What You Will Do
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet us outside the War and Peace Museum in Oban. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket and/or lanyard.
1
Oban VisitScotland iCentre
10 minutes
Meet your local guide and have an introduction to the tour and our wonderful town of Oban!
2
Saint Columba Cathedral
5 minutes
Discover this out-sized cathedral that dominated the north end of tiny Oban
3
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
5 minutes
Learn about the ancient Dunollie Castle and its historic importance to Oban and Scotland
4
Oban War & Peace Museum
5 minutes
Stop outside the War and Peace museum, and hear of its own role in WWII
5
McCaigs Tower Oban
5 minutes
Look up at McCaig's tower, commissioned by a local banker in 1897 and looks like Scotland's very own Roman Colosseum!
6
Oban Distillery
10 minutes
One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and a crucial contributor to Oban's development
7
The View Oban
10 minutes
Finish up at an old ceilidh house and learn about Scottish ceilidhs
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