We took the 4 day tour to Isle of Skye with Rabbie's Tours. It was amazing!! Our driver/tour guide,…read morePeter was knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend and use this company for other tours.

We went on 3 day Isle of Skye tour in July and it was fantastic. Our guide was Kaylie and she…read moregreat .. knowledgeable and helpful. She was always on time and very kind. I was taking a diabetic medicine that was causing some bathroom issues and she did an emergency stop for me and I am so grateful. I highly recommend tours to see Uk as driving on the other side of the road and a million turn about circles is terrifying so let the professionals take that stress from you. Plus they know where the cool stuff is and when to go. Our other tours in other countries the driver and guide were separate, so she gets bonus points for doing it all and to perfection. the roads are so narrow and scary but she did great. this was first time using this company but left willing to take other tours with Rabbies. She didn't say anything about tips which most do .. but bring tip money and reward exceptional service. We went on the trip with another couple and made some lovely memories. Loved going with friends even made it more special but in other trips we ended up making friends for life so either way is great. We did a stop near an ancient Village I think Vikings anyway there were some shops there where my friend bought a purse and I kicked myself for not going in there and getting one too. I thought the purse prices would be better in Edinburgh they were made with the local Fabric and real leather. When we got to Edinburgh the purses were not as well made and they were more expensive and a lot of them weren't even with real leather or made locally. The Edinburgh purse is a lot of them they use the fabric woven there but they made them out of the country probably China or India. Anyway I that is my biggest regret of the trip that I didn't buy an Islander purse. Now I'm going to have to see if I can buy one online and it'll be a lot more money. So if you go to the Isle of sky and you want a bag or a purse you might want to keep that in mind. My friend bought one that was more large than what I would have wanted but it was around a hundred and some dollars great price for the quality. It's well known that the UK is not known for its great weather. Lots of rain and can be very windy around the cliffs and water. I bought vessie shoes which are waterproof and comfortable but kind of expensive. I also took a raincoat with a hood and a hat with a brim and a chin strap because the wind around the cliffs is real. This hat is especially nice because it has a mesh netting that you can unclip in case you're getting in a buggy area which around the ferry pools we needed. If you don't need the netting you can just clip it back up and so it's really handy. The UK and pretty much most of Europe we find that they like twin beds in the hotels and especially the b&bs. I guess people don't like each other lol and want to sleep together. So we would call ahead and ask that they push the beds together before we get there if that was the case. They also don't seem to have air conditioning screens on the windows or sheets on the beds?? Sometimes places will have fans so it's worth asking or calling ahead to see if you can reserve a fan because they definitely don't have enough fans for every room. If you stay in a US-based hotel like a Hilton or Marriott Holiday Inn you don't have to deal with this as much but I guess it's just common in Europe. Traveling through the summer or heat wave months this can be a bit of a problem. The bed seemed all have these duvets which is great if it's cold out but when it's too warm it's a bit uncomfortable. Since we were roasting we had to open the window didn't love that there was no screen and a lot of the windows are made to where you can only open them about an inch so it doesn't provide much air. This was the case through all of the UK not just the Isle of Skye.

My wife and I have just completed the 3 day tour of the Highlands and Skye. What an incredible…read moreexperience, our tour guide Gary S. was brilliant, informative and helpful. The Highlands themselves are incredible, the scenery and the history is incredible. The trip on Loch Ness was great. I really cannot recommend this company and the tour enough. Thanks for an amazing time.

Our journey started very early 730 in the morning, and it seems they had enough bookings to fill 2…read morebuses. Starting was not so pleasant, these girls' gang (3 ladies in their 40s), they all took window seats and nowthe guide is asking politely to sit them together so that the other person can board the bus, but no one wanna leave their window, and 3 seats were vacant. Hey, aunties, what about some basic courtesy? Everyone paid the same bucks, so don't act like you own the company Coming to the topic, the guide was witty, knowledgeable, and cool. Yes, I had some difficulty understanding the Scottish accent, but it's okay. The tour started with a quick coffee break at Calendar. Then we stopped at Trossachs Woollen Mill- This is possibly the most easiest way to spot highland cows in Scotland. The second stop was somewhere in the Scottish Highlands: beautiful surroundings, so soothing. Then we stopped at Commando Memorial, Fort Augustus Locks, and Loch Ness View Point, Fort Augustus. Each stop was a 15-45 min stop, depending on how big that attraction was. Loch Ness (Fort Augustus) was 2 hrs+ stop, as a few folks had to go on a boat tour. The bus was comfortable, and the guide kept telling us about stories of the highlands, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and stuff. Overall, it was a tiring but fun day, knowing many facts, stories, and visiting such a beautiful part of the world.

