We are proud to show excerpts from recent feedback we have had from guests. We strive to make every tour unique and special and as you can see below we fulfil the varying wishes of our customers.

  • Thomas W

    Guide picked us up and dropped us off on time (very important since we were coming from a cruise ship) and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Drove us to all the key points of interest, and the van was very clean and comfortable. Communication from the company in advance of the tour was excellent.

    Published On: October, 2023
  • T Miller

    From the moment Sandy picked us up, we knew we were in for a wonderful day trip experience around Edinburgh. His historical knowledge of the city and surrounding area is top notch! He tailored our day to take in some hidden gems and provided us lots of recommendations for other places to visit in Scotland. Would I recommend this tour? YES!

    Published On: October, 2023
  • Annemarie D

    We had so much fun with Andy! He was a pleasure to spend an afternoon with. We visited Rosslyn Chapel and some other places that were in keeping with our interests, like the oldest pub in Scotland (I know, many make the claim, but I’m SURE this one was oldest 😏). Rosslyn Chapel was so interesting, and I recommend it if you want to go a little further afield than the Royal Mile. And you couldn’t have a better guide than Andy, he was just delightful.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Mary Carol S

    Fantastic day with Michael! Great views of Loch Lamond. A nice hike and lunch there as well. Michael was really informative about Sterling Castle and all of Glasgow. I would highly recommend this tour and Michael.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • George B

    The private tour of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife were amazing and definitely checked off one off of our bucket list. Our tour guide Andy was amazing, fun and very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make the tour experience awesome. Would definitely recommend this tour to any golf fanatics or just to enjoy the beautiful scenic views. Definitely a tour to see when in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Rebecca H

    Ben was a fantastic guide for our half day private tour of Edinburgh! He showed us all of the main sights and we were able to do more on a half day tour than we could have done on a large tour bus. The van was very comfortable and Ben went out of his way to help us search for a specific souvenir. He also found a way to return my husbands hat that he left in the van. We had a great day and appreciated Ben’s knowledge. I highly recommend this tour company!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Shelly T

    Best day of our vacation! My daughter, sister and I booked this tour because my daughter loves history, and Mary Queen of Scots is her favorite historical figure. Our trip to the UK was her graduation present. We spent the day with our guide and driver Calais. He was funny, knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. He made my daughter feel special. It was wonderful to relax and now worry about finding the train or understanding a bus schedule. Calais picked us up and dropped us off at our Air BNB. Because it was just the three of us, we were able to adapt the schedule to our liking. A private tour is a splurge, but it was worth every penny, especially when you have an awesome guide. Highly recommend!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Daniel H

    Sandy’s tour couldn’t have been better. Having never been to Edinburgh, we were unsure what were “must sees” and this half day private tour around the city helped us see everything AND inform us as to what we needed to explore even further. Sandy catered the tour to our questions and even offered insights into general Scottish life and the “little things” we might not have thought to explore outside the traditional sites. Would recommend without question.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Mary Jane S

    This Scotch Whiskey Trail Private Guide experience with Calais as our guide and driver was the best tour we have taken worldwide. Calais’ knowledge of Scotland’s history, his humor and stories is unsurpassed…not to mention his driving skills!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Norma B

    Ben was punctual, personable and made a special request happen. We asked to see a scottish highland cow. Ben found two different places for us to view the cows. The first place was a touristy road side place that also had carrots to feed the cows. We introduced Ben to a past travel memory of ours and taught him an interesting feeding technique. Ben also found a farm field later in the day that gave us another close up viewing of these hairy cows.
    We even heard from Ben a few weeks later, sending us a picture of him sharing the cow feeding technique with clients. That was really nice of him to reach out to us and remind us of what a fun day we had with him.Ben’s recommendation for lunch was great ( Delicous food and great atmosphere).
    We totally recommend Experienced Tours and Ben as your guide.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Zoe K

    Very nice tour. Tour Guide was very professional and personable. Van was large and very clean. We were 10 days into our trip and a little tired. We had Andy drive us around and explain Edinburgh’s history and show us the major sites. Went to Palace of Holyroad house. Parked close to entrance, walked us to ticket booth and told where to meet him. Very seamless. Went to historic church and cemetery. Took us to the oldest public house in Edinburg for lunch. Very good lunch. Nice day because the tour could be tailored to our needs. Would highly recommend

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Pauline A

    The day tour I took with my family was excellent and the highlight of our brief trip to Scotland. Our guide Jamie, was excellent. His extensive knowledge and love of the highlands made the day special. We were picked up and returned to the door of our accommodation in an extremely comfortable minivan with individual reclining leather seats. Jamie knew just the right places to stop and was happy to take and forward endless pictures of us all. A fantastic day and one I would strongly recommend.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Zoe K

    Andy was an amazing Tour guide. He was knowledgeable and accommodating! He took us to see highland cows as we requested. Amazing lunch at the oldest surviving pub. The chapel and castle were impressive. He made everything as easy as possible and even found us a store for wool. I recommend Andy for any tour. He took us to castle ruins so we could visit Outlander site. Andy made our visit memorable.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Ellie M

    Full day whiskey tour with Calais was excellent – visiting family loved the experience and Calais was friendly, knowledgeable, and a great driver! Would definitely recommend!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Angie P

    Sandy did a great job showing us all the sights and took amazing care of us. He tailored our tour so that we could see historical sights, ties to Harry Potter inspiration, Outlander filming locations and more. I could not have had a better guide who was personal and caring. My aunt had some mobility challenges, but we were able to see everything we wanted and more. He showed us some amazing views and took great photos for us. Definitely will recommend to a friend!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Kelly B

    Don’t hesitate! Book now! We took a day tour from Edinburgh to St Andrew’s and it was the highlight of our two week trip. Our driver, Andy, was amazing! He was both professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about anything we asked him. He kept us laughing and entertained and adjusted our schedule to maximize our day. He even added some special stops that we weren’t even expecting and arranged a dinner reservation for us when we got back to Edinburgh. (Howies!! Best meal of our trip!) We had lunch at Tom Morris grill overlooking the golf course and also had a whiskey tasting at Lindores Abbey. It was a perfect day made even better by Andy!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Tony O

    This was a great tour with Sandy. He was knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humour. He was flexible and planned a full experience in a bespoke arrangement that included Stirling Castle, Scone and Lindores Abbey Distillery (a highlight). Every moment was full of laughter and appreciation for the history and the culture. Any tour by this company is highly recommended.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Glen W

    This company is terrific to deal with, took you to beautiful places and was more than willing to accommodate any requests. I would definitely recommend them.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Rocky M

    An awesome experience with Sandy as our guide. Edinburgh tour hitting all of our bucket list. Will absolutely hire again on our next visit!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Ana D

    Had a blast touring all of the Outlander locations. Calais was friendly and full of knowledge about the places we visited. Can clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour!

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Adam H

    Wonderful company to work with from start to finish. Helped us decide on what to do and where to go based on our interests. Our tour guide/driver was Ben and we were so happy we got to spend the day with him as he is friendly, knowledgeable, funny and just all around a good guy. Highly recommend this company.

