Guided sightseeing tours throughout Scotland in luxury and comfort with an experienced driver guide
EDINBURGH CAB TOURS
Long Established and Trusted Private Tour Operator
Relax and enjoy one of our private guided tours of Edinburgh or Scotland in luxury and comfort. Forget about coach trips and let one of our experienced driver guides take you on a private driving tour of Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands, St Andrews or a Whisky Distillery tour. Our aim is to make your luxury private tour the best tour that you will take during your visit to Scotland.
Let us know where you want to go and we will design a Private Custom Tour for you led by your own private tour guide who will be entertaining, engaging and informative.
Why do we know that you will have a great day with us? Because our customers have recommended us to friends and family as well as writing 5-star reviews and testimonials. Check our Tripadvisor reviews – they are all 5-star ratings. We achieve this by delivering consistently excellent tours. We are a small tour company with a small group of trusted and experienced driver guides.
Why choose Edinburgh Cab Tours?
- Insight – As locals, your private tour guide will show you why Edinburgh has been voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
- Tour Choices – We don’t just do Edinburgh. Contact us with your ideas and let us create your very own customised tour of Scotland.
- “Off the beaten track” – Let us tell you about some personal insights that don’t make it into the guide books.
- Pushed for time? – Simply want to “do the sights?” contact us to arrange a short private tour and pricing.
- Vehicle Choice – We can offer a variety of spacious & comfortable vehicles seating 6, 7 or even upto 16 passengers.
- Disability friendly – If you require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, we can check with one of our partner driver-guides with a suitable vehicle.
If you have further questions about our tours
Honest Reviews
“Look no further for the perfect Edinburgh tour!”
Christy & Kenny – Colorado, USA
“Wonderful Experience! Like a good friend showing you around his home city!”
Pearl – Macao, China
Recent Customer Feedback
All Reviews
I just returned from a week in Scotland, and 5 days total with Andy of Edinburgh Cab Tours. Hiring a local is truly the best way to see a new country. Leaving the hustling city of Edinburgh behind, we ventured as far as the Isle of Skye, then through Inverness, making our return trip to the capital city via different routes, then down to the borders on another leg of our journey. We all know we cannot plan a vacation around the weather, and Scotland's skies are notoriously moody, but we made the best of it and had a truly wonderful time. Andy is professional, always on time, friendly, helpful, flexible, and his knowledge of Scottish history, geography, and culture is top-notch. I learned so much, saw so many interesting places, ate good food, and came home with a new appreciation for a country I knew little about prior to this trip. I'd recommend Edinburgh Cab Tours without hesitation, and will sing their praises to anyone who asks. Two thumbs up!
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Paula Lend
10/22/2024
Time well spent in Scotland I just returned from a week in Scotland, and 5 days total with Andy of Edinburgh Cab Tours. Hiring a local is truly the best way to see a new country. Leaving the hustling city of Edinburgh behind, we ventured as far as the Isle of Skye, then through Inverness, making our return trip to the capital city via different routes, then down to the borders on another leg of our journey. We all know we cannot plan a vacation around the weather, and Scotland's skies are notoriously moody, but we made the best of it and had a truly wonderful time. Andy is professional, always on time, friendly, helpful, flexible, and his knowledge of Scottish history, geography, and culture is top-notch. I learned so much, saw so many interesting places, ate good food, and came home with a new appreciation for a country I knew little about prior to this trip. I'd recommend Edinburgh Cab Tours without hesitation, and will sing their praises to anyone who asks.read moreread less
820_PaulaL
10/20/2024
What an enjoyable time! We had the most enjoyable time with Andy. He was a wealth of information about each of the places we traveled to and brought us as close to points of interest as you could get in a vehicle, which was exemplary, as one in our party is handicapped. He was very entertaining and engaging as we explored Edinburgh and St. Andrew’s. We definitely recommend booking, and will share this contact info with our friends, as they travel to Scotland.read moreread less
Will N
9/27/2024
Shore excursion with Edinburgh Cab Tours We came to Edinburgh via cruise ship in early September. After researching a lot of private companies, we reached out to Edinburgh Cab Tours based on positive reviews and itinerary. So glad we did. In the months leading up to our visit, we communicated extensively with Andy, the boss. He offered detailed travel advice. For example, he suggested we shelve our original plan to split time between Edinburgh and St. Andrews, saying it would result in a whirlwind tour that would leave us dissatisfied. We opted for a leisurely journey to St. Andrews that included stops at two quaint fishing villages. Our day with Andy was an absolute joy. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to explore St. Andrews — the legendary golf courses, the university, the cathedral. His lunch recommendation was spot on and he offered to take many group photos. Most importantly, he was fun, a pleasure to talk to and answered all our questions — even the daft ones. He picked us promptly at the port and returned us to the ship with time to spare. Our travel group agreed the time spent with Andy was a highlight of the cruise. Highest recommendation! Thanks, Andy.read moreread less
