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.
Elaine D
Where do we even begin to describe this incredible tour experience with Calais?!?!?! My husband and I took our young teen grandson to the UK as a special gift. Calais met us at the airport in the wee hours and because our grandson is a huge Harry Potter fan, he [...]
Alice L
I thoroughly enjoyed The Ancient Orkney tour with Laura MacKenzie as our guide. My stepdaughter and I made it to many of the neolithic sites that I hoped to see as well as other important sites that reflect the culture and history of Orkney. On the first day when our [...]
Luz M
This experience was so amazing! Our driver Laura did an incredible job, she made this a very memorable trip for us and I’m very thankful for her. She took us to see castle and tell us more about the history. She really was so wonderful and we are truly blessed [...]
Jeff K
Amazing private tour. Our tour guide Debbie, was so nice, and knowledgeable about the sites. She really took a great tour to another level with her personality and professionalism! The minivan was clean and comfortable and a great alternative to bus/mini bus crowds. Would highly recommend.
Everett J
Our guide was Rob who was absolutely phenomenal. We were traveling with a newborn baby and a 3 year old toddler who was proving difficult straight from the go when Rob arrived to pick us up. He was very patient and accommodating while we got settled into the van. As [...]
Justin C
The tour of the Highlands and Loch Ness was the highlight of our trip to Scotland. Our guide/driver, Alan, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. More importantly, my wife and I actually enjoyed being stuck in a van with him for 11 hours. He’s the kind [...]
Janet W
My step mom and I took a wonderful tour with Laura. Experienced Tours was AMAZING and Laura especially was fantastic. She was super knowledgeable. Laura made us feel so comfortable. She helped us navigate all that Scotland had to offer. She was loving, kind, prompt, receptive, patient. I can’t say [...]
Hilary W
Where to start... this was an amazing experience with Experienced Tours and our guide, Alan [...] Waiting for us in his traditional kilt attire, Alan greeted the 4 of us and we had a discussion about what we could accomplish in the smaller amount of time we had for the [...]
Deb S
We were lucky enough to have Laura as our guide for our cruise stop in Edinburgh. Laura was on time (early, actually) and very welcoming. She has a wealth of information that she gladly shares and is focused on giving her guests the best tour possible. Our Edinburgh Full Day [...]
Laura M
The BEST day I have ever had. A birthday present from my husband 🥰 Laura was amazing from start to finish. She was so knowledgable and answered any questions we had. She was so friendly, we got on so well. She booked us some lunch pert way through the tour, [...]
Hannah E
This may have been the best tour I’ve ever been on!! I don’t have enough words to describe how fantastic Laura was! We came as strangers but truly left as friends. My group of four laughed our way through South Queensferry, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and everywhere in between. Laura [...]
Marcia K
Sandy is an awesome tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about both the local area and Scottish history. We did the 1 day custom tour and it was truly the best day of our vacation. The van was clean, comfortable, and had wifi which helped keep my teenager happy. I [...]
Lynda W
My 3 sisters and I spent months talking about and planning our tour of Scotland to see where our grandparents were from. We were so fortunate to have Laura MacKenzie as our driver/guide. Laura is knowledgeable and informative, but was also a lot of fun as a companion throughout the [...]
Hansell S
We (two USA couples from Georgia) had an amazing tour of Scotland with the best tour guide in history, Calais, who became a dear friend. Frankly, all four of us agree Calais himself was the highlight of the tour because of his superb knowledge of Scottish history and his great [...]
Diane V
This was probably the best tour we have taken in all of our travels. We elected to take a custom tour from our cruise port and working out the arrangements was so easy with the help of Experienced Tours staff. Our guide, Laura, was amazing! Right on time for our [...]
Dawn T
Calias was fantastic. He was very friendly, personable and knowledgable about Scottish history. He accompanied us into the Stirling Castle and pointed out details about the architecture and all the symbolism we would have missed with audio tours. He works with movies so he would share facts about Scotland and [...]
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this tour but it was the best ever! Calais did an incredible job helping the Outlander sets come to life for us with stories and his knowledge from working with the show. I only wish we could have had more days to see [...]
K T
We had a wonderful tour with Hazel. Not only did she take us to the planned distilleries but she also brought us past some castles and Outlander filming sites after I told her of my love for the show and Scottish history. She also gave us some shopping recommendations and [...]
