4-Day Magical Mull, Iona & West Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
Overview
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96 hours
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Spend four amazing days exploring the natural beauty and historic treasures of the island of Mull and surrounding areas. You’ll visit Calgary Bay, the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa (optional) and see Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and the National Park of Loch Lomond. With stops at historic sites such as Stirling Castle, Inveraray Castle and the Abbey in Iona, you'll have plenty of ways to take in the rich history and culture of these ancient isles on this 3-night tour from Edinburgh.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for travel on this tour is 5 years
Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
Staffa Boat Trip - You may choose to join a boat trip to Staffa this departs at 1.45pm and returns at 5pm. If you want to visit this attraction, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Iona Abbey – You have free time on Iona. If you'd like to visit the Abbey, please purchase your ticket whilst on tour.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 21 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
3 nights en-suite accommodation in a B&B or 3-star Hotel (breakfast included)
Ferry transfers to the Isle of Mull and Isle of Iona
Transport by 16 seat top of the range mini-coach
Driver/guide
Meals and refreshments
Gratuities
Admission fees (e.g optional Staffa boat trip weather permitting)
What To Expect
Edinburgh - Glencoe - Tobermory
Accommodations
Your overnight accommodation will be in Tobermory.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
We pause for a break by a shimmering loch or in a charming Highland village, taking in the fresh air and beautiful surroundings, before the next leg of our journey.
Glencoe
Next, it's Glencoe, one of our most iconic natural landmarks. Famous for its dramatic, rugged slopes, this stunning area has appeared in numerous films and is rich in history and folklore. You'll have time for photo stops here before lunch in the local area.
Tobermory
We'll then arrive in Tobermory, the island's vibrant capital, for a three-night stay. With its brightly coloured houses, Tobermory, meaning ‘Well of Mary,' is often described as one of the most picturesque harbour towns in Scotland.
Tobermory - Iona or optional trip to Isle of Staffa
Accommodations
Your overnight accommodation will be in Tobermory.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Isle of Iona
You head south to Fionnphort, where you take a passenger ferry to the small island of Iona. Iona is an island of quiet charm, and is the cradle of Celtic Christianity. You have time to explore the island’s Abbey, and museum of history and Celtic heritage. There are magnificent Celtic crosses and headstones to see, or, alternatively, you can enjoy a stroll along the peaceful sandy beaches. *Please note that if you book the Abbey then you will not have time to do the boat trip.
Isle of Staffa
In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to take a small boat for an optional trip to the island of Staffa, where nature enthusiasts can seek out the abundant marine life. Staffa is home to Fingal’s cave, which is one of the most amazing geological sites, and is known as ‘Nature’s cathedral’. After a day in the great outdoors, we return to Tobermory for the night. ** ** Please note that due to coronavirus restrictions it is only possible to visit the abbey OR join the Staffa boat tour. It will not be possible to do both.
Flexible day touring on the Isle of Mull
Accommodations
Your overnight accommodation will be in Tobermory.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Calgary Bay
Bright white sands front crystalline water in this famously beautiful spot for pictures.
Eas Fors Waterfall
This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls on the island where you can enjoy great views looking on to Ulva
Tobermory Distillery & Visitor Centre
Famous for its local whisky and charming architecture, the small colourful harbour town of Tobermory wins over many who see it. An early afternoon return to Tobermory, allows you to soak up the atmosphere of this pretty town. You have a chance to peruse the small shops, and the local Tobermory whisky distillery.
Tobermory - Oban - Inveraray - Edinburgh
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Inveraray
Explore the fabulous home town of the Duke of Argyll and its stunning ancestral castle.
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
After leaving the town of Inveraray, you arrive in the National Park of Loch Lomond and travel up more than 800 feet to the ‘Rest and be Thankful’ view. You continue to drive east towards Stirling, with opportunities for photos of the castle, before we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
Options
B&B Double Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 large bed).
B&B Twin Room
Stay in twin room (2 x separate single beds) guesthouse accommodation.
Hotel Double Occupancy Room
Double en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 large bed).
Hotel Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in a single en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (1 x single bed).
B&B Single Occupancy Room
Accommodates 1 person in one single en-suite room with breakfast in a B&B (1 x single bed).
Hotel Twin Room
Twin en-suite room with breakfast in a 3-star Hotel (2 x separate single beds).
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Besides the distillery mistake, it was great thanks. Though the tour doesn't finish until tomorrow evening. I assume the rest
Richard M,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I booked the local distillery tour in Tobermory as you suggested (you never gave a name of the place) and followed your link. I now find that Wolfburn place is in the other end of Scotland. So besides the inconvenience, I would like my £19.50 refunded.
Well rounded trip that was great value for cost.
Ian M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really excellent trip. Rob, our tour guide clearly cared about his work and had taken time to incorporate a vast store of interesting local and historic information.
Covered lots of ground in...
Kathryn H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Covered lots of ground in a short amount of time with a very knowledgeable Tour guide. Many favorite picturesque stops.