newtOhio
9/24/2024
Custom Tour Edinburgh to Glasgow Andy led the four of us on a custom tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow with stops at Stirling Castle, Deanston Distillery, and a walk up Conic Hill. Andy is an excellent tour guide and his deep knowledge kept us entertained for the entire trip. I highly recommend him for any of the tours he offers.read moreread less
Steven B
7/25/2024
Private tour of Edinburgh Andy gave us an amazing tour of Edinburgh. We saw all the important spots and his knowledge of the history was amazing! I definitely would recommend! I learned so much during the tour! As we were coming in on a cruise, he picked us at the ship and brought us back.read moreread less
Ellen B
6/14/2024
A must-do in Edinburgh! Andy is a brilliant tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh, right down to having answers to left of centre questions about the city. The tour was very well structured, and gives a good sense of the history behind Edinburgh; contemporary Edinburgh; and was full of little tidbits we had no idea about. Andy himself is a delightful guy, well presented and professional. You would struggle to find a better, more comprehensive private tour than this. Wholeheartedly recommended.read moreread less
Stuart P
5/30/2024
You don’t want to miss out on this fabulous tour! What a great way to spend a day seeing the sights and learning lots of historical facts! Andy was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable. He knows just where to go so you get a feel of real immersion into Scotland’s and Edinburgh’s story when Andy explains it. We would definitely recommend him for an inviting and fun tour of the city while visiting Edinburgh, Scotlandread moreread less
Candy H
5/13/2024
My wife and I selected Edinburgh Cab Tours based on a recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with both our private day tour as well as airport transfers (including transfer with city center tour). Andy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtfully prepared a custom tour for us based on points of interest we wanted to see and the type of experiences we were looking to have. At each stop, he had information prepared to show us regarding historical pictures and maps and the like to enhance the experience of what we were viewing. We were picked up promptly both at the airport and also at our Air BnB. Although this tour was only my wife and I, Andy's vehicles are large and comfortable for groups and he has water/snacks onboard for the comfort of the passengers. For me it is worth a mention that Andy is not only a safe driver, but also very smooth. I feel the effects of motion-sickness easily and driving style has a big impact. I can assure you that everything was smooth and not once did I feel the effects of my motion-sickness. Each stop was well thought out regarding length of visit as well as stops for lunch. Andy also prepared several alternate choices for stops and lunch venues so that we could decide on the day how we wanted to proceed without interrupting the flow of the tour. At the end of our tour on the way to drop us back at our AirBnB, Andy was able to recommend several restaurants and also reliable tourist shops in the city center so that we could have a nice meal and find quality souvenirs at reasonable prices. Overall, I would highly recommend Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours for your visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I will definitely reach out to Andy again for my next trip as well as encourage friends visiting Scotland to consider him for a custom tour at very reasonable prices.
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Eugene Armistead
5/07/2024
Perfect tour for my wife's first visit to Scotland! My wife and I selected Edinburgh Cab Tours based on a recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with both our private day tour as well as airport transfers (including transfer with city center tour). Andy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtfully prepared a custom tour for us based on points of interest we wanted to see and the type of experiences we were looking to have. At each stop, he had information prepared to show us regarding historical pictures and maps and the like to enhance the experience of what we were viewing.
We were picked up promptly both at the airport and also at our AirBnB. Although this tour was only my wife and I, Andy's vehicles are large and comfortable for groups and he has water/snacks onboard for the comfort of the passengers. For me it is worth a mention that Andy is not only a safe driver, but also very smooth. I feel the effects of motion-sickness easily and driving style has a big impact. I can assure you that everything was smooth and not once did I feel the effects of my motion-sickness.
