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Private Inverness Walking Tour

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Inverness, GB
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Inverness, GB
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Join us on a private walking tour of Inverness, the happiest city in Scotland. Discover the folklore, castles, and the local's favorite spots on this 90-minute adventure. Starting at the magnificent Inverness Cathedral, we'll explore famous landmarks and hear stories about the town's sons and daughters. Stroll along the River Ness, enjoying breathtaking views of Inverness Castle and learning about the legendary encounters that still attract visitors. As we cross the Greig Street Bridge, soak in the unhurried atmosphere that embodies the city. Visit the oldest church in town, Old High St Stephen's Church, where history comes alive with stories from the Battle of Culloden. Walking up Church Street, known as the "King's Highway," you'll admire grand buildings and the oldest secular house in Inverness. Finally, we'll climb up to Inverness Castle, where you'll hear about its history and famous visitors. Let us show you the happy places of Inverness and leave you with memories to cherish.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 1 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore the famous and lesser-known landmarks
  • Discover the folklore and legends of Inverness
  • Enjoy the unhurried atmosphere of Inverness
  • Learn about the history and events at Old High St Stephen's Church
  • Climb up to Castle Hill for a brilliant view of the River Ness
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Private transportation

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Introduction

Get ready to explore the enchanting city of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, on a private walking tour like no other. Fondly referred to as "Inversneckie" by the locals, this tour will immerse you in the vibrant culture, fascinating history, and the undeniable happiness that fills the air.

What to expect?

During this 90-minute journey, you'll uncover the secrets of Inverness as you visit both its famous landmarks and hidden gems. Marvel at the stunning Inverness Cathedral, where the statues above the entrance hold captivating stories. As you walk along the picturesque River Ness towards the city center, catch sight of the majestic Inverness Castle and learn about the legendary encounter that still enchants visitors to this day.

Who is this for?

This private walking tour is designed for everyone who seeks a deeper understanding of Inverness and wants to experience the genuine happiness that emanates from this Scottish gem. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply someone with a curious spirit, this tour promises to captivate you with its blend of folklore, castles, and the joyous ambiance that defines Inverness.

Why book this?

Embark on this tour to discover Inverness through the eyes of a seasoned traveler who has unraveled the hidden wonders of the world. Delve into the town's rich history, listen to captivating tales of its sons and daughters, and embrace the warmth and happiness that make Inverness truly special. Allow yourself to be transported to "The Salad Bar," one of the local's favorite happy places, and be enchanted by the stories that make Inverness come alive.

Good to know

As you journey through Inverness, you'll encounter the oldest church, the charming Greig Street Bridge, and the grand Inverness Town House. The tour concludes at Castle Hill, where you'll take in breathtaking views of the River Ness and hear the tales of Inverness Castle and its famous visitors. After the tour, why not treat yourself to a pint or indulge in a sweet treat at a local spot, recommended by your knowledgeable guide?

Reviews

Feedback from delighted participants of this tour emphasizes the guide's wealth of knowledge and passion for Inverness. Discover why this experience leaves lasting impressions, revealing the soul of Inverness and creating cherished memories for anyone fortunate enough to embark on this journey.

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  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Inverness Cathedral

We have a look at the magnificient building and the four statues above the entrance. In the 1960s, another „Fab Four” stayed opposite the cathedral and rumour has it that they even wrote a song there.

River Ness

From rumours to legends: As we head along River Ness towards the city centre, we enjoy a great view onto Inverness Castle and you will hear the story of a saint and a water monster and how the legend of their encounter still attracts visitors to the area.

Greig Street Bridge

Inverness is an unhurried place and we take in the atmosphere while continuing down the river and crossing it via a bridge that embodies the gentle rhythm of the city.

