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Isaac_F, Oct 2026
G was a fantastic tour...
G was a fantastic tour guide. He kept our interests in mind as he showed us some great spots around Edinburgh. We really enjoyed learning more about the history of the area and getting guidance for spots we should check out during our trip. Highly recommend!
531laurynf, Oct 2026
Awesome!
An absolutely awesome experience!
I had an excellent time during this activity where everything was perfectly thought out to immerse us in the magical universe. A huge thank you to Oli our guide who really contributed to making this experience exceptional thanks to his kindness, his good humor, and his involvement. I recommend this activity 100%.
Nath292, Oct 2026
A day in the Highlands
We spent a very beautiful day in the company of Corinne, our driver and guide, who was very precise and very clear in her explanations. She did everything to make the Highlands accessible to us by taking us to magnificent places and providing us with all the necessary explanations each time. I would also add that her driving was both cautious and very smooth. Thank you so much to her for her kindness and availability.
Franklin_B, Oct 2026
Fantastic!
Fantastic! We especially enjoyed talking with our very personable guide, Chris, a walking encyclopedia of Scottish history and culture, as we toured the village of Culross and, separately, the Rosslyn Chapel. Being picked up and dropped off at our hotel could not have been more convenient. Honestly it felt more like being with an exceptionally knowledgeable than like a formal tour. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Pavel_M, Oct 2026
The beauty and mightiness...
The beauty and mightiness of Highlands has really won a special place in our hearts. Thanks to Robbie this first (and hopefully not last) Highlands experience has been truly enjoyable. He is in love with Scotland and will definitely make you fall in love with it as well.
Mary_M, Oct 2026
Great guide
Veni our guide was most interesting and knowledgeable and entertained us from the beginning with facts, small and large, about the city, the Royal Mile, and the castle. We got a really good feel for the city and its people. We were very impressed and thank Veni for conducting the tour
Natalie_P, Sep 2026
We had an amazing time...
We had an amazing time visiting all the iconic landmarks in Edinburgh! All the bus drivers were very welcoming and friendly as we boarded, and the location for finding the bus tour was easy to find.
We loved the convenience of being able to hop on and hop off the bus whenever we wanted and simply wait for the next bus to arrive.
This was our first time visiting Edinburgh and taking a bus tour, and I must say, it was a fantastic way to see the sights of Edinburgh, especially when you're on a tight timeframe.
I would absolutely recommend taking the bus tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It’s a fantastic and convenient way to see so many of the city's beautiful sights and landmarks. Definitely worth it!
Linda_S, Sep 2026
Private tour with Jill
Having a private tour gave you the opportunity to customize what you wanted to see and to ask questions as you went along. Jill was a wealth of information and historical background. She took us to places that we would not have seen on a large group tour.
jackieenglish, Sep 2026
A great day out
Simon got in touch immediately after
I booked to confirm the trip and was a superb tour guide.
He was personable helpful and flexible. The trip provided a good overview of the Highlands including Loch Lomond and the Kelpies .
We had plenty of comfort breaks - a great day put and we would recommend.
Robert_T, Sep 2026
Edinburgh Private City Tour with Laura
I highly recommend taking this tour with Laura McKenzie as your guide. Yes, you can tour the city by yourself walking, but with this tour you have a local person driving (which can be confusing if you come from a country where you drive on the right side), explaining the local customs, bits of history that you will later verify at the museums and also architectural landmarks. Laura was polite, professional, cheerful and made us feel like we knew her for a long time, she even took our photos. It rained that day on and off, but Laura was prepared, so every minute of our tour was used for our experience, we like bathroom breaks, so she was on top of everything. Definitely worth every penny. I recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your stay in Edinburgh so that you get an idea of where the historic and shopping landmarks are and also the bathrooms :). We had two open days so she gave us suggestions of which experiences were fun according to our preferences, it was a wonderful experience. thanks Laura.
JEAN_L, Aug 2026
The BEST Tour Guide in...
The BEST Tour Guide in Edinburgh
Mr. Saf was absolutely fantastic! He was enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, well-read, accommodating, and had a wonderful sense of humour.
Our full-day tour was truly unforgettable. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed his professionalism, fascinating stories, and unique insight into the beautiful and historic City of Edinburgh.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and look forward to returning to Edinburgh and experiencing Mr. Saf’s wonderful hospitality again!
Stefanie_W, Jul 2026
Highlands pure 100%
It was a wonderful tour, our driver was great, accommodated our wishes, went to lunch with us, the food was simply top-notch! The whiskey tasting was canceled, but we weren't upset about that at all; instead, he drove us to the waterfalls. A super tour, we can 100% recommend it.
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