The 15 Best Oban & West Highlands Tours from Edinburgh

1.West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,122 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $68Our pick

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Doune Castle, stop in Luss and Inveraray, photograph Kilchurn Castle, and hear stories of Rob Roy, Robert the Bruce, and Clan Campbell. Lunch and Inveraray Castle admission cost extra.

“A well paced, incredibly scenic and enjoyable tour. Thoroughly recommend it. Chris (our driver and guide) was excellent!”

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2.1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Spend 10.5 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Doune Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Loch Fyne, Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss. Small groups of up to 16 use an air-conditioned vehicle, with castle entry, meals, and hotel transfers extra.

“Terrific fun! The guide did a fantastic job telling us about information on each stop…. And more. It was just the right amount of info and was very helpful in answering all questions.”

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3.West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 608 reviews · 10 hours · from $54Best value

Travel from Edinburgh into Scotland’s western Highlands with a live English-speaking guide. Expect Loch Lomond, the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Loch Lubnaig, and Doune Castle, plus stories, music, and film history from guides such as Mac, Russell, David, and Simon.

“Went on this trip today with Mac and loved it! He was very knowledgeable and was an amazing storyteller (best one I’ve ever had on a tour!!). The weather was mid but it was still a great tour I can only recommend. Thank you Mac for this great trip!”

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4.Isle of Skye and West Highlands: 4-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 days · from $808

Travel from Edinburgh to Skye in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll cross Rannoch Moor, ride the Mallaig ferry, visit the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, and Eilean Donan Castle, and sleep in locally run B&Bs.

“Rabbies was super professional and reacted super quickly when we had questions before the trip. We went on the 4 days Isle of Skye tour with our guide Andy D. We were there during the heavy storm Amy and Andy handled the situation brilliantly. Despite the extremly difficult weather conditions he managed to give us the full experience and showed us as much as possible from all the sights. He was unbelievably knowledgable about historic facts, had a great sense of humour and had always the right songs on the playlist. Great job, Andy D. and Rabbies. Yours, the Lobster King”

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5.Oban, Lochs & Inveraray Full-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 12 hours · from $74

Travel from Edinburgh through Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Luss, Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Inveraray. Your English-speaking guide, such as Keith, Hugh, Neil, or Cameron, handles the long drive while you enjoy Highland scenery, seafood, castle views, and Loch Fyne.

“Aileen was an excellent host and the trip was amazing in spite of the weather. In fact, the rains made the journey even more picturesque.”

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6.Oban and the West Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

This 11.5-hour coach tour takes you from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs to Oban, Kilchurn Castle, and Inveraray. Guides such as Rob, Chloe, Joe, and Jamie bring the route alive with Scottish stories. You get transport and guiding, while lunch and castle entry cost extra.

“This trip was cancelled & I was offered an alternative. I booked the Rosslyn chapel tour. It was informative, but a tiny bit dull. We paid for all the entrance fees so I felt that the trip was a bit pricy to include only the bus & the guide tbh. But The guide & driver Keith were a delight.”

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7.5-Day Isle of Skye, Oban, & Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $518

Travel by air-conditioned mini-coach with a local Hairy Coo guide and up to 16 people. See Glenfinnan, Eilean Donan, Skye, Culloden, and St Andrews, with film sites, short walks, free evenings, and your own choice of accommodation in Oban, Portree, and Inverness.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed this tour Steve, the lead tour guide on this tour was incredible! His knowledge of Scottish history, and his kind heart was admirable. I have issues with my knee and at times during this tour he accommodated me by not letting me have to walk to the hotel location at the end of the day. I really appreciated it. Also, he had no problem in helping with my luggage. What are incredible hard-working tour guide. This was in a great memorable trip to Scotland. Thanks to this tour.”

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8.Loch Lomond and the West Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $78

Leave Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide and travel through the West Highlands, stopping at Doune Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Loch Lomond, and Luss. Guides such as Dave, Graeme, Heidi, Torva, and Leonia are known for lively stories, while the $78 fare includes transport and guide service.

“Simply the best day. Lots of information and lovely sceneries.”