Old High St Stephen's Church

You will have noticed the numerous churches along the river by now. So, let’s pay a visit to the oldest: Old High Kirk on St Michaels Mount. Here, some of the darkest events in Scottish history have occurred after the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

Abertarff House

You will hear more about the battle and the Jacobite cause as we are walking up Church Street, referred to as the „King’s Highway”. Once the direct route from the harbour to the castle, the street is lined with many grand buildings including the oldest secular house in Inverness.

Inverness Town House

One of the most impressive buildings in town, Inverness Town House. Where we tell you about the Inverness Formula, the Mercat Cross & Clach an Cuddainn

Inverness Castle

We then climb up to our last stop: Castle Hill, from where you will have a brilliant view of the River Ness. You will hear about the history of the castle, Mary Queen of Scot’s visit of Inverness, of a flying dog and, last but not least, of Flora Macdonald, our national heroine. Up for a pint or a sweet treat now? We know just the place.

Reviews

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Donald_T

Our family had a wonderful couple of hours walking around Inverness with Dan. Loved the suggestion to browse the old bookstore!

EllenB614

We had a wonderful experience with Elle Tyler of Airts 'N Pairts during our full day tour of the Scottish Highlands in July 2023. We received a beautiful customized prospectus months prior to our tour. On the day of the tour, Elle offered our group a lovely basket of goodies to banish any hunger pangs. Then off we went to Beauly Priory, a visit with some Highland Coos (cows), then on to Wardlaw Mausoleum, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Elle's knowledge and fashion sense also proved invaluable for those of us seeking the perfect lambs wool sweater. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, learned a great deal, and greatly appreciated Elle's expertise, attentiveness and charm. Highly recommended!

655val

What a pleasure to be introduced to Inverness by Elle. The Tour itself was relatively short, but packed with information. We especially enjoyed the Cemetary. We also tried out her recommendations later and found them right on. I recommend this tour

Jheffner1

Dan and Elle tell tremendous stories and have so many historical anecdotes to share. Out time went very quickly and I learned so much about Scottish history. Made me realize how little I know and found myself looking up all kinds of facts on the internet afterwards. So nice that they gave up their day off to take us around. Highly recommend.

CawdorHouse

We went on a Photo tour with Elle, everything was perfectly organised, great locations picked and she was taking care for every need. Elle is a wonderful storyteller, which makes every tour a big success.

523shelaght

Our group of six enjoyed a wonderful historical and cultural tour of Elgin in August. This was esprcially for one of our members, who was celebrating a big birthday. We all had a great time and, as well as learning lots of new facts and stories about our ancient city, we all had a lot of fun. The ideal combo event. Our birthday girl loved it all, especially the tailored add-ins and, even more especially, that Elvis led the tour! Dan responded magnificently to the information that the birthday girl is an Elvis fan. Dan and Elle's willingness and enthusiasm were second to none. We really appreciated them tailoring the tour around our birthday girl and our requests. We also really enjoyed chatting to them both during the tour.

gibson7718

Elle & Dan are extremely knowledgable about Nairn, it's history and those who shaped it. Above all extremely great hosts and went above and beyond for us by allowing us to change he date we had booked, resulting in an (extended) private tour. I'm from Nairn and learnt a lot about where I was born and brought up and also saw things I've never seen before like the Coat of Arms on the Nairn Court House. And shared a few wee stories too.

aedangibson

Really memorable and enjoyable walking tour around Nairn. Despite having come to Nairn for many summers while I was growing up, there were so many places, people and hidden features that have an important place in Nairn's history that I never knew about. Dan and Elle were very enthusiastic and really know their stuff. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone.

graemet209

Excellent walking tour of Nairn. Dan and Elle very well informed, engaging and passionate about their vocation. Fascinating to learn some of the history of the town I now call home. Highly recommended!

MarmarSurreyUK

Did this as a virtual tour today. Really excellent, interesting and informative realise how much I have missed when walking about the town. I will look more carefully next time. It was an excellent mix of live parts and ‘studio’ bits and the two were well integrated.
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