Full-Day Private Historical Tour in Glencoe from Oban

4.5 (8 reviews) Oban, Scotland
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We go to truly iconic parts of Glencoe and the west highlands. Our guides are local and provide not only fascinating and interesting insight into the history of all the castles but we bring it up to date and make it entertaining.

We also visit little known sites, not on the tourist path.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Optional
  • Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel

What to expect

  1. Falls of Lora
    5m
    We stop briefly to watch the falls of Lora then cross over connel bridge.
  2. Dunstaffnage Castle & Chapel
    25m · Admission ticket not included
    We next visit Dunstaffanage castle and chapel and here about the turbulent history.
    In particular we visit the chapel and discover the story of the wedding party massacre. A short visit to the castle can be included.
  3. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
    Pass by
    We visit the outside iconic ruins of dunollie castle and immerse ourselves in the history of this ancient home of Clan MadDougal. A short visit to the museum can be included.
  4. Castle Stalker
    15m
    This is a photo stop to view the iconic castle that rises from the loch. Truly iconic castle.
    A stop at souvenir shop can be organized.
  5. Appin
    20m
    On route to Glencoe we stop at various locations in duror and Appin and learn about the Appin murder which inspired Robert Louis Steenson’s kidnapped
  6. Glencoe Visitor Centre
    Pass by
    We carry on and enter one of the most scenic areas of the uk plenty of stops for photos. We learn about Glencoe and the tragic Glencoe massacre.
  7. Bridge of Orchy
    Pass by
    We travel through the beautiful remote mystical Rannoch moor allowing stops for photos and on to bridge of orchy where we travel along a small road alongside river orchy.
  8. Kilchurn Castle
    20m
    We next visit kilchurn castle photo stop or walk to castle depending on time
    Another ruined castle with fascinating history
  9. St Conan's Kirk
    30m
    A must see iconic historic church holding bones of King Robert the Bruce then return to Oban.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside oban vitals I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using

End point

Outside oban vitals I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using

Pickup details

We can pick up at cruise tender port or central location in oban or hotel within oban area

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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