Each stop was well thought out regarding length of visit as well as stops for lunch. Andy also prepared several alternate choices for stops and lunch venues so that we could decide on the day how we wanted to proceed without interrupting the flow of the tour.
At the end of our tour on the way to drop us back at our AirBnB, Andy was able to recommend several restaurants and also reliable tourist shops in the city center so that we could have a nice meal and find quality souvenirs at reasonable prices.
Overall, I would highly recommend Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours for your visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I will definitely reach out to Andy again for my next trip as well as encourage friends visiting Scotland to consider him for a custom tour at very reasonable prices.
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281eugenea
5/06/2024
Outstanding tour of and guide to Edinburgh Andy is an outstanding guide and ambassador to Edinburgh! His knowledge of the city history and guidance through many of the tourist highpoints was even better than we had hoped for. He also gave many tips on spots to visit on the remainder of our time in Edinburgh. Truly enjoyed our time with Andy!read moreread less
Andrew G
5/05/2024
Wonderful Day Trip from Edinburgh Andy tailored a tour at our request to experience the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, and appreciated seeing some uniquely Scottish engineering and artistic marvels. We also appreciated the additional sites Andy shared with us in Edinburgh. His knowledge, commentary, and companionship were most delightful. Edinburgh Cab Tours also provided airport transfers for our visit. The transfers were seamless; our thanks to Allan for taking the stress out of our journey!
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USAFTraveler2014
4/15/2024
What can be said about Andy that hasn't already been said? He's nearly as interesting as a person as the tour itself. Just a fun guy to talk with and I wish we could have met after work for a drink. We hired Andy to take us around for an Outlander specific tour. He showed up in a very comfortable van, appropriate music and images from the show specific to the locations we were seeing. The best complement I can give is that Andy does this because he wants to and not because he has to.
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S Foster
4/11/2024
Vast and rich with history and sights. 100/100 great experience and highly recommended. We had the pleasure of riding with Andy and he’s pure breed local and passionate about Edinburghs rich culture. Andys knowledge of lore and history is vast and exciting. Our tour was an especially rainy day so we were lucky to have a comfortable and dry vehicle to go exploring with - otherwise we would have never been able to see so much in such a short time.read moreread less
Beau W
4/04/2024
Superb reliable service - Just exceptional !! Totally recommend I cannot recommend this company highly enough ! We arranged to be collected from Edinburgh airport and as the flight was due to arrive before we could check in, Andy advised us he would arrange to guide us around Edinburgh on a mini tour .
As soon as we landed he had instructed us to just call him after we had gone outside and let him know which lane we were in. This is actually such a good system as we went straight to lane one and he was there within a minute.
He took our luggage for us and then informed us he would take us over to Queensferry to see the three bridges and have a nice coffee in the restaurant overlooking the sea.
We then were given a whistlestop 2 hour tour and saw all the sights including JK Rowling Harry Potter Inspired sites including Princess Street ( Diagon Alley ) and wand shop ! Greyfriars Cemetery , the boarding schools and more.
We also went to the top of Nelson Monument , Calton Hill which overlooked at all the main tourist sites and much more.
Andy was immaculately turned out and presented, very informative and knowledgeable and made us feel extremely welcomed and special.
If you are looking to book someone who is reliable, friendly and will tailor make any itinerary you need do not hesitate to book this man !
