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"Alice is a wonderful tour guide! She was excellent with my kids (12 and 14yo) and kept them entertained throughout the tour (while also being super flexible which resulted in incredible unplanned memory-making opportunities). She struck a perfect balance between showing us the “must-see” spots and the hidden gems that only a well versed historian or local would know. Her storytelling abilities added a unique (and fun) dimension to the historical events that shaped the city. Truly, one of the best city tours we’ve experienced as a family. Thank you Alice!"

"Had a half day layover and set up hidden gems tour with Mark. It was terrific. He told us where to eat before we met up and from the begining was extremely knowledgeable and funny. The tour covered a wide range of the great history of Edinburgh and gave us a really great orientation. Most importantly he tailored the day to suit our needs and it felt like a conversation vs an endless string of facts. We plan to come back with our adult sons and would definitely use his services again. . If you are visiting Edinburgh and want a fun day to get a feel for the locals and the city, you won’t go wrong with Mark. "

"My family and I had a really fun and memorable time with Mark. He introduced us to a bunch of the best traditional foods and wrapped each tasting with layers of history, local anecdotes and laughter. We had a truly enjoyable experience! My kids really loved hanging out with Mark, too. We highly recommend Mark if you’re looking for a foodie who knows the local food scene and who can give you a side of history (and laughter) with your haggis. Thank you Mark!"

"Chris was absolutely incredible! He customized the entire experience around our existing Scotland itinerary, making everything feel seamless, personal, and stress-free. His knowledge, attention to detail, and genuine passion made our tour even more memorable than we imagined. Every part of the experience exceeded our expectations. 10/10—we would recommend this to anyone visiting Scotland without hesitation."

"We booked Gains for a 3 hour walking tour with an emphasis on architecture and history of Edinburgh. He was exceptionally well qualified and has a PhD in Scottish history. Gaines was able to provide a thorough overview of many notable buildings and the history of how the Old Town and New Town developed. We learned a lot about numerous subjects including historical figures, writers and the economy. Gains encouraged questions and was flexible, friendly and professional. Well worth it. "

"We had the pleasure of being guided by Alice during our off the beaten track tour of Edinburgh. Alice is very knowledgeable, easy to get along with, and a formidable storyteller! Thanks for a great day of multiple discoveries."

"Mark was as advertised. Knowledgeable about history and whiskey and fun to be with. Highly personable and endearing. I highly recommend him especially if you’re ready to experience wonderful esoteric whiskys "

"Mark was an excellent tour guide! He is very personable, answered any questions we had and had great stories to tell. It was refreshing to have such a personal touch to a tour, it’s like walking around with a friend that knows a lot about the area. We would absolutely recommend a tour with Mark…and buy him a beer!"

"Mark was engaging and informative on our exploration of the mile and old town Edinburgh. He left us with ideas and suggestions for our continued exploration of this rich, historical area of the city. "

"Alice was an amazing guide. Our 3 hour walking tour showed us all the highlights of the city, along with her suggestions for excellent coffee and ice cream! She's also an incredible story teller which made it easy to envision what the city was like hundreds of years ago. I highly recommend her. "