The North Coast 500 journey commences from Inverness, heading towards the magnificent Dunrobin Castle. This splendid 19th-century residence, once home to the Dukes of Sutherland, offers an opportunity for you to delve into its fascinating interiors and gardens. The adventure continues northwards, pausing for a leisurely lunch in the charming Highland village of Brora.

As the journey progresses towards the rural village of John O’Groats, keep a lookout for wild seabirds nesting along the coastline. This village is renowned for housing Scotland's most famous signpost. During the summer months, you might even spot adorable Atlantic puffins that consider Scotland their seasonal home. A stone's throw away from the village, you'll have the chance to admire the striking Duncansby Head sea stacks set against sheer cliffs teeming with wildlife.

The return leg of the journey leads to the delightful fishing port of Helmsdale, offering spectacular sea views. From there, it's a comfortable ride back to Inverness, marking the end of an unforgettable day exploring Scotland's North Coast 500.

Højdepunkter

The tour begins in Inverness, leading to the grand Dunrobin Castle
You'll get to explore the interiors and gardens of this 19th-century residence
There will be a stop at the charming Highland village of Brora for lunch
A highlight is the rural village of John O’Groats, known for Scotland's most famous signpost
It's back to Inverness after visiting the fishing port of Helmsdale, marking the end of the journey

Vigtig information

Accessibility:

Collaspible wheelchair may be permitted if reservation team is alerted ahead of time to ensure space on the coach for it. The individual must be able to go use the coach steps and have another person with them to assist

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entry to Dunrobin Castle is not included in the tour price and needs to be paid on location: £16/adult (17+), £10/child (6-16), free for children under 6

Know in advance:

The local operator is unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather
Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities
You will need to have travel insurance
While the live guide conducts the tour in English, audio translations are offered in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, and Mandarin. The audio guides with translations are available for free download once you have purchased your tour. You'll find further intructions on your voucher
To ensure the best experience, please download the app and the audio files for your specific tour over WiFi before arriving for check-in
Please note for the student ticket: You need to be 18+ to travel on your own

Remember to bring:

Your government-issued photo ID
It's recommended bringing your own headphones if you'd like to use the audio guide

Afbestillingsregler

Få 100% tilbage, hvis du afbestiller op til 24 timer inden aktiviteten begynder.

I prisen indgår

Guidet rundvisning
Transport i bus med aircondition
Transport tur-retur
Lokalguide
Flersproget audioguide

Hvad er ikke inkluderet

Mad og drikke
Entrépriser
Syge-/rejseforsikring

Bestillingsgebyr

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Sted

15 Union Street, Inverness, UK

Mødested:

15 Union St Inverness, IV1 1PP, across from the entrance to the Victorian Market. Look out for a blue or yellow coach bus. For parking, the Old Town Rose Street Multi-Storey is recommended – less than a 10-minute walk from the departure point. Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time.