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The Castle Rocks
Dunrobin Castle was absolutely stunning. It is right on the ocean and the gardens are modeled after the palace of Versailles. Our guide was exceptional and very personable.
Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Price from
- $183 / person
- Location
- Invergordon, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 47 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Highland Premium Travel
- Meeting point
- Staying in Inverness... No problem we will meet you in Starbucks café Car park on Rose street in Inverness.
Description
You will not find this Tour available anywhere else... this tour has been specificaly designed by Johnny to show off the Beautiful North East coast of the highlands en-route to Dunrobin Castle, home of the Dukes of Sutherland. Following this route from Invergordon or Inverness heading north we will visit areas very few visitors ever get to see.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult
- $183
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Struie viewpoint - known to the locals as Millionaires View - over the Dornoch Firth will take your breath away. It is said that Andrew Carnegie who was a Scottish-American industrialist, business magnate, and philanthropist would bring his (Rich/famous) guests to this viewpoint which led to it being know to the locals as 'Millionaire's View'
Dornoch Cathedral
Sitting on the edge of the Dornoch Firth, the small historic town of Dornoch boasts a tranquil location, stunning scenery and sunny climate. This thriving community sits on the east coast of the north Highlands that runs from the Moray Firth up to Sutherland. It is blessed with a particularly sunny climate thanks to its sheltered position, and has miles of golden sand beaches. The beach stretches from Dornoch Point heading past Embo beach to the mouth of Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve. Adjacent to the beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest that features nesting birds, flora and fauna. And for those keen golfers, tee-off on the Royal Dornoch championship course, ranked 13th in the world.! The coast is also a favourite with wildlife such as seals and a sizeable population of both breeding and wintering birds.
Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve
Leaving Dornoch we will travel toward Dunrobin Castle via a single track route round the side of loch Fleet where we will glimpse some of the wildlife that inhabit the nature reserve including seals, otters and maybe even an osprey
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
We stop here for entry to the Castle, Castle Gardens and Falconry Display. Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses and the largest in the Northern Highlands with 189 rooms. The Castle is also one of Britain's oldest continuously inhabited houses dating back to the early 1300s, home to the Earls and later, the Dukes of Sutherland. The Castle, which resembles a French château with its towering conical spires, has seen the architectural influences of Sir Charles Barry, who designed London’s Houses of Parliament, and Scotland’s own Sir Robert Lorimer. The Castle was used as a naval hospital during the First World War and as a boys’ boarding school from 1965 to 1972. Dunrobin Castle is on the east coast of the Northern Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth, just north of the villages of Golspie and Dornoch (famous for its cathedral and Royal Dornoch Golf Club)The falconry display is awesome and you will be amazed at the display they do for you in the beautiful gardens. A trip well worth taking.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Driver/Guide
Personal Local Guide
Not included
Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
47 reviews
How it compares in Invergordon
- No. 12 by number of reviews among 84 tours in Invergordon
- Starting price $183 is 18% below the typical $222 for tours of similar length in Invergordon
Excurgo comparison of 84 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour take?
Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour cost?
Prices start at $183 per person for this Invergordon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:30 AM.
Can I cancel Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Staying in Inverness... No problem we will meet you in Starbucks café Car park on Rose street in Inverness. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Highland Premium Travel.
Reviews(47)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great Tour
Great Tour! Johnny our tour guide was wonderful, and his car was very comfortable for the travel. He talked to us about the various areas as we drove through them on our way to Golspie and stopped at several scenic spots along the way. Beautiful country! Dunrobin Castle is very interesting with lots of rooms to tour and many items to view. The gardens are beautiful and the falconry show is super interesting. A castle not to be missed. This tour was perfect though we would have enjoyed more than the 2 hours allotted to the castle tour, maybe an additional 30 to 60 minutes. Highly, highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely comments. But the pleasure was mine. I'm sorry It's a pity you never said you wanted longer at the castle it would not have been a problem. Haste ye back to Scotland
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Dunrobin castle
Experience of driving up north and going through small towns and seeing countryside. Enjoyed all stops.
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Johnny is a great guide
Great guide and driver who went over and above the call of duty. My wife and I enjoyed the experience and the travel to the Dunrobin castle
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely comments, I would just like to say it was a privilage to do the tour with you your chat was real interesting and thank you for my beautiful lunch and gift Johnny
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Good Excursion to Dunrobin
This was a great tour with a very knowledgable guide. The castle is lovely. Be sure to be there for the falconry display. It was fabulous.
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely comments, I t was a real private to do the tour with you Johnny
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Highlands: Dunrobin castle from Invergordon
Nice drive through the highlands to Dunrobin castle of approx 4.5 hours. There is a few stops for the view and in the village of Dornoch. If the weather and tide are good you have seen beautiful views and seals. Dornoch had no added value for us. Two hours is enough time to see the house and gardens of Dunrobin castle. Johny is a good, friendly and informative driver.
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Local guide does good
A nice tour driven by a kindly local gentlemen who has lived in the area his whole life. Expect some folksy commentary about the area and bits of history on how things have changed. Nothing fancy - just a good excursion without the massive tour bus vibe. Recommended
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Johnny was wonderful! We...
Johnny was wonderful! We had the best time on his tour. Beautiful Scottish countryside. Dunrobin Castle was spectacular!
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely comments You were a pleasure to show around the countryside Haste ye Back to Scotland Johnny
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We were able to tailor...
We were able to tailor the excursion to accommodate a late departure from the ship and still make it to the castle to see the hawk and falcon demonstration. We had plenty of time at the castle. The towns we visited were quaint with boutique shops. We also stopped at a beach. Johnny was willing to wait for us to do a little shopping near the port, but we opted to walk the few blocks back to the ship. Johnny shared his knowledge of Scotland throughout the tour. We had a lovely day😁.
Operator response
Thanks Donna, it was my pleasure to show you around the Highlands. Haste ye back to Scotland Johnny
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Legendary Dunrobin Castle
Johnny is a punctual, friendly & very informative driver who shows you the best viewpoints & nooks of the highlands, besides the Dunrobin Castle. Highly recommended. We enjoyed every minute. Well done Johnny!
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4.7(47) Free cancellation