUM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Start at Invergordon with a private Scottish Lassie driver-guide such as Avril, Lorraine, or Gary. Choose a north route with Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch, and seal watching, or a south route with Cawdor Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, and Beauly. The air-conditioned minibus returns you to port after 6 to 8 hours.

“We took the Go North from Invergordon tour and had an absolutely fabulous tour.. Avril is articulate, knowledgeable, well prepared, and an excellent driver. Her vehicle is comfortable and clean.”

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3.Invergordon Cruise Excursion PRIVATE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

This private Invergordon shore excursion takes up to seven people through Clava Cairns, Culloden, Inverness, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Reelig Glen, and two distilleries. Your Go Highlands guide may be George, Alistair, or Emma. Expect a flexible day, a private vehicle, local stories, and extra costs for some admissions.

“Our personalized tour was fabulous. Even before we started, I knew it would be great, due to great communication with George, co-owner of Go Highlands, who helped iron out our personalized itinerary. Alastair, the other co-owner and our driver/guide, was terrific. All 6 of us agreed that he was very informative and personable, providing historical information as well as general information about the area and Scotland. We even did a few extra things in the time we had, which was a lovely bonus. I have booked many Viator experiences and I wholeheartedly would recommend these gentlemen and their small business. This was one of the best Viator tours I've booked.…”

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5.Private Luxury North Route Invergordon Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Invergordon through the North Highlands with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Struie, Dunrobin Castle, Falls of Shin, Dornoch, and Loch Fleet. You can also visit Hairy Coos or arrange a whisky tasting at Balblair, Glenmorangie, or Clynelish. Expect a 7 to 8 hour day with port pickup, bottled water, and Wi-Fi.

“Colin was a knowledgeable guide who customized our excursion to meet the needs of an older couple with back problems. However, we did not miss a thing! The harder sites to visit we saw and the others we visited. Thank you, Colin for helping me research my family at Culloden and for introducing us to single malt whiskey at a distillery. Who knew we would like it enough to buy 3 bottles. We look forward to returning to see more of the Highlands with you.”

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6.Invergordon Private Tour: Fort George, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by luxury Mercedes with Emma or Cash from Invergordon to Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Loch Ness, and Beauly. This private 7 to 8 hour tour mixes castles, military history, quiet loch views, Highland shopping, local food, and Highland cows. Admission fees and lunch cost extra.

“Emma was a very nice and friendly guide. She always tried to show us the most beautiful places. Her explanations were very detailed. Thanks to Emma for the wonderful day!”

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7.Private Luxury Relaxed South Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7.5 hours

You’ll leave Invergordon with an English-speaking driver in a private vehicle for Culloden, optional Cawdor Castle, Loch Ness, Beauly Priory and Glen Ord whisky tasting. The route is flexible, lunch can be added, and driver Graig Dale is praised for clear explanations and friendly Highland knowledge.

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8.Private Tour South Invergordon Port–Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

From Invergordon, Ali of Friendly Highland Tours drives your private group to Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness Cathedral, Singleton Distillery and a Highland cow farm near Beauly. You get flexible sightseeing and return to the cruise port, but lunch and entry fees are extra.

“The initial response from Ali was very prompt and courteous. I told him the locations we wanted to visit, and he advised me on what I should do. He was very friendly and gave us background information throughout the day. He ensured we were able to visit our requested locations and included some additional sites, after discussing our preferences. He collected us at the agreed time and ensured we were back at the cruise terminal in plenty of time. We would highly recommend him for an enjoyable visit to the Inverness area.”

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9.Invergordon or Inverness: Loch Ness Explorer Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel with guide Emma in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes for a full circuit of Loch Ness. Stop at Fort Augustus, Invermoriston Falls, and Drumnadrochit, with time for canal locks, woodland walks, cafes, shops, and Nessie-themed sights. Pickup is available in Inverness and at the Invergordon cruise port.

“Emma was a delight to tour with and I highly recommend her services. We were brought in a circle all of the way around Loch Ness, including the far side of the lake where the big ship tour buses were not able to maneuver. We had plenty of stops and Emma gave us enough information while driving to help us customize the tour perfectly.”

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10.Private Northern Highlands Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 7 hours

Travel north from Invergordon in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver to see Struie Hill, Falls of Shin, Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet, Dornoch, and a Highland distillery. The route can be adjusted to your interests, with optional castle entry, whisky tasting, and a stop to feed Highland cows named Mollie and Katie Morag.

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11.Private Tour North Invergordon Port–Dunrobin Castle, Glemorangie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

From Invergordon Cruise Port, your private guide drives you through northern Scotland to the Falls of Shin, Dunrobin Castle, Glenmorangie Distillery, and Struie Hill’s Million Dollar View. Guide David has led this route, which combines Highland scenery, a castle, whisky, and flexible private transport for up to four people.

“David was our guide and we had a terrific day. The sun was even shining! We enjoyed all of the stops as well as David's stories”

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