My partner and I were in Scotland for a few weeks on vacation and, not wanting to rent a car, we…read moretook several day trips with Rabbie's. Every driver we had was outstanding. There were stories, jokes, music, lots of stops for sight-seeing, food recommendations, and more. We really enjoyed the tours and would definitely use them again if/when we're back in Scotland.

We only had a short time left in Scotland and this specific 1 day Isle of Skye tour was highly…read morerecommended. Well now we must add our names to those who highly recommend it as well. Our driver/guide was Kev, and he was awesome. He shared some great history and personal stories, as well as a bit of fiction added in for fun. We had plenty of stops scheduled and because we were all respectful of everyone else's time and schedule, we were able to hit a couple of non-planned stops along the way. Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, The Quraing, The Water Fall off of Kilt Rock, there were just so many stunning views of this incredible landscape. We were traveling for about hours from start to finish, but it never felt like it. Kev had a great Spotify playlist of some really fantastic music that narrated the trip perfectly when he wasn't. We couldn't have asked for a better last day in Scotland than this one. Thank you Rabbie's and thank you Kev. :)

Wonderful experience and a great tour of the area with John MacKellaich, who was able to provide…read morelots of history and answer every question we posed. Booked a day trip for our first full day in Inverness, which was an ideal orientation for the area. John also recommended restaurants, offered great tips on places to go, things to do in the immediate area and other places for the remainder of our itinerary in other parts of Scotland. Tour favorites were Culloden Battlefield, the woolen mill at Elgin, the Elgin Cathedral, the ring cairn at Clava and the distillery tour at Glen Moray. Highly recommend John - we will use his services again on our next trip to Scotland.

We had a great tour with Bill today. You never know how a day is going to go with a tour guy. He…read moreknows his stuff! He has lived here and lectured at university about the history of the area. He personalized the experience. We went to a lil restaurant called White Cottage and it was right next to the water. We got to meet the cook. All in all, it was a surprisingly great day with a great deal of knowledge learned

Our party of 3 were supper happy to find that Happy Tours had space on their small group (limited…read moreto 8 people) Isle of Skye day trip from Inverness, as Rabbies tour for the only day we could do it was booked out. The tour started at 8:30 am and our meeting point was in front of the Columba Hotel and our tour guide Jim was wearing a kilt and was easy to understand. The itinerary for this tour was: * Loch Ness (with a view of the ruined Urquhart Castle - they Day we were on our tour, it was closed) * Glen Shiel (location where a Jacobite battle was fought against the British Government. On the drive, Jim pointed out a memorial to a Scotsman who lead away Govt Troops, but we didn't stop at the gravesite and I can't recall the name) * Five Sisters of Kintail (saw the peaks while driving out to the Isle of Skye) * Eilean Donan Castle (world famous and extremely photogenic) * Skye Bridge (fabulous piece of engineering connecting Skye with the mainland. Jim informed us that the particular link in the curve of the bridge was to enable the Britannica to be able to pass below to get to the Sea, bit of course while the bridge was being built, the Britannica was decommissioned!) * Cuillin Mountains * Portree * Old Man of Storr * Kilt Rock + Mealt Waterfalls * Quiraing Coming in early spring, we really lucked out and spotted pretty much all the wildlife (not including birds) which Skye is know for, including a gorgeous majestic herd of deer (shades of that Scottish TV show - Monarch of the Glen) at dusk, when driving back from Portree back to the Skye Bridge. Also in the morning, we spotted a heard of wild goats (including babies!) and wild horses with their untamed manes and after lunch we stopped by a closed pen by the roadside to check out the majestic Highland Cows in all their glory! The bus was super comfortable and it was an interesting group, with pretty much everyone on the tour being American. So why the 3-stars? Cause I feel Jim could have done a better job: 1) we discovered early on that the mike wasn't working. Sitting in the back seat, it was hard to hear him. He said he'd connect with another guide and get the mike fixed, but that didn't happen, so a lot of times he was telling folks information and we in the back seat couldn't hear it 2) it was clearly written not to eat or drink in the car, but Jim was doing both and then had a throwaway line about oops, he really shouldn't have done it. In the meantime, all of us obeyed the rules, even tho" a takeaway coffee wouldn't have gone amiss! 3) he was so busy chatting to the folks up front, he missed pointing out some of the sights. So we were driving by the Old Man of Storr Rock foundation and one of the other passengers pointed out (he'd been to Skye previously). 4) I feel more Jacobean history could have been told to us. Admittedly this is not the Culloden tour, but this area is rich in Jacobite history and Jim didn't do that great a job conveying the historical richness of the area we were driving thru. There were some pros- 1) unexpected snowfall / sleet meant we could go up the Quiraing and Jim did a great job showing us other sites around Skye, as we went further up along the coast and saw a most beautiful castle turned hostel. 2) very accommodating about comfort spots and stopping to see the wildlife I'm grateful got the chance to tour the Isle of Skye, however my first preference would have been a Rabbie's Tour. Yelp 82/ 2019

