Walking Tours in Inverness City Centre
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Experienced local guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Inverness Castle, Castle Street, Inverness IV2 3EG Scotland
You are unable to enter the castle but you will hear about the history of the castle over the centuries
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inverness Town House, Town House High Street Castle Street/High Street, Inverness IV1 1JJ Scotland
View the recent renovations to the outside of the building and find out more about the use and the stories behind the building
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old High St Stephen's Church, Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EY Scotland
Grave yard and church
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness IV3 5EE Scotland
We can see the Cathedral from the River Ness
Pass By: River Ness, Inverness Scotland
Have the opportunity to look for wildlife
Stop At: Victorian Market, Academy Street, Inverness IV1 1JN Scotland
19th Century covered market. Hosting a number of interesting shops.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Abertarff House 71 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1EU Scotland
Visit the oldest house in Inverness
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is held outside and the group will be placed away from others. Walk Inverness abides by Scottish Government Guidelines regarding the number of guests in the group. Walk Inverness also takes part in the Good to Go scheme
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We were met by a wonderful and friendly host who took us on an informative and fun walking tour of Inverness. Highly recommend, especially to first-time visitors to the city.
We were met by a wonderful and friendly host who took us on an informative and fun walking tour of Inverness. Highly recommend, especially to first-time visitors to the city.Excellent tour guide. I learned a lot about the history of Inverness, the Jacobites etc. Thank you Cath.
Excellent tour guide. I learned a lot about the history of Inverness, the Jacobites etc. Thank you Cath.Cath was amazing! Such a knowledgeable and fun guide. We learned a great deal on our walking tour. Cath was accommodating and friendly
Cath was amazing! Such a knowledgeable and fun guide. We learned a great deal on our walking tour. Cath was accommodating and friendlyFantastic Walking Tour of Inverness! Cath was amazing, wealth of history. Her love for the city makes you want to move there! Such a rich history and easily walkable. It did rain a bit, but you just knew you were coming to Scotland and it might rain. We were going to go out and have a great ...
Fantastic Walking Tour of Inverness! Cath was amazing, wealth of history. Her love for the city makes you want to move there! Such a rich history and easily walkable. It did rain a bit, but you just knew you were coming to Scotland and it might rain. We were going to go out and have a great time no matter the weather.A fascinating tour of a city which doesn't appear to have much of interest. She told us useful information, not only of historical significance, but suggestions of places to eat, drink and hear musical entertainment.
A fascinating tour of a city which doesn't appear to have much of interest. She told us useful information, not only of historical significance, but suggestions of places to eat, drink and hear musical entertainment.It's such a great way to get a taste of Inverness! We met Cath soon after arriving in Inverness, and she gave us a wonderful tour of the city. We are so excited to spend the next few days here. After reading about this city; it truly came alive with Cath's personality and love of the area.
It's such a great way to get a taste of Inverness! We met Cath soon after arriving in Inverness, and she gave us a wonderful tour of the city. We are so excited to spend the next few days here. After reading about this city; it truly came alive with Cath's personality and love of the area.