Oban Scavenger Hunt: Oban Adventure
Dive into Oban’s downtown for a scavenger hunt adventure like no other! Explore the Gateway to the Isles and the Seafood Capital of Scotland as you solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete interactive challenges. Experience a flexible walking tour packed with teamwork, competition, and sightseeing in the heart of Oban.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Oban. This top rated Oban Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.71 miles and has 8 stops.
4.4 (22 reviews)
Activity Info: Oban Adventure
Oban is Scotland’s famous West Highland Port, known as the Gateway to the Isles and The Whisky Coast. It's lively city center boasts stunning views of Oban Bay and unique local character. Start your adventure in downtown, where every corner tells a story! During the hunt, you will discover landmarks like McCaigs Monument, Dog Stone, Dunollie Lighthouse, and Battery Hill. Snap photos at Oban Distillery Town or race up Jacob's Ladder as you conquer fun challenges and learn quirky facts about this Little Bay gem. Whether you are a local or visiting via CalMac Ferry Port, this walking tour is perfect for rediscovering your hometown or seeing it for the first time. The Oban Scavenger Hunt offers unique teamwork opportunities and memorable experiences for everyone.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Dog Stone
Discover a spot where Oban Bay meets local legends. This location is perfect for puzzle-solving, photo challenges, and learning quirky trivia about The Whisky Coast. Expect teamwork and lots of fun on your scavenger hunt adventure.
Dunollie Lighthouse
This point of interest offers a scenic backdrop for city tours and outdoor activity. Dive into local history with fun facts about McCaig's Tower Town while solving riddles and completing missions with friends.
Oban War Memorial
Uncover art and architecture unique to Oban's Gateway to the Isles. This location is ideal for teamwork, photo challenges, and learning insider tips that only locals know. Every step brings new history to light.
McCaigs Monument
A favorite among locals, this spot holds secrets from Oban's past. Engage in missions that reveal fun facts about the Seafood Capital of Scotland while enjoying a walking tour filled with laughter and friendly competition.
McCaigs Tower and Battery Hill
Step into a place where city tours meet local flavor. This stop offers opportunities for riddles, art spotting, and discovering why Oban is called The Little Bay—perfect for those seeking hidden gems on their scavenger hunt adventure.
Jacob's Ladder
This landmark invites teams to solve clues while admiring historic buildings along The Whisky Coast. Local trivia abounds here—did you know some say this area inspired famous Scottish tales?
Oban Distillery
Bring your group together at this vibrant location in McCaig's Tower Town. Enjoy points of interest, complete challenges, and collect fun facts that make your scavenger hunt adventure truly memorable.
Oban Clock Tower
At this scenic spot near CalMac Ferry Port, expect engaging puzzles and unique photo ops. Learn why locals cherish this corner of Oban Bay as you compete in friendly challenges with your team.
How the Oban Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew – all you need is our Let's Roam app! Solve riddles, complete photo missions at spots like McCaigs Tower or Oban Clock Tower, and compete against other teams on our leaderboard. Enjoy an easy-to-use experience as you explore downtown Oban at your own pace. Earn points for every challenge completed while discovering hidden gems across city center landmarks.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Oban, Scotland
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.75 KM (1.71 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Oban Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Oban Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, each teammate gets interactive trivia at places like Dog Stone or photo challenges near Dunollie Lighthouse. Work together to master riddles at McCaigs Tower—climb to the top of city center rankings for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Oban Scavenger Hunt: Oban Adventure
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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