Inverness: John O'Groats, Dunrobin Castle & the Far North
Description
Our 1 day John O'Groats tour from Inverness is the perfect way to visit the most notherly point on British mainland! See Loch Fleet, explore Dunrobin Castle and enjoy stunning scenery on this one day tour from Inverness; capital of the Highlands.
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Itinerary
Our tour departs Inverness and travels north, up 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!
Our John O’Groats tour continues on to the village of Golspie. The village, situated on the North Sea coast is nestled next to Ben Bhraggie and is an attractive little seaside resort, with long sandy beaches. Spend time here for refreshments before we journey on to 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.
We pause at the Helmsdale Clearance for photos and to learn of the history of the area.
We will stop in the area around the old Viking Settlement of Wick for lunch.
After our visit to Wick, we then travel to John O’Groats; the most northerly point on British mainland. Here you’ll be able to 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 see Atlantic puffins, you might also see some grey seals or even an orca!
We travel to Dunbeath Harbour for photos
We pause at Brora beach for photos before returning to Inverness.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- If you are driving, we recommend parking at the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey Car Park, 24 Rose St, IV1 1NQ, conveniently located next to our departure point.
Reviews(330)
Very beautiful excursion, excellent guide, highly recommended to everyone
Caz went above and beyond for us, stopped at extra places on request (and when we had time) and had some great fun facts while we drove! Was an awesome day in the Highlands.
Overall we enjoyed this trip. We struggled to find the meet-up point because the address was not provided in confirmation email. We ended up having to call the office and get directions live. Our guide, Paul, was new to the role (he announced it was only his second time). He was a very safe driver and pleasant overall. However, one reason we booked the trip was due to the many positive reviews mentioning stories, history and anecdotes told by the guide. We got none of that with Paul, in fact the 11 hour trip was mostly silent on the bus. Early in the trip I asked him about the legend about "silkies" and he did not know what I meant and said he hadn't had time to brush up on his legends. Isn't this part of being a tour guide? it seems he should not have been sent out alone without being fully prepared. Having said that, the views were wonderful, we did see seals far off, and a few puffins which was a life goal. Lots of sheep and some Highland cows from afar. The castle was a highlight especially the gardens. Highly recommend the falcon demonstration! Fish and chips at the blue food truck stand at John O'Groats was terrific.
Fiona was a delightful guide and driver. She was an excellent storyteller and highly professional. We would definitely travel with her again.
Hi there, Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us such a kind review. We are sure Fiona will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with them, we will be sure to pass your kind comments onto them. We hope to welcome you back on tour one day soon! Kind regards, Timberbush team
We had a blast on this tour. Despite some minor technical issue our minibus had in the morning we covered everything on the list and some more. Castle is big and falconry show was amazing. History is gruesome sometimes but views are spectacular. Our tourguide/driver Lewis was entertaining, courteous and knowledgeable. I appreciated all the details he provided about history, flora and fauna, geography etc. It created comprehensive picture of a beatiful place. John O Groats was fun, but my favorite was Duncansby Stacks and puffins nesting near it Wish we would spend a bit more time in that magical place. Our "extra" was a quick stop at Carn Liath - one of many brochs left from pictish people. Highly recommend this tour: you will cover a lot if ground and will not be disappointed.
A relaxed and enjoyable trip with an excellent route. The driver's commentary was great—humorous and well-paced, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
We did the day tour to St. John’s Ogroats, and it was absolutely beautiful. Everything was well organized, and the places we visited were stunning. A special thank you to Paul, who was fantastic – knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The excursion was very entertaining, and we visited some incredible landscapes. To mention something negative, I would say that seeing orcas/seals/puffins is not very feasible unless you take the boat excursion that goes a bit out to sea. In our case, for example, we did not take it, and due to the timing of the excursion, we did not see anything.
Exceptional Service @ sites!
A great tour, with a beautiful castle along the way with the highlight of seeing the Puffins. And special thanks to our guide and driver Lawrence (Ingy)