Highly recommended and a massive thank you from Ann & Sue
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TISSUEHANKIE
3/18/2024
Trip Advisor
Time well spent in Scotland I just returned from a week in Scotland, and 5 days total with Andy of Edinburgh Cab Tours. Hiring a local is truly the best way to see a new country. Leaving the hustling city of Edinburgh behind, we ventured as far as the Isle of Skye, then through Inverness, making our return trip to the capital city via different routes, then down to the borders on another leg of our journey. We all know we cannot plan a vacation around the weather, and Scotland's skies are notoriously moody, but we made the best of it and had a truly wonderful time. Andy is professional, always on time, friendly, helpful, flexible, and his knowledge of Scottish history, geography, and culture is top-notch. I learned so much, saw so many interesting places, ate good food, and came home with a new appreciation for a country I knew little about prior to this trip. I'd recommend Edinburgh Cab Tours without hesitation, and will sing their praises to anyone who asks. read moreread less
What an enjoyable time! We had the most enjoyable time with Andy. He was a wealth of information about each of the places we traveled to and brought us as close to points of interest as you could get in a vehicle, which was exemplary, as one in our party is handicapped. He was very entertaining and engaging as we explored Edinburgh and St. Andrew’s. We definitely recommend booking, and will share this contact info with our friends, as they travel to Scotland. read moreread less
Shore excursion with Edinburgh Cab Tours We came to Edinburgh via cruise ship in early September. After researching a lot of private companies, we reached out to Edinburgh Cab Tours based on positive reviews and itinerary. So glad we did. In the months leading up to our visit, we communicated extensively with Andy, the boss. He offered detailed travel advice. For example, he suggested we shelve our original plan to split time between Edinburgh and St. Andrews, saying it would result in a whirlwind tour that would leave us dissatisfied. We opted for a leisurely journey to St. Andrews that included stops at two quaint fishing villages. Our day with Andy was an absolute joy. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time to explore St. Andrews — the legendary golf courses, the university, the cathedral. His lunch recommendation was spot on and he offered to take many group photos. Most importantly, he was fun, a pleasure to talk to and answered all our questions — even the daft ones. He picked us promptly at the port and returned us to the ship with time to spare. Our travel group agreed the time spent with Andy was a highlight of the cruise. Highest recommendation! Thanks, Andy. read moreread less
Custom Tour Edinburgh to Glasgow Andy led the four of us on a custom tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow with stops at Stirling Castle, Deanston Distillery, and a walk up Conic Hill. Andy is an excellent tour guide and his deep knowledge kept us entertained for the entire trip. I highly recommend him for any of the tours he offers. read moreread less
Private tour of Edinburgh Andy gave us an amazing tour of Edinburgh. We saw all the important spots and his knowledge of the history was amazing! I definitely would recommend! I learned so much during the tour! As we were coming in on a cruise, he picked us at the ship and brought us back. read moreread less
A must-do in Edinburgh! Andy is a brilliant tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh, right down to having answers to left of centre questions about the city. The tour was very well structured, and gives a good sense of the history behind Edinburgh; contemporary Edinburgh; and was full of little tidbits we had no idea about. Andy himself is a delightful guy, well presented and professional. You would struggle to find a better, more comprehensive private tour than this. Wholeheartedly recommended. read moreread less
You don’t want to miss out on this fabulous tour! What a great way to spend a day seeing the sights and learning lots of historical facts! Andy was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgeable. He knows just where to go so you get a feel of real immersion into Scotland’s and Edinburgh’s story when Andy explains it. We would definitely recommend him for an inviting and fun tour of the city while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland read moreread less
Perfect tour for my wife's first visit to Scotland! My wife and I selected Edinburgh Cab Tours based on a recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with both our private day tour as well as airport transfers (including transfer with city center tour). Andy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtfully prepared a custom tour for us based on points of interest we wanted to see and the type of experiences we were looking to have. At each stop, he had information prepared to show us regarding historical pictures and maps and the like to enhance the experience of what we were viewing.
We were picked up promptly both at the airport and also at our AirBnB. Although this tour was only my wife and I, Andy's vehicles are large and comfortable for groups and he has water/snacks onboard for the comfort of the passengers. For me it is worth a mention that Andy is not only a safe driver, but also very smooth. I feel the effects of motion-sickness easily and driving style has a big impact. I can assure you that everything was smooth and not once did I feel the effects of my motion-sickness.
Each stop was well thought out regarding length of visit as well as stops for lunch. Andy also prepared several alternate choices for stops and lunch venues so that we could decide on the day how we wanted to proceed without interrupting the flow of the tour.
At the end of our tour on the way to drop us back at our AirBnB, Andy was able to recommend several restaurants and also reliable tourist shops in the city center so that we could have a nice meal and find quality souvenirs at reasonable prices.
Overall, I would highly recommend Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours for your visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I will definitely reach out to Andy again for my next trip as well as encourage friends visiting Scotland to consider him for a custom tour at very reasonable prices.