    Published On: September, 2023
  • Morgan M

    Most amazing tour and tour guide! We loved the conversation and knowledge he had and would definitely use this service again! Thank you Calais and experienced tours!

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Scott C

    We chartered a specific tour based on our family heritage. Our guide, Michael, was amazing. He was knowegable, kind with our 4 year old, and was able to navigate around the roads when unforeseen circumstances caused travel delays. The vehicle was comfortable, spacious, and clean. All tickets for locations we wanted to go to were purchased for us in advance. 12/10 experience, would recommend.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Theodore E

    We had a half day tour of the city sights of Edinburgh. Hazel was our personal guide and she was outstanding. It was during the city festival so the crowds were big. Her ability to time us through these crowds to maximize our time showed that she was very knowledgeable. Very pleasant and well worth the time and money.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Toni W

    Our Guide was Hazel, she was amazing. We did so much more than expected. With a stop above Melrose. Where were able to see the view of the valley. Then off to Sir Walter Scott’s home. My personal favorite. Great tour. Then off to a pub lunch at Traquair hotel and pub. Excellent. Then off to our next stop where the 21st Lady of the estate still resides. Our final stop was Rosiln Chapel which is another favorite of ours. It never disappoints. I’m glad I found this company. They are professional and knowledgeable. If we could give it 10 stars we would.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Norman T

    Peter is a very affable and friendly tour guide, which made this day excursion extremely pleasurable – given that it was finalized at the very last minute ! Oxford was incredibly beautiful and was being able to visit Churchill’s home, both of which I will not soon forget.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Paul R

    Experienced Tours left us with magical memories of our family holiday in Scotland. Although we had our hotel in Edinburgh for the duration of our stay, the day excursions on offer went far enough to show us the real Scotland, with its splendid castles full of history and incredible geography. We did two different tours over two days, the Stirling castle & loch Lomond tour and the Highlands, whisky and castles private tour from Edinburgh. We found it convenient that our guides took care of booking everything for us, from castle entrances to tickets for the lake cruise. Furthermore, we really appreciated their historical explanations during our visits. The long journeys didn’t tire us out as we were busy contemplating the breathtaking green scenery from the comfort of our spacious luxury van and chatting to our very pleasant private guides dressed in kilts. On the first day, Sandy, our guide, offered us a taste of Scotch whisky, typical Glasgow cakes and played Celtic music during the journey, which made our experience very immersive. On the second day, we were touched by our guide Calais who, after talking about music with our youngest son during lunch on the shores of a magical Canadian-style lake, prepared a playlist especially for him on the way home. In the end, we liked what we saw as much as who we saw it with. By the end of our trip, our son wanted to become Scottish! So we would definitely recommend Experienced Tours.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Dawn A

    North Berwick day trip. Tantallon castle, not to be missed. Absolutely perfect day with our guide and driver, Ben. Professional, personable, local knowledge expert, who was patient with all our requests. Can’t go wrong with this company! Value for money excellent. And didn’t hurt that he was a good looking man in a kilt, just saying.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Kirsty L

    Sandy helped make this trip one of the most memorable experiences of my and my family’s lives! It was such an incredible joy to witness the beauty of Scotland with such a knowledgeable and fun guide. Sandy is quite capable of making Scotland’s at times confusing history both understandable and relatable. The consummate professional, he knew when to talk, when to be quiet, and how to ride out some of the inevitable family squabbles that arose. If you are concerned about spending time in a car with a total stranger, don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll adopt Sandy into your family just like we did! We can’t wait to return and spend more time in this beautiful country with this amazing company.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Ron T

    On a recent visit to Scotland, my wife and I needed to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh, and I thought that the best way to achieve this was to combine the transfer with a visit to Loch Ness and the Highlands. Experienced Tours was terrific in all respects. From the initial contact to the follow ups as the booking date approached, they were thorough and professional. Our driver, Michael, was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, sharing historical facts and bringing the Scottish countryside to life. He was a real pleasure to be with for the 10 hour trip which was extremely comfortable in the spacious van. The experience was tailored to our specific objectives and we decided to visit less touristy sites to avoid the crowds and the traffic. Michael knew what would be interesting for us and was very happy to make sure that we had an excellent experience. I am pleased to highly recommend this company when visiting Scotland.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Matthew R

    We had Andy as our tour guide and it was such a great experience! We have traveled a lot and have had many private tours. What made this one stand out for us was how personable and down to earth Andy was. He didn’t just merely point out buildings and historical facts, but rather, told us many funny stories and helped us discover some hidden gems. I can’t say enough good things about Andy. We feel like we made good friend that day and that will stick with us forever!

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Erik D

    Great time visiting the sites, although the drive to/from Queensferry Cruise port was longer than expected. Guide (Sandy) was awesome in providing narrative of the destinations along with general conversation on Scotland and local knowledge. Would definitely do another tour if we ever get back to Edinburgh.

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Valerie R

    We tailored this trip and saw Sir Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford house as well as Roselyn Chapel and Traquair house. Our guide Sandy couldn’t have been better. He was fun, informative, and made the tour very interesting. He knew a lot of the people working at the various places and so was able to collaborate with them which gave us even more insight into the places and the history of what we were seeing. There was a far more personal touch to this tour than bus tours we’d been on in the UK. Also, the van was comfortable and Sandy was an excellent driver. We’d recommend highly to anyone!

    Published On: August, 2023
  • Kirstin P

    Last night as we (myself, husband, and 14 year old daughter) were discussing the highlights of our 7-day vacation in London and Edinburgh, our tour with Hazel rose to the top as our favorite day (even with the blustery weather). Firstly, she was a pleasure to spend the day with and her love for Scotland is contagious. Secondly, the tour itself was a great way to see Sterling Castle and a wee bit of the Highlands in a day. Lunch was great and my husband tried haggis! Our stop at the Kelpies (with a mini-whiskey tasting) was a welcome addition. Thank you, Hazel!

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Erica M

    Hazel was great! Prompt and accommodating. We got to see exactly what we wanted and enjoyed a wonderful lunch overlooking one of the courses at St. Andrews.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Marilyn S

    Great tour with Hazel. She is a knowledgeable, very friendly guide who customized the tour to my preferences. Perfect day. So glad I found this tour. I highly recommend it.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Randy M

    Barney was a great guide. Very informative and made sure we saw all the places we wanted to. Made sure we were comfortable and safe the whole day. Answered any and all questions we had.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Julie O

    Calais was an amazing guide – personable, knowledgeable and fun! We were fully satisfied with the day’s itinerary. Calais was flexible and allowed us to switch up the final stop. The convenience of being picked up and dropped off at our hotel was one of the big reasons we chose this tour over other company, and it was a huge luxury. The transportation was comfortable and he even had cold water ready for us. We had a spectacular day, and I highly recommend Experienced Tours!

