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6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

4.8 · 73 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Rabbies Trail Burners Likely to sell out
Duration
6 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Lewis, Harris and the Isle of Skye by minicoach and ferry.

Five nights of en-suite accommodation with breakfast, a driver-guide, ferries and Arnol Blackhouse entry are included; other meals and admissions cost extra unless specified. 4.81 from 73 reviews at €1553 per person for 6 days.

In our comparison: #14 of 21 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
B&B Double RoomThe page priceDouble en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).€1553 for 2+ people
B&B Twin RoomStay in twin room (2 x single beds) guesthouse accommodation. If you require multiple rooms, please add these to the basket separately.€1553 for 2+ people
B&B Single Occupancy RoomStay in single room (1 x single bed) guesthouse accommodation.€2048

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Entrance Fee: Arnol Blackhouse
  • Transport by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes minicoach
  • Driver/guide
  • 5 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Round-trip ferry transport to the Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye
  • Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
  • Admission fees: Unless specified
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.8
73 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 70 of 73

Star breakdown of all 73 ratings

5 stars
66 · 90%
4 stars
4 · 5%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
2 · 3%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, scenery and flexible stops; accommodation quality is the recurring concern.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides sharing Scottish history, stories and music
  • Varied island scenery, beaches and opportunities for photography
  • Extra stops and route changes to suit travellers' interests
  • Regular stops for walks, photographs and comfort breaks
  • Small groups that make it easy to get to know fellow travellers

Complaints

  • Some praise the lodgings, while others report mould and shower or hot water problems
  • Restaurants can be hard to get into without advance reservations

Written by Guidekin from the 72 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 June 2016 to 3 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30 on Tue, Sun; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Rabbies Trail Burners; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.

Children

  • 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

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please note that Arnol Blackhouse will be closed from 31 August to 3 October for rethatching works. The site will not be accessible during this period and will be a photo stop only.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Breakfast
  • Age 16+ We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children…

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 21+ days: Full refund
  • 0-21 days: No refund

Compared with other Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 21€15536 days4.81 (73)shared
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh€4483 days4.94 (1377)shared
6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct€14576 days4.97 (238)shared
Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Edinburgh€2603 days4.97 (167)shared

Ranked #14 of 21 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €215 to €1883, median €690; typical length 3 days. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

From €1553 per adult · B&B Double Room