The 15 Best Oban Tours

Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Setting out from Buchanan Bus Station at 8:30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

Explore Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, and Highland castles from Glasgow on a small-group day tour with scenic stops and local stories.

“We recently traveled as a family to the breathtaking Highlands and the charming town of Oban, and it was truly an experience to remember. From the moment we began planning to the final farewell, everything was handled with such care and professionalism. The scenic routes, the cozy accommodations, and the thoughtful itinerary made our trip seamless and full of joy. Special thanks to George and Rabbies for going above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness. Your local insights, warm hospitality, and attention to detail made all the difference. Our daughter especially loved the ferry ride and the stunning views of the lochs and castles! Highly recommended for anyone…”

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Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

2.Oban, Glencoe & West Highland Castles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 242 reviews · 9 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Review of Timberbush’s Glasgow tour to Inveraray, Oban, Glencoe, and Luss, with castle views, lochs, Highland scenery, and practical tips.

“The incredible landscape of the highlands, excellent seafood lunch in picturesque Oban, and Glen Coe - just stunning. Our driver/guide (Stuart) provided a fascinating overview of Scottish history in a pleasant storytelling style. A thoroughly enjoyable tour. One false note: the spot where we stopped to view gorgeous Loch Lomond was disappointing. You might want to rethink that. But I still loved the tour.”

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Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

3.Full-Day Oban Castles and Glencoe Guided Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $76

Review of the 10-hour Glasgow tour to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Glencoe, and Highland castles, with practical tips on value and timing.

“You might not see the planned places. Traffic accident caused us to miss Oban and other spots in that area. That was the main reason we selected this tour. Still paid FULL PRICE! However, driver Dave was fantastic and made the best out of a bad situation.”

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Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

4.Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $902

Review of a private Glasgow tour through Loch Lomond, Oban, Glencoe, castles, lochs, and Highland scenery, with practical planning advice.

“Having a tour guide who grew up in the Highlands was the most fantastic experience. Jimmy, our guide, was kind and friendly and willing to answer any request. I’m a photographer, so being able to match what I see with opportunities to capture a place the way I see it is so important to me. That combined with the personal recommendations we got about locations and meals and other pieces of the tour made this an experience worth its weight in gold. We are so grateful and would recommend this tour company to everyone.”

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Oban Town Daily Walking Tour (10:30am)

5.Oban Town Daily Walking Tour (10:30am)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Review of Oban’s 90-minute walking tour, covering castles, cathedral, whisky, local legends, price, guides, group size, and practical tips.

“It was a good tour, but it could have been better. We really enjoyed the guide, but there wasn’t as much content as we’d hoped for. There was an enjoyable walk along a forest path and a good description of the various castles, but we would have liked more about the town, itself…maybe something more about the architecture and development of Oban. So, the tour was worthwhile, but it could have been much more!”

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Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

6.Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Review of the Oban and West Highlands day trip from Edinburgh, with Loch Lomond, Kilchurn Castle, seafood, Inveraray, timing, and value.

“Jamie, our driver, was outstanding in every way courteous and patient with other vehicles, drove safely and cautiously, answered every question thoroughly, highly intelligent and organized, very knowledgeable in a plethora of topics, and created an environment of fun while learning.”

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5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

7.5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,417

Explore Mull, Iona, Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and more on a five-day small-group tour from Edinburgh with ferries and breakfast included.

“This tour was fulfilled by Rabbie’s. I can’t say enough good things about the variety of activities and Alan’s planning! We had some weather that kept us from the visit to Fingals Cave but Alan took us around the isle of Mull. I would definitely use Rabbies again and kudos to Viator for facilitating the best tour groups and guides.”

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From Edinburgh: 5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

8.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518

A five-day small-group tour from Edinburgh through Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, the Highlands, and St Andrews, with history and wild scenery.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour Steve, the lead tour guide on this tour was incredible! His knowledge of Scottish history, and his kind heart was admirable. I have issues with my knee and at times during this tour he accommodated me by not letting me have to walk to the hotel location at the end of the day. I really appreciated it. Also, he had no problem in helping with my luggage. What are incredible hard-working tour guide. This was in a great memorable trip to Scotland. Thanks to this tour.”

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Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Glasgow

9.Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of the Oban and West Highlands day trip from Glasgow, with Loch Lomond, Kilchurn Castle, seafood, Inveraray, whisky, and practical tips.

“This is a wonderful use of time when in Scotland, one I can't recommend high enough. You have to see this country anyway you can, and their vans are a very comfortable way. The itinerary was thorough and the guide's spiel is informative, to say the least. The only knock on the trip was the soundtrack of Scottish music played here and there. Quiet contemplation would have been as nice if not nicer.”

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4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

10.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

Review of Rabbie’s 4-day Mull tour from Edinburgh, with Tobermory, Iona, Staffa, Glencoe, ferries, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“A wonderful journey through beautiful landscape. Very relaxing and great opportunity to see a part of Scotland not seen by tourists.”

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4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

11.4 Day Mull, Iona and Staffa Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,177

Explore Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lunga on a four-day Scotland tour with puffins, island ferries, Glencoe, whisky and 3-star stays.

“The driver/guide is very friendly and helpful and it's a very informative tour.”

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3-Day Isle of Mull and Iona Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

12.3-Day Isle of Mull and Iona Small-Group Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $755

Explore Mull, Iona, Staffa, Glencoe, and Kilmartin Glen on a scenic three-day small-group tour from Glasgow with stays included.

“Sadly, you only ask about the positive memories of the tour. That only boosts "happy" comments you post. The tour was very disappointing. While one cannot control the weather, the lack of back-up plans was unfortunate. For instance, when the tour arrived on Mull, there was a chance the weather would not hold and the ferry to Iona would be cancelled. When asked if the group could visit the castle (I believe Duart), the tour guide did not know if the castle was open. He found that the castle had closed the day before, but the castle was likely still viewable. It was not offered to the group. Instead, the…”

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Historical Tour and Seafood Experience

13.Historical Tour and Seafood Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Explore Oban castles, churches, Highland scenery, local wildlife, and a seafood lunch on this guided three-hour Scottish tour.

“Robert was a decent guide. He knew the history but lacked the overall depth of details. Having said that we enjoyed the tour very much. The van held 12 ‘crammed’ passengers. The lunch was on the pier at some picnic benches, which was fine since it was a good weather day. The food was good.”

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Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

14.Guided Hebridean Farm Hike near Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Hike a working hill farm near Tobermory, meet Highland ponies and sheep, and enjoy wide views toward Mull, Rum, and Bloody Bay.

“Great side tour on the island! We loved hiking on the property and seeing the beautiful views. Our guide was lovely and accommodating. We saw the goats, sheep and horses of this amazing farm.”

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Oban Explorer Private Walking Tour

15.Oban Explorer Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Review the private Oban Explorer walking tour, with McCaig's Tower, two cathedrals, local tips, pricing, access, and practical advice.

“Michelle was a fun, informative and friendly guide. Our family of five really enjoyed the walking tour & would recommend it for anyone that wants to learn a bit about Oban and local life.”

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