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Jay L

    We booked a full day, private van tour from experienced Tours through Viator. This proved to be a very wise decision. Barney, our guide was waiting for us when we got off the tender. His new Mercedes van was comfortable and roomy and easily accommodated our party of 5 adults. Barney had water and snacks available. Barney was a good story teller with an excellent sense of humor, and had an in depth knowledge of history, economy, politics and just about anything we would ask. In his van we were able to drive through and see areas where large busses couldn’t go. Several sites were closed due to the Kings visit, but we did get to see his motorcade . Our entry to the castle was through an express lane with tickets arranged by Experienced Tours. Our last stop was lunch at a pub/inn where some public house has been in existence since the 1300’s. We even got to sit in the same chair the Queen used when she dined here several years ago. In spite of rain and detoured roads, Barney got us back to tender location on time. Several days after this tour, I asked our twin 18 year olds what their favorite part of the cruise was so far. Both enthusiastically exclaimed Barney!!” I would book with Experienced Tours and ask for Barney again.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Maureen M

    Calais picked up my brother, sister in law and me at our hotel and immediately, we felt comfortable with him. He was very friendly, informative, flexible and a great storyteller. Our first stop on the tour was the quaint town of Luss on Loch Lomond. We loved the town and the very old church cemetery. We then visited St Conan’s Kirk, a small church on Loch Lomond and then Kilchurn Castle. Next was Inveraray town where we, including Calais, enjoyed lunch at an outside restaurant. We arrived at Inveraray Castle at 2:00 and we were greeted by the Duchess of Argyll. She was friendly, had a great sense of humor and gave us a wonderful tour of the Castle which is absolutely beautiful and so rich in history. At the end of the tour, the Duchess took us to the gift shop and we got to meet the Duke! We then walked around the gardens, also beautiful. Calais was with us on the tour and thought it was as special as we did. After the tour, it was time to go back to Glasgow. The three of us agreed that this day was the highlight of our trip to Scotland because of the beautiful scenery, the private tour of the Castle and Calais!

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Maureen M

    From the first time I contacted Sandy (aka Alexander), I felt comfortable booking with his company. I found them on TripAdvisor and read all of the excellent reviews. When I went to their website, I was definitely impressed with the layout, information and how easy it was to navigate. After many emails to Sandy, I booked the “Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle & Argyll Tour”. and the “Kingdom of Fife and St Andrews Tour” which I already reviewed. We were very excited about going to Inveraray Castle because our grandfather was a Campbell and the Castle is rich in the history of the Campbell clan. We were terribly disappointed to find out that the Castle was closed on the days that we could visit, but thanks to Sandy, we were able to have a private tour of the Castle. It was not inexpensive, but it was worth every penny (or should I say pence!) So, thanks again to Sandy for arranging this and for both of our tours. We enjoyed the tours and our guides, Calais (“Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle & Argyll Tour”) and Andy (“Kingdom of Fife and St Andrews Tour” ), were wonderful! I would highly recommend Experienced Tours to anyone visiting Scotland.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Tara K

    We had three AMAZING days with TWO incredible tour guides. Andy was with us for two of our three days. He was professional and knowledgable and created such a special time for the six of us. We learned so much history and we laughed until we cried. We saw and experienced Edinburgh and St. Andrews and everything in between. Including finding Highland Cows at the request of our children. It was a glorious two days. We ended the tour with big hugs of appreciation, truly a special time.

    Jamie cared for us on our next tour in Invergorden/Inverness. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the Highlands. He whisked us off into areas of the countryside that you only read about. We experienced indescribable beauty, simply untouched landscape. He shared stories and history. We had endless fun and completely unexpectedly attended Highland Games coincidentally happening during our time with him. Jamie truly created such an authentic custom experience during our time with him. We can’t thank both gentlemen enough for the lifetime of memories they gave to us.

    Thank you Alexander for providing such professional, knowledgable and personable tour guides. We simply didn’t want our time to end!!

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Flaq

    We had a lovely day with Hazel, who is a very pleasant and informative guide. We drove by the Kelpies and saw the famous bridges. We then went to Doane castle. This castle was uses in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the gift shop sells coconuts, which made us laugh. We then visited a loch and had a nice lunch. The afternoon was a visit to Glenturret distillery, which was very interesting. We saw lots of great scenery and had a very pleasant day.

    Published On: July, 2023
  • Maureen M

    The three of us (brother, sister in law and I) looked forward to this full day tour especially St Andrews and it was wonderful. Our guide, Andy, was very friendly and informative about the area. He was very flexible and recommended what we should see in the 8 hours we had. He showed us the 3 bridges in North Queensferry and explained their history. He then gave us plenty of time in St Andrews, at the castle, the golf course, the pro shops (my brother is a golfer), in the town. We also had lunch at the Tom Norris Grill on the golf course which Experienced recommended and made the reservation for us in advance. We made a stop at Falkland, a quaint town, on our way back to Edinburgh and then when we got back to the city, Andy took us up to Calton Hill for a great view of the city despite the rain we experienced while up there. All in all, it was a great day, the highlight being St Andrews. And Andy! Thanks again for an enjoyable tour and your interesting stories!

    Published On: June, 2023
  • Heather C

    Our tour was a wonderful and immersive experience with Hazel, who has a wealth of historical knowledge! Tremendously affable, she took us to several unexpected points of Outlander related interest, a delicious place for lunch and our private tour felt like spending the day with a friend. She took a number of photos for us and sent them the same day via email. Highly recommended!

    Published On: October, 2022
  • ML

    If you’re reading this review trying to decide if you want to book this tour, let me tell you that you absolutely should! You will not regret it and will have memories for a lifetime. I highly recommended his tour. Alexander thank you for an amazing day! We will never forget it and will be in touch for a future tour.

    Published On: October, 2022
  • Martin L

    We actually took the full day tour and I can’t say enough good things about our tour experience and, more importantly, our guide Alexander (Sandy). He was top notch. He immediately made us feel at home. Alexander was down to earth, funny and SO knowledgeable. We learned so much

    Published On: October, 2022
  • Alex M

    We went on a tour with Hazel today. She was a rock star! We had the best day ever! She was so friendly, knowledgeable and kind! She was very attentive to our interests and we truly enjoyed her company. She’s the best tour guide ever!

    Published On: October, 2022
  • Judy L

    Look no further if you want to create a bespoke personalized tour of Scotland! Our trip was perfect. While planning our trip I looked at a number of tours but could not find exactly what I wanted until I reached out to Alexander with Experienced Tours. Alexander was instrumental in organizing a perfect itinerary with attention to every detail. (also excellent hotel accommodations and dinner reservations) Jamie, our guide, brought it to life. He is an excellent guide and historian with a kind heart and a great sense of humor. What an enriching experience.

    Published On: September, 2022
  • Kim M

    Fantastic experience whiskey tasting in the Scottish Highlands. Experienced Tours accommodated our slightly crazy request to do a day trip from Edinburgh into Speyside in order to experience the whiskey distilleries. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and shared lots of Scottish history and stories which made the long drive fly by. Our guide set up a tour and tasting at one of the distilleries which was lovely. It was an unforgettable day and I would recommend Experienced Tours to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.

    Published On: September, 2022
  • Joe B

    If you’re looking for history, a drive through the beautiful Scotish countryside, and whisky; this is the tour for you! From Edinburgh to Speyside was a 3 hour drive through a variety of breathtaking landscapes. Our guide told us many captivating stories about the history of Scotland, which really shortened the trip. We also made several stops along the way. The distilleries were fascinating to tour to get an idea of where the legendary whisky comes from and how it’s made. Absolutely loved our guide <Michael>! Could not recommend this more.

