Oban Town Tour: Private Exploration
Argyll and Bute Council

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Oban on a private tour with a local guide. Discover hidden gems, visit the Oban Distillery, explore the SS Breda Shipwreck, and marvel at McCaigs Tower.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oban VisitScotland iCentre - Meet your local guide and have an introduction to the tour and our wonderful town of Oban!
  • Saint Columba Cathedral - Discover this out-sized cathedral that dominated the north end of tiny Oban
  • Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - Learn about the ancient Dunollie Castle and its historic importance to Oban and Scotland
  • Oban War & Peace Museum - Stop outside the War and Peace museum, and hear of its own role in the war.
  • McCaig’s Tower - Look up at McCaig’s tower, commissioned by a local banker in 1897 and looks like Scotland’s very own Roman Colosseum!
  • Oban Distillery - One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and a crucial contributor to Oban’s development
  • The View Oban - Finish up at an old ceilidh house and learn about Scottish ceilidhs
What's Included
  • Local, expert guide
Additional Information

Get your bearings and discover Oban on an exclusive private tour with your own local, expert guide.

On this 1.5 hour tour, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds as you travel back through the centuries to discover the history and culture of Oban. Your local, expert guide will bring the gateway to the Isles to life through tales, traditions and stories.

Once hailed by Queen Victoria as ‘one of the finest spots she has ever seen’, you’ll soon see why. Walk along our incredible seafront, discovering our links to the isles and our incredible wildlife, seeing our Cathedral, our famous Dog Stone and Oban Distillery too.

The tour includes:

  • St Columba’s Cathedral
  • War and Peace Museum
  • Dog Stone
  • Oban Distillery
  • Local wildlife & seafront
    And more hidden gems!
Location
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Please meet your guide outside the Visit Scotland iCentre in Oban, at North Pier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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