Glen Affric, Culloden & Clava Cairns Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the scenic beauty of Glen Affric
- Visit the historic Culloden Battlefield
- Discover the ancient Clava Cairns burial site
- Enjoy a guided tour with expert insights
- Experience the rich history and culture of the Scottish Highlands
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Glen Affric, Culloden Battlefield, and Clava Cairns
- Admissions to all sites
- Comfortable transportation from Inverness
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Travel through winding back roads and discover a 4,000-year-old cemetery.
A sad place to visit. It’s the location of a tragic Outlander scene, and a catastrophic battle between Jacobites and Government troops. It was here that a 60-year series of uprisings finally ended in a tumultuous battle. You can explore the visitor centre* and pay tribute to those who lost their lives at the last ever battle fought on British soil.
You ramble along to Glen Affric and stop off for walks amongst the indigenous Caledonian pine trees. You get the chance to enjoy views over Loch Affric and the mountains beyond, and your driver-guide ensures you go to the best waterfalls and photo spots throughout the afternoon.
Visit this tucked away priory and learn about the monks of the Highlands. Explore the historic ruins where 13th-century French monks called this religious site 'beau lieu', which means 'beautiful place'.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; proficiency is recommended
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for easy walking
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking landscapes
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- All Inverness tours will depart from the bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, IV3 5NS
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Culloden - We reserve tickets for you. This will be included in the tour price
- Please note that on 20th June, we will not be able to stop in Glen Affric due to the duathlon. Instead, we will visit Plodda Falls as an alternative.
Traveler reviews
It was amazing!
I absolutely loved this experience! Our guide, Charlie, was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and with a wonderful sense of humour that made the whole tour both informative and enjoyable. It was clear that he genuinely knows the area inside out, sharing fascinating historical insights, local stories, and many great tips that you wouldn't easily discover on your own. The tour was very well organized, relaxed, and full of interesting moments. Charlie's passion for the places we visited was contagious, and he made every stop come alive with his storytelling. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It was one of the highlights of my trip, and I left with so many wonderful memories. Thank you, Charlie, for such an unforgettable experience!
Hiking
Quite a lot of hiking- a little challenging in the rain. I enjoyed each stop even with the rain! Recommend
Fabulous and fun way to learn about the cultural and political history of the Highlands.
Fabulous small group excursion and packed so much in, in the available time . Our guide, Charlie, was excellent - fun, articulate, informative and very attentive to everyone. Nothing was too much trouble and we learned so much about the cultural and political history of the Highlands from him. What I especially liked is that we weren’t herded around in a group and were given time to pursue our individual interests at each stopping- off point. Would definitely go on another Rabbie’s tour and recommend it to all my friends if they are visiting Inverness.
Must do in Inverness
My husband and I took Culloden and Glen Affric tour. I highly recommend it- it is a full day and our guide Charlie was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and has a great personality. We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot.
Very worthwhile. Highly reccomend!
We really enjoyed this tour. There were 4 of us on the excursion. Our driver, Ryan, was kind and funny. We went first to the burial stone cairns. These are unique to any I have seen in other places and the area was beautiful on it’s own. From there we went to Culloden. Here it was a foggy start day making the experience even more intriguing. If it was like this on the actual battle day it would have been quite eery. The inside story read on the walls was very informative. It was nice to see the markers on the fields. It would have been better if they had the stone house set up as a field hospital that you could view inside even if just through the windows. The gift shop was also very nice. From here we drove to Beauly where we stopped for a very nice lunch, a quick visit to some priory ruins and a quick look around some shops. We drove up to the Glen Affric which is a wonderful experience. Here you really get to see the natural beauty of the highlands. It was a long but very enjoyable day. A favorite of all 4 of us in our 4 days in Inverness. Highly recommend.