    Published On: September, 2022
  • Linda S

    An awesome tour by a friendly, knowledgeable guide, Alexander. A great overview with lots of historical info provided

    Published On: September, 2022
  • Benjamin C

    Whole experience was great. Michael was an excellent tour guide. He kept the day entertaining and stopped at great points for views and information. The vehicle was comfortable for the whole family as well. Glen Coe was the highlight, but the kids also liked getting their photos at Loch Ness. All in all, our expectations were exceeded for the day.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Jamie R

    Great tour. Tour Guide had lots of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour. Excellent vehicle and very comfortable to sit in.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Erza M

    I splurged on the Mary Queen of Scots Private tour for my birthday. What a special treat! I had the pleasure of enjoying this trip privately on my own with my guide Hazel who was very friendly and informative throughout the entire day. It was really nice to have her all to myself I recommend her and the Experience Tours organization highly.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Alex S

    I can not rave enough about Alexander!! He made me fall in love with Edinburgh, though I’m sure it would be hard not to. He was so flexible and added little extras here and there that made it a fantastic day. I loved sharing his knowledge of his country, he brought everything to life. He even accommodated a very random, special request from us that meant the world. I would give 10 stars if possible

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Lisa S

    This tour was AMAZING! Michael our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. He made our trip very enjoyable and gave us information that was so interesting about the history of Scotland. Anyone interested in learning about Scotland, trying to find Nessie or just wanting to take in the view needs to take this tour with him!

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Michael M

    This tour was fantastic. Sean, our driver, was a lively individual with a lot of good jokes. He knew the area well, was able to adapt and cater to our needs, and went out of his way to ensure we got the experience we looked for. The only slight negative is that the tour was a bit expensive. I’m not sure I found it entirely worth it. But I had a great time, and that’s what matters now.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Brian R

    We hired ‘Experienced Tours’ for days in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. They were a pleasure to work with. My wife and I are both in the US travel industry and we can not say enough positives about our time with Experienced.

    Informative, adaptable and quick to respond to emails.

    In Glasgow our day with Michael was fantastic. Van was immaculate, roomy (4a 1 teen). Alexander was so flexible and added little extras here and there that made it a fantastic day while taking in the full breadth of the Sterling Castle area and its long history without EVER feeling rushed, all while managing to give us time to ourselves to explore locations as a family too.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Katie R

    My family and I did two tours with Experienced Tours while we were in Edinburgh, the first with Alexander who was excellent and the second with Michael, who just absolutely blew us away. Because we got to spend a bit more time with Michael, our whole family was enamored with him. He has such a wonderfully warm personality and excellent stories that made this tour the highlight of our entire two-week trip to Scotland/Ireland.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Sara Q

    Michael, our tour guide, was fantastic. He was full of knowledge, funny, and very good with our 3-yr old. We very much appreciated his making reservations ahead of time for our lunch and being flexible based on our interests. His passion for his work really shines!

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Vivian E

    Guide was amazing, Alexander was very responsive and helpful-Great experience! Make sure to do a bit of your own research so you can let guide know if there are specific places you want to see.

    Published On: August, 2022
  • Jennifer T

    Absolutely amazing Day with Hazel! She was very accommodating to us and did a few additional stops based on our request-friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to details! Fantastic lunch at Sheep Heid Inn! Plenty of time given at each stop -loved Dunningston and Craigmillar. Hazel made our trip to Scotland even better! Highly recommend

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Shobna D

    Had a great time in Glasgow. Favorites include the People’s Museum and walking around in downtown Glasgow. Our guide Neil was flexible and allowed us to customize the tour. Great intro to a great city!

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Matt N

    Alexander arrived promptly at our pickup location. Immediately his professionalism, pride, and knowledge of Scotland were displayed during our voyage to various Highland and Lowland Scotch distillery sites. His knowledge of his country and whisky was thoroughly displayed and appreciated. He allowed our itinerary to be customizable to ensure we had a premium experience. He had many nice touches and surprises along the way to enhance the experience. If you want to experience Scotland and get the insight and experience of this beautiful country, this tour guide is for you!

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Scott B

    Alexander,our guide, was personable, knowledgeable. It was fun to spend the day with him. His van was very comfortable. The drive on the back roads to Loch Tay and Kenmore was special. If I go back to Edinburgh I hope to have him guide us again on a trip to another part of Scotland.

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Anthony F

    Henry our guide was informative and entertaining and achieved what we set out to do. Nothing was too much trouble and he knew his way around. What a wonderful two days.

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Katie R

    We had a wonderful visit to Edinburgh in July 2022 and had Alexander or ‘Sandy’ as our tour guide. He was wonderful and give excellent tidbits about his beloved country to us and made this half day tour a must-see for people visiting Scotland.

    Published On: July, 2022
  • Rebecca W

    Private whisky tour is the way to go! Alexander did a zoom meeting to get exactly what we wanted and then tailored a 6 day, 5 night trip exactly to what we wanted and what we didn’t know to ask for! 3 nights in Islay with a variety of tours and tastings, then two nights in Aberlour and included a cooperage and distilleries we didn’t even know about (but should have). Jamie was our tour guide and also took us to castles, ruins, beach sunsets, etc, while constantly entertaining us with history and stories of old and current Scotland. We visited 11 distilleries plus a couple of Whisky bars during those 6 days. We started in Edinburgh and ended in Glasgow to connect with another tour we had lined up (with a different focus).
    Accomodations were superb–a restored mansion on Islay, and a quaint boutique hotel in Aberlour with a whisky collection above all others we saw on this trip. Suggestions for restaurants were spot on. This will be a highlight of our travels for years to come. We can’t say enough good things about Alexander for arranging it and Jamie for being our guide. He even met up with us for a drink later in our travels when we hit his home town. Above and beyond call of duty!

    Published On: June, 2022
  • Christie C

    Just finished a multi-day tour of Scotland with Alexander. We have to say this was the best trip we ever made! Alexander took time to help us plan and customize the trip from start to finish. He put together an itinerary that allowed us to visit Edinburgh and other towns, learn about Scotland’s rich history, explore the amazing beauty of the countryside, and experience local culture.

    He took the time to find out what appealed most to us and adjusted the tour to work these things into the trip.
    Alexander was informative and personable. We spent a lot of time laughing together. Felt like touring the country with an old friend. He went above and beyond to make this trip wonderful.

    Had never done a private tour before and wasn’t sure what to expect. So glad we went this route. Worth every penny! Highly recommend traveling with Alexander/Experienced Tours. Trustworthy, professional, and fun!

    Published On: June, 2022
  • Kerry M

    OUTSTANDING experience and you really CAN afford it! My sister and I went on a multi day tour with Alexander; I was a little skeptical when she suggested this private tour – thinking the cost would be well above my travel budget but we worked with Alexander on where we’d like to go, and $ range on cost of rooms, etc. He put together amazing itinerary – hotels were great, most came with a huge breakfast and when you compare cost of booking it all on your own – Experienced Tours was a great option – especially considering the knowledge, professionalism and personal touches Alexander provided. Travel dollars well spent – highlight of our trip!!!

