Tour guide in Edinburgh William R.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

English, Japanese

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Since Oct 21, 2016

4.0

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I'm William R., your private tour guide in Edinburgh

Guide #18686

5.0 (140)

When I show someone around Edinburgh, St Andrews or anywhere in Scotland I want them to feel like they are seeing it with a friend rather than a guide, as a result all my tours are fun and relaxed. There will be stories, a few laughs and as much history as interests you. Everyone wants different things so all my tours are tailored to suit your needs. As well as learning lots about Scotland past and present in an easy to understand manner, we may well end up going for tea, a whisky tasting and most importantly, getting to see spots other travelers don't get to see. Travel is something extremely important to me, it lured me away from a career in science in the UK and led me to working as a photographer for Lonely Planet, various guidebooks, magazines and newspapers. Being based in Tokyo for 11 years where I was lucky enough to travel extensively and see the world, but on visits back to Scotland with friends I found I loved nothing better than showing my own native land through the eyes of a local and this led me to moving back to Scotland and becoming a tour guide. Although I've loved all the jobs I have done previously, nothing gives me greater pleasure than what I do now as I'm lucky enough to have a job that allows me to wake up smiling every day as at the end of each day I've been lucky enough to introduce the best parts of my own country to people from all over the world. If you choose me, I'll do whatever I can to make sure you finish your day with an equally big smile and Scotland will always have a very fond place in your memories.

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140 reviews

  • Molly O.
    June 2026

    Will was great! he was so fun and informative and gave great recommendations for food and drink before and after the tour. Would recommend to a friend!

    Replied from William R.

    Dear Molly, Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. I really enjoyed meeting you all and I am very happy to hear you all enjoyed the food and drink recommemdations too. I do love to make sure people get to try the really good local spots.

  • Lisa R.
    June 2026

    Will R gave a fantastic tour, catered to our requests. After picking us up from our hotel, Will provided historic insight to the places we traveled. We stopped at Dean Village, a most scenic and beautiful village. The Kelpies were bigger than expected. A stop at the Falkirk Wheel was timely since it was moving a boat as we walked up. Will took us to see Stirling Castle...

    Replied from William R.

    Dear Lisa, It was my pleasure to meet you all. I am always happy to customize a day to suit and all your requests fitted well into the areas where I normally go on my Central Highlands tours and I was mpre than happy to add some wee surprises in. I am so glad you all ejoyed the day so much and it was a highlight of your trip to the UK. I look forward to meeting you...

  • Dan F.
    May 2026

    We have done many tours in different cities and I have to say that Will was one of the best guides we have met. He was friendly, very knowledgeable worked to our pace. He didn’t simply point out historical sites and provide a history lesson, but told great stories that brought the history to life and connected it with modern life. I wish he could be our guide in every...

    Replied from William R.

    Dear Dan, Thank you very much for the kind review. I loved showing you both around town and I am glad you enjoyed the day as much as I did. Edinburgh is full of great stories and I love to tell them whilst helping people get oriented to the city. If you ever make it back do let me know. Kind regards, Will

  • Frank T.
    February 2026

    Will was a superb guide for my wife and I. We spent the day with him and he possesses a great personality and an immense knowledge of present day Scotland and the history of Scotland. My wife and I recommend very highly to anyone

    Replied from William R.

    Many thanks Frank, It was a real pleasure to meet you both and share my passion for Scotland with you and help you find "the right whisky for you" that all Scottish people want to make sure guests find on their visits here. Kind regards from Edinburgh, Will