The 8 Best Invergordon Castle Tours

1.Cawdor Castle, Inverness, Culloden, Outlander and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $206Our pick

From Invergordon, you’ll ride with a local guide to Culloden Battlefield, Cawdor Castle, Inverness and Loch Ness, with optional Outlander-related stops and a visit to Highland cows Jamie and Katie-Morag. Guides such as Mo, Emma, June and Seoris are known for lively local stories. The day covers a lot, but timing can be tight.

“After a somewhat chaotic start, we launched off on a fun, informative day. Guide Mo was absolutely hysterical and kept the flow going well all day while Handsome John brilliantly piloted our coach thru some harrowing spots. Mo was very informative and it was a great way to see the whole region and learn about its history. It would be very helpful were the meet up site set up better, as several in our group wandered the streets of Invergordon looking for us. Each guide should be lined up w signs, with a greeting host sending us off to line up w our appointed guides. Thank you for a memorable…”

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2.INVERGORDON PORT Tour of Culloden, Cairns & Cawdor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend about seven hours touring the Highlands from Invergordon with a driver-guide such as Avril or Lorraine. Visit Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness, and Highland cattle near Beauly. The small van holds up to 14 people, with port pickup, bottled water, and return timed for your ship.

“We were a group of 11 from Canada on a cruise and this tour was an absolute highlight of our trip. With only one day in Inverness/Invergordon, we wanted to maximize our time, and this tour delivered. Our guides Lorraine and Avril were both fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and great at answering questions. The five stops were perfectly timed, with beautiful scenery and history shared along the way. The small-group vans were comfortable, well organized, and felt very safe. Most importantly, we got back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. Highly recommend!”

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3.Secret Loch Ness, Inverness Castle visit, Culloden, Clava Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $229

Travel from Invergordon through Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Inverness, the new Inverness Castle Experience, Loch Ness, and Beauly. Your guide may be Mo, June, Emma, or another local host. Expect a full 6 to 8 hours, minibus transport, Outlander connections, Highland cow photos, and flexible sightseeing shaped by traffic and ship timing.

“Tour was good but I have to say it was OVERPRICED!!! When comparing to other tours we did did with both you and Discover Scotland it was steep. You did include Ticket to Cawdor Castle but overall not worth the cost. More like I would have paid to Princess Cruise lines.”

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4.Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Inverness, Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield and a Highland farm shop. Guides such as Stuart, William, Lewis and Mike are noted for strong storytelling and flexible pacing. Entrance fees are extra, and you return to Invergordon.

“Our guide was so friendly and you could tell he really loves what he does. He took us to all the stops on our itinerary and was so knowledgeable at each location. He was dressed in the traditional kilt which was so cool and even had props to demonstrate his stories. So fun! Tour was heavy on history and information and at times felt slightly restricting (especially when some of the group was more interested in photo taking). All in all, good experience!”

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5.Invergordon: Highlands Guided Tour with Cawdor Castle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Travel from Invergordon into the Highlands with an English-speaking guide. Visit Cawdor Castle with admission included, hear the story of Culloden, explore Clava Cairns, stop at Loch Ness, and walk through Inverness. Guides such as Murdoch, Gordon, Rob, and Andrew are known for lively storytelling and careful cruise-ship timing.

“Gordon was great. I was so glad that we did this trip as opposed to the one with our ship. We were first at the castle & I was glad to avoid the crowds. Gordon was a font of information & made the trip great.”

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6.Invergordon: Loch Ness and Castles Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 39 reviews · 8 hours · from $122

From Invergordon, you travel by air-conditioned coach to Cawdor Castle, a Scottish whisky distillery, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. An English or German-speaking guide is planned, though guide coverage can vary. Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoes, and a raincoat.

“Emma was an amazing coach driver! Documentation of start time was conflicting. No response when inquired a week prior to tour. Some confusion about stops advertised.”

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7.Invergordon: Inverness, Cawdor Castle & Highland Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $92Best value

Join Timberbush Tours from Invergordon Port for an eight-hour Highlands day trip with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Cawdor Castle, Clava Cairns, Dores Beach on Loch Ness, Inverness, and Glen Ord Distillery, home of The Singleton. Guides such as Fiona, Willie, and Marita have earned special praise, but attraction and tasting fees cost extra.

“Our driver Willie was very informative and funny. We loved the Cawdor castle and the visiting the Cain stones”

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8.Invergordon: Cawdor Castle, Culloden, and Loch Ness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $182

From Invergordon, an English-speaking guide takes you to Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Inverness, and Loch Ness in 6 to 7.5 hours. Expect Shakespeare, Outlander connections, Highland scenery, and plenty of history. Vehicles range from a 49-seat bus to a minivan or car, depending on ship size.

“Wir waren eine Kleingruppe mit 6 Leuten und Mo , eine Lehrerin im “Ruhestand“ war unser Guide. Sie war phantastisch und hat sehr interessante Dinge über Land und schottische Geschichte erzählt. Sie ging auf individuelle Wünsche ein. Cawdor Castle war ein Highlight . Es war eine seeeehr schöne und unvergessliche Tour!”

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