Our Top 15 Inverness Film Location Tours

1.Loch Ness Cruise, Outlander & Urquhart Castle Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring the Highlands from Inverness with a Scottish English-speaking guide. Cruise Loch Ness, enter Urquhart Castle, visit Outlander-linked Beauly Priory and Clava Cairns, and hear the story of Culloden. Guides such as Iain, Karen, Emma, and Torquil are praised for lively storytelling, though the early start and strict departure time demand careful planning.

“Great to start off with the boat ride and Castle before the crowds. Just know that the busses meet up the hill from the car park. Lunch in Beauly was okay. Recommend going through the museum if you don’t know the history of Culloden Battle but it gives you less time on the fields which were beautifully haunting. Clava Cairns were peaceful and fun to take disappearing videos at the stones using the pause button.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

2.Loch Ness Cruise, Castle, and Outlander Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 668 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

Spend nine hours touring the Highlands from Inverness with a live English-speaking guide such as Iain, Sonia, Donnie, or Karen. Cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, stop for lunch in Beauly, visit Culloden and Clava Cairns, and enjoy an optional whisky stop. Expect a full day with walking, scenery, stories, and changing weather.

“The tour was fantastic. Sonia was a great guide with lots of interesting information. She was very accommodating and we didn’t feel rushed at any of the locations she took us to. It was a great way to enjoy Inverness and learn its history. I would highly recommend this tour”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

3.Loch Ness and Outlander Sites Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $188

Travel from Inverness in a small group of up to seven with a local guide such as George, Sarah, Roger, or Alistair. Visit Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, and Urquhart Castle, with a gin tasting and optional whisky dram. Castle and battlefield entry fees cost extra.

“Would highly recommend this tour, we got to see so much over the course of the day and there was plenty of time to enjoy each of the sites. Our tour guide George was the best, he was very informative and a good laugh to boot.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

4.Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide such as Andrew, Michael, Ryan, or Steve, visiting Outlander-linked places and major Highland sights. Expect hotel or port pickup, live commentary, flexible stops, and a strong focus on Jacobite history. Admission fees for Culloden, Castle Leod, and Fort George are extra.

“Michael was an amazing guide, his knowledge of the area was extensive and we learned a ton about Scottish history. We had so much fun exploring with him all day, and he even made some on the fly adjustments to the route so we could detour towards certain things we decided we wanted to see. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

5.Clan Tour – OUTLANDER series and Loch Ness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $213

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Outlander locations and major Highland history sites from Inverness. Local guides such as George Richie share stories at Wardlaw Mausoleum, Clava Cairns, Culloden, and Loch Ness. The small group can feel personal, though Urquhart Castle access and the distillery visit should be confirmed before booking.

“George Richie was fabulous as our guide. He knows the land, the story, the history, and more. Personable and caring to the tourist. Best trip we’ve had on this cruise and would recommend it to anyone!! Thank you George!!!”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

6.loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $157

This private six-hour-forty-five-minute tour from Inverness combines Loch Ness views, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Beauly Priory, Highland cows, gin, and whisky. Your guide, such as Mike, Lewis, Stuart, or Iqbal, adjusts the day to your interests, with airport pickup, snacks, water, and a private air-conditioned car included.

“Mike was w wonderful guide who was willing to cater to our desired stops since we were the only 4 who booked that day. Love learning the history of the Inverness region”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

7.Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness in a private Mercedes V250 with a local guide, Wi-Fi, snacks, and room for up to six. Shape the day around Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Fort George, Castle Leod, Beauly, and Outlander links. Guides such as Michael, Morven, Andrew, and Ryan have tailored routes to suit each group.

“Culloden was fascinating and moving. Cawdor Castle was also a highlight. Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable, and took us to some places we would never have seen or known about.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

8.The Outlander Tour Clava, Culloden, Urquhart, Loch Ness & Beauly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Join Avril’s Travels for a 7 to 8 hour small-group tour from Inverness, with a Scottish guide, bottled water, and transport included. Visit Clava Cairns, Culloden, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Wardlaw Mausoleum, Beauly Priory, and a Highland cow farm. Castle and battlefield museum admissions cost extra.

