01904 521 936
Tour Search



Oban

The town of Oban sits in an idyllic bay (almost perfectly horseshoe in shape) on Scotland's west coast. Known as An t-Òban in Gaellic, which translates as "the little bay", Oban has a small population, with approximately 8,500 permanent residents, but is a busy port, particularly during the summer when visitors flock to the area.

Oban is also known as the 'Gateway to the islands', with ferries running throughout the year to the Inner and Outer Hebrides, including Islay, Coll, Lismore, Colonsay, Tiree, Barra, South Uist and Mull.

McCaig's Tower
Among the attractions of Oban is McCaig's Tower, a beautiful folly overlooking the town, which was completed in 1902. The design for the folly was inspired by the famous Colosseum in Rome, and it takes its name from its designer and architect John Stuart McCaig.

The Oban Distillery
Oban's Distillery is one of the oldest in Scotland; in fact the distillery actually pre-dates much of the town, which later grew around the trade. The distillery was opened by the Stevenson brothers in 1794, and was operated by their family until 1866. The success of the whisky industry then played an important role in the local life, allowing for much of the growth in the town. Today the distillery is still very much operational, producing a number of different specials - some of which are made over an incredible 32-year period.

Find out more with a free brochure and enjoy weekly travel inspiration and offers in our e-newsletter.

2 results matching: Escorted Rail Tours to Oban

Filter by
Clear All
Holiday type
Reset
Holiday length
Reset
Departure date
Reset
Mobility rating
Reset
Theme
Reset
Transport type
Reset
Additional options
Reset
ClassicClassic
Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
No Single Supplement
4.4 stars(699 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunJul...
9 days from
£1,899 pp
View Details
No Single Supplement
9 days from
£1,899
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
ClassicClassic
Edinburgh
4.3 stars(21 reviews)
2025MarAprMayJunJul...
7 days from
£1,499 pp
View Details
7 days from
£1,499
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Our customers love our Oban tours
Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
30/Oct
NEWHART, KENT
5 stars
“The trip and scenery and food were fantastic. As well as the accommodations! Our guide, Rosie is what really pulled the trip together...she was wonderful!! Improvements: The roads are very winding and too much time on the coaches, sometimes made us out of sorts. Drivers were excellent...
Collected by Trustpilot
Edinburgh, Fort William and The West Highlands
20/Oct
Paul Campbell
5 stars
“I have had many holidays with GRJ,but this was one of the best. Admittedly,the weather was kind for October. Some of the places we visited were new to me,some I had been to before but I was glad to see them again. Excellent tour manager (Deborah) and friendly travelling companions. Good length of holiday,and...
Collected by Trustpilot
Latest articles from our journey blog