Urquhart is located right beside Loch Ness, and there is a parking lot with plenty of spots. There…read moreis an admission fee. I believe that it is a bit cheaper to buy online and/or get an explorer pass. You can upgrade to an explorer pass if you already have an admission pass. You walk through a small information center prior to making it to the castle. The view of the castle against the loch in the background is amazing. Lots of history as you walk around. I will say it'll take maybe an hour to fully enjoy everything. Definitely take the time to come by and visit.

This was a wonderful experience. The tour was very educational and interesting. Note that they get…read moresuper busy and it is best to book your tickets in advance. Since they get busy, they also don't let you park until 30 minutes before your reservation. I showed up early and had to leave and come back. Thankfully, the town is nearby and there were a lot of places to hang out before coming back here.

Gregor was a great tour guide! He was funny, full of historical information as well as silly facts…read morefor our amusement. We did a tour that covered everything that the cruise boat didn't for less and guaranteed us to get back in time. Cawder Castle, Culloden Battlefield, cairns, highland coos (aka cows), Loch Ness even though we didn't see Nessie. Thanks, From Texas

Andy drove us up to the working farm where we fed and petted the sheep and Highland Coos. We…read morethought we were including this for our kids but we also enjoyed it immensely. The Coo's each have their own distinct personalities some hanging back and some loudly asking for more and pushing their way forward. Andy also offered to take photos of our entire family and showed us great spots at the farm to get a good phot of the castle or the loch. It's a quick tour you won't regret including.

Great boat tour with Loch Ness by Jacobite! We enjoyed the views, especially of the Urquhart…read moreCastle! And being able to see the depth of the loch underneath us and the trajectory of the boat on the monitors as the boat moved about the very deep loch was interesting. The narration was informative and helped us learn more about the loch and its history. The legend of Nessie was leaned into, in a fun way!

We took this ride as part of our Highland Tours trip…read more After shopping at the gift shop we made our way under the bridge to the dock. You have some great views from here but it just gets better. The boat has both in and outside seating. We did go outside to the front to take some pictures but spent most of the time inside as it was about 45 degrees. The ride from Inverness to Urquhart castle is 1/2 hour. The boat ride which includes admission to the castle (one way) was 20 GBP & well worth it. The Whisky hot chocolate is a must try! Well worth it given the multiple breathtaking views as well the chance to search for Nessie

This was a fun tour and what you'd expect. You travel up the channel and around the Loch. They…read moreprovide a lot of interesting history to keep you entertained. Of course, you don't see the Loch Ness monster. The tour is disability accessible. Bring lunch as they only have snacks for sale. With your purchase, you get a " Highland hot chocolate", that's hot chocolate with whiskey. We were there at the same time as a gray and blue haired bus tour and they should consider renaming this the "Loch Ness booze cruise" as there a good amount of semi-rowdy 70 year old women hitting the bar.

The biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in five decades got underway in the Scottish Highlands…read moreon Saturday, August 26, 2023! Researchers and enthusiasts from around the world braved this pelting rain to try and track down the elusive Nessie. The expedition deployed drones with thermal scanners, boats with infrared cameras and an underwater hydrophone to try to unravel a mystery that has captivated the world for generations. I never got a glimpse of Nessie, glad she stayed hidden on this journey! Maybe my next adventure here I'll get to see her! I met some incredible people this visit. I had no idea when I planned this holiday that this is what I would be getting into! Pure luck and I loved every moment! August 2023