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Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour (10:30am)

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Oban: Daily Town Highlights Walking Tour (10:30am)
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
34 reviews

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.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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5
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H
Heidi – United States

Ruby was the best tour guide! Gave us all the history and interesting details that made my quick visit to Oban seem longer.

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Michelle – United States

Great tour guide was very enthusiastic, informative & friendly.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Oban War & Peace Museum

  • St Columba's Cathedral

    Sightseeing

  • Dunollie Castle and the Clan MacDougall

    Sightseeing

  • Oban War & Peace Museum

    Sightseeing

  • Oban Distillery

    Sightseeing

  • The View Oban

    Sightseeing

  • Arrive back at:

    Oban War & Peace Museum

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Relive the past as your guide tells you about Oban's tales and traditions
  • Walk the streets like a local as your guide reveals the authentic Oban to you
  • Dive into the history and culture of Oban as you see the War and Peace Museum
  • Marvel at the Ancient Roman architecture of McCaigs Tower on Battery Hill
  • Take pictures to share of Ardmucknish Bay and the 18th century Oban Distillery

Full description

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!

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Guide

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet outside the War and Peace Museum in Oban. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket and a lanyard.

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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Heidi – United StatesJune 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Ruby was the best tour guide! Gave us all the history and interesting details that made my quick visit to Oban seem longer.
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Michelle – United StatesApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour guide was very enthusiastic, informative & friendly.
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Gill – SpainSeptember 2, 2024 – Verified booking
our guide Rosie was fantastic. so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, especially about the wildlife. we learnt so much.

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