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title: 6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
lang: en
type: tour
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
price: 1545
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 73
duration_minutes: 8640
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 15 of 22 (Isle of Skye from Edinburgh)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/6-day-outer-hebrides-and-isle-of-skye-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/
---

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

**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 €1545 per person for 144h.

## Overview

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept and rugged, the region comprises a string of beautiful islands, the largest being the isles of Lewis and Harris, both of which are visited on the tour. 

See historical sites including the *Callanish Stones and Dun Carloway Broch; incredible scenery at the Butt of Lewis and Bhaltos; and sites such as Dunvegan Castle and Glendale Castle on the Isle of Skye. Arnol Blackhouse entry included in the tour price. 

The experience includes your choice of guesthouse or hotel accommodation in Ullapool, Stornaway in the Outer Hebrides and Portree on the Isle of Skye.

Discover Scotland's most beautiful landscapes on this tour to the Outer Hebrides and Skye.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Breakfast
- Age 16+: We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children…

## Key facts

- Price: from €1545 per person for the B&B Double Room option; other options up to €2038
- Duration: 144h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 73 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Likely to sell out
- Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Rabbies Trail Burners
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&B Double Room | €1545 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed). |
| B&B Twin Room | €1545 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Stay in twin room (2 x single beds) guesthouse accommodation. If you require multiple rooms, please add these to the basket separately. |
| B&B Single Occupancy Room | €2038 / person | English | Stay in single room (1 x single bed) guesthouse accommodation. |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Meals and refreshments: Unless specified
- Admission fees: Unless specified
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Sun
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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.

## Meeting point

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)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeZKmDI7Hh0gRRgOrTbwvruk

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour timings are for reference only and may change (subject to group's interests).
- 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
- Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately. To ensure that bookings for passengers traveling together are not separated, please inform us if you have multiple bookings.
- When booking three or more people, efforts will be made to book a combination of suitable rooms (double/twin/family). Preferences should be noted upon booking in the Special Requirements section
- Passengers are allowed to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
- Arnol Blackhouse – We reserve tickets for you. Included in the tour price.
- Eilean Donan Castle - We reserve tickets for you. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
- 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.
- 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.

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 22** | €1545 | 6 days | 4.81 (73) | shared |
| [3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/3-day-isle-of-skye-and-scottish-highlands-from-edinburgh-2/?format=md) | €446 | 3 days | 4.94 (1377) | shared |
| [6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Glenfinnan Viaduct](/uk/edinburgh/tours/6-day-outer-hebrides-isle-of-skye-glenfinnan-viaduct/?format=md) | €1450 | 6 days | 4.97 (238) | shared |
| [Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/isle-of-skye-fairy-pools-and-highlands-3-day-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €260 | 3 days | 4.97 (167) | shared |

Ranked #15 of 22 in Isle of Skye from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €214 to €1873, median €654; typical length 3 days. 2 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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