Scottish Guided Tours Edinburgh

Reviews

1. Pat Arsen ★★★★★

   My daughter and I had such a wonderful tour of the Highlands with Michael from Scottish Guided Tours. The team at Scottish Guided Tours created an itinerary that allowed us to discover so many great amazing sights and spots in the Highlands. The tour was great because it allowed us to not only soak in all the beautiful natural sights but also gave us a great overview of the country's rich past . Michael's knowledge of Scotland was astounding. He was always very generous in sharing historical, geographical, cultural insights about beautiful Scotland. Michael's passion for beautiful Scotland shunned right through and was very contagious. This was a 5-star experience all the way thanks to Michael and the rest of the wonderful staff at Scottish Guide Tours. Thank you Michael and team for an unforgettable experience.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Sarah-Kate Roberts ★★★★★

   We spent the most incredible 5 days with Alan from Scottish Guided Tours. From start to finish we agreed it was the best holiday we've ever had. We were a group of seven friends that wanted a customised itinerary...the guidance we gave Niall from SGT to plan was enjoyable walks, experiencing nature, not being rushed, and skip the distilleries (been there, done that already). They created an unforgettable experience for us that was completely customised. Every detail was taken care of, even down to dinner bookings, so all we had to do was sort our accommodation. Highlights included the Old Man of Storr, our picnic in the Cuillin mountains after taking a boat trip on the Bella Jane, and dinner at Marmalade in Skye. But everything was incredible and we can't wait to return! Alan quickly became a pal. He is such an expert...he never made us feel rushed but he also ensured we fully experienced all Skye had to offer. We were all sad when it was time to say goodbye! The trip worked out at £500pp for all itinerary planning, transportation, and Alan's time/local guide knowledge throughout. It was well worth it. We would not have had anywhere near the same experience without SGT's expertise and their handling of all of the logistics. It made the trip so much more relaxed and immersive. HIGHLY recommend! Included is a photo of us with Alan on Skye.

   1 year ago
3. Sophie PLUVINAGE ★★★★★

   We booked a 3-days tour with Scottish Guided Tours for our family, and everything was perfect. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Michael showed us magical and beautiful places and shared many anecdotes about Scottish history. He was very attentive and perfectly adapted to the group. The vehicle was very comfortable, and we were able to enjoy the scenery without having to worry about driving. In 3 days, we were able to discover a very wide variety of landscapes and regions of Scotland. In short, a wonderful experience, with sensational discoveries that we recommend without hesitation!

   1 year ago

1. Kim Johnson ★★★★★

   I can't speak highly enough of Scottish Guided Tours! My sister and I went on a 4 day private tour of The Highlands and Isle of Skye this past August with our guide, Niall, who was incredible! After finding out what we were hoping to get out of the trip, Niall went out of his way to make it an unforgettable experience. Scotland is gorgeous to begin with, but Niall really made it come alive with his historical knowledge and positive energy. Because it was a private tour, we were all able to get to know each other better and it really felt like we were traveling with a friend, who knew all the best stops! Also, we had a special request that was personal to our trip and Niall went out of his way to help us find what we were looking for. It was extremely special for us and something we will never forget. Niall, we can't thank you enough for being so kind and thoughtful. You provided just what our hearts needed. If you really want to experience the magic of Scotland, no one can give you that like Scottish Guided Tours!

   1 year ago
2. Nicole Livingston ★★★★★

   We booked 2 tours with Scottish Guided Tours and couldn’t be more pleased with our experience. Niall created a wonderful tour for us including Stirling castle, a distillery and the lowlands complete with a hairy coo for my daughter! He catered to my family’s special needs and was very knowledgeable about everything Scottish. The next day we traveled to St.Andrews with Mike and had a great time exploring. He was very accommodating for my disabled mom and even stopped at a pharmacy for her to pickup some allergy medicine. Both days had a little bit of everything for each of my family members. My husband and I can’t wait to come back and explore the highlands and would absolutely use Scottish Guided Tours again in a heartbeat.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Josh Curcio ★★★★★

   Our group of 4 had an amazing time on our trip to Scotland this March, starting in Edinburgh with a multi-trip up to Skye, ending down at Inverness. Alan was our guide for the 4 days and was extremely flexible, knowledgeable, and attentive to the the wants/needs of the entire group. Beyond knowing the locations and best way to navigate, he also showed us countless sights and spots that were beyond just the popular ones. Alan shared with us many stories of the history of Scotland during our drives, including at the various sites, and it made the trip that much more unique and special. He really wanted to make sure that each of the 4 of us got to see things on our list, whether it be waterfalls, wildlife, sites of legend, or the best stops for lunch, coffee, or cake! I would be remiss not to also mention Niall, who over email answered countless questions for 8+ months before the trip, helped to recommend lodging and dinner spots along the journey, and was responsiveness and extremely helpful. I would easily recommend them to anyone for any guided tours.

   almost 3 years ago

1. M.S. Schreck ★★★★★

   Exceptional Outlander Tour I coordinated with Niall to plan an Outlander tour for six friends. He did a positively magnificent job. We saw all filming sites (a couple were closed due to next season active filming, and he juggled our tour days so that we got to see all the sites possible). Once he discovered we were all needleworkers, he arranged for a special presentation on the tapestries at Stirling Castle. He proactively (and unbeknownst to me) researched a house related to an antique embroidery I own so that we could go see it and speak to the owner. Best of all, when we arrived at Craig Na Dun on World Outlander Day, he had set up for a well known bagpiper (Spud the Piper) to play for us while he served us a wee dram of Sam Heughan’s Sassenach Whisky that he had procured for the occasion. Niall took our group to all the series locations typically covered in Outlander tours plus more, and many historic sites as well. Niall has a great knowledge of Scottish history and a wonderful sense of humor. He booked delicious restaurants for our meals. He accommodated easily our unexpected needs (suitcase replacement, cold medicine purchase). And he followed up with us daily after the tour when two of us contracted Covid and couldn’t fly home, researching local quarantine requirements and helping us arrange other activities. I can’t recommend Niall highly enough.

   almost 3 years ago
2. H N ★★★★★

   Scottish Guided Tours were incredible from start to finish. We did not know what to expect, having never booked a private guide, but the entire trip was magical. We were so lucky to have Andrew as our guide. His story telling, humour and kind nature made every member of our extended family feel so welcome and energised. Andrew paced each day perfectly, and was always happy change timings, and be completely flexible for our group. Thank you so much Andrew, and Scottish Guided Tours. Our family vacation to the Highlands of Scotland will live long in our memories.

   almost 3 years ago

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