Do yourself a favor, if you're going to see Scotland, book a private tour with Duncan McNab…read more Short review: Duncan is one heck of a tour guide. Unpretentious, knowledgeable, very personable, and a true Scotsman who wants to share his country with you. Long, romanticized review: There is nothing better than experiencing a country through the eyes of someone whose beloved home it is. Before saying it's obvious, understand this; any tour guide knows history, any can say "this is the most visited site in Edinburgh", most can even tell a tall tale or two to make you laugh but it takes a very special guide to create an experience. Experience? It goes without saying, the sites, monuments, abbeys, are stunning in their beauty. The countryside itself, romantic. Hollywood tale of Braveheart debunked. The Holy Grail at Roslyn Chapel; hmmm maybe. It's what's beyond that. It's about a telling of centuries old tale and believingly relating it one's own youth. About a drive along the modern piers, enroute to the Highlands showing off modern industrialization while taking subtle nationalistic punches at the unified UK that only a proud, long time, Scotsman can make. About lunching at a pub and listening to a father's hopes for the future of his children and how similar yet very different they are from our own. It breathes life into the country and makes it a living experience. Details: Send a booking request via the company website. Provide a list of dates and an idea of what you want to see. You do not need to be specific (I asked for castle and abbey ruins plus a distillery). Single or multiple day tours with lodging. Private vehicle (luxury sedan to small bus) based on party size. Rates vary. (Paid £350 / day). £150 due via PayPal at time of booking confirmation, the remainder due on the day of the tour. Day of the tour, meet the charming Duncan and be prepared for a truly memorable experience.

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

Our guide Alasdair really made this experience special. He had a way of keeping the entire group…read moreengaged while also making it feel like I was just hanging out with a good friend. Without being overly theatrical or dramatic, he exuded both the gravity and humor that these dark stories deserve. He added his own local's touch to make me feel like I was really getting an insider's view of the city. I really appreciated his collection of crazy stories and interesting spaces.

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!

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!

Fantastic tour with James. My wife, son and I did a private Edinburgh tour and we had a wonderful…read moretime. James explained everything to us and how to properly take photos - my wife used her camera, I used my iPhone and James brought an extra camera for our son to use. He also was a great guide on the history of what we were photographing. We talk about this tour fondly and highly recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about photography and Edinburgh. I have a number of the photos taken on the tour on my digital frame at work and get comments on them all the time.

I took a custom photography tour with James Christie (The Scottish Photography Experience) in…read moreSeptember 2019 on a trip to Scotland with my sister. We both had very little (arguably no) experience in photography. James was exceptionally knowledgeable and patient with us as he taught us even the most basic aspects of using our cameras. We crafted our custom tour itinerary after having been inspired to visit by watching the Outlander television series. We wanted to visit many of the destinations features on the series. Additionally, we wanted to include many gorgeous, scenic destinations including the Eilean Donan Castle and Glenfinnan Viaduct. James guided us through the Highlands, selecting charming accommodations at the Ballachulish Hotel. James is a great conversationalist and guide. Above all, however, James is an artist. Many of the sites that we selected for our tour were "fan favorites" that James had visited many times before. He shared his previous experience in scouting out these locations by taking us to different vantage points to capture photos that differ in a significant way from the pictures that we could have taken while on a bus tour. As we drove through the winding roads in the Highlands, James always kept an eye to the scenery and lighting conditions. While driving along and fully engrossed in conversation he could see the opportunities for amazing photos and would pull over to allow us to capture them. He could adapt to the changing scenery and changing weather conditions by setting up the shots using those factors as an advantage. He even showed us where there were certain items he had previously discovered that add an extra interest in a photo (a large rock, piece of driftwood, or colorful boat). James adapted to our requests while on the tour. We had established our itinerary in advance of the trip. On arrival, we discovered a love for the hairy Highland coos (cows). We shared that love with James and he adapted our tour to ensure that we captured as many coos as possible. Despite having been a professional photographer for decades, James never showed any annoyance when we whipped out the cell phones for a selfie! (I think his reaction seemed more like amusement at my sister's near-obsession with selfies.) My only regret throughout the whole experience was that we could not hire James to tour us around during our time in Edinburgh because he was booked on another custom tour over those days. At the start of our tour I was recounting they difficulty that I was having capturing the cityscape from Calton Hill at sunset lighting conditions and he identified in an instant what the problem was and advised me how to fix it. So, long story short, I have to go back now and you better believe I will be calling James when I do!

What a fantastic tour! We have a private tour led by Wag and it was one of the highlights of our…read moretime in Scotland. Not only did we enjoy delicious Scottish dishes and beverages, but we learned even more about the city and its fascinating history. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!

Outstanding tour! I joined the Old and New Town tour yesterday, and it was a great way to spend…read morepart of my first day in Edinburgh. We visited five restaurants, three of which I would not have found/visited on my own. The food at each was well chosen, and there wasn't a single place I wouldn't return to for seconds. :) Our guide (I believe his name was Ian), was well informed and made sure to include lots of information that wasn't food-oriented. He took us around the Greyfriar's cemetary, up the beautiful Victoria St, and down through a close near the Writer's Museum. When the tour was over, he also helped guide me back to where I needed to be, which I really appreciated as I wasn't too familiar with the city yet. The other three people on the tour were actually Edinburgh residents, and remarked repeatedly how much they'd enjoyed the day, and that Eat Walk Edinburgh had shown them places they didn't know about despite living here for decades. That sure does speak well for the tour!

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!