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Outstanding tour of and guide to Edinburgh Andy is an outstanding guide and ambassador to Edinburgh! His knowledge of the city history and guidance through many of the tourist highpoints was even better than we had hoped for. He also gave many tips on spots to visit on the remainder of our time in Edinburgh. Truly enjoyed our time with Andy! read moreread less
Wonderful Day Trip from Edinburgh Andy tailored a tour at our request to experience the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, and appreciated seeing some uniquely Scottish engineering and artistic marvels. We also appreciated the additional sites Andy shared with us in Edinburgh. His knowledge, commentary, and companionship were most delightful. Edinburgh Cab Tours also provided airport transfers for our visit. The transfers were seamless; our thanks to Allan for taking the stress out of our journey!
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Vast and rich with history and sights. 100/100 great experience and highly recommended. We had the pleasure of riding with Andy and he’s pure breed local and passionate about Edinburghs rich culture. Andys knowledge of lore and history is vast and exciting. Our tour was an especially rainy day so we were lucky to have a comfortable and dry vehicle to go exploring with - otherwise we would have never been able to see so much in such a short time. read moreread less
Superb reliable service - Just exceptional !! Totally recommend I cannot recommend this company highly enough ! We arranged to be collected from Edinburgh airport and as the flight was due to arrive before we could check in, Andy advised us he would arrange to guide us around Edinburgh on a mini tour .
As soon as we landed he had instructed us to just call him after we had gone outside and let him know which lane we were in. This is actually such a good system as we went straight to lane one and he was there within a minute.
He took our luggage for us and then informed us he would take us over to Queensferry to see the three bridges and have a nice coffee in the restaurant overlooking the sea.
We then were given a whistlestop 2 hour tour and saw all the sights including JK Rowling Harry Potter Inspired sites including Princess Street ( Diagon Alley ) and wand shop ! Greyfriars Cemetery , the boarding schools and more.
We also went to the top of Nelson Monument , Calton Hill which overlooked at all the main tourist sites and much more.
Andy was immaculately turned out and presented, very informative and knowledgeable and made us feel extremely welcomed and special.
If you are looking to book someone who is reliable, friendly and will tailor make any itinerary you need do not hesitate to book this man !
Highly recommended and a massive thank you from Ann & Sue
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Wonderful half day tour. Andy was amazing. So knowledgable. Great company. Truly everything we were hoping our day would be! We saw all the sights we wanted to see and hidden gems that we never would have known about without Andy’s guidance. Perfect in every way.
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Fantastic tour of Edinburgh Wow! Andy was amazing . He is very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and took his time giving us an overall tour of the city, recommending restaurants, shops and other places to visit. Thanks Andy for showing us your beautiful city.Joanna & Lee
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A great intro to Edinburgh We hired Andy to give us a good overview of Edinburgh at the beginning of our visit to Scotland so that on our return to the city at the end of our time in the country, we would have a good sense of the particular things we wanted to spend time and money on. It turned out that this was an excellent approach. Andy was super-friendly, considerate of our needs and interests, and mindful of our objectives. We did the 4-hour tour starting at 9:30 am. He took us all over the urban core with a few opportunities to also get out of the vehicle and walk around (particularly in the Old Town near the Castle). In addition to his narration, we got to ask plenty of questions and engage in casual chitchat on topics related to what we were seeing. Plus, he introduced me to The Singleton whisky (yum!) during a stop at the top of Calton Hill.I highly recommend Andy as a great way to be introduced to Edinburgh for newbies like us.
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Andy picked us up from Edinburgh Airport exactly on time within minutes of us telephoning him to say we had arrived and gave us a fantastic tour for a few hours. Very informative loads of info stops for refreshments and photographs at strategic points . would thoroughly recommend for professionalism humour and courtesy extended to me and my friend on a whistlstop stay in the city . Excellent totally recommend this company.....and Andy looked dapper too Immaculately turned out !!!!! Thankyou
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Andy was Awesome! Great tour in a great city. Definitely worth booking this tour!!
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Andy was a super good tour guide....we had a fabulous time seeing Edinburgh thanks Andy!
Judy Finnerty
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They are the utmost professionals -- friendly, courteous and reliable!
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What an incredible first class experience! Andy was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for the rest of our trip.
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Andy is a great tour guide and all around great guy! We booked him for two separate tours while visiting Scotland, a Trace your Roots tour and Edinburgh highlights. He did a wonderful job and went out of his way to accommodate us on both. I would highly recommend Andy for your Scottish tours. Thanks for the memories, Andy!
