A Place to Stay
Visiting Oban? We offer hostel accommodation at Oban Backpackers and private rooms ideal for couples and small groups at Backpackers Plus.
Our Tours
It’s no ordinary day out. Our tours are relaxed, informal and above all, great fun.
You’ll travel in a small group around Argyll’s hidden gems or to Glencoe and Glenfinnan. Our guided tours leave daily from Oban to visit stunning scenery in the surrounding area.
We'll give you a sightseeing day full of snippets of history, stops to take photos and tales that will bring to life the castles, standing stones and glens you’ll see during your tour.
Read more about our featured tours below, or see the Destinations page for a complete list. We run a regular schedule of our top tours, plus other tours on demand-just let us know if the Tour you'd like is not on our current schedule.
Full tour schedule>Our Guides
We know it all...well nearly! Your knowledgeable guides will share their passion for our great country and tell you stories of our land’s history.
No suited drivers, no dry commentary. Our aim is to give you a fun day out and we’ll make sure you come away with lots of photos to take home.
Call 01631 562 107, email us or drop into the hostel to book yourself a place on the coolest sightseeing tour in the west of Scotland. You'll have a fun day out - and that's a promise!
It’s Fun!
- Pose for photos with shaggy-haired Highland cows Slate Islands tour
- Visit the site of Scotland's most famous massacre Glen Coe tour
- Get up close and personal with standing stones and mysterious carvings Birthplace of Scotland tour
- Try your skill on the world championship stone skimming course Slate Islands tour
GLEN COE – GLEN OF WEEPING?
"HARRY POTTER'S" GLENFINNAN
SKIM CENTRAL – THE SLATE ISLANDS
BIRTHPLACE OF SCOTLAND
GUIDED MOTORCYCLE TOURS
OBAN - THE “WE ARE AMUSED” TOUR
WALK THE WALK!
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“One of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland”. Whether it’s the grandeur of the glen or thoughts of the infamous Massacre that touch you, the Glen is unforgettable.
Visit Glenfinnan where the Hogwarts Express crosses the famous “Harry Potter” viaduct...and also where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745. Also includes Glen Coe and the tumbling waterfalls of Glen Orchy.
Try your hand on the world championship stone skimming course. Visit the famous House of Trousers pub and stunning Bridge over the Atlantic. Day tour.
Explore the heart of the ancient kingdom of the sea, home of the earliest kings of Scotland, and stand in their footprints.
Our guide has an unrivalled knowledge of best biking roads within a day's ride from Oban; appreciate the stunning scenery and remote nature of our backroads.
Queen Victoria described Oban as “one of the finest spots we have seen”. We live here – let us show you why we agree!
A choice of gentle walking tours to suit your timescales - and energy levels! No special equipment required – at most just a pair of watertight shoes that give good support. The walks are organised by members of staff from the hostel who are always happy to show you local places of interest if they're free.Taxi!!
Airports and events. We’re not a taxi service, but we can take you where you want to go - and even bring you back afterwards!