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 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.

As with almost any large city, you can take a bus tour to see the sights. Edinburgh is no…read moreexception, with a choice of 5 different tours, each offering something slightly different. A couple of years ago, I took the Mac Tours City Tour when my dad and gran were up to visit. The thing that makes the tour distinctive is the use of the old style Routemaster buses. If you've ever travelled in London, you will know these very well. There's just something about them, and they now have a somewhat legendary status in bus circles. The route of the tour takes in both Old and New Town, along with the famous sights like the Castle, the Scott Monument and Holyrood Palace. There is commentary throughout, ensuring that you never miss anything important. This tour, as with any other, is best on a sunny day, and the weather was kind to us. Tickets can be bought at the bus departure point on Waverley Bridge, and prices are in line with what is to be expected from a bus tour. The ticket is valid for 24 hours, allowing you to hop on and hop off as you please. This was a very pleasant tour, and definitely worth doing if you appreciate the old style Routemaster bus. I will happily recommend this to those I know who visit the city.

Terrific tour that helped me learn and understand a lot more of Edinburgh rich history. It was so…read moregreat we actually took the tour again a second time to learn more and enjoy a second tour guides perspective. I would highly recommend this tour. The four extra pounds so you can switch between busses is definitely a great idea.

We enjoy taking a sightseeing bus in just about every city we visit. We get on and do a full loop…read morethen stay on to return to the places we want to explore. The Edinburgh Bus Tour hits all of the most popular/must see and you decide when and where to hop on/hop off. There were three routes to choose from. We took the red and blue headset line and passed on the green route with live guide. It can be a few hour or all day. The drivers were exceptional, navigating us around safely even in the tightest quarters. Enjoy!

We have never done a hop on hop off tour before, but we decided to try this experience. It was…read moreokay. It was very crowded and there was a lot of traffic so the buses sat still quite a bit. The audio was very good and there was the option to listen in several different languages. I think this might be a good introduction to a city, but not an ideal was to get pictures or experience the city.

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!

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.

We had a fantastic day tour with Cualann from Highland Experience Inverness. His live commentary…read morewas both entertaining and informative, filled with fascinating stories delivered in a wonderfully soothing voice, all while navigating the Highlands with impressively smooth driving. Our children, aged 8 and 6, declared they had a "fairy" good time! Cualann struck the perfect balance between storytelling and exploration, giving us plenty of time at every stop to take photos, soak in the scenery, and even enjoy stress-free bio breaks. His knowledge of the Highlands was exceptional, and he wasn't afraid to share the whole story behind why much of Scotland's stunning landscape has become a "green desert" -- including the impacts of animal agritorture. He also highlighted inspiring rewilding initiatives such as Trees for Life, leaving us with plenty to think about regarding how we can help restore nature and rewild the planet. If you're looking for a memorable, insightful, and thoroughly enjoyable Highland adventure, I'd highly recommend taking a tour with Cualann. He's an absolute gem and a great music player. And if his message about rewilding stays with you, perhaps the best souvenir you can take home is the decision to go vegan today.

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 thoroughly enjoyed my tour with The Cadies & Witchery Tours. I was looking for an intimate…read moreexperience where I felt comfortable asking questions and this was it!!! From the moment I walked into their storefront to inquire about the tour options... I met with Robin and felt right at home. She mentioned that this was a newer tour that Robert researched and put together in 2020. It was rich in history, unique stories, and we had the ability to ask questions along the way (while exploring Greyfriars Kirkyard). If you are looking for a tour that gives you a genuine feel for the souls that have been laid to rest in Greyfriars, this is it.

We had fun on this tour and for us that is what matters. The tour guides were fun, they dressed up…read moreas characters, got into it and were fun. One person did the tour as one character and the other came in as a character and surprised us coming in as different characters every so often. This was about the tour guides being fun and the story told around different streets. If you are wanting serious ghostly locations and happenings this maybe is not for you. It may also good for older children. We had good fun and for £10 per person was good value.

If you have the opportunity to go on a 4 day tour of the highlands, Please do it with discover…read moreScotland tours. Not only do they do their best to follow the itinerary, but they do their best to take into consideration what other things people wish to see. (I got to feed the highland coos and my friend got to go to lean to coffee) If you also had any questions regarding luggage size or about the stops, they were really quick to respond despite the time difference (8 hours from LA to Scotland) The tour max is 16 people and they run regardless if it's less than 16. The seats were very comfortable and there was a complimentary charging station in the seats near the window. My tour group was small (10 people in total) and they are all friendly and nice! Now the major factor in the tour is the unpredictable weather of Scotland. In my tour, it rained most of the trip, but the driver Chris was very strategic and re-arranged the itinerary to ensure we had the best possible experience at every stop we made. He was also very knowledgeable and gave fun facts and history bits. He even drove safely and always stopped to let the sheep cross the road. Some notable stops: - Quirang -I pretended I was a weather lady reporting the windy conditions - Broadford - I found lots of British exclusive chocolate and I had a big pile I took back on the bus - Fairy pools - an epic 2 hour hike with a bunch of rain - Loch Lomond - this went on for miles and miles and it was beautiful and blue - Sheep - lots of sheep everywhere - Dunvegan Castle - has a beautiful garden Overall, if you want an epic tour of the highlands do the 4 day and ensure that Chris is your driver!

There are tour companies that go above and beyond to make sure you have a good time and see the…read moresites. This company is not one of them. I guess I now know why their buses are never full.The driver didn't stop at a few sites that we were supposed to see. He kept pulling over to let every single car pass him. It was almost like he could care less of what we saw or didn't see he just wanted to get this done and over with.This was the worst tour experience I've ever had. Then I contacted the company for a partial refund and they refused. They gave me all kinds of excuses. Along with the driver lying saying, there were no places to pull over, which was a big, fat lie. There was plenty of spots for him to pull over. He just had no interest.What bad business?

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