Great experience learning about Scotch. We had a great guide and got to taste some good whiskey.read more

Sipping our way thru Scotland! We loved the tour featuring over 3,300 bottles, of the largest…read moreprivate scotch collection in the world! Select a dram of your favorite scotch by region and flavor profile to enjoy while perusing the bottles and grab a bite to eat afterwards at the award winning Amber Restaurant. I learned my favorite scotch/flavor profile comes from the Speyside region! Located on the Royal Mile, this is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Edinburgh!

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.

I got to take part in the circular Edinburgh tour as a part of a wellness class I'm taking, and it…read morewas an amazing experience. Our group leader, Richard, was very friendly, made sure we were all enjoying ourselves, and had lots of historical information to provide as well at each of our stops! As for the physical aspect of it, it is a long ride, but we had enough stops to where I never felt exhausted or that it was ever too much. There was only one uphill section toward the end that definitely worked my calves, but nothing unmanageable. I'm in pretty decent shape which I'm sure helped, but many of my friends who aren't into fitness used the e-bikes and had a splendid time. The areas we rode through were so peaceful and beautiful that I wasn't even paying attention to the time. Overall, if you're looking for a bit of exercise, some beautiful sights that you probably won't see on other tours, and good company, I would highly recommend A wee Pedal!!

I had a great time on the cycling tour. We biked a circular route around Edinburgh passing through…read morethe old town, Leith and Portobello. Leanne was very warm and welcoming throughout and provided interesting commentary about the history of the parts of Edinburgh we biked through. I am not the best biker so went at a moderate pace throughout and Leanne was very conscientious.

This was an entertaining way to learn or relearn about Scottish authors as well as the history of…read moreEdinburgh. The actors worked to facilitate a collegial atmosphere among the group. It was a very enjoyable way to spend time and explore the city through new eyes.

Advertised as *the original* Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour, this tour is quite lovely; could perhaps…read morebe even classified as immersive theater. Two professional actors play a bohemian and an academic, arguing over the literary history of Edinburgh, with dramatic recitations of Scottish poetry and roleplaying Scottish authors along the way. It's quite funny and entertaining. Through this, you get an education in Edinburgh's literary history while walking around town and drinking at pubs. It's a pretty easy pace and plenty reasonably long stops for drinking and using the toilet. Drinks are not included in the price of the tour. Meet up spot is at the Beehive Inn in Grassmarket, and you can book on their website for a small discount or pay when you get there. Tour starts in the evenings. Bathrooms: Plenty of them along the tour! Clean and functional, all of them!

The trip to Orkney and Skara Brae was a life changing experience. Our group was the first time that…read morethe Inverness office had conducted the tour (it used to solely come from Edinburgh) and we were blessed to get to know Sir Duff (Fraser Duff, lead guide) as well as guides Harrison, Emma & Sonia. The accommodations in Kirkwall were an enchanting B&B Karawa (proprietor was Fiona) and we had cooked to order breakfast. I loved having our own en suite. There was plenty of variety in our tour stops - history and art and birds / scenery / the "hairy coo" etc. The tour bus was clean and modern. The trip delightful. We did two different tours with Highland Explorers / Haggis Adventures / Radical Travel.

To fully understand the throughline of a place takes an authentic local guide. Harrison's insights,…read morestories and engaging personality played a significant part in how fun and fabulous this tour is, while deepening my sense of wonder and understanding of Scotlands 'Unicorn' ways. I came away with a deep respect for those who sacrificed so much for their homeland (and glad we started our UK trip in England first (lol). I highly recommend Harrison and this tour. I guess my only other feedback would be to shorten the Whiskey stop (i dont drink) and double the time at Clava Carin stones, where I got 'high' feeling the energy emitting from ancient stones and trees. My quest to feel the places where people honored the earth...was fulfilled there. Thank you Harrison!

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!

My fiance and I did the Edinburgh afternoon tea with gin tour. To start this review. I lived in…read moreEdinburgh for 4 years and I've done almost every other tour up until this point. This was probably my favorite of them all. It's by far the best value for a tour I've ever experienced. The afternoon tea spread is nearly a full meal. The gin cocktail was very well crafted and came with fresh mint that really made it pop. The food was all freshly made including in warm scone! If gin is not your thing. They have tea and coffee and other drinks like beer that you can buy while enjoying your tour. The tour itself, brings you across the city to some locations not commonly visited in most city tours like like The Meadows, parliament, and Holyrood Palace. There's a fantastic music playlist playing throughout the tour and narrated commentary about the sites that you pass while I'm bored the fully renovated 1970s double-decker city bus. The staff is incredibly professional, very knowledgeable about the history of the city, and also very nice and funny. I could not suggest this tour enough. I would also imagine that their Glasgow course must be of the same impeccable caliber. The next time we're in Edinburgh we're going to do the whiskey tour which we are very excited for!

I want to give a five star but the exterior of the bus was a little daunting as what our experience…read morewas going to be, that being said it was an outstanding experience. We sat on the top of the bus and I had let them know that we were celebrating a 60th birthday. The staff went out of their way with banners, ballon's and extra champagne for us. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious, a great music sound track and snippets of information along the way. All in all a fun afternoon riding around Edinburgh. If you have a chance do it !!!

I have now spent 2 afternoons with Ru at the Krua Thai Cookery School and thoroughly enjoyed both…read moreof them. Ru teaches either one on one or in small groups and she caters for absolute beginners and trained chefs. She taught me in her cosy kitchen and is a pleasure to work with. She is friendly and interesting, tells you all about the ingredients you are using and gets you to do as much as possible yourself. It was great making thai curry pastes from scratch and tasting how much better they are than the shop bought ones. After you cook each dish ( you can do about 4 in an afternoon) - Ru sits you down and gets you to try your handy work - all very yummy. At the end of the day she sends you off - ladened down with all the dishes you have made plus spices, garnish, rice and all the trimmings to get you started at home. There is a whole range of courses you can do and she is happy to tailor to what you want. She also teaches fruit carving and does outside catering for events big and small. If you want to learn how to cook authentic thai food - go see Ru.

This is an incredible cookery school! Ru is the most professional person I have ever met - her…read morestandards are far higher than most people can reach. She also makes the lessons fun and easy-to-follow - And the food is DELICIOUS. I thoroughly recommend Ru and Kra Thai!