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9.4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,080

Travel from Edinburgh to Mull in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, using Tobermory as your three-night base. You’ll visit Glencoe, Iona, Calgary Bay, Inveraray, and Loch Lomond, with time for Iona Abbey or an optional Staffa boat trip. Guides such as Rob, Alan, and Murray are praised for lively local commentary.

“Our guide Alan was a superb driver and provided a continuous round of information and entertainment during the long scenic driving sections of the journey. Tobermory was an absolutely lovely base for our 3 night stay on Mull and the trips to Staffa, Iona and round the north of the Island all worked really well. A great trip, thank you!”

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10.West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour – from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring Luss, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Kilchurn Castle, Castle Stalker, and The Kelpies. You get hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, device charging points, and time for photographs at each stop.

“Our guide, Jimmy, was so great. He was a great driver on challenging roads and was full of interesting information. We saw so many cool things we never would have seen without Jimmy.”

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11.West Highlands, Mull and Iona 4-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 days · from $975

Travel from Edinburgh to Mull and Iona in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach, with three nights in Tobermory. You’ll cross Rannoch Moor, visit Iona Abbey, see Glencoe and Calgary Bay, and have the option to take a boat to Staffa and Fingal’s Cave. English-speaking guides include Duncan, Andy, Paul, and Stefan.

“Los lugares muy bellos, fue muy frustrante y triste que se cancelara el tour a la Isla de Staffa y a la Cueva de Fingal que era por lo que iba yo realmente La habitación del hotel daba a la pared y al extractor de la cocina, súper ruidoso, que estaba desde las 7 de la mañana hasta la medianoche y las tres noches que estuve ahí, tuve que bajar a recepción (que nunca había nadie) a decirles que apagaran el extractor. Ya sabían que lo tenían que hacer y aún así yo tuve que molestarme y bajar a pedírselos las tres noches. Yo fui la única que tuve una…”

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12.5-Day Tour to Isle of Skye, Oban, St Andrews and Highlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $428

Travel with a live English-speaking guide in a group of up to 16, visiting Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Ullapool, Culloden and St Andrews. Guides such as Stephen and Michael bring humor and local stories, while you arrange four nights of accommodation and pay for optional visits separately.

“The entire 5 day trek was lovely, with plenty of exploring and trekking around to make the bus rides a welcome break. Stephen was our guide and was absolutely stellar as both a host and guide of Scotland. My husband and I were thrilled with our experience despite being labeled the group troublemakers (I'lltake troublemaker over edgit any day), and we did our very best to keep Stephen on his toes. Would recommend this tour to anyone in a heartbeat!”

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13.Full Day Private Tour in West Highlands, Oban and Glencoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join guide Barney Norris for a 9.5-hour private drive from Edinburgh through the West Highlands. Stop at Loch Lubnaig, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, and Glencoe, with a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, bottled water, and plenty of Scottish history along the way.

“Barney was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We saw many beautiful sites to include a hidden waterfall. Stopped for lunch at Loch Ness. Great pub/restaurant. Whiskey tasting at Tomatin. We all had a grand time.”

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14.West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $582

Travel from Edinburgh in a private luxury MPV with a kilt-wearing guide, stopping at Callander, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, the Rest and Be Thankful, and Luss. You get hotel or port pickup, WiFi, bottled water, and a flexible day built around your own group.

“This trip to the West Highlands was a wonderful experience for the two of us. It’s really remarkable how fast you can get from Edinburgh to these lovely Highlands. Our Guide Fraser was telling a lot about these beautiful landscapes and also about the Scottish History. We had a great time together with this very friendly guy Fraser. Sabine and Monika”

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15.Glencoe & West Highlands Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel with a private guide, including Luke, from Edinburgh or Glasgow into the West Highlands. Stop at Loch Lomond, Falls of Falloch, Glencoe Visitor Centre, the Three Sisters, and Kingshouse. Expect a flexible day, scenic stops, bottled water, snacks, and lunch at your own cost.

“Luke overdelivered our experience! He was prompt at our hotel. He had snacks & water for us (even GF for me!) He listened to what we wanted to do & ensured that we got everything on our list checked off. He took us to off the beaten path places that were truly took our breaths away. Luke is the ultimate!”

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