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Elena H.
United Kingdom (UK)
I am a fully qualified guide and a member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association. It will be my pleasure to take you to the most iconic corners of Scotland and to show you its hidden jams. I would love to tell you about Scotland's beautiful nature, its ancient history, and its remarkable people. Legends and true stories, latest news and local rumors - I love storytelling. And I love good food! Freshest local products along with sophisticated high-end cuisine are already a good reason to visit Scotland. A world traveler myself, I know what it is to be a guest to a foreign country and I would like to help you to make the best of your visit to Scotland and make it an excellent and memorable experience.
Irene M.
United Kingdom (UK)
Born in Milan, I spent my adult life in Edinburgh where I moved in 2009. This wonderful city stole my heart and here I am! Throughout this period I had the chance to get to know the city and dive in its history, culture and traditions. I hold a PhD and a Masters degree in History of Art from the University of Edinburgh. I have been working as a tour guide in Edinburgh since 2015. My academic background, teaching experience and passion for history, motivate me to create interesting tour outlines and narratives. I enjoy bringing the stories behind monuments and streets to life! Having worked in the Education Department of local art galleries, I also love to create activities for families and younger audiences. I am a foodie and always looking for the best eating spots in town! I'd be happy to give you insider's tips and recommend off-the-beaten path restaurants, cafes, bars and food markets. I am also an avid reader, I enjoy Scotland crime novels among other genres - nothing better than a Tartan Noir story! Despite my reluctance to sit on planes, I love travelling. Guiding clients from all over the world is one of the highlights of my job: it is so enriching to meet people from different countries and share experiences. Having travelled widely makes me sensible to visitors' needs and I realise the importance of meeting expectations. For this reason, all my tours can be customised. I would love to hear from you and create your unique and personalised itinerary!
Neil S.
United Kingdom (UK)
I am a Blue Badge Guide, qualified with the Scottish Tourist Guides Association to guide throughout Scotland. After thirty four years working for a large Scottish law firm and a further four in the wilderness I think I’ve finally found my calling… an opportunity to show visitors my country while telling stories, sometimes tall, while hopefully being educational and entertaining. I was born and brought up in Edinburgh and have lived in Scotland all my life with the exception of a three year period when I went East to experience another culture. I am of course biased towards what Edinburgh has to offer (it is the greatest city in the world) but acknowledge the depth of history and attraction of our other cities and of course the beauty of our islands, countryside and waterways. I have worked semi-professionally as a photographer and am familiar with the areas around Scotland where the scenery will bring out the best in your art. I am also very much interested in our national drink (not Irn Bru) and can guide you around the areas where our many distilleries are situated. There’s a lot to see and do in Scotland, I’d be happy to be part of your experience. I am a driver guide with a vehicle which can seat 7 passengers and with a long wheel base to take all of your luggage and shopping!
Jai B.
United Kingdom (UK)
We are passionate about sharing the many wonderful and fascinating historical sights of Great Britain. We ensure all our guests enjoy a very pleasurable and memorable experience, customised to their personal interests. Our expert chauffeur tour guides are friendly, polite and knowledgeable, and look forward to entertaining you whilst you to relax in comfort and sample the very best our country has to offer. We specialize in hosting luxury tours both in London and across the UK, and can happily accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups with our fleet of luxury tour vehicles. Whilst our service is built around luxury are prices are very reasonable, meaning you won't have to compromise on your tour itinerary.
New Edinburgh Tour Guides
Sarah C.
United Kingdom (UK)
Hi everyone, my name is Sarah and I'm a fully qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide in Scotland. I've been a tour guide since 2013 and I cannot wait to share my knowledge and love for this marvellous country with you! Delivering tours, for me, means also to have a good time and my enjoyment is infectious! Scottish history, storytelling, food and human beings are amongst my main passions. Being empathetic and flexible is a fundamental skill when working with people, that is why my tours can be customized according to my customers' needs. Scotland is a vibrant jewel immersed in history, culture and stunning landscapes and it will be my pleasure to devise a tour that makes you discover its beauty, through my eyes. I look forward to hearing from you!
Tom R.
United Kingdom (UK)
I am passionate about my country. I can talk about all things Scottish. I enjoy meeting people and showing them around. I am happy to make up an itinerary to suit individual interests.
