Oban: Historical Tour with Seafood Lunch Option Oban: Historical Tour and Seafood Lunch
ID: GYG262492-O-454797
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the amazing local history of Oban with a knowledgeable guide. Visit castles, ancient churches, the Coffin Trail and get up close and personal with Highland cattle. Upgrade to a delicious seafood experience on the fishing pier in Oban.
After meeting at the central point in Oban, you will be taken on a tour off the beaten track to local historical sites often not seen by the average tourist and learn about the origins and history of Oban. Visit Dunstaffanage Castle a ruined castle which has a unique local history dating back to the 12th-century. Then will visit the St. Conan's Kirk a uniquely famous and renowned architectural church which holds bones of Robert the Bruce. From there you will go to see Kilchurn Castle which dates to back to the 15th-century and was the original home of the Clan Campbell.
You will then be taken through Glen Lonan, a hidden gem of a valley where standing stones and highland cattle can be seen. This glen is hard to find and not normally visited by tourists and is also on the "coffin trail" an ancient burial route of Scottish Kings and Queens on route to their final burial place in Iona. While exploring the glen you will have many opportunities to get up close and personal with the Highland cattle and calves.
With your tour coming to an end, enjoy a seafood lunch on the fishing pier in Oban (if option selected). You will learn about the local fishing economy and get to enjoy delicious local catches. Vegetarian and other dietary options available on request.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the history Dunstaffanage Castle and Kilchurn Castle
- Wonder at the architecture of the impressive St. Conan's Kirk where the bones of Robert the Bruce are held
- Travel along the Coffin Trail the route taken by deceased kings and queens of Scotland to Iona
- Enjoy a local seafood lunch (if option selected)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There are short walks to some of the sights
• Some steps may be involved.
Clients should meet outside Visit Scotland Office
INCLUDED
- 3-hour guided tour in a small tartan minibus
- Seafood lunch (if option selected)
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.