Private tour in Dundee Joao M
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I am an experienced guide living in Aberfoyle, in the heart of the Trossachs National Park and I offer tours all over Scotland. I drive a comfortable 9-seater Mercedes Vito. I offer day and multi-day tours, including cruise ship shore excursions from Greenock, Oban, Queensferry and Leith, in my comfortable Mercedes Benz (Vito), which can take up to 8 passengers and luggage. Whether you want me suggest one of my set itineraries or you want me to customize something specifically for you, I am your man! If you are not sure what you want, I can suggest an itinerary as a starting point and we'll take it from there. I can also customize a tour based on your interests or objectives, e.g. clan tours to trace your family ancestry. I am originally from Portugal, but have been a Scottish resident for 29 years, where I studied an MA in Medieval History at Glasgow University. I have a passion for history and nature, and I love sharing this with my guests. Being married to a herbalist, and living in the middle of the Trossachs forest, I have also developed a passion for Scottish nature and traditional folklore. Every day I am thankful for living in the most beautiful place in the world, and having the opportunity to raise my children here. I offer tours all year long, though the summer gets very busy, so best contact me with as much notice as possible! In my other life, I am a linguist, specializing in interpreting and translation, and I have interpreted for many world leaders and heads of state, such as King Charles III. I am also a professional percussionist with a BA(Hons) in Music, specializing in Taiko (Japanese percussion), and I have had the privilege to travel and perform all over the world. I have been a full-time driver-guide in Scotland since 2021, running my own company called E2G Tours Ltd. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to customize any of my tours - everything can be changed to match your wishes! Child seats available - always happy to accommodate families! I am also: - A member of SITOA - the Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association. - Insured to work as a driver-guide. - A certified First Aider.
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Visit St Andrews, the birthplace of golf and take a picture at Swilcan Bridge. Stroll through the oldest university in Scotland founded in the 15th century, and through the ruins of the old Cathedral destroyed during the Scottish reformation. Have some ice cream at the famous 'Jannettas Gelatteria', serving delicious ice cream for over 116 years! Explore some fishing villages of the Fife Neuk, including Crail's 16th century harbour and Anstruther, where you can see The Reaper ship, featured in Outlander. Eat at the winner of the best Fish and Chips in the UK! We will then make our way over to Falkland. Outlander fans will recognise it as it stood for Inverness in the TV series. History buffs will also be delighted with it's Renaissance-style palace: a favourite of Mary Queen of Scots! It has the oldest real tennis court in the world. You can also take time to wander through the historic cobbled winding streets, before we take you back to your accommodation.
- Pickup from the agreed-upon location in Dundee. - St Andrews: you will have time to see the old course, explore the town and see the old University building, visit the Cathedral ruins and have some ice cream if you fancy. - Crail Harbour - Anstruther: stop over to snap a photo by the Reaper, and have lunch at the 'Best Fish and Chips' in the UK. - Pittenween: a sleep fishing town, where you can try to spot some seals and other wildlife, or visit St Fillan's Cave. - Dunino Den: if you fancy a short stroll through the forest, we can visit the 2000-year old magical druidic site. - Falkland: visit the Palace or simply stroll through the historic town - Head back to Dundee where I will drop you back off at your accommodation.
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8-passenger minivan (Mercedes Vito)
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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