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The Isle of Skye is arguably the most beautiful of Scotland’s almost 800 islands, with impossibly green hills, dramatic basalt formations, and an incredibly rugged coastline. But how are you supposed to explore its epic landscapes if you don’t want to mess around with renting a car—or drive on the left side of the road—while you’re in Scotland? Luckily, if you’re staying in Edinburgh, there’s tons of tours from the capital city to the Isle of Skye, so that you can see and explore this epic landscape for yourself. So here are the 12 best Isle of Skye tours from Edinburgh, so you can let someone else sit in the driver’s seat while exploring this magical land—quite literally!

The Isle of Skye may just be what you picture when you think of Scotland, with an impossibly craggy coastline, rugged rock formations, and adorable historic villages. But what if you want to explore this beautiful place during your time in Scotland and don’t want the stress of renting and driving a car *on the wrong side of the road*?

Lucky for us, there’s TONS of Isle of Skye tours to choose from that will take you from all of the country’s major cities, like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness, to this magical place. Here are the 11 best tours of the Isle of Skye so you can explore Scotland’s most famous (and, in our opinion, beautiful!) island, while allowing someone else to sit in the driver’s seat—quite literally!