Imagine Oban on a Guided Walking Tour!
Imagine Alba is now taking bookings for 2023 guided walking tours of scenic Oban, the unofficial capital of the West Highlands and Seafood Capital of Scotland. This 1.5 to two hour* stroll through "The Wee Bay" takes in cathedrals, a malt whisky distillery, a castle, historic architecture, raised beaches, piers, lighthouses, memorials and more.
Michelle, our Scottish Tourist Guide Association trained guide, will lead you on a relaxed walking tour in Oban as she entertains and informs you with stories of Celtic giants, Norse warlords, Stone Age cave dwellers, Victorian entrepreneurs and powerful clans. See famous landmarks, historic lighthouses and spectacular geologic formations- all with a tale to tell!
We personalise each tour to your interests and fitness level, and can organise visits to some of the landmarks and experiences along the walk or further afield, including Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, Oban Distillery, the Oban War and Peace Museum, McCaig's Tower, Pulpit Hill, Ganavan Beach, Oban Sensory Garden and more.
The tour is appropriate for most fitness levels, as well as wheelchairs* and prams- even well behaved pooches on leashes are welcome. We can also help arrange afternoon tea overlooking the bay, a stop for treats at a world famous chocolatier, or help make dinner reservations for after your walking tour at one of Oban's fine eateries.
If you are looking for the best things to do in Oban, a walking tour with a local is a must. Get suggestions for your visit and see the town's best spots.
Tours can be personalised to include or extend stops and various routes, so durations vary. One hour is the recommended minimum for a walking tour of Oban's highlights, but 1.5 hours is better, and we allow up to two hours so you can walk at your own pace, or take photographs, or enjoy your tour however you wish.
Book your walking tour of Oban online here now, or get in touch if you don't see a time that suits.
Sights on our Oban walking tour include:
Historic North Pier
Oban Esplanade
St John the Divine Cathedral
St Columba Cathedral
Oban War Memorial
The Dog Stone
Why is Oban the Seafood Capital of Scotland and the Gateway to the Isles? What is buried underneath the North Pier? Which famous author is connected to the historic lighthouse? Who built that monument that looks like the Roman Coliseum? How did the people of Oban struggle through Viking invasions, the Jacobite Uprising and both World Wars? How do people face the unique challenges of living in this remote part of the world today?
Find out all of this and more when you take a walking tour in Oban with our local expert. She knows the best spots, the most fascinating legends and all the inside scoop- ask about local politics, what it's like to live in Scotland, how much tax do citizens of the UK pay- we will share details that you always wanted to know! Our guide is an American who has lived in Scotland for a decade, and she is happy to answer your questions. And because each walking tour is private, you can ask as many questions as you want, and we'll walk at your pace. Sightseeing in Oban is better when you join a local guide, so you won't miss a thing!