Arlene E
Calais was the BEST tour guide that took us to many of the filming locations for the Outlander series! He was SO knowledgeable about the filming and also other history. The Mercedes van was most comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Jack L
Alan our tour guide/driver was fantastic. He was very informative and took us to hidden gems. The little lunch spot he took us to was amazing and the out of the way spot to view Loch Ness and the mountain back drop was amazing!
Chris M
What an outstanding experience! Riding with our guide, Calais, was like riding with an old friend or family. He was prompt, provided a ton of information throughout, was very flexible with stops, and made the entire day memorable. He even added a few stops at our request. Highly recommend this [...]
Heather H
One of the best tours I’ve ever taken and I have traveled a lot. We spent 4 days in Scottland and it was magical. Our tour guide, Laura MacKenzie was incredible. She was a wealth of knowledge, creative and took great care of us. Every where we went left Me [...]
Sara B
My two sons (ages 16 and 12) and I went on a magical day trip from Edinburgh to Loch Ness. From the planning stages to the day-of, Sandy was helpful, welcoming, and proactive. Our guide, Laura, picked us up from our hotel and was so lovely, generous, knowledgeable, and engaging. [...]
Michael K
It was an amazing day!! Debbie was wonderful and gave us lots of information and little details. My family and I had a wonderful time!!
Marcel Z
The tour was booked early and carried out perfectly - I can only recommend it! - Experience it or leave it be, Scotland is always worth a trip with this company.
Robert D
Really enjoyed our day with Alan. Learned lots about Mary Queen of Scots and toured 4 castles. The van was very comfy, Alan was a great racontuer and scenery was lovely, even though the sun was hiding.
Sherpa
We actually toured privately with Laura to Inverness. Isle of Skye and Oban. Laura was authentic Scottish most knowledgeable and hospitable. She added many unique elements to a full itinerary including hikes to waterfalls and other inspiring vistas. Laura was really a wonderful tour guide and made the experience most [...]
Jay M
Wonderful excursion. Experienced Tours was very helpful, friendly, and professional. Laura was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and even got my shy daughter talking. We will be using them again.
Sandra R
We loved our tour and our very special guide, Ben. He was knowlegable and patient with all our quesions.Ben was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and got us back on time without any problems. Edinburgh was a delightful city that we hope to visit again soon.!
Max S
Our experience with our guide/driver Gary was truly exceptional. Despite a last-minute change in our cruise ship's docking location, Gary was prompt and kept us informed throughout. Dressed in a traditional Kilt, he brought a touch of Scottish charm to our day. Our tour of Sterling Castle and scenic drive [...]
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Our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands tour from the Greenock was the highlight of our time in the British Isles! From the moment we stepped out the door at Greenock Cruise Port into a rainy Scotland morning we had a remarkable time. Calais is an incredible guide and the [...]
Michelle M
Calais was fantastic! He took us to so many locations, made sure we had time for the specific things we wanted to do (shopping and see/pet highland cows). He went over and above by asking his boss to bring us umbrellas since it was raining pretty hard and called ahead [...]
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We had been to Edinburgh a year ago and toured many of the sights in the city so we wanted to see other areas. We choose Sterling Castle and Rosslyn Chapel as main attractions. Our guide Rob made other suggestions to fill the remainder of the day. Like all private [...]
Pats F
Excellent 4 hour tour in and around Edinburgh. Robert was personable, easy going and totally knowledgeable....with an added dose of Scottish humor. Great way to familiarize yourself with the various attractions of the city. Its not inexpensive, but in the end, you get what you pay for.
Michelle 8882017
This tour exceeded our expectations! Sandy was an exceptional tour guide. He was knowledgeable, charismatic, and most pleasant to spend the day with! The day was fluid and filled with surprises and highlights of the areas we visited. Thank you for a most memorable tour! We would recommend this tour [...]
Katie G
Sandy arrived at Queensberry port in Edinburgh to pick us up professionally dressed in a right proper kilt. Sandy was cheerful, knowledgeable and very informative. We had an Excellent tour of Outlander filming locations and were escorted through the various sites by Sandy while being given info on the history [...]
