Title: Things to Do in Port Ellen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Port Ellen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Port-Ellen.dx182810)[Hotels in Port Ellen](https://expedia.com/Port-Ellen-Hotels.d182810.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Port Ellen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Ellen.d182810.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Port Ellen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Port-Ellen.d182810.Car-Rental-Guide)[Port Ellen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Port-Ellen.d182810.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Port Ellen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Port Ellen Types of activities [Port Ellen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Port-Ellen.dx182810) ![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=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)) ![Carraigh Fhada lighthouse, Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Kildalton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Carraigh Fhada, Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/b1ea8ca5-f4e2-45cd-8007-6fdd2f9d1df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/b1ea8ca5-f4e2-45cd-8007-6fdd2f9d1df0.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Port Ellen Attractions They say that good things come in small packages, and this alluring city is no exception to the rule. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Port Ellen | 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 Port Ellen - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Port Ellen There's no need to endlessly reach for your wallet in Port Ellen. The following won't even cost a cent. **Ardmore Islands** \- Find a place to sit and enjoy the serenity that comes with being around water. **Kilnaughton Beach** \- Breathe in the fresh, salty air and watch the waves roll in at this gorgeous coastal spot. ### Things to Do in Port Ellen with Kids Port Ellen has plenty 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=182810&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep everyone entertained for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Port Ellen? [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 Port Ellen ![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) #### 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) #### White Hart Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at White Hart Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/White-Hart-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977471135.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kildalton Chapel 5/5(2 reviews) You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kildalton-Chapel-Scotland.d553248621533023850.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ardmore Islands Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ardmore-Islands-Scotland.d553248621533023849.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Singing Sands Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Singing Sands during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Singing-Sands-Islay-Island.d553248635977467704.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilnaughton Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilnaughton Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kilnaughton-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977467706.Vacation-Attraction) #### Port an Eas Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Port an Eas during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Port-An-Eas-Islay-Island.d553248635977467705.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 Port Ellen ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Islay Island ![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 ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lagavulin ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Port Ellen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Port Ellen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Port Ellen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Port Ellen? ### What are some activities to do in Port Ellen 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 Port Ellen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Port Ellen? ![](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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