Edinburgh Free Tour - Reviews

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9.30 / 10

9.3157981220657 1,136 review | 17,421 travellers

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Jul / 03 / 2025

Silvia Bellocchio

Foligno, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Esperienza illuminante sulle origini della popolazione scozzese. Anna è stata una guida eccellente, abbiamo subito notato la grande preparazione e professionalità e soprattutto è stata capace, attraverso le sue parole, di trasmetterci l'amore per questo popolo. Translate this opinion into English.

Enlightening experience on the origins of the Scottish population. Anna was an excellent guide, we immediately noticed the great preparation and professionalism and above all she was able, through her words, to convey to us the love for these people. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 25 / 2025

Jeanette

Preston, United Kingdom

I travelled with my partner

Gavin was excellent , interesting and funny in his delivery. Answered our many questions with joy and enthusiasm. Liked the way we had frequent stops and the pace was manageable for a 70 year old. The two hours flew by. All much appreciated. A big thank you.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 12 / 2025

Carol

Canada

I travelled with my partner

Wonderful walking tour with Melanie. She was knowledgeable and entertaining. Excellent at leading and corraling the group, spoke clearly and was funny, full of interesting facts. Considerate of members of the group as well as others all around us. We really appreciated her hard work and highly recommend the experience.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 09 / 2025

Gerry

Mindemoya, Canada

Despite the fact that the organizers had difficulty locating our names within the registrations list, the matter was quickly resolved and we were assigned to Joe’s group. Joe was everything you would want in a tour guide: welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, easy to understand and articulate. Excellent value and we highly recommend this tour.

Jun / 06 / 2025

Bernd

Germany

I travelled with friends

The tour as it was, conducted by Catherine, was very informative and she had a very resourceful memory of dates and events, plus an entertaining way to communicate with us. Still, two things struck us: 1) she spoke very fast, which, as we were a very diverse group caused a bit of a problem for some of us. 2) When we booked the tour it was said to bring us to some of the J.K. Rowling places (Greyfriars Kirkyard, Elephant) but we went down the Royal mile. What happened?

I travelled with friends

Jun / 05 / 2025

Irene

Canada

I travelled with my partner

Gavin was great! He shared fascinating facts with just the right mix of humor and fun. The route was well thought out—covering the key points and places in Edinburgh’s history—while still being very doable. We came away with a real sense of the city and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thanks, Gavin! We'd gladly recommend your tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 04 / 2025

Lia Prestucci

Firenze, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Abbiamo fatto il Free tour a Edimburgo in Italiano con Ayrton, una guida a dir poco eccezionale! Ci ha fatto visitare tutto il centro storico raccontano e descrivendo monumenti, personaggi, curiosità e momenti storici con grande competenza, grande passione e simpatia. Sono state due ore estremamente piacevoli, interessanti e mai noiose, consiglio questo tour a chiunque voglia conoscere un po' più a fondo la città che sta' visitando. Translate this opinion into English.

We did the Free tour in Edinburgh in Italian with Ayrton, an exceptional guide to say the least! He took us around the entire historic center, telling and describing monuments, characters, curiosities and historical moments with great competence, great passion and sympathy. It was two extremely pleasant, interesting and never boring hours, I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know a little more deeply the city they are visiting. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

May / 27 / 2025

Lene

London, United Kingdom

I travelled by myself

The walking tour was fab. Edinburgh is full of surprises and wonderful history and facts that we were told about. Wooden skyscrapers that sway in the wind and fall over, wow! And all the Harry Potter inspiration. Definitely recommend! Donate to the guide direct at the end.

I travelled by myself

May / 18 / 2025

Fran Pollendine

Dorchester, United Kingdom

I travelled by myself

A fabulous tour / great guide The guide was a Scotsman … which really gave the tour passion, he was incredibly knowledgeable, and easily answered all questions. The group was @ 10 people …. So everyone could hear what was being said and the information never seemed rushed. He defo has a fascination with the macabre which went down really well Thoroughly recommend …. Give what you think the guide is worth at the end!! Would certainly use the company if they work in other cities. Well worth it!!

I travelled by myself

May / 16 / 2025

Paola Bennati

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La guida è stata gentile ed oltre narrare la città ci ha anche dato informazioni interessanti ed utili extra. Sicuramente lo consigliamo a tutti. Da prendere in considerazione che il pagamento viene richiesto solo in moneta locale, con possibilità di pagare anche con carta. E con quantità minima richiesta.

I travelled with teenagers

Feb / 01 / 2025

Silvia

Toscana, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Tour ben organizzato, focalizzato su fatti salienti della città in 2 h. Non abbiamo apprezzato la precisazione della guida relativa alla mancia in relazione al num di partecipanti: siccome il tour parte con un min di 5/6 persone ed eravamo solo 4, ci è stato detto velatamente che avremmo dovuto adeguarci con una mancia più abbondante, senza proporci alternative (annullare il tour, ad esempio). Abbiamo quindi pagato l'equivalente della visita di 3 h, pur avendo prenotato la versione free. Translate this opinion into English.

Well organized tour, focused on the city's highlights in 2 hours. We did not appreciate the guide's clarification regarding the tip in relation to the number of participants: since the tour starts with a minimum of 5/6 people and we were only 4, we were told in a veiled way that we should have adjusted with a larger tip, without offering us alternatives (cancel the tour, for example). We therefore paid the equivalent of the 3-hour visit, even though we had booked the free version. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 06 / 2025

Anonymous

I travelled by myself

Jul / 05 / 2025

Amparo Domenech

United Kingdom

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 05 / 2025

Sorina

Toronto, Canada

I travelled by myself

Jul / 05 / 2025

Ferdinando Merolla

Roma, Italy

Jul / 05 / 2025

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Jul / 03 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled by myself

estuvo genial, explica muy bien Maria Casas Translate this opinion into English.

It was great, Maria Casas explains very well. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jul / 02 / 2025

Laura

Italy

I travelled by myself

Sandra molto simpatica e preparata Translate this opinion into English.

Sandra very nice and prepared Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jul / 02 / 2025

Patrizia

Roma, Italy

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 02 / 2025

Patrizia Mancin

Rovigo, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Guida molto preparata e coinvolgente Translate this opinion into English.

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I travelled with my partner

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