Highlights
PLEASE NOTE: From the 2026 cruise ship season this tour will include a visit , tasting and tour of Balblair distillery and a visit to have lunch and an optional whisky flight of 3 drinks at the traditional highland bar, The Eagle Inn, Dornoch. Ladies may wish to shop or visit the ancient cathedral instead. This tour is on a Fairytale Castle theme as well as history and scenic attractions. It packs in a lot for one day's tour and is very affordable and good value for money. Entrance to Dunrobin castle is INCLUDED. Our tours are specially put together after taking feedback from YOU. We have surveyed your desires and requests and put them together. Our guides will impart their knowledge of their local Highlands and answer any of your questions. As a general rule tours leave 30 minutes to 1.5 hours after the arrival of the ship and return at least 1 hour before ship departure time. Please check our website which has the exact tour departure and return times for every tour.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
Return Details
- In 2025 the cruise ships will dock at Quay West. Passengers disembark and get onto a shuttle bus which takes them to our meeting location on Shore Road. We are the first stop. All the independent tour guides wait there so look for our Thistle Guides.
Duration
6 hours - 8 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Dornoch Cathedral
High Street, Dornoch
Million Dollar viewpoint. Stop here for photos for 10 minutes. Spectacular view over the Dornoch Firth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Dornoch
Dornoch
Dornoch cathedral made famous by the wedding blessing of Madonna to Guy Ritchie.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dunrobin Castle and Gardens
Dunrobin Castle, Golspie
A beautiful shop, well worth seeing.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jail Dornoch
Castle Street, Dornoch
Browse through hundreds of books.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Dornoch Bookshop
High Street, Dornoch
Browse at your leisure around all the activities in Dornoch village, some are listed above. There are shops, cafes, bars, history trails, museum, Cocoa Mountain cafe, Eagle tavern, Castle Inn, the Jail giftshop, bookshop, famous Cathedral where Madonna married Guy Ritchie, history information about the last witch to be hanged, charity shops, ice cream shops and amazing antique shop.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair travellers difficult
- All Fees and Taxes
Redemption Instructions
You do not require any ticket for our tour. Once you book your name is on our schedule. Our tour guide will mark you down then you’ll be given a lanyard to show at the bus to enable access. We provide ticket for the castle later. It is very simple. Just turn up she tell us your booking lead name - simple
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Thistle Excursions - Invergordon Bus or Coach Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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