Amazing tour of the highlands and Skye. Lyn our tour guide was absolutely a delight and a wealth of…read moreknowledge. I highly recommend this tour.

Having enjoyed several Rabbie's tours across the UK, I had high expectations, but the Loch Ness…read moretour was a major disappointment. First, the itinerary felt poorly managed. The guide cut short or completely skipped multiple scenic viewpoints, yet we spent an excessive amount of time at a whiskey shopping stop. More concerning, however, was the handling of health and safety. A severely ill passenger coughed continuously throughout the entire 12-hour bus journey. The guide took zero action to protect the rest of the group. Rabbie's needs a clear protocol for this, whether that means rescheduling severely ill guests or requiring them to wear a mask in enclosed spaces. Unsurprisingly, I fell sick right after this tour. Risking the health of an entire bus is unacceptable, and the lack of a basic illness policy really ruined the experience.

Very convenient way to see the city (and avoid walking uphill on the Royal Mile). The main Tour…read moreoffice is just outside Waverly Station. I suggest the Red Line as it passes most of the major sites. Ride the loop once first to get your bearings and decide what you want to see when. I suggest getting off at Edinburgh Castle, take the Castle Tour, then start exploring the shops/restaurants/whiskey sellers along the Royal Mile so you're walking downhill :).

We really enjoyed this hop on and off bus tour. It's valid for 24 hours and takes you near all the…read moremajor sites. Just riding around on a loop or two is a good way to see the entire city. It's not as long as some other tours you might do in a larger city but it's a good way to get to and from all the sites. Helped that one stop was across the street from our hotel.

We had a spectacular day on the tour to Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders, and Hadrian's Wall. Our…read moredriver, Angela provided information, history, humor, and music along the way. Our first stop was Rosslyn Chapel where we heard its history and had ample time to tour inside and out, which included the short hike down the hill to Rosslyn Castle. From there we made our way to Melrose for lunch and a tour of Melrose Abbey. We weren't able to tour inside since it's currently undergoing restoration but we were able to see the burial site of Robert the Bruce's' heart and walk the grounds. Next we made the drive to Hadrian's Wall and were able to walk along the wall where Roman soldiers stood in 122 AD; incredible! Finally we made a stop at the borders where we were able to be in the two countries at once. We had a fantastic day and loved Angela!

Our ride on the Wee Red Bus was absolutely fabulous. Keith was an amazing guide with great…read morenarration, perfectly timed tidbits, and an excellent singing voice! We got lucky with beautiful weather and he got to show us some wonderful views as an extra treat. After the tour, he even went out of his way to help my family with navigating the city. I could not recommend Keith from Heart Of Scotland Tours enough!

When we were deciding where in Scotland to visit with our travel agent in the US, all she had were…read moretrips with the tour company who shall not be named. To be fair we did a few day trips with them and they were fine, but our small group (16 people) 4-day Skye & Jacobite Train From Edinburgh tour with Kenny Kirk as our driver and guide was far and away the best experience of our 14 day trip! We got off to a bit of a rocky start, as our taxi failed to show at our hotel, so we had to hoof it in the morning rain from the West End to stash our big luggage and make the meeting point on time. But we were warmly greeted upon our arrival, got coffee sorted, loaded into the coach, and we were on our way. What an adventure! After introductions the first thing Kenny asked was, "Any special requests from the group?" and nearly everyone shouted "Fairy Pools!". Even though the Fairy Pools was not on the official itinerary, Kenny made it happen, while keeping the rest of the itinerary highlights intact. Bonus stars for passenger accommodation! As a guide, Kenny was phenomenally engaging, highly knowledgeable and super personable. He is a treasure trove of fascinating Scottish history, and somehow managed to keep the events and timelines linked together in an easily digestible way. Kenny is a born storyteller, brings his own custom soundtrack to accompany his stories, and if you're lucky enough to have him on your adventure, you are truly in for a treat! On the more mundane (read logistics) side of things, pre-trip communications were timely and informative, the coach was super comfortable, and ass passengers we were never driving for very long (under an hour between stops I think), with plenty of short scenic view stops and history lesson stops to keep everyone's legs from cramping. There was plenty of time to visit the main attractions, and the accommodations were super fantastic and comfortable. All in all, a fantastic experience - highly recommended, thoroughly enjoyed.

We were in Edinburgh for about a week and did all of the touristy things the city has to offer. We…read moreset aside a full day for The Midlands, Highlands, Glencoe and Loch Ness Tour with Stewart Tours via Viator. Met about 730 am and returned about 12 hours later to the same pick up spot. Our driver and guide was Phil. He was an outstanding orator, DJ, historian, comedian and local knowledge (food, drink, toilets, whisky ice cream) connoisseur. He told us a story and usually had some music to accommodate the legend. The long day really flies by traveling from sight to sight. Plenty of bathroom breaks, places to eat and drink and stretch your legs. We did take (at an extra cost of about $22L pp) the Loch Ness Boat Tour. (@ 1 hr). The large windows allow for remarkable, unforgettable views. Enjoy!

I did Sandeman's free Edinburgh walking tour which was a great way to get oriented in the city and…read morelearn about its history and culture. Our guide, Rory, is a local and has a PhD in History from the University of Edinburgh, so you're getting a perfect mix of academic depth and genuine, lived-in perspective. Over about 2.5 hours, he brought the Old Town to life through its architecture, layers of religious history, and the cultural shifts that shaped what Edinburgh is today. We also walked along the charming Victoria street which was rumored to be the inspiration for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley. Rory was incredibly knowledgeable and kept the whole group engaged the entire time. If you're visiting Edinburgh and love history, culture, and architecture, this tour is 100% worth your time.

