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Private: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North from Inverness

Departure point:
Inverness
Days:
1-Day Tours
Time:
0800 - 1945
Price:
From: £1000

Mercedes-Benz V Class (up to 7 passengers) - from £1,000 per group.

Small Mercedes Coach (up to 16 passengers) - from £1,120 per group.

Accommodation is payable on arrival

We offer a free accommodation booking service.

If you would like to book your own accommodation, please select 'Tour Only'.

Please select your requirements:

Our one-day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit one of the most northerly points on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle and enjoy stunning scenery on this one-day tour from Inverness; capital of the Highlands.

 

Visit Magnificent Dunrobin Castle

Our tour departs Inverness and travels north, up to Dornoch for quick comfort and photo stop, we'll continue through to Loch Fleet where you might be able to spot some seals and a range of birds – make sure you have your camera ready! We'll then continue on to the beautiful Dunrobin Castle. 

A stately home in Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is the family seat of Clan Sutherland. It resembles a French chateau with its towering spires and it overlooks the Moray Firth. You'll have time here to explore the beautiful stately home, gardens & museum (optional extra) and enjoy some refreshments in their tearoom.

Enjoy Spectacular Scenery at John O'Groats

We'll then resume our journey heading toward John O'Groats; the most northerly point on the British mainland. You'll have time to grab lunch, stroll along the cliff path, take your iconic photo at the signpost, enjoy dramatic coastal views, and perhaps see some local wildlife. John O’Groats is one of the best places in the UK to spot wildlife, keep your eyes out for Atlantic puffins, grey seals or even an orca!

From John O’Groats, we continue our tour taking in some of the best sites of the North of Scotland, including Duncansby Lighthouse and the Emigrants Monument. We'll then being our journey home, stopping at Brora, famous for its golf courses and magnificent coastal scenery before your John O’Groats tour ends back in Inverness.

Tour Overview

Duration11hrs 45mins
Total Distance290 miles
Pick upFlexible pick-up location, please let us know.
Group sizeDependent on vehicle chosen.
AvailabilityAll year round.
Minimum ageThere is no minimum age for private tours
Tour Highlight

Dornoch - Historic Town

Loch Fleet

John O'Groats

Part of North Coast 500

Dunrobin Castle

A couple of things To know

Included
  • Digital translations
  • Experienced Driver
  • Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
  • Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Not Included
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Food and Drink

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the departure point?

As this is a private tour, you have complete control over the departure point. We are able to pick you up from any city-centre location, even your hotel. Just let our team know.

Are the optional extras included?

No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.

The price of your one day tour from Inverness includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.

All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. 

Rates for your optional extras from April 2026 are as follows:

  • Dunrobin Castle, Gardens & Museum - Adults: £16.00, Concession: £14.00, Child: £10.00
Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?

We have been in touch with Dunrobin Castle and they have informed us that our customers do not need to pre-book their tickets to the castle.

If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 daily.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, all of our tours are in English.

Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide.

You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email.

Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
What should I bring with me?

As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!

Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!

Can children travel on this tour?

Yes, unlike our scheduled tours, we are able to bring children of all ages on our private tours.

Please communicate with our team about what ages your children will be so that we are able to accommodate them with children's seats.

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Private Tour
Departure point:
Inverness
Days:
1-Day Tours
Time:
0800 - 1945
Price:
From: £1000