    Published On: June, 2022
  • Debbie R

    We were a family of 13 and we had two minivans to take us around on our private tour. Sandy was great at adapting our tour to make it more meaningful and let us do what we would like to do. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and the history and brought it alive for us.

    Published On: June, 2022
  • Diane P

    Our guide, Peter, was awesome. Although a long day, he made seem like it raced by. We saw all that was on the itinerary, which was full, and had adequate time to enjoy all!

    Published On: June, 2022
  • Colleen D

    Alexander was a wonderful tour guide. Our personal tour was designed to see locations that were of interest due to connections in our ancestry. He arrived promptly at 9 and off we went to our first location Glamis Castle. He provided us with information along the route and ensured that we were assisted into the Castle and waited patiently while we took our time on a self guided tour. He also was quite the photographer and ensured that we had beautiful photos standing outside the Castle. Next stop was Laurencekirk, birthplace of my daughter’s great-grandmother. We had a photo of the family when she was a little girl and Alexander was instrumental in finding the location despite the fact that the Gasworks buildings were no longer there. It was very much appreciated. We went off to St. Andrews and a visit to the Old Course. It was a beautiful day and although we unfortunately could not eat at the Tom Morris restaurant as hoped, he did get permission that we could go on the balcony to have a few pics taken and then took us to another fabulous restaurant in St Andrews which we greatly enjoyed. Back to St. Andrews to have our pictures taken on the historical bridge on the 18th hole and then back to Edinburgh.

    Published On: May, 2022
  • Spencer P

    Alexander planned a 5night/6 day tour of Mull, Iona, Skye and the Highlands for our group of 4. Our trip was fantastic from start to finish!! Alexander was extremely knowledgeable, always courteous, an expert driver, and an all around fun person to be with for an extended period of time! He really listened to what we were interested in and took us on a number of off the beaten path sites that made our visit so special.

    And the hotels and restaurants he booked for us were great. Our trip was magical – filled with experiences we will never forget! Many thanks to Alexander and Experienced Tours for taking us on the trip of a lifetime!!

    Published On: May, 2022
  • Mick P

    Alexander is the best! Would give him 6 stars if possible. He communicated clearly and kept us up to date answering all our questions and ensuring our tinerary is propely planned. My family and I (5 adults + 1 11-year old child) easily fit into a comfortable and luxurious van. Alexander took us on two separate tours: one for Highlands//Glencoe/Loch Ness and another for a Speyside distilleries tour. Both were long journey’s but well worth the time. Alexander made sure we took breaks in between and were always comfortable. In addition, he was very knowledgeable and professional with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend the tours and booking with Alexander. Found it cost effective and had a very personal experience without the large bus tours. Looking forward to the next tour!!

    Published On: May, 2022
  • Robert M

    Michael was a great host. Very knowledgeable about the area and was able to get us around Edinburgh quickly and efficiently so we could see as much as possible during our day

    Published On: May, 2022
  • Magdalena B

    Sandy was an awesome and knowledgeable guide. We only had a short time in Edinburgh and he made our visit unforgettable. We had an issue with reminder of our Scotland trip to Inverness and he went out of his way to help us resolve our issue. He saved our trip.

    Published On: May, 2022
  • Pip C

    The entire day was outstanding from start to finish. Our guide Sean was fantastic and the drive was so enjoyable. The distilleries we visited, particularly Glenturret and Lindores Abbey gave fantastic private tours and tastings and you really got a feel for the passion the staff shared and how the industry is steeped in history. It really was magical. Like most people in the last couple of years my husband has had a rubbish time so for his 40th I wanted to give him a dream bucket list experience and this day with Experienced Tours I think far exceeded both our expectations. We would absolutely love to come back and try some of the other tours and would highly recommend to everyone.

    On a final note this was made possible because Alexander was able to book us into the distilleries where I had been unable (and recommended them because the original Speyside ones I wanted to visit weren’t taking bookings) and I’m so glad he did because they were really something special.

    Thank you so much for a truly memorable day!

    Published On: April, 2022
  • Ann L

    Had a wonderful afternoon touring Edinburgh with Alexandre. From planning the tour to completion of the tour Alexandre was polite, knowledgeable and accommodating. We made a few adjustments to his usual itinerary and we saw so much more of Edinburgh than we would have seen on our own. From well known monuments to out of the way streets (news) we totally enjoyed our tour.

    Published On: April, 2022
  • Michelle B

    Great way to see Edinburgh in a day and get full historic tour too ! Very professional and great if you have mobility concerns. Still able to get out abs about at key locations. Super

    Published On: April, 2022
  • Joe C

    Alexander was the absolute best. Our family loved learning about Old and New Edinburgh from him. Could not have imagined a better way to spend a day in the city. Particularly loved his lunch selection and our game of skittle while we waited for our food. Can’t wait to get back to Scotland and book a tour with him to the Highlands.

    Published On: March, 2022
  • Michael & Heidi

    Spending the day with Alexander on a private tour of Edinburgh was like visiting a new city with a wonderful family friend. Alexander met us at our hotel promptly in his spotless van and we were off and running. We started with an overview of the city at Calton Hill. We were immediately impressed with his knowledge of the city, as he pointed out key landmarks and we talked about how we wanted to spend our day.

    Published On: February, 2022
  • Renato B

    Our host Alexander was very flexible and adapted the tour according to our requests and the weather. He had a deep knowledge of routes and destinations and knew exactly when to explain or introduce facts or curiosities about the Scottish history. Alexander went above and beyond to provide us with the most original experiences and made us feel trully welcome.

    Published On: January, 2022
  • Karla V

    We had a fabulous time touring Glasgow from Edinburgh. It was our first time to see Glasgow and our tour guide, Sean, made it a fantastic experience. I was with my husband and 2 kids and Sean was flexible enough to allow us to create an itinerary catered for kids, as we went along. He was also patient in answering my kids’ questions and listening to their stories, even on dinosaurs haha. He also explained a lot about the culture and history of Edinburgh and Glasgow, which was very helpful for us. Sean let us take our own pace, the van was very clean. He was on time in picking us up and Alexander even saw us off. They are very hands-on. Highly recommended! Thank you so much!

    Published On: December, 2021
  • Amy M

    First class service from start to finish. Alexander tailored a tour of the Scottish Borders especially for us. Highly engaging and informative our group of 6 had a fabulous day out.

    Published On: December, 2021
  • Will E

    We had the greatest day! Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate, funny, personable and a good driver! We can’t recommend this company more strongly and are sure to re-book next time we are in Scotland.

    Published On: November, 2021
  • Lisa W

    If you do one thing in Edinburgh then make sure it’s a tour with Alexander! We had the most amazing morning touring this beautiful city in the comfort of a spotless Mercedes minivan. Our party of 5 ranged from ages 18 to 82 and our time was equally enjoyed by all. Lots of interesting information, humour, history, discussion and sightseeing. We even managed to squeeze in a cake, coffee, and comfort stop! Highly recommend this company to anyone wanting a bespoke, private tour. Thank you Alexander, we had a ball, it was certainly the highlight of our trip to Scotland.