“Avril's tour service was one of the highlights of our trip to Inverness. We were fortunate to visit during the off-peak season, so the tour was personalized, and Avril was training another guide. Essentially, we received an exclusive tour with two excellent guides to enjoy on our trip. We visited Culloden, Clava Cairns, the River Ness, and a Highland cow farm called Robertson's, where tourists can get close to two cows and also purchase products produced on the farm. Throughout the trip, Avril kept the atmosphere very engaging by sharing anecdotes and stories of the places, as well as her experience as a native of Inverness. Absolutely recommended.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

9.Full-Day Outlander Experience (inc Invergordon Cruise Port)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.)

Spend 8 to 9 hours with Amy of ATom Tours Scotland exploring Outlander country from Inverness, Elgin, Forres, or Invergordon Cruise Port. Visit Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, Beauly, and Cawdor Castle, with Scottish history, music, snacks, and flexible private transport along the way.

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

10.Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Outlander Sites & More from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $206

Travel from Inverness with local guides Tony or Johnny on a 5 to 6-hour tour covering Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle views, gin tasting, Culloden, Clava Cairns, the Culloden Viaduct, and Cawdor Castle. Groups are limited to seven, with snacks, water, umbrellas, transport, and Cawdor Castle admission included.

“Great tour with Johnny! He was very knowledgeable about the history and background of all the tour sites and was friendly and easy to talk to. He knew tricks to get us to the best spots and was very helpful at the end of the tour getting us to our next activity. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

11.Loch Ness Tour: Day Trip to Loch Ness, Outlander Sites and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Inverness with guides including Tony, John, George, or Mark on a 7 to 8 hour Highland day. Visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Cawdor, and two distilleries. The tour includes pickup, snacks, water, and a free gin tasting, while castle admission, lunch, and whisky tastings cost extra.

“We booked this last minute due to a change in cruise stops and they accommodated us very quickly. Mark was eager to show us the beautiful highlands and have us a fantastic tour. He was extremely helpful with my elderly mother and made the day an absolutely delightful memory. The owner Tony checked in and made sure everything was good and he made today happen. Thank you to both Mark and Tony. I highly highly recommend them.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

12.Outlander Experience

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

Set out from Inverness with a private guide such as John for an eight-hour Outlander day. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Fort George, Beauly Priory, Castle Leod, and Clava Cairns, with time for stories, legends, country roads, and possible local stops. Pickup covers Inverness, nearby areas, and Invergordon Port.

“It was all memorable ,driving through, the country seeing the livestock ,the distillery, going to the Cairns, small country roads, a small country pub, the battlefield and with the intimate knowledge of John , it was great.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

13.Outlander Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $271

Join Gordon or another English-speaking guide for an eight-hour, small-group tour from Inverness. Visit the Clootie Well, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Ruthven Barracks, and Tomatin Distillery, then explore the Highland Folk Museum when open. From October through April, seasonal alternatives include Beauly, Muir of Ord, and Strathpeffer.

“Wir waren zu zweit , es war einer der schönsten Ausflüge die man hätte machen können. Es wurde komplett auf unsere Wünsche und Bedürfnisse eingegangen. Absolut empfehlenswert . Wir kommen in zwei Jahren wieder . Lustig , locker und einfallsreich . Einfach phantastisch . Vielen Dank nochmal”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

14.Inverness Outlander Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel privately from Inverness with pickup at your hotel, airport, or Invergordon port. Follow Claire and Jamie’s trail through Fort George, Clava Cairns, Culloden, Urquhart Castle, and Beauly Priory, then finish with a whisky taste at Singleton of Glen Ord. Guides Andy and Roy are named in guest feedback.

“Andy was a terrific guide, answering our every question and taking us to all the Outlander sights. We were even able to find the our ancestors on the Culloden battlefield.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full

15.Inverness Outlander Tour

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

Spend about eight hours with local guide Ken on a private Outlander tour from Inverness or Invergordon. Visit Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Beauly Priory, Wardlaw Mausoleum, and Inverness sites linked to the story. A comfortable vehicle, pickup, water, and snacks are included.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day with Ken on our Outlander Tour. It is evident that he loves what he is doing and his major concern is that his guests have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable day. Pick up was timely, van was clean and comfortable. We were allowed as much time as we wished at each stop. We saw every Outlander site listed on the tour and more, but we never felt rushed. As a true son of Scotland, Ken knows his history, lore, and legends. You learn a lot on his tour. We highly recommend this Outlander Tour.”

Check availability →Read our verdict in full