As a solo woman in my thirties, I wasn't sure what to expect from this Harry Potter Tour, but it…read morewas fun, educational, and inspiring! Jen Cresswell, our tour guide, was engaging, knowledgeable, and her enthusiasm was contagious! There was a good combination of Edinburgh history and Harry Potter/JK Rowling facts. Also, in comparison to other tours, this tour didn't include as much walking. If you have time to kill in Edinburgh, I highly suggest it! You can see some of this tour in my Edinburgh travel YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qLiFyK2xuY&t=7s https://www.neweuropetours.eu/jen-cresswell-booking-page/?fbclid=IwAR3lrnNKoUEZsQ5zgeMjdktXA3VCZxY2W2THGHPej50d7c2-9ihOzwyvrTA

Great tour led by Mark! We did the underground ghosts tour and it was perfect. I appreciated how…read morethey gave us headphones to keep the outside noise down and the underground vaults were fascinating. I loved the mix of history and spookiness. Sadly we did not see any ghosts this time, but Mark was the best tour guide and I would recommend him to anyone! The tour was also the perfect length, about an hour and 15 minutes, so not too long but just enough time to get some history and not get overwhelmed or tired, which tends to happen once a tour hits hour two for me. Would definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Edinburgh!

We did the Doomed, Dead and Buried tour while in EDI, and liked it very much. I personally…read moreappreciate history more than the theatrics, but it was cool. I loved going underground in the vaults. Would recommend!

Ryan can get it The…read moreDouble Dead Tour was a hit, this was my second time doing it, def recommend

Did the Double Dead Tour and so glad we did. I researched tours for several days and couldn't…read moredecide, but finally decided on this one since it takes you to the Greyfriars Cemetery and the Underground Vaults. It's approx 2 hours long and our tour guide Lou was great! I was a bit nervous with there being 30 or so people on the tour that it would be to large of a group but it never felt like I couldn't hear. We went to the cemetery in the daytime to walk around and I'm glad we did. We got the lay of the land and saw some graves in the light that would have been a bit harder to see during the tour. But then at night the cemetery tour was just the added info to add to the visit. There was lots of talking about spirits and things previous tours saw, but I never experienced anything. Did that take away from my tour? No. I was there for the history and atmosphere. A ghost encounter would have been a bonus.

Hes was the best! Loved this tour! Got to see the dark history of Edinburgh beneath the streets. If…read moreyou love dark history; this is your tour. Finish it off with a bit is Scotch!

I was extremely excited to go on this tour, and show a friend who was visiting just how creepy…read moreEdinburghcan be! However, if you're looking for a frightening experience, I wouldn't get my hopes up on this one. Although we spent a considerable amount of time in a cemetry, trekked down questionable staircases under the city on a guided tour that started at midnight, I don't remember a time when I was close to being terrified. That being said, it was a fantastic experience, as quite a few sites were squeezed into the programme! Our guide was extremely competent, and I have to say he was a very talented storyteller. I wish I knew his name so I could mention it here! Our group was also quite sizeable, which may have reduced the fright-factor considerably. It was also quite amusing to see the Spanish language tour, which was taking place almost simultaneously to ours. Looking through my pictures from that night, it seems I was quite fascinated by headstones. My best memories ofcourse were of waiting for complete silence and sneaking up on my friends! I would definitely recommend you do that, specifically in the cemetry!

The best experience I've ever had!!!! The staff was amazing the food was amazing the views were…read moreamazing. This was booked as a once in a lifetime trip for 4 days and 3 nights but I do believe I'll be doing it again!! Jenna was the best staff person one could imagine!!! TAKE THIS TRAIN!!!!

The staff and service was outstanding but the trip was not so royal!…read moreThe route was altered due to track repair, not their fault, but they failed to notify us which leads one to question their ethics policy. The suites are too small and not suitable for day travel unless you are sleeping, the result being, the observation car is tightly packed barely able to accommodate the passengers. The food was good but the nightly entertainment was ghastly. All in all, a very mediocre experience not up to Belmond's standards!

We had Mackenzie as our guide and loved it! Such a unique, fun experience for everyoneread more

First trip to Edinburgh Scotland! My friend booked us a tour at The Choclatarium, and I have to say…read morethe tour was so great! Carina the tour guide was informative with a great personality. She imparted her knowledge with enthusiasm and some humor sprinkled in. We arrived a little late for the tour we booked and we're not made to feel bad about it. We were asked if we had any dietary restrictions and I told her I was vegan. The woman that checked us in let the tour guide know. Every part of the tasting, I was provided with vegan version. It was all so delicious! We were given drinking chocolate when we arrived, it was made with oat milk. Warm, rich and creamy..so good! After a talk, we were led into a room where we sampled chocolate and then made our own chocolate bars. I was provided with dark chocolate, vegan marshmallows and I added a pinch of red pepper flakes. I poured into a mold shaped like a castle. Best chocolate bar ever! While we waited for our chocolate bars to set. We listened to some history of the cocoa beans and the guide made a drink that we all toasted to. She explained the ingredients the Aztecs used as she mixed it up, minus the blood of a human sacrifice. This was an amazing experience, I would highly recommend!