Great day trip before our 10 day tour of the British Isles started. Our guide was most passionate about his home and shared some great history and insight into the culture and political climate of Scotland.
Review by: Laura P, September 2017
Loved this trip and seeing a port village in this beautiful country! Our guide was friendly and knowledable
Review by: Nebojsa V, September 2017
Fergus, our driver and tour guide, was great source of information about Scottish history and culture._br/_ We really enjoyed the sights along the trip and Oban was great quaint, little town with excellent seafood options._br/_ Do not miss the distillery in there and we wish we had couple of hours more to explore ferryboat rides that were available._br/_ Highly recommended!
Review by: Klara K, September 2017
The guide John was very good, the programme was good too, I'm only missing a little more time in Oban, because there wasn't time enough to go to the tower and enjoy the beautiful view we went for. If we knew that we could go in the tower and then take a meal in box, we would have chosen that possibility.
Review by: Caitlin M, August 2017
This tour was nice and we saw some beautiful places. But I think it crams too much into it, you don't get any real time anywhere. But if you really don't mind jamming things in then this is a good one.
Review by: Savvy Sightseer, August 2017
This is a great trip to get a full and varied look at Scotlands beautiful lakes, highlands, castles and coast. In between stops, John, the Highland Experience mini-bus driver, kept the group entertained with a nice mix of humor, history and trivia. Inveraray Castle is an option well worth taking seniors ask for the concession price!. The 13th Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell, and his family still live in the castle, but a wing is open to the public. Rooms are beautifully decorated and a testament to lavish living as well as pride of heritage. Theres some lovely tucked away sights along the route most travelers would likely miss on their own: Falls of Falloch, Castle Kilchurn and St. Conans Kirk are such standouts. Oban on the west coast is a nice little town and good for wandering through shops or getting something to eat. The weather was not suitable for a walk up to McCaig's Tower, but on a sunny day it would have been nice to take in the views of Isle of Mull and the harbor from there. Viator has again partnered with an excellent local tour group to provide a wonderful day I highly recommend both.
Review by: Elizabeth N, August 2017
This day trip was amazing value, our driver John was so knowledgeable about the History, Flora and Fauna. I so enjoyed his genuine love and enthusiasm for the History and landscape of Scotland.
Review by: michael h, July 2017
Was ok, spent most of the time riding in bus and short time at destinations, we did have traffic problems. Was decent though.
Review by: Lei W, July 2017
At the beginning of the tour, it was not impressive. But it just got better and better. Now I understand that Scotland has such rugged beauty with quite some wilderness and long history. Our tour guide John was quite efficient and also a good story teller. I learned a lot about the Scottish history and also some weird stories from him. Oban was a lovely town. I wish we had a bit more time there. Kilchurn castle looked so mysterious from the distance. As I am a big fan of Downton Abbey, I would highly recommend to spend some extra money to visit the Inveraray Castle, where they made Downton Abbey Christmas 2012 episode. It was a long drive but with frequent breaks. My Scottish colleague told me to visit Oban and west part of Scotland. Listen to the locals!
Review by: Lorraine L, July 2017
This was a fantastic trip - great guide and wonderful sights to see. It could not have been better - the weather was perfect!
Review by: AMina M, June 2017
Absolutely fantastic tour. Our guide Brian gave us a detailed commentary all the way with hilarious anecdotes littered through out. A must do if you want to experience scottish culture and history as well as take in the sights.
Review by: Diane B, December 2016
Oban was wonderful if only for the FOOD! Fresh seafood on the wharf, eaten standing up in the rain was an added laugh and a great experience of a lifetime! Great castles/palaces/stately homes too! Not to be missed no matter what the weather though the sun did shine throughout the day highlighting the massive expanse of Scottish scenery. A the the driver as well whose name I have sadly forgotten since it was quite a while ago. My first experience at rating the tour was when we first arrived home but somehow it never got posted and I have been too busy since to try again. But with careful prodding from Viator, I am trying once again.
Review by: Travel ideas, October 2016
Great driver and guide!
Review by: Ann H, September 2016
So much fun! Had plenty of time at all of the sites and Robbie was incredibly entertaining!
Review by: Susan P, September 2016
I had an amazing experience. A nice relaxing way to experience the west coast of scotland. Highly recommended this one. Willie our tour guide provided us with a short history of Scotland...very entertaining. Thanks Willie.
Review by: Aggeliki Z, September 2016
Interesting excursion that included sights for all tasts. Enough time to visit all sights. Not too long in the bus.
Review by: Shenae F, September 2016
Slightly strange tour. My friend and I boarded in Glasgow- we weren't aware it called at Edinburgh first. As a result we were the very last on the bus and could not sit together despite getting to our boarding point half an hour early in naive hopefulness. Our guide, Michael, was friendly but his stories and historical events were difficult to follow and he did seem to get historical names mixed up occasionally. Oban was cute, but not exactly the picturesque town we had imagined! Good number of stops on the trip and Michael did make a big effort to find us excellent photo opportunities! Good value for money.
Review by: Weldon D, August 2016
Stops in the village of Loss and in Oban were the highlights. Enjoyed lunch in a restaurant on the wharf in Oban.
Review by: Patricia Mary N, June 2016
Would have enjoyed spending more time here being a sea port right on the water was a different perspective to the Scotland we had been experiencing.
Review by: Laura S, June 2016
The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the region and history of Scotland. Trip length was a perfect balance between driving and stops for sightseeing. I really felt I got my money and #39;s worth.
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