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Julie_V, Mar 2026
Wonderful walking tour of Edinburgh
Calcedonio gave us a great tour of Edinburgh. He gave us wonderful background on the history, architecture and growth of Edinburgh over the years. Calcedonio was very passionate about Edinburgh, welcomed questions and made recommendations. He was also very flexible to our requests. Well worth the experience and very reasonable.
Katherine_C, Mar 2026
The Travel Gang gives it 10 Stars!
Robbie did a fabulous job and gave good guidance on the best way to use our time and we saw everything on our list, plus a few bonus things.
Robbie shared so much about the history of Scotland and the Highlands area.
We saw several larger tours while we were on our tour and for sure, a private tour was the way to go.
All six of us highly recommend this tour.
Courtney_G, Mar 2026
Perfect Day in Edinburgh!
Sarah was such a wonderful tour guide! She was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly! We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her seeing all the amazing sites that Edinburgh has to offer. Because it was a private tour, she was able to tailor the experience to everything we wanted to see, even adding in some coveted stops along the way. We had a fabulous day, and would highly recommend this tour and guide!
Christopher_W, Feb 2026
One of the BEST days of my life.
We traveled to Scotland from the America last month (over New Years). My 3 friends and I did the private Highlands tour with Taimur as a tour guide/driver. The tour itself was great but Taimur made the trip incredible. We saw so many amazing places (Luss being our favorite)—it was totally comfortable and relaxing but also stimulating thanks to Taimur. We would go from beautiful place to beautiful place at our own pace, and Taimur had wonderful stories and insights at every stop. When we wanted to be quiet and just soak it in, we could. But when we wanted to learn and absorb information, Taimur was there to tell us stories and answer any and every question.
Many of the highlights weren’t even the sites themselves, but instead the conversation and funny banter we had with Taimur on the longer parts of the drive.
As Americans, we came to Scotland without much context and knowledge, but we left with what feels like a true and deep understanding of Edinburgh, Glasgow, the highlands and Scotland itself. 5 out of 5 stars for the tour— 10 out of 5 stars for Taimur. My brother is going to Scotland with his family this Summer and I told him this trip with Taimur is absolutely mandatory. (Not to mention my fiancée and I are literally planning a summer Scotland trip for next year so we can do the tour with Taimur again and bring our daughter this time.)
Meghan_M, Jan 2026
Great tour!
Jimmy was our guide for the highlands tour. We arrived during NYE - and due to weather, the holidays, and some accidents on wintry roads- he laid out a plan to be able to see so many different places while avoiding the pitfalls of travel during this time. I was impressed! Great tour.
Meredith_S, Jan 2026
Hands Down Best Guide, Best Experience, Best Edinburgh Tour with an Amazing Guide.
Stephen was an absolutely amazing tour guide in Edinburgh! From the moment we met him, he made the experience fun, relaxed, and unforgettable. He’s a fantastic storyteller with a great sense of humor, proudly wore his kilt, and truly is a big teddy bear—warm, welcoming, and full of personality.
The car was stocked with drinks and snacks, which was such a thoughtful touch. He took us all over the city and knew exactly where to go for the best photo spots. Even better, he took incredible pictures of us—using perfect angles that made us all look fantastic. No awkward selfies needed!
Stephen’s timing was flawless throughout the day. The grand finale was breathtaking: he took us to a spot high above the city just as the sun was setting over Edinburgh. It was absolutely beautiful and the perfect way to end the tour.
I truly cannot say enough good things about Stephen. If you’re lucky enough to book a tour with him, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. He’s awesome!
Regina_R, Nov 2025
Excellent 2.5 hour tour
The tour was phenomenal. This is through Mercat Tours, and our guide, Linda, was excellent. So much history and incredible information. The listing when we booked through Viator said 1 hour 15 minutes, but this is a 2.5 hour tour. Keep in mind for planning your day!
Benjamin_A, Nov 2025
We had an exceptional...
We had an exceptional experience with David! He worked to ensure the tour was targeted to the things we wanted to see and spent ample time at each stop explaining the history and significance with our two teenage boys. I would highly recommend a tour!
David_W, Nov 2025
Day Trip to St Andrews with Ed
Ed nailed it !!! For starters his car is awesome, clean, and roomy. Our drive up and back was well narrated by Ed. He has a wealth of knowledge. We made a few stops on the way up which was appreciated. One of the stops was a quaint fishing village. Ed took us on a walking tour of the town of St Andrews. Again, great intel. We really enjoyed the town. We initially arrived at the Old Course. Ed can also take great pictures. We have great photos of my wife and I on the Swilcan Bridge. We had lunch at the Old Tom Morris grill. I would definitely recommend. If you want swag at the pro shop be prepared for the prices. Not cheap. Ed had great knowledge of the Old Course and its history. Next we were off to the town of Falkland and the Falkland Palace. This was a very nice stop. The scenery on our ride was stunning and beautiful. Takes your breath away. Prior to our trip we had no set itinerary except the Old Course and lunch. We asked Ed to carve out an itinerary for us based on our wishes and he nailed it. I would highly recommend this trip and you hire Ed. You will not be disappointed and it is worth every penny. Superb day and thank you Ed!
Maura_M, Nov 2025
Edinburgh, hop on hop off bus tour
I thoroughly enjoyed the hop on hop off experience in the city of Edinburgh. It was a great way to get the lay of the land and to see the whole city. I went around all stops before getting off just to see everything first. I would highly recommend this tour option for anyone visiting Edinburgh for the first time.
I was challenged finding where to catch the hop on and hop off, so it’s best to ask a local or a hotel concierge as there are many different stops in different locations
Jen_R, Oct 2025
Easy intro to Edinburgh
This was the perfect introduction to Edinburgh. Our guide was Doug Scott, a local resident, who walked us around the city to see the highlights. He gave us a bit of history, a bit of humor, and some great suggestions for what to see after our time together. He went at our pace and answered our questions. Not only did we get the historical side of things, we also got a local's view of the new monarch, political climate, and his feelings for his town in general.
Mary_S, Oct 2025
Great tour of Edinburgh
Great way to get an overview of the beautiful city of Edinburgh in four hours with a very knowledgable guide. Saf obviously loves the town and its rich history. He’s a skilled driver and knows how to take great photos of his customers capturing the best scenic views in the background.
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