    Published On: November, 2021
  • Alizza C

    We had a superb & wonderful experience. Alexander, our tour guide, enthralled us with the abundant history of Scotland which made us appreciate & love it more… This is a highly recommended tour agency specially if you’re travelling with a little one. Indeed, a tour that we will remember in our lifetime!

    Published On: November, 2021
  • Leslie A

    We had a great day! Sean was an excellent tour guide. Saw a little bit of everything. First we hit a few of the Outlander filming sites, then we were off to St. Andrews. Had a nice lunch in the club house where after we had some time to shop, touch the North Sea and see the golf museum. Next we enjoyed some delicious gin and whisky tasting, not Sean…he was driving. And we ended our trip back to Edinburgh driving along the coast stopping at some quaint fishing villages. What a great way to experience Scotland outside of Edinburgh. Highly recommend this trip.

    Published On: November, 2021
  • Bridget S

    We spent several days with Experienced Tours in Edinburgh and then in London and had an excellent experience. Alexander was extremely helpful with planning the itinerary. I was traveling with my mom who has some mobility issues, and all of our tour guides were very accommodating.  David was wonderful; we learned so much and really enjoyed our time with him. All of the vans were comfortable and spotless and all of our guides were an absolute pleasure.

    Published On: November, 2021
  • Kathryn B

    I had less than a day to see as much as possible of Edinburgh and could not have been in more capable hands. Alexander was professional, so easy to get along with and seemed to have endless knowledge, not only about this beautiful city, but included many anecdotal pieces of information that made this a perfect tour for me.

    Published On: October, 2021
  • Cheri K

    Wonderful half day tour of Edinburgh- Alexander was extremely knowledgeable and we felt that we really got a very good understanding of the somewhat complicated history of the Scots and this area. The vehicle was immaculate and very comfortable. It is plain to see either our guide has a history degree or is just extremely well read on the subject. Alexander still made it fun however and we would certainly highly recommend this tour!

    Published On: October, 2021
  • Steve K

    We had a fantastic time on the Stirling castle/ Loch Lomond tour. Alexander our guide was excellent – so knowledgeable and interesting and obviously very passionate about his lovely country.. Would thoroughly recommend Experienced Tours..

    Published On: September, 2021
  • Marisa F

    We were on limited time and decided the best way to see the sights would be by private van. We were not disappointed! I requested a customization to a tour and Alexander was happy to accommodate. Midhope Castle, Culrose, Falkland Palace and St Andrews. Extremely knowledgeable about Scottish history and the Outlander film locations. Highly recommend!

    Published On: September, 2021
  • Catherine L

    Alexander prepared a wonderful tour for my partner and I. We covered a lot of ground within a day and it quickly became clear how personable, accommodating and knowledgeable Alexander is. Make sure you tap into his vast knowledge of Scottish history! I will without hesitation recommend this experience.

    Published On: September, 2021
  • Tracy H

    What a great time ! Time very well spent with great company and a good few laughs thrown in. All the hidden treasures, that were such a nice surprise! Definitely a fare few photos that will be printed off ( not saying too much as don’t want to spoil it – go see for yourself) . All rounded off with the sheep, just lovely. Thank you so so much Sandy! Slainte x

    Published On: September, 2021
  • Andrew M

    Alexander has a fantastic knowledge of his own city. His van is immaculate and spotless. After being picked up from our accommodation he asked if there was anywhere we especially would like to see and my wife wanted to see the Britannia, which we did. I can thoroughly recommend his tour to anyone who wants to see the city from the comfort of an armchair. You also get to see the odd nooks and crannies you might miss on your own.

    Published On: August, 2021
  • Anne E

    An excellent tour. I booked this with my Mum who has limited mobility and it was a great way to see the highlights of Edinburgh in comfort and without too much walking. Alexander was friendly and helpful, keen to ensure we both got the most out of the experience. A really enjoyable afternoon.

    Published On: July, 2021
  • Peter B

    Great way to explore Edinburgh. We booked a full day private tour for our family (2 adults plus 10yr old). Alexander was a great host, very friendly and knowledgeable and planned the day based on our input. Fantastic way to explore the city and surrounding areas in a clean and comfortable van (and a welcome break from walking everywhere). Alexander kindly offered us tips for the remainder of our trip to Scotland, and I would highly recommend this company for a high quality experience.

    Published On: July, 2021
  • Simon R

    We can only praise and recommend Alexander so much. We spent four hours in his company this morning as we were given the most comprehensive, professional, warm and funny tour of Edinburgh. If you wish to get full value for money and be in the company of someone, who is wasted as a tour guide, then please look no further.

    Published On: June, 2021
  • Akram A

    It was an amazing tour for four hours. Very informative guidance. Introduce Edinburgh in a very through way. I really recommend it

    Published On: June, 2021
  • Inbar R

    We took this private tour with Alexander, who was wonderful and super friendly to us and with to children as well 🙂 The ride and the attractions were great and we highly recommend the experience!

    Published On: June, 2021
  • Nick M

    We had a great private tour around Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle. The Experienced Tours team are, well, extremely experienced and shared lots of interesting information. It felt like the height of luxury being driven around in their Mercedes people carrier and receiving a private tour rather in a bigger group, Sandy made the whole day very special.

    Published On: June, 2021
  • Michelle J

    We had a wonderful day trip with our tour guide, Sean. He was very knowledgeable and personable!
    The private tour in a luxury van…with drop off and pick up at our hotel…was well worth the price. We were able to see and do so much! A great highlight of our trip to Scotland. Thank you, Sean!

    Published On: June, 2021
  • Stefano D

    A lovely experience. Alexander was a great guide, very knowledgeable and so polite with our children, patient, pleasant and a true gentleman. The car was great and the overall experience wonderful

    Published On: May, 2021
  • Drew F

    BRILLIANT. I arranged this tour as a birthday surprise for my partner, and throughout the process, from the initial enquiry, to the final payment, Alexander (our guide) was absolutely fantastic. He was a wealth of knowledge, speaking not just about Mary Queen of Scots, but the historical period more generally

    Published On: May, 2021
  • Waleed A

    A one of a kind tour. We had a fantastic time touring and learning about Edinburgh. Alexander had amazing knowledge of the city and made the whole day really enjoyable. The tour was very well organised and the Mercedes minivan was very clean.

    Published On: September, 2020
  • Rohit P

    A memorable tour & a great tour guide! An engaging story teller ..be assured you will be learning about various fun facts and little known secrets that you would otherwise miss. For me it was particularly spotting ( being a tennis buff) Andy Murray’s village

    Published On: September, 2020
  • Sema C

    Thank you for an excellent Edinburgh and highland tour by our excellent and knowledgable guide Alexander! Highly recommend 5 star!

    Published On: September, 2020
  • Yojiro U

    The guide, Alexander, is one outstanding tour guide. He is very intelligent and eager to show the best part of Scotland with his pride. All of my family enjoyed the excellent tour!

