River Ness (Abhainn Nis) Tours and Tickets

Take a walk with Cath, a local to the area, and an experienced and qualified tourist guide around her beautiful city of Inverness. A Walk Inverness tour contains lots of local history, beautiful scenery, architecture, and romantic (yet sometimes bloody) tales which have over time, shaped Inverness into the thriving city that stands today. In the true spirit of Outlander, find out more about the short but final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising, The Battle of Culloden in 1746, in which the fate of between 1500 Jacobites was sealed by a poor decision and a hostile terrain. Cath will fascinate you with references to Outlander along with life in 18th century Inverness right up to the present day. Sharing stories of clan history, folklore and legends. Step even further back in time to 565 AD and learn about St Columba’s visit to the Highlands.

This biking tour around Inverness takes you to more places than you'd see on foot and to places that buses and cars cannot reach. The Waterways Tour rides along the River Ness and The Caledonian Canal, making many stops along the way to learn about the area from your guide who has lived in Inverness all their life.

Join your professional guide, Andrew Baxter, as he takes you on this self guided audio tour through ancient history. Go back to a time when an almost mythical tribe made Inverness their capital, before following in the footsteps of a Celtic saint who stopped the Loch Ness Monster in her steps. Discover the strange soothsayer with an obsession with bridges as you wobble across the river, avoiding the sinister clutches of wee fairies. Enjoy the myths and legends of Inverness, whilst exploring this great city's amazing past, on this tour around the Capital of the Highlands.

Folklore, Castles & Our Happy Places The Highlands and Islands are officially the happiest place to live in Scotland. As a result, Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has repeatedly been crowned the happiest city in Scotland. On our private walking tour of „Inversneckie", we will help you transforming into one of these happy locals. Our tour will take you to the town's famous and lesser-known landmarks and to some of our happy places like „The Salad Bar". You will also hear about the sons and daughters of the town and the life in Inverness then and now.

It's the BEST way to see Inverness. During your Quest, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing fun challenges. Learn about the highlights but also discover hidden gems that you might normally just pass by. Throughout your Quest, learn fun and little known facts. Instant access with nothing to print off from home. Self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app so go at your own pace, stopping at places for as long as you want or taking rests. You can also race your app to get to the top of the Leaderboards. Gather friends and family as you wind your way through the streets and over the River Ness where you will see ancient sites, learn about the first sightings of the Loch Ness monster, explore fascinating street art and even have a chance of taking part in some highland games! So grab your binoculars (to spot Nessie of course!), put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Inverness!