Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions
Description
*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one of the best walks in the region. But that’s not all, you also get a chance to learn about the last battle fought on British soil at Culloden and discover a Bronze Age tomb at Clava Cairns. Join this day-tour and explore one of Scotland’s most untouched landscapes.
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Itinerary
Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000-year-old cemetery.
A sad place to visit. It’s the location of a tragic Outlander scene, and a catastrophic battle between Jacobites and Government troops. It was here that a 60-year series of uprisings finally ended in a tumultuous battle. You can explore the visitor centre* and pay tribute to those who lost their lives at the last ever battle fought on British soil.
You ramble along to Glen Affric and stop off for walks amongst the indigenous Caledonian pine trees. You get the chance to enjoy views over Loch Affric and the mountains beyond, and your driver-guide ensures you go to the best waterfalls and photo spots throughout the afternoon.
Visit this tucked away priory and learn about the monks of the Highlands. Explore the historic ruins where 13th-century French monks called this religious site 'beau lieu', which means 'beautiful place'.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Culloden - We reserve tickets for you. This will be included in the tour price
Reviews(216)
Great introduction to the significant Highlands history as it relates to the defeat and subsequent destruction of the clan system. Then followed up how the victors greed ruined aspects of the culture that persist today. Our guide, Amy was constantly giving information on all subjects, history, language, food & breaks, etc. A real pleasurable day
We loved our tour! Charlie was an excellent driver and charming guide. All aspects of the tour were fun, interesting or out right amazing! Highly recommend.
What a fabulous tour! Mike our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable! Perfect combination of history and nature. It was wonderful to get a chance to hike in an ancient forest and learn about the complex history of Culloden. The Clava Cairns were so interesting. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Mike!
The itinerary was great! Our driver/guide let us know he had been with the company for just a month. He was a thoroughly delightful person. It was clear he was unfamiliar with providing information or “stories” as we approached the different stops. When asked questions , he really didn’t know what should have been known. As we returned to Inverness, he became the guide providing info/stories. I do not fault our guide. I do fault Rabbies for not preparing their driver/guides. I would still recommend this tour.
Shonda (hope I spelled that right) was a great guide, she gave us good explanations as well as many fun facts that made the tour seem very personable. Furthermore, I didn’t feel like we were rushed from one spot to the other, which allowed me to fully soak in the experience. Would 100% recommend!
I absolutely loved this experience! Our guide, Charlie, was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and with a wonderful sense of humour that made the whole tour both informative and enjoyable. It was clear that he genuinely knows the area inside out, sharing fascinating historical insights, local stories, and many great tips that you wouldn't easily discover on your own. The tour was very well organized, relaxed, and full of interesting moments. Charlie's passion for the places we visited was contagious, and he made every stop come alive with his storytelling. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It was one of the highlights of my trip, and I left with so many wonderful memories. Thank you, Charlie, for such an unforgettable experience!
Quite a lot of hiking- a little challenging in the rain. I enjoyed each stop even with the rain! Recommend
Fabulous small group excursion and packed so much in, in the available time . Our guide, Charlie, was excellent - fun, articulate, informative and very attentive to everyone. Nothing was too much trouble and we learned so much about the cultural and political history of the Highlands from him. What I especially liked is that we weren’t herded around in a group and were given time to pursue our individual interests at each stopping- off point. Would definitely go on another Rabbie’s tour and recommend it to all my friends if they are visiting Inverness.
My husband and I took Culloden and Glen Affric tour. I highly recommend it- it is a full day and our guide Charlie was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and has a great personality. We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.
We really enjoyed this tour. There were 4 of us on the excursion. Our driver, Ryan, was kind and funny. We went first to the burial stone cairns. These are unique to any I have seen in other places and the area was beautiful on it’s own. From there we went to Culloden. Here it was a foggy start day making the experience even more intriguing. If it was like this on the actual battle day it would have been quite eery. The inside story read on the walls was very informative. It was nice to see the markers on the fields. It would have been better if they had the stone house set up as a field hospital that you could view inside even if just through the windows. The gift shop was also very nice. From here we drove to Beauly where we stopped for a very nice lunch, a quick visit to some priory ruins and a quick look around some shops. We drove up to the Glen Affric which is a wonderful experience. Here you really get to see the natural beauty of the highlands. It was a long but very enjoyable day. A favorite of all 4 of us in our 4 days in Inverness. Highly recommend.