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We have spent the last couple of days with Andy and Gregor and couldn’t have had a better time. Gregor gave us a wonderful funny and informative tour of Edinburgh and then today Andy took us on a tour of the West Highlands which exceeded all of my family’s expectations. Thank you both so much for making our stay in Edinburgh so great. Hope to see you again when we come back.
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Andy was very prompt in his arrival and did a great job of briefing us on the plans for the day. As the day progressed Andy was very flexible in our plans...... he is super knowledgeable of the city and showed us many areas hidden details that we never would have discovered on our our own. It was a very relaxed but informed tour...... Andy is very personable..... would tour again with Andy for sure
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Really want to win Outlander trip
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Andy was the perfect guide for our group! We knew we wanted to visit the Paisley Abbey, near Glasgow, but we weren’t sure how to fill the rest of the day. Through a bit of emailing back and forth, he was able to recommend an all day itinerary for us. Even though it was the rainiest day of our 12 day European tour, our day with Andy was one of our most favorite days if the trip. We would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a private guide/driver in Scotland! Thanks Andy!
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We booked a tour of Edinburgh, Leven and St. Andrews.
I contacted Andy months ago to arrange a day's tour. This was very important to us as it was to be a trip to my wife's first visit to her mother's hometown of Leven.
Andy arranged the day so that we could see the sights of Edinburgh early in the morning and arrive in Leven in time for lunch with relatives.
We were able to catch the first tender and arrived on shore an hour ahead of our scheduled meeting time. Andy was there less than 15 minutes later!
We were all amazed at how quickly we got off the boat, but thankfully we were able to take full advantage of that extra time because Andy was so early.
The tour of Edinburgh was spectacular!
We saw the castle from at least a dozen angles and Andy's knowledge of the key sights both historical and mythological was thorough and entertaining.
After lunch in Leven we went to St. Andrews and had a delightful tour of that amazing area.
Our only regret is that we couldn't spend a week with Andy showing us the amazing sights of Scotland.
I contacted Andy months ago to arrange a day's tour. This was very important to us as it was to be a trip to my wife's first visit to her mother's hometown of Leven.
Andy arranged the day so that we could see the sights of Edinburgh early in the morning and arrive in Leven in time for lunch with relatives.
We were able to catch the first tender and arrived on shore an hour ahead of our scheduled meeting time. Andy was there less than 15 minutes later!
We were all amazed at how quickly we got off the boat, but thankfully we were able to take full advantage of that extra time because Andy was so early.
The tour of Edinburgh was spectacular!
We saw the castle from at least a dozen angles and Andy's knowledge of the key sights both historical and mythological was thorough and entertaining.
After lunch in Leven we went to St. Andrews and had a delightful tour of that amazing area.
Our only regret is that we couldn't spend a week with Andy showing us the amazing sights of Scotland.
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Andy set the bar high for the rest of our time in Scotland!! We had flown all night with Andy picking us up at the airport with water & snacks!! We needed to get to Oban that night to catch up with another tour group. He gauged our energy & provided a custom tour for us the first day while driving us to Oban! It was perfect!! Well except I wished we were more rested to truly enjoy all his knowledge!! Next time I will make sure we are well rested!! He is a gracious & knowledgeable tour guide!! Will definitely call again if I'm lucky enough to go back!
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Let's just say if you want to have a great day touring the Edinburgh and surrounding area you MUST give Andy a call. We were picked up at the flat (BnB) in Leith at the designated time. Our tour (7hrs) started off with a drive around Queen's Drive then to Craigmillar Castle,Gilmerton Cove followed by lunch at Sheep Heid Inn then off to Rosslyn Chapel. On the way back into Edinburgh we stopped off to visit some hairy coos in the field. You can go into the field and pet them if you want. Andy is very knowledgeable on the area, history and an all around great guy. Our van was perfect for our journeys. Another benefits using Andy over another tour is flexibility and not being rushed nor herded like cattle at the sites. His time is your Time. We had a great day out and he managed to come into the see Gilmerton Cove for the first time. If you want the BEST, Andy is the guy to call. He might even show up in his kilt. Cheers!!
