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Experience Ullapool your way.
Have an idea for a bespoke tour? We are always happy to create a unique experience for you.
Can’t decide between two tours? We can combine different tour elements into a tour shaped around your interests.
Would like to hear local stories and have a food experience along the way? We can certainly help with that.
Interested in immersing yourself in Ullapool’s natural setting and meeting and grooming Highland cattle? We can make this happen for you.
We have arranged private, personalised tours for many visitors and are always happy to make your time in Ullapool special and essentially yours.
Below are a few examples of bespoke tours that have been popular with our guests to inspire your imagination. Whatever it is that you are looking for, just drop us a line!
Your tour starts with a relaxed walk through the old parts of Ullapool with ample time to take in the sights and views, hear all about the local history and heritage, and ask questions. We then head into a popular local venue to indulge in some local treats. You will get to enjoy traditional scones with cream and jam, coffee/tea and taste a local whisky, while you guide entertains you with local stories. Then we will be taken to the local Highland cattle in a field with great views. You will have enough time to chat to the owners, take plenty of selfies and photos of these lovely animals and have a great time grooming them. The tour starts and ends directly at the harbour in the heart of Ullapool.
The scones can be exchanged for seafood or local cheeses, the tour element(s) in Ullapool can also be a food tour, a nature walk, or a combination.
The tour price varies and depends on the length and elements of your tour. For a group of 4, the tour described above is £100 per person.
The first part of your tour takes you on an easy 45-minute wander from the harbour through the historic parts of Ullapool. There is plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery and sights, discover the village’s rich history and heritage, and ask any questions along the way. We will then head to a popular and cosy venue where you can sit back and enjoy freshly baked scones with jam and cream or a delicious cake with a mug of mulled wine/hot chocolate/coffee/tea. Your guide will entertain you with local stories and tales while you indulge in these treats. We are also happy to throw in a dram of local tipple if you’re up for it!
This tour is the ideal way to discover Ullapool’s character and heritage at a leisurely pace. It is a great Highland experience for a rainy day and the colder autumn and winter months as well.
As described, this tour is £70 per person for a group of 2 people. For any variation of this tour and for different group sizes, just drop us a line.
Natural Wonders is the perfect way to discover the wild beauty and hidden treasures of the Northwest Highlands beyond Ullapool. Join us on a half-day adventure through some of the most spectacular landscapes around Ullapool, travelling by mini coach in a small group of 10 or more people.
Your journey takes you through a land shaped by millions of years of geological history, with dramatic mountains and beautiful lochs. Your local guide will bring the landscape to life with fascinating stories about the area’s geology, history and heritage. Enjoy great viewpoints with excellent photo opportunities and a relaxing stroll among tall trees before we head uphill to the Broom Valley viewpoint, offering wonderful views into a Highland landscape shaped by the forces of glaciers in the last Ice Age. From there, we go on a short walk to explore the magnificent Corrieshalloch Gorge. Marvel at the sheer depth of this impressive natural wonder and enjoy the dramatic views of the gorge and its cascading waterfalls.
The tour price varies and depends on the size of your group, with 10 being the minimum number of guests. For a group of 10+ people, the tour price is £100 per person. Please contact us for different group sizes and itineraries.
Please use the contact form on the website or send us an email stating the which tour you are interested in and how many people you are. We will get back to you to confirm your booking and provide you with all the information you need. Please note that we are a small 2 person company and might be guiding tours when you contact us. We will reply as soon as possible.
We only accept cash payments at the moment. We are happy to email you an invoice if you wish.
ATMs/Cash machines with free withdrawals can be found in front of Tesco supermarket but are 20 minutes away from the harbour and not on route on our tours.
We advise organising cash beforehand. Thank you!
To make it most convenient for you, the tours usually start at the harbour in the heart of the village.
We are happy to adjust the starting point for you (e.g. at your hotel or B&B), just drop us a line.
No, no advance payment is necessary. You pay at the day of the tour in cash.
We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing according to the weather. Ullapool’s weather changes quickly, so it is best to come prepared. Rain gear and depending on the season some warm clothes are a good idea.
Please contact us in advance if your tour has a food element and you have special requirements.
We are usually able to cater for vegetarians, as scones, cakes and drinks are vegetarian.
If you are happy to skip the scone and let us know well in advance, we can organise a gluten free cake for you.
Some special diets are more difficult to cater for, like vegan, kosher, lactose free. We will ask the venues what they will have on offer on the day and get back to you.
No, unfortunately not. We only accept cash payment. ATMs/Cash machines can be found at Tesco supermarket, 20 minutes from the harbour. We advise organising cash beforehand.
The ‘A stroll, scones and stories’ tour is an easy walk to and from the venue and suited for most guests with restricted mobility.
However, due to Ullapool’s natural location, it includes one incline and one decline. Some steps and the sidewalk in Ullapool can be uneven as well. If in doubt, please contact us.
No! Not at all. The cattle we visit are usually very friendly creatures and live on a field. You will get to touch them over a fence. However, please always follow all advice from the staff at the Highland Cow experience and your tour guide.
Yes, these are private tours.
Ullapool Tours can cancel a tour at any time. Of course, we will cancel tours only when absolutely necessary due to the minimum number not reached, abysmal weather, illness, etc., or circumstances not in our control.
Ullapool Tours can alter tours at any time if necessary for safety reasons or other unforeseen circumstances.
Ullapool Tours accepts no liability for personal injury, any loss of property or damage to your posessions during the duration of the tour.
If you require special assistance, please make sure to contact us in advance to see if our tours are suitable for you.
We advise appropriate footwear/clothing according to the weather and terrain. Midge repellent might be advisable during the summer months.
All minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please keep younger children under close supervision for safety reasons.
Abusive behaviour to staff will not be tolerated.
We advise to be at the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to the tour. Our tours will run as scheduled and we can’t wait for you longer than 5 minutes max.
We assume that you do not have any allergies or special dietary requirements. Participating with any allergies is at your own risk and we do not take any responsibility for you. We do NOT recommend our food tours if your are vegan, have an allergy or follow a special diet.
No photos, videos or audios taken on the tour permitted for commercial use.
Payment is in cash only. No cheques or foreign currency accepted.