Lindsay W
We had an incredible time this January on a two-day private whisky tour of the Scottish highlands for my husband’s birthday. Our guide Gary was so friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible. Despite the cold, dark weather he went out of his way to give us a personalized experience. We got to [...]
Lou O
On time, very informative, friendly and good communication. Everything we expected and laid out perfectly. We would definitely recommend to everyone
Wendy T
Alan, our guide, was fabulous! He picked us up promptly at the train station and gave us an incredible tour. He was a wealth of knowledge and talked about the rich history and architectural splendor of Edinburgh. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Matt H
Amazing trip, Alex planned it very well and was great to work with. Calais our tour guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend, we made family memories for life.
Don L
Calais our driver/guide was exceptionally good: knowledgeable, helpful, and went out of his way to include a site we wanted to visit that was not on the itinerary. Having worked on the Outlander production team, his inside knowledge was especially valuable for this tour.
Colleen S
Went with family including a 6 year old and a 13 year old. We did 2 tours. One to Alnwick Castle and another day tour of Glasgow. Both guides were well informed, tailored to tours and activities to our family and we had a great time. Alnwick Castle was great [...]
Kevin C
The tour group is outstanding allowing my wife and I to customize exactly what we wanted to see. Our tour guide Alan was fantastic, as he was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and provided interesting insights we were not expecting. The flexibility of the tour was outstanding. Also, I do not know [...]
Patty L
We were on an 11 night cruise all around Scotland in June 2024. I wanted to book private tours in each port so that we could customize and spend our time at the locations we really wanted to see. I worked with Sandy at Experienced Tours, he put everything together [...]
Claudia C
Sandy provided us with a great introduction to Scottish history on our one day tour from Edinburgh to Inverness. He was interesting, knowledgeable, flexible, funny and related to the “Swifties” in our family. His telling of facts made Scottish history come alive. He also introduced us to Tea Cakes which [...]
Walt R
Had an amazing time with Experienced tours. Our guides Sandy and Allan were engaging and informative. The vehicles were luxury Mercedes Benz vans, one equipped for 6 and the other for 7 to accommodate our 13 people. Kids were thrilled with the WiFi. They picked us up from our ship [...]
Lillian S
Above and beyond our expectations! Knowledgeable, interesting, funny, and kind are just a few things our group was saying about our guide Sandy (Alexander). He accommodated our every request and adapted our private tour on the go to maximize our time and sights. We only had a few hours in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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!
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!
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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.
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Mateus M
Amazing experience!! Sandy was very kindly with us all the time! The whisky shot in the end was the cherry in the cake!
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Linda S
An awesome tour by a friendly, knowledgeable guide, Alexander. A great overview with lots of historical info provided
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. [...]
Jamie R
Great tour. Tour Guide had lots of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour. Excellent vehicle and very comfortable to sit in.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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.
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Marisa L
Did a one-day tour from London to Bath and Stonehenge with my daughters and sister. This is my second tour with Experienced Tours. Our guide Nick was a self-professed Stonehenge nerd. He made the experience that more enjoyable. Great company and guides.
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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! [...]
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. [...]
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
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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..
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Akram A
It was an amazing tour for four hours. Very informative guidance. Introduce Edinburgh in a very through way. I really recommend it
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!
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 [...]
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!
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
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
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.
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
Sema C
Thank you for an excellent Edinburgh and highland tour by our excellent and knowledgable guide Alexander! Highly recommend 5 star!
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!
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.
Harry S
Brilliant day ! Very friendly, full of knowledge! Best way in my opinion to do a tour!!
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.
Coronavirus – We’re Good To Go
Experienced Tours is 'good to go' to restart our tour operations and has passed the government assessment of a compliant business. From 15th July we are able to resume our private tours of Scotland. A private tour is the best way to travel whilst practicing social distancing without other passengers [...]
COVID 19 IMPACT ON TOURS
3rd June 2020 Hello everyone. We hope that you are keeping safe during this unprecedented time. The situation in Scotland remains the same and as a result we are still in hibernation. We are following all government guidance on a date for re-opening our tour operation and starting to welcome [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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!
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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!!!!
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
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.
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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!
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 [...]
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.
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.
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
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 !!!
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 🙂
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!
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.