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Andy is by far the best guide I have ever had. He treats you as if your day in Scotland is the most important thing to him. He is knowledgeable, kind and you are assured of seeing the best that Scotland has to offer.
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I just returned from a week in Scotland, and 5 days total with Andy of Edinburgh Cab Tours. Hiring a local is truly the best way to see a new country. Leaving the hustling city of Edinburgh behind, we ventured as far as the Isle of Skye, then through Inverness, making our return trip to the capital city via different routes, then down to the borders on another leg of our journey. We all know we cannot plan a vacation around the weather, and Scotland's skies are notoriously moody, but we made the best of it and had a truly wonderful time. Andy is professional, always on time, friendly, helpful, flexible, and his knowledge of Scottish history, geography, and culture is top-notch. I learned so much, saw so many interesting places, ate good food, and came home with a new appreciation for a country I knew little about prior to this trip. I'd recommend Edinburgh Cab Tours without hesitation, and will sing their praises to anyone who asks. Two thumbs up!
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My wife and I selected Edinburgh Cab Tours based on a recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with both our private day tour as well as airport transfers (including transfer with city center tour). Andy was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtfully prepared a custom tour for us based on points of interest we wanted to see and the type of experiences we were looking to have. At each stop, he had information prepared to show us regarding historical pictures and maps and the like to enhance the experience of what we were viewing. We were picked up promptly both at the airport and also at our Air BnB. Although this tour was only my wife and I, Andy's vehicles are large and comfortable for groups and he has water/snacks onboard for the comfort of the passengers. For me it is worth a mention that Andy is not only a safe driver, but also very smooth. I feel the effects of motion-sickness easily and driving style has a big impact. I can assure you that everything was smooth and not once did I feel the effects of my motion-sickness. Each stop was well thought out regarding length of visit as well as stops for lunch. Andy also prepared several alternate choices for stops and lunch venues so that we could decide on the day how we wanted to proceed without interrupting the flow of the tour. At the end of our tour on the way to drop us back at our AirBnB, Andy was able to recommend several restaurants and also reliable tourist shops in the city center so that we could have a nice meal and find quality souvenirs at reasonable prices. Overall, I would highly recommend Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours for your visit to Edinburgh and surrounding areas. I will definitely reach out to Andy again for my next trip as well as encourage friends visiting Scotland to consider him for a custom tour at very reasonable prices.
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What can be said about Andy that hasn't already been said? He's nearly as interesting as a person as the tour itself. Just a fun guy to talk with and I wish we could have met after work for a drink. We hired Andy to take us around for an Outlander specific tour. He showed up in a very comfortable van, appropriate music and images from the show specific to the locations we were seeing. The best complement I can give is that Andy does this because he wants to and not because he has to.
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Fantastic tour!! Cannot say enough wonderful things about our guide Andy! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. A great way to see the highlights of the city!!
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Andy is an outstanding tour guide who provided an excellent day long experience visiting Hutton’s “deep time” geologic experience at Siccar Point and a wonderful hiking trip along the Scottish coast at St. Abbs. Highly recommend him and his tours!
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We had an amazing 7day tour with Andy. We drove all around Scotland and had an incredibly wonderful time. Andy’s knowledge is extensive and we learned so much about Scotland and her beautiful people. We were able to travel in comfort and safety in Andy’s van. We learned so much and had a great time as well. I cannot recommend Andy any higher. If you want to get to know Scotland, go with Andy….
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My wife and I arrived in South Queensferry onboard a cruise ship and had just a few hours on shore. Thankfully, we had the good fortune of having Andy meet us at the pier, well before our scheduled time. Andy took us with his comfortable six-seater Mercedes to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, which was absolutely stunning. It quickly became clear that we were in the hands of a fabulous docent. Andy is a natural storyteller, and kept us engaged and entertained throughout the tour. He shared the city's interesting history, seasoning the facts with lots of amusing, moving, shocking or even creepy stories and gossip. He led us to the city's best viewing points, walked us through the Royal Mile from the Castle to the Palace and Scottish Parliament, and showed us lots of 'secret' marvellous spots that we would never have discovered without him. Our four hours together passed like a breeze, and we were thrilled when Andy agreed to add two more hours to our tour. If we didn't have to be back on time on the ship, we probably would have stayed with him until this very moment... We cannot thank Andy enough for the great time we had together. He is by far one of the most amazing guides we've had the pleasure to know. We highly recommend Andy as your docent for your next trip to Edinburgh. Just be sure to book him well in advance, as he is extremely popular and may not be available.
