Full-Day Private Historical Tour in Glencoe from Oban

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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
Lunch
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel - Adult Tickets £6 ; Dunollie Museum - Adult Ticket- £8

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

OR
Meeting point

Outside tourist office I’ll let you know on day what vehicle we are using

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We stop briefly to watch the falls of Lora then cross over connel bridge.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Castle Stalker

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kilchurn Castle

    We next visit kilchurn castle photo stop or walk to castle depending on time Another ruined castle with fascinating history

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A must see iconic historic church holding bones of King Robert the Bruce then return to Oban.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Charles Henry

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Shore Excursions
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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