    Published On: September, 2020
  • Sukhjit D

    You will be able to see the highlights of Edinburgh in a day and it’s excellent way of travelling especially now because of COVID-19. Our tour guide and chauffeur for the day was Alexander and we had very relaxing day. He was very knowledgable and had good sense of humour.

    Published On: August, 2020
  • Harry S

    Brilliant day ! Very friendly, full of knowledge! Best way in my opinion to do a tour!!

    Published On: August, 2020
  • Sheila N

    Sandy was such an interesting and knowledgable guide. Although our trip was quite short we packed so much into the time we had. We will definitely do another tour on our next trip to Edinburgh. Would highly recommend this tour. Fun trip. See you again Sandy. All the best.

    Published On: July, 2020
  • Rob H

    We did a customized for for almost two weeks – the best tour ever! We experienced castles, nature, history, city life, pubs, culture, everything we hoped for and more. Alexander was knowledgeable, quietly professional and very personable. He had recommendations for restaurants depending on whether we wanted high end food, pub food or anything else. He aided us with laundry drop off/pick up too. The car was spotless as he washed and vacuumed it every evening.

    Published On: March, 2020
  • Terry R

    The history tour began from the moment I entered the van until we returned home, including Edinburgh and sites along the many miles traveled. We stopped in the Highlands, had a lovely pub lunch near the Loch, then made a stop at the burial grounds. Alexander is so easy to talk to and we shared many laughs. He was respectful of my mobility limitation and planned drop off areas accordingly.

    Published On: March, 2020
  • Katie B

    It was without a doubt one of the best private tours we’ve taken! Alexander was phenomenal. He is extremely knowledgeable about Scotland history, sites and landscapes. The weather was honestly terrible that day (even for Scotland) but he still managed to drive us safely to all our destinations plus an extra stop to a four thousand year old burial site!

    Published On: March, 2020
  • Pauline C

    We had a BLAST on our full day tour of the Highlands. Sandy, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun! We can’t wait to go back!

    Published On: March, 2020
  • Regina H

    our trip to Glasgow and Edinburg hosted by Experienced Tours surpassed not only our expectations but the best-of-the-best-of-the best from our past. Our tour guide did not miss a beat… thankful that Experienced Tours is now our – Gold, Platinum, Titanium standard!

    Published On: January, 2020
  • Patrick M

    Very friendly guy, great sense of humor, but more importantly, seemingly knows everything about the country he loves. We asked a lot of questions and he knew the answer and more to everything. Was an 8-9 hour tour that seemed like a 8-9 minute tour. Time flies when you’re having a great time! Highly, highly recommended.

    Published On: January, 2020
  • Jay F

    Used Experienced Tours for my recent family visiting Edinburgh. We went up to Stirling Castle, Lake Lomond and Deanston whiskey Distillery for a tour and a dram! Their tour van was very luxurious and Alexander had great stories and history of the region. Would definitely book again.

    Published On: January, 2020
  • Zander L

    Great service by your company. Went to St Andrews and stood on the bridge. Coastal route was amazing. Lots of history.  The guide Sean was very friendly and knew a lot of the history that he brought to life. Recommended.

    Published On: January, 2020
  • Paul S

    Definitely reserve a tour with Experienced Tours! He customized the day as we went along… balancing historical information with interesting anecdotes and treatings us like friends. This was the best day of guided adventure ever! Thank you, Experienced Tours, for giving us great memories.

    Published On: January, 2020
  • Bhavna S

    Sean was our travel expert and he was very knowledgeable. He is wonderful guide, safe driver and avid historian -who has great knowledge and interest in the history. I would highly recommend if you are looking to have a great time with family and need flexibility.

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Madeleine S

    He arranged a last minute lunch at an amazing location and shared so much interesting facts and details with us the whole day. This was definitely one of the best tours we have been on and can really recommend it to anyone whom would like to see St Andrews and surrounds at your own pace and agenda.

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Connie R

    Alexander’s knowledge of Scotland’s history and politics not only proved to be informative but delightfully entertaining. We highly recommend Alexander for his knowledge, patience, humor and flexibility. Five Stars for Experienced Tours!!!!

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Roberto F

    Truly exceptional, kind and available to any variation in the tours they offer (beautiful), I will certainly recommend it to all those who want to visit Scotland with a quality private service. Bravissimi

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Nane A

    Alexander was f*****g outstanding. His knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness are a genuine joy. I highly recommend taking a tour with him. You will leave feeling like you’ve learned much about Scottish culture, politics and history while also having gained a new friend in Alexander.

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Tim W

    5 of us in from America with only 1 day in Edinburgh and Alexander hit a home run!  He was extremely knowledgeable on all topics about Scotland and its history, but we also enjoyed his company and intelligence when we discussed business, music, you name it!

    Published On: December, 2019
  • Susan N

    We really enjoyed our day with Alexander. He took us to all the great spots in Edinburgh, He is very knowledgeable and easy to be with. He arranged lunch for us at the oldest pub in Edinburgh and we got to bowl in a very old and interesting alley. We had a great day with Alexander!

    Published On: November, 2019
  • Mark B

    His commentary and Scottish history stories were second to none. He took us for lunch at a local Scottish restaurant that served food to die for. Alexander introduced us to Scotland’s soda “IRN BRU” which is their answer to Coca Cola. He picked us up at 9 sharp and had us back to our hotel by 5:30.

    Published On: November, 2019
  • Tom M

    We were picked up and dropped of directly in front of our hotel. The van was immaculate (with water available) and its size allowed us to intimately explore areas like Dean Village where other vehicles could not explore. At our request he took us to a small local café for a lunch. The tour finished at very nice pub that is the oldest in Scotland!

    Published On: October, 2019
  • Gerald G

    Our guide Struan showed us to many of the locations from Outlander including Lallybroch (which is not open to the public), Fort William and Inverness. These are all other places in real life but the logistics were seamless travelling from place to place in a really nice minivan. We also stopped at a great inn for lunch which dated back to the Jacobite period.

    Published On: October, 2019
  • Laura W

    Alexander and TBL accommodated my last minute request and I couldn’t be happier with my 4 hour introduction to Edinburgh. Without hesitation I recommend this experience.

    Published On: September, 2019
  • Jean M

    We booked Alexander to give us a guided tour of the city they were so impressed with his knowledge and his expertise getting us from A to B around the city and the sights we later joined them on the cruise a couple of days later and they said there city tour with Alexander was by far one of there best highlights,

    Published On: September, 2019
  • Allan J

    if we could give 10 stars instead of 5 we would. His performance and our experience was exceptional. Criteria important to us included: comfortable traveling vehicle for 8+ hours; trusted, open willingness to customize the itinerary to our interests; and not being rushed. This guide experience was differentiated, outstanding and worth every $$$!!

    Published On: September, 2019
  • Nancy F

    The perfect introduction to the city and enough history for us to feel much more grounded when we explored on our own the next day. Also covered more sites in one morning than we could possibly have done in our short time.

    Published On: September, 2019
  • Alice B

    Alexander was the simply the best! He knew his history, and looked great in a kilt. He was very informative about all aspects about traveling to Scotland.