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My husband and I had a great time with Andy! He is an excellent tour guide. We got to see so much of the city and learned about the history and the culture of the country. Highly recommend!
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This guided cab service is truly top notch. Our driver, Andy, tailored and coordinated all aspects of the trip well in advance of our travels. This included procuring our tickets for the Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, and the Stirling Castle. He even coordinated lunch at The Portcullis, a fine Scottish restaurant at the foot of the Stirling Castle. He showed up at our flat in a new Mercedes Van in full Scottish regalia. Personable and knowledgeable, Andy shared Scottish history, the layout of the land, and gave tips on driving. We highly recommend this service, but be warned—you need to plan well in advance as Andy has a very full schedule. Contact him early to make arrangements. Do not get confused with similar named tours, this is the original and the best!
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Absolutely fabulous!! Andy was knowledgeable, witty, and enthusiastic. I came away both awes & in love with Edinburgh!
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I booked a West Highland tour with Andy as part of my wife's 65th birthday trip to UK. From the start, Andy was very accommodating, quick to respond to questions, and easy to work with. He asked if we had any specific sights we wanted to see, and offered to modify the tour agenda to make sure we had the best experience possible. We didn't need to change a thing - the West Highland tour already hit all the major sights, including a stop to feed hairy coos - something my wife has been talking about for months! On the day of the tour, Andy arrived promptly wearing his kilt! His van was spacious and clean, and was well stocked with snacks for the day. As we drove out of the city, Andy pointed out interesting facts and sights about Edinburgh before heading to the highlands. Andy kept the conversation engaging by telling us about Scottish culture, clans, history, etc. and answering our questions. There was simply nothing we asked him that he didn't know! He even gave us a few quizzes to test our knowledge of the area. One of our last stops of the day was at Rest and Be Thankful. There, Andy described the different kinds of scotch whiskies, and offered us a wee dram to sample. It was amazing. At the end of the day, Andy offered to let us drop our belongings at our flat, and he said he'd drive us to wherever we wanted to go for dinner! We didn't take him up on that offer, but it just exemplifies the kind of person and tour guide he is. We'd love to return to Edinburgh someday, and when we do, we'll call on Andy to set up another tour! Andy and Edinburgh Cab Tours are the Best!!!
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Excellent service. Arrived on time👍
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Fantastic tour! We had a terrific experience with Andy. He was responsive and in arranging the tour and was prompt in meeting us upon arrival. He is incredibly friendly and exceptionally knowledgeable and made sure that we saw all of the best spots in Edinburgh. Fabulous experience, highly recommend!
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Andy provided a wonderful day for my wife and I while we were in Edinburgh Scotland. Andy drove us to Pitlochry Scotland to attend the Highland Games. What an event to witness and enjoy. Andy, asked if his wife Sarah could ride along and attend the games with us. Between both Andy and Sarah we had a joyous time learning of history and events along the way. Highly recommend Edinburgh Cab Tours for anyone who is looking for a spectacular tour. We will look forward to return trips with Andy.
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What can we say about Scotland that is not superlative? We have seen most, not all, of Western Europe 25 times. We found the Scots to be affable, gentle, warm, polite, unassuming, cultivated, funny, and witty. Their history is fascinating and their culture splendid. We spent 7 days in Edinburgh and 5 days on a radius about two hours away. We tried to see everything of cultural and historical value in Edinburgh, sometimes twice. I need not itemize this for you. Our hotel was in the New Town, which is itself a monument. On our days away we went to Culzean Castle, Stirling, the Trossachs, St. Andrews, the Fife Coast, including the bridges across the Firth of Forth, the Falkirk Wheel, Rosslyn Chapel, and the Border Abbeys. I need not describe these in detail either. In short, were you to ask us which of these 25 trips has been the best we would reply without hesitation it was this one. One reason is, in this trip we started with you as our guide and ended the trip with you as our friend. You made every effort to show us places we wished to visit where you had not been before, made us feel at home, and shared with us the history and culture of your captivating country. Again, we thank you. Margarita and Néstor
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