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Barney N.
Hi, I'm Barney. I have 14 years of experience guiding guests around Scotland, taking day tours out of Edinburgh. Whether I take people on scenic tours, or to historical sites like castles, or whisky tasting, I'm reminded every day that I really do have the best job in the world, in my favourite country in the world, and I'd like to share that with you. I was born in Edinburgh, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2008 with a history degree, so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Scottish history. But I also consider myself a storyteller, and my main job is to entertain you, so please don't feel that you're going to get dry lectures on history and culture. You don't need to remember a single thing I tell you, so long as you enjoy yourself. Also, please don't feel constrained by the standard tours I offer. I have many years of guiding experience, so if there's something you want to see that's not listed, just send me a message through Go With Guide and ask me to create a personalised itinerary just for you, which I'm always happy to do. Professional Qualifications/Memberships: - MA (Hons) History from University of Edinburgh - PGDE(S) from University of Strathclyde - Membership of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association)
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Irene M.
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!
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Sarah C.
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!
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United Kingdom (UK)
Tom R.
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.
New Edinburgh Tour Guides
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United Kingdom (UK)
Jai B.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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.
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United Kingdom (UK)
Elena H.
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.
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United Kingdom (UK)
Alan P.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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
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Edinburgh
3 hours
3 Hour Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
On this 3 hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, we'll walk the entire length of the historic Royal Mile while I entertain you with stories of Edinburgh's dark and fascinating past. Highlights will include Bakehouse Close, Victoria Street, The Grassmarket, Greyfriar's Graveyard and more.
3 Hour Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
FROM$395/ per group
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Barney N.
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Edinburgh
3 hours
Edinburgh Old Town Private Walking Tour
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.
Edinburgh Old Town Private Walking Tour
FROM$370/ per group
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Irene M.
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Edinburgh
3 hrs 30 mins
Edinburgh Old Town - 3.5 Hour Walking Tour
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.
Edinburgh Old Town - 3.5 Hour Walking Tour
FROM$440/ per group
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Sarah C.
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Edinburgh
8 hours
Discover Edinburgh
We start in Edinburgh's New Town and wander along the wide boulevards, learning about the history , architecture and some of characters connected with it. Leaving the New Town , we cross over to a completely different world in Edinburgh's old town. We discover alley ways and hear the tales that accompany them - tales of intrigue and murder (sometimes)! From the Castle, we stroll down the Royal Mile to reach Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of the Queen.
Discover Edinburgh
FROM$250/ per group
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Tom R.
New Edinburgh Private Tours
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Edinburgh
6 hours
A tale of two cities: Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns
Join me on this wonderful 6 hour walking tour where we will discover the best of the New and the Old Towns, which make Edinburgh a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will start in the most elegant spots, Charlotte Square, where many illustrious minds of the Scottish Enlightenment once lived. We will explore Princes Street Gardens, enjoying one of the most breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle. We will dedicate the second half of the tour to the incredible Old Town and its mysterious alleys.
A tale of two cities: Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns
FROM$620/ per group
Sarah C.
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Edinburgh
8 hrs 30 mins
St. Andrews tour from Edinburgh- history, golf and more
A trip to the enchanting town of St.Andrews - see this University town's ancient monuments and see where Prince William met Kate. It is of course the home of golf and a must for any golf fans too (but not only them!)
St. Andrews tour from Edinburgh- history, golf and more
FROM$700/ per group
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Alan P.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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Edinburgh
8 hours
Edinburgh Old＆New
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.
Edinburgh Old＆New
FROM$500/ per group
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Elena H.
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Edinburgh
6 hours
Edinburgh Old Town - Castle and Palace
Start to explore the centre of Edinburgh from its majestic castle - learn about its long and distinguished history and enjoy the views from inside. From there we will take a stroll down the "Royal Mile" passing by centuries of history. Once everybody lived together on or close to this historic street and I will show you where famous economists, philosophers and writers rubbed shoulders. We will end up in Scotland's royal palace - Holyrood where the Royal Family still visits every summer.
Edinburgh Old Town - Castle and Palace
FROM$550/ per group
Alan P.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
Popular Edinburgh Private Cars
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Edinburgh
8 hours
Day Trip to St Andrews and Culross from Edinburgh
This day trip takes you from Edinburgh to the gorgeous town of St Andrews, famous the world over for its golf course and university. On the way, we'll also stop for a walk around the village of Culross, notable for featuring in the Outlander television series, but also the prettiest village in Scotland in its own right. In St Andrews, I'll book you in for lunch in the golf club (depending on availability) and help you explore the Old Course, the university and the ruined castle and cathedral.
Day Trip to St Andrews and Culross from Edinburgh
FROM$1,050/ per group
Barney N.
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Edinburgh
9 hrs 30 mins
Day Trip to Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery from Edinburgh
This is probably the perfect day trip out of Edinburgh. First, I'll take you to Stirling Castle, an ancient royal fortress, where you'll have at least 90 minutes to explore its history. Then, for lunch I'll book you into a charming pub in the Loch Lomond National Park. Finally, in the afternoon you'll visit a disitllery for a tour and tasting there before we return to Edinburgh.
Day Trip to Stirling Castle and a whisky distillery from Edinburgh
FROM$1,050/ per group
Barney N.
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Edinburgh
10 hours
Day Trip to Oban, the West Highlands and Glencoe from Edinburgh
This tour is the best scenery you can see in a day trip from Edinburgh. We'll leave the city and drive north west, making a photo stop in the Loch Lomond National Park before continuing on to the romantic ruins of Kilchurn Castle. There, you can go for a short walk to enjoy the scenery before we journey on to Oban for lunch. Oban is the seafood capital of Scotland and has plenty of options for food and shopping. Finally, on our way back to Edinburgh we'll see the spectacular valley of Glencoe.
Day Trip to Oban, the West Highlands and Glencoe from Edinburgh
FROM$1,050/ per group
Barney N.
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Edinburgh
12 hours
Day Trip to Loch Ness and Glencoe from Edinburgh
On this long day tour from Edinburgh, I'll take you to the world famous Loch Ness for some monster hunting! On the way we'll stop in some picturesque villages and see some beautiful scenery. It's a big drive from Edinburgh to Loch Ness and back in one day, but to keep you entertained I'll tell you stories from Scottish history and culture along the way. On our way back to Edinburgh we'll also stop in the spectacular steep-sided valley of Glencoe - a must see for any trip to Scotland.
Day Trip to Loch Ness and Glencoe from Edinburgh
FROM$1,200/ per group
Barney N.
Edinburgh Tour Reviews
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Bryan C.
5 / 5
Jul 14, 2023
“Alan - 7/14”
Knowledgeable friendly we had a very enjoyable time walking thru Edinburgh.
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