    Published On: September, 2019
  • Andre L

    Alexander was great and full of enthusiasm for scotland. He guided us wonderfully through the day. The ride in his van was very comfortable. Many thanks

    Published On: August, 2019
  • Steve D

    Six of us did a full day tour of Edinburgh with Alexander. He picked us up at our ship in an immaculate Mercedes minivan and provided us with water. He took us to all the important tourist locations through the heavy traffic of the Edinburgh Festival. […] He was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

    Published On: August, 2019
  • Peter O

    Sean did an excellent job giving us a tour of Edinburgh and we would recommend him highly. he knew to leave a tour of the castle to late in the day when it was less crowded.

    Published On: August, 2019
  • Brenna M

    My husband, our seventeen year old son, sixteen year old daughter and I experienced our best family vacation ever. From pickup at our hotel in Edinburgh to drop off at our last destination in St. Andrews, Alexander was the perfect host for our four day adventure through the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. His insights into Scotland’s history and culture kept our entire family engaged and entertained.

    Published On: August, 2019
  • Raey M

    Alexander was an excellent guide and we had a wonderful day exploring. From Edinburgh to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Then to Sterling Castle on the way back to Edinburgh. Would highly recommend.

    Published On: July, 2019
  • Amy K

    Huge thanks to Alexander for helping us girlies create magic memories during our trip to Scotland. His knowledge of history, current affairs and fabulous sense of humour were the cherries on top of our 3-day tour. I’d highly recommend booking with Experienced tours…..I feel like I have a new Scottish friend

    Published On: June, 2019
  • Kathleen F

    We learned a lot about Scottish history and Edinburgh’s weather (it was a rainy day!). Alexander was a great guide, who listened to us and adjusted our tour to make sure we saw what really interested us (our luncheon in the oldest operating pub in Scotland was definitely a highlight). It was a whirlwind day (and our first port stop in Scotland), but I’m glad we did it.

    Published On: June, 2019
  • Raylene S

    Alexander was our most professional and polished tour guide. He greeted us in a kilt, the start of a really excellent tour. He knew his facts and the history we wanted to hear, and he was articulate in his presentation. He knew his way around the city and his personality added fun to the day. Highly recommended.

    Published On: May, 2019
  • Michael C

    This was an excellent tour made even better by our guide, Alexander. He is well versed in the history of the castles and all the attractions we visited. We had a great day getting to see the Scottish countryside. This is a first class operation. Would highly recommend for anyone.

    Published On: May, 2019
  • Kathleen V

    My group of American travelers LOVED our East Lothian day with Alexander. He was the perfect guide! Informative, inspiring and FUN. Especially liked the wee bit of trivia he shared about common sayings and words that originated in Scotland. Made the day in Living Color.

    Published On: May, 2019
  • Daniel W

    We had a great time visiting St. Andrews and Fife. He was knowledgeable about the area and answered all questions to the best of his ability. He went in with us to the historic sites and gave us more in-depth information. He was patient with us as we wanted to make changes to the itinerary. We highly enjoyed his company on our day long trip.

    Published On: May, 2019
  • Marelene B

    The tour was more than we hoped for with the second excellent tour guide on our trip. He was kind to us and passionate about his knowledge of Scotland making us eager to learn more and appreciate the history. He took us to places we would never have known about yet gave us time to enjoy places we wanted to see.

    Published On: May, 2019
  • David B

    Thanks to Alexander for filling a rainy day with sunshine. His knowledge of Scotland and great sense of humor made the tours amazing! We also got to see 3 bridges built in 3 different centuries during one stop. And so much more to see. Will definitely contact Alexander on our next trip to Scotland.

    Published On: April, 2019
  • Nancy M

    Traveling with Alexander is like being with your favorite relative. He is so knowledgeable and loves what he does. It was great getting around the tour buses and other tours groups. Thanks Alexander for a memorable and best vacation I have ever had!

    Published On: April, 2019
  • Carole G

    If you want the best tour guide ever, then let me introduce you to Alexander. His knowledge of his country is told with such passion that you are totally immersed in the culture. We spent 5 days with him and he was courteous, kind and very considerate of us on the “wee” walks. An amazing person-thank you Alexander!

    Published On: April, 2019
  • Melissa L

    Alexander was our multi-day tour guide who took us all over Scotland and it was the most positive and enjoyable travel experience we’ve ever had. We were so thankful to have his guidance and learn so many great bits of history along the way. He was incredibly organized, proactive and thoughtful to ensure we made the absolute most out of our time in Scotland.

    Published On: September, 2018
  • Veselin B

    Our guide was amazing – knowledgeable and experienced, he created very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. We found lovely places that would not be possible to reach otherwise. I could not recommend more the services of Experienced tours.

    Published On: September, 2018
  • Dimitar B

    My family and I used the services of Experienced Tours last week, and we are glad that we chose this organisation. The tour guide, Alex, is really good at his job and he knows everything about Scotland. The tour itself was interesting, and we were excited throughout the whole trip.

    Published On: September, 2018
  • Saskia G

    Alexander took us to Sterling and Loch Lomond and we were blown away by the beauty and fascinating history. The tour was well-organised and we really enjoyed ourselves! Hope to take another tour with them again!

    Published On: September, 2018
  • Emma R

    I came to Edinburgh with my mom, dad, aunt and three sisters to visit Edinburgh which is the historic home of our family, before my ancestors moved to Baltimore. We had an awesome time on this tour. Forbes showed us multiple hidden gems that we would not have found on the ‘tourist trail’. I highly recommend if you want to see the hidden gems of the city.

    Published On: September, 2018
  • Emma N

    I’d highly recommend Experienced Tours. It’s a brilliant way to see Scotland the way you want to with a personalised tour.I thought they were very reasonably priced too. We’ll definitely be using them next time we’re back over this way.

    Published On: August, 2018
  • Mary M

    Experienced Tours turned out to be the right choice for an excellent day out. The tour itself was interesting from the get go with Alexander sharing his extensive knowledge of the history and geography of this beautiful country in a highly entertaining and engaging fashion.

    Published On: August, 2018
  • Sheila M

    Best stop on the cruise. Picked up by our guide who was very professional and personable, tour of Edinburgh the forth bridges and also a trip to Rosslyn Chappel. Great day. Thanks again, Sheila and Greg x

    Published On: July, 2018
  • Geoff B

    What can I say! Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Eilean Donan, the ferry to Skye, Portree. An amazing and action-packed couple of days in Scotland as part of our family trip to the UK. As they say in Scotland, Slante !!!

    Published On: July, 2018
  • Susan M

    Super tour to Scotland in Alexander’s luxury minivan. Couldn’t have covered so many attractions in the time especially driving on the wrong side! The kids loved the steam train ride and Greg loved the history. Will be visiting again soon 🙂

    Published On: July, 2018
  • Gerry L

    Just back in San Francisco after a great tour to Scotland. Thanks to Experienced Tours for showing us round our ancestral lands of East Lothian and Edinburgh city. And for introducing us to Haggis!

    Published On: June, 2018
  • Amy M

    Thanks for showing us round the fantastic city of Edinburgh from Leith cruise terminal. Alexander was very friendly and informative and showed us the hidden history of Edinburgh.

    Published On: June, 2018