Title: Things to Do in Islay Island in 2026 | Expedia.com [Islay Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Islay-Island.dx1591)[Hotels in Islay Island](https://expedia.com/Islay-Island-Hotels.d1591.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Islay Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Islay-Island.d1591.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Islay Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Islay-Island.d1591.Car-Rental-Guide)[Islay Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Islay-Island.d1591.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Islay Island ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Islay Island Types of activities [Islay Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Islay-Island.dx1591) ![A large rock tower sits on a grassy field at the tip of the Oa Peninsula on the island of Islay in Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/a371596c-3d04-4a95-9d67-4a5f82ea8712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Ellen - Islay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg) by [Nigel Brown](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6492354?with_photo_id=94378327) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Cultoon Stone Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f4f1dbc9-7c8a-4e78-a46d-b1b6cbc255fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cultoon Stone Circle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/dd3f3a9a-bbd7-420b-8416-0f7c0005c2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/0818a5d7-6292-460f-a4e7-559f4c0bf7dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Islay Island Attractions Find out what makes Islay Island tick with the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=1591&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Islay Island | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/caol-ila-distillery-port-askaig-scotland-tour-ticket.a51214299.activity-details): $29 | | Top 5 things to do | [Caol Ila Distillery Port Askaig Scotland Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/caol-ila-distillery-port-askaig-scotland-tour-ticket.a51214299.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery: The Classic Tour](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-the-classic-tour.a51256689.activity-details)[Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details)[Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting](/things-to-do/lagavulin-distillery-tour-and-whisky-tasting.a51649343.activity-details)[Islay & Speyside Ultimate Whisky Experience. Private 5 Day Tour](/things-to-do/islay-speyside-ultimate-whisky-experience-private-5-day-tour.a51497215.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details) | ## What to do in Islay Island - With kids ### Things to Do in Islay Island with Kids Islay Island has loads of nearby fun things to do for you and your kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=1591&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone entertained for days. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Islay Island? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Islay Island ![That time we went to Islay to see where our favorite whiskey is distilled. There are numerous distilleries on the island and wonderful tours. Hire a car from a local and stay at a lovely B&B.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088337/e8c5a86b-47cb-4305-b428-82dee2c13cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagavulin Distillery 5/5(5 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lagavulin-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088337.Vacation-Attraction) ![This was a barrel of laughs :-p](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088325/2794d780-af33-45df-8999-3c8d45a27e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ardbeg Distillery 5/5(5 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ardbeg-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088325.Vacation-Attraction) ![Distillery on Islay Scotland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088329/b09cd7b6-4d50-479d-bb3d-2c34ffcc8192.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bruichladdich Distillery 4.5/5(7 reviews) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bruichladdich Distillery during your trip to Islay Island. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bruichladdich-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088329.Vacation-Attraction) #### Laphroaig Distillery 5/5(5 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Laphroaig-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088339.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowmore Distillery 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bowmore Distillery in Bowmore. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowmore-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088327.Vacation-Attraction) #### Caol Ila Distillery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Caol Ila Distillery during your travels in Islay Island. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Caol-Ila-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088333.Vacation-Attraction) #### Islay Ales Learn about the local history of Bridgend when you spend time at Islay Ales. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Islay-Ales-Islay-Island.d553248621533023851.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bunnahabhain Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bunnahabhain Distillery in Islay Island. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Bunnahabhain-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088331.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eilean Mor Find out about the history of Islay Island when you spend time at Eilean Mor. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its jazz scene. [](https://expedia.com/Eilean-Mor-Islay-Island.d6088341.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Islay Island ![Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182810/e0071941-0e31-45e4-a39d-80c3542cfc11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Ellen ![Panoramic view of Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh - (The loch of the market village) http://www.theisleofjura.co.uk/web_365/Loch%20a%20Bhaile%20Mhargaidh.html](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193570/e9ae7b20-cc18-419a-b78a-7186945b7513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Isle of Jura ![Blick in den Islay House Community Garden bei Bridgend.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6e32fb41-18bf-4b27-a441-6950fdca6e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bridgend ![RSPB nature reserve The Oa. Blick auf die Landschaft des Schutzgebiets.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/1306004c-f5ee-40b0-9c4f-5671e1b69692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### The Oa ![Portnahaven Primary School](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/04023cb9-f708-46aa-8e3c-17c907c8d4b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Wood](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/28779) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Portnahaven ![Isle of Jura](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000457204/9bcfad5a-4b34-47be-8320-83ddc753fe0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [sebastian.b.](https://www.flickr.com/people/102636102@N02) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Port Askaig ![Between Port Charlotte and Bruichladich, on the Isle of Islay stand little Loch Indaal Lighthouse. Very cloudy and raining on this particular day. Light Established: 1869 Engineer: David & Thomas Stevenson Character: flash every 7 s, white or red depending on direction. Range: White 24 miles, Red 21 miles Tower height: 13 metres.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000457205/5ac81c28-12a7-4289-a190-5e4a05f22737.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Charlotte ![Towards Ballygrant from the South, Isle of Islay.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/192da01c-8883-40c6-8ae0-366ffc1cc251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Patrick Mackie](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2208) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ballygrant ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Islay Island worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Islay Island? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Islay Island? ### Is three days enough to stay in Islay Island? ### What are some activities to do in Islay Island with kids? > - [Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details) ### What to do in Islay Island for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Islay Island? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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