Private tour in Inverness Matthew T

Monsters, Castles and Battles Full Day Tour

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Matthew T.

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Born and raised in the Scottish Highlands. I am ex-corporate and love my Guiding Life. If you want to have a certified tourist guide, a fun day with true facts from a native of the Highlands, then look no further. You will be driven in my Luxury December 2025 Mercedes 300D Exclusive XL with leather seats, privacy glass & air-con with seats for up to 6 passengers, and lots of Luggage space. Educated to post-graduate level. 14 years as a Buying and Commercial Director in 6 different countries, having visited over 50 countries, I have developed an admiration for different cultures and ways of life. My wife and our 3 children decided it was time to return home to the Scottish Highlands and follow our hearts. We have made our home in Nairn, close to Inverness airport, Whisky Distilleries, Culloden, Castles, Standing Stones, Golf Courses, gorgeous beaches and the most amazing scenery. I am passionate about the Scottish Highlands, and would love to show you the best of the area, share some stories, explain the history, give you a flavour of life in the Highlands today and help to make your vacation a fun, interesting, memorable one. I am a qualified guide and a member of both the Scottish Tour Guides Association (STGA) and the Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association (HOSTGA). Full indemnity insured and public liability for carrying up to 6 passengers. 8 years of Guiding experience. Scotch Whisky Course Certificate.

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Overview of your Inverness tour

Join me on my very popular tour, which covers all the must-sees in only one day! Drive along the banks of Loch Ness in my luxury Mercedes V-Class 300 Exclusive (December 2025) for up to 6 guests. Air Conditioning and leather seats. Then board the boat for a one-hour round trip Loch Ness cruise to Urquhart Castle ruins, searching for signs of the Loch Ness Monster. A drive over the Caledonian Canal and through the heart of Inverness, with tales and landmarks along the way. The next stop is Culloden Battlefield to relive the final Jacobite Uprising of 1746, the last pitched battle on British Soil. Clava Cairns to wonder at the 4000-year-old burial chambers and standing stones. Cawdor Castle (Apr-Sept) or Brodie castle and a bite to eat. Full of history and intrigue. Explore the castle gardens. I can't guarantee a sighting of Nessie, but I can guarantee laughter and true facts on the way!

Your Inverness tour itinerary

Travel time to Urquhart Castle (varies according to pick up point). LOCH NESS BOAT TRIP AND URQUHART CASTLE - duration 2 hours 1 Hour round boat trip on Loch Ness, with Sonar searching for the Loch Ness Monster, and 1 hour at the ruins of Urquhart castle. CULLODEN BATTLEFIELD - duration 2 hours Battlefield tour with 7 stopping points followed by time in the award winning Visitors Centre. CLAVA CAIRNS - duration 30 minutes A visit to the ancient burial chambers and standing stones said to have inspired the time travel in Outlander. CAWDOR CASTLE and LUNCH - duration 2 hours Tour of the castle, lunch and time to explore the formal gardens. Travel back to drop-off point. For customizing this tour, please inquire for a quote.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

In my luxury Mercedes V-Class 300 Exclusive (December 2025) for up to 6 guests. Air Conditioning, and leather seats.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 30-minute Boat Trip and Urquhart castle entrance £27 per Adult Culloden Battlefield Exhibition £12 Cawdor Castle (Apr-Sept) £14.50 or Brodie Castle £12
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
City Highlights
Layover
Boat
Tour reference number
538881
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Hours icon 8 hours
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