The 9 Day tour not listed
ericac145,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my tour review Rabbies 9 onr day tour. For some reason it doesn't list the 9 Day Mull, Iona, Skye, and Orkney tour... so I'm writing it here. First, I want to rave about my guide drivers, Trevor and Chris. Absolutely wonderful men. So personable. Fantastic knowledge of all of the sites. They were so much fun. My top Rabbies guides for sure. Along with Sean, who was my 4 day Outlander guide in 2023 and Keith for the Outer Hebrides last year. This was my first tour with van and guide transfers. Chris took us to Orkney, he was so lovely and a gifted storyteller. It was so nice getting to talk with him. The changes went smoothly. We had a really fun group. Orkney was unbelievable. What a little slice of beauty and history. I have such a hard time wrapping my head around it all. Oban, Mull, and Iona were lovely. My only complaint is it needs to be 2 days longer. I'll have to visit them again. This was my 8th tour using Rabbies, I believe. I will be using you again. Please thank the guys for me as well. Cheers.
Beautiful inspiring journey
Carren M,
Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful journey through beautiful landscape. Very relaxing and great opportunity to see a part of Scotland not seen by tourists.
A Great Holiday Tour
Deb K,
Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We'd never taken a tour in the UK before, but the 9 day tour we chose turned out to be a perfect choice for us. There were long walks but nothing too strenuous. Kelly took us to Brodgars Ness, which has since been covered up, to see the dig. Billy was a constant delight. I would recommend Rabbies to anyone wanting tour on small, comfortable coaches with skilled driver/guides.
Solo Islands Traveler
Chelsiej31,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my third tour with Rabbies and I enjoyed it just as much as the previous two. I was solo traveling in Edinburgh for a few days prior and really looked forward to the calm, easy pace of a highlands tour. Andy, our guide, was funny and knowledgeable about the areas we were in, he always had great food recommendations and joined in on many jokes that formed throughout our tour group. Andy ensured that we still had good stops even after a ferry cancellation meant we couldn’t go to Oban. Thoroughly enjoyed the small town of Tobermory, great shops and amazing seafood. One day I took a lovely walk that went past many waterfalls. Iona was beautiful and I enjoyed having time at the Abbey on the island. I do regret taking the boat to Staffa but the captain did warn us that the waters would be very choppy and unlikely to be able to dock and go into Fingal’s Cave. Having more time on Iona would have been great instead of the boat ride but I enjoyed the island all the same. I highly recommend Rabbie’s tours to anyone visiting Scotland and I hope to return to Mull someday!
Scottish Highland Highlight
Graeme R,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was not our first tour with Rabbies and certainly will not be our last. The entire trip, start to finish, was well planned and very educational as well as entertaining. We had an excellent tour guide, Michael, who just made the trip for everyone. Michael set a relaxed atmosphere from the point he picked us up to the time he dropped off in Edinburgh. His knowledge and stories of Scotland and all parts on and around the Isle of Mull kept us amused and also looked out for everyone. The itinerary for this tour was excellent and kept us on the go with activities that suited everyone but left some time to do your own thing. We will definitely be back to Scotland and we will definitely be seeking out another Rabbies tour.
Rabbie's? You're Going to Love It!
paulgR2529AR,
Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! We visit family in Scotland quite regularly, but we learned our lesson from last year and so did not go to Edinburgh in August, which is where we started out. We're not saying don't go in August - if you like the hustle and bustle of crowds and festivals, August and Edinburgh are the time and place to be there - but be warned, the August population of Edinburgh is three times its normal 500,000! - restaurants and hotels are jammed and priced accordingly. (And remember that a British Pound is currently $CA1.70!) We prefer the quiet of the countryside and so the quiet bustle of the Edinburgh bus station, the politeness of the Rabbie's Tour guide waiting there to greet us, and the very capable guide/driver was a welcome treat. Did I mention this was our 6th Rabbie's tour? And our second to Mull & Iona? We take a Rabbie's tour every time we travel to Scotland. The tours are reasonably priced, accommodation is pre-booked and worry-free (Rabbie's arranges, you pay the host). The driver/guide is usually quite knowledgeable about the locale and its history and provides a commentary and suitable music for the various stops. As a history teacher, I am frankly impressed by the depth of information some drivers have. Anyway .... all this to say that if you're going to Scotland, take a Rabbie's tour! It will be worth every penny.
Visit Mull with George and Nick
Dumoyer,
Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide,George, was really wonderful. He kept us entertained and informed In the most delightful way and was attentive to our individual comforts. He was always available to answer questions with a friendly smile. Our fearless driver,Nick,was a most skilled navigator, we were in awe of his ability to safely negotiate the narrow, narrow one lane roads with their frequent passing places. He was also polite, friendly and helpful. We were blessed with warm, dry weather until the final day when it poured. Only downside of our excursion was the hotel in Tobermary, the MishNish. The young people staffing the hotel seemed to be unfamiliar with simple greeting skills and when asked about a light in our room, replied “ it’s broken”. Upon departure no one asked how our stay was or made any of the usual pleasantries one becomes accustomed to at hotels. We heard others in our group make similar comments about the Mishnish staff so it wasn’t just us, if you have mobility issues be sure to ask for a lower floor. The hotel is old so no lift and the 34 stairs from reception to our room were not fun to lug suitcases on. We had frequent stops at interesting spots along the way, such as the town of Oban and the graves at Kilmartin. Much ground is covered and there is some flexibility allowed for special requests
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