Alan P.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
United Kingdom (UK)
I am a fully-qualified Blue Badge guide with experience all around Scotland. If your guests want to find out all about Edinburgh and Scotland then I am the guide you need. I am proud of Scotland and its history and wear the kilt when I can! I have also lived in Spain and Italy and guide in Italian too, I have had a number of different work and cultural experiences and I also currently work as a teacher - teaching English to foreign students and I have met and enjoyed teaching English to a number of Japanese students too! I have a wide range of interests with my knowledge of the history of Scotland being my top passion, with perhaps the Jacobite struggle being my favourite period. I am also enthusiastic about the geography and nature of this wonderful country so I can talk in detail about the wildlife that you will see when you are here. Another great interest of mine is Sport and in particular football and golf. I can’t wait to show you as much as possible in your time here and make sure that your stay was fun, enjoyable and that you have acquired a lot of knowledge about Scotland!
Popular Edinburgh Private Tours
Edinburgh Old＆New
Edinburgh
8 hours
This tour is a nice way to start your acquaintance with Edinburgh if it is your first time in the city. An easy and fun walk will take you through time and space across the city centre. Starting right in front of Edinburgh Castle we will walk down the Royal Mile - one of the most incredible medieval streets in Europe and will witness how the city grew and changed over the centuries. The tour covers both the Old and the New Towns.
FROM$500/ per group
Elena H.
Edinburgh Old Town Private Walking Tour
Edinburgh
3 hours
Learn about the key moments that shaped the history of the city, walk the cobbled lanes of the Old Town and admire the most famous landmarks on the Royal Mile. You’ll hear about kings and queens, battles and sieges. We’ll also dive into the dark past of the city and recall the stories of murderers, executions and body snatchers. It's not all about history, though! From art and literature to festivals and events, we’ll see how the city blends its historical heritage with a vibrant cultural scene.
FROM$370/ per group
Irene M.
8 Hour Edinburgh Walking Tour (with breaks!)
Edinburgh
8 hours
I'll show you the highlights of both the New and Old Towns of Edinburgh. We'll visit Edinburgh Castle, lunch in the Grassmarket, walk the length of the Royal Mile and end the day with a visit to Holyrood Palace. I have presumed a start at the East end of the city but the tour can be adjusted according to your hotel/desired meeting point.
FROM$650/ per group
Neil S.
Edinburgh Old Town - 3.5 Hour Walking Tour
Edinburgh
3 hours 30 min
Join me on this 3.5 hour walking tour, created to make your experience unforgettable. We will start where the city gates were once and visit the the main Medieval thoroughfare called the Royal Mile, exploring some of the charming and spooky small streets called “Closes”. We will admire St Giles' Cathedral discovering some quirky traditions connected to the area and visit a very atmospheric graveyard. We will reach the magnificent Edinburgh Castle and hear stories of Royals and murders.
FROM$340/ per group
Sarah C.
New Edinburgh Private Tours
Outlander Day Trip No 2
Edinburgh
8 hours
Today we'll visit some of the Outlander locations a little further afield from Edinburgh. Aside from their connection to the TV programme the villages of Falkland and Culross are worth a visit in their own right.
FROM$960/ per group
Neil S.
Outlander Day Trip No 1
Edinburgh
8 hours
Today we'll visit the six closest Outlander locations to Edinburgh. which will also involve a journey through scenic East Lothian. We'll visit some of the
FROM$960/ per group
Neil S.
Marathon Loch Ness daytrip, Nessie an option...
Edinburgh
12 hours 30 min
Leaving from Edinburgh we'll travel North to Loch Ness taking in Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William and eventually Castle Urquhart before heading back to Edinburgh and a late dinner.
FROM$1,350/ per group
Neil S.
4 Hour Edinburgh Walking Tour
Edinburgh
4 hours
In four hours we will see the highlights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh and ready you for a visit to the Castle. I have presumed a start at the East End of the city, the tour will be adjusted to suit the location of your hotel or where you wish to meet.
FROM$400/ per group
Neil S.
Edinburgh Tour Reviews
“Alan - 7/14”
Knowledgeable friendly we had a very enjoyable time walking thru Edinburgh.
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