Private tour in Edinburgh Toby W
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Toby W.
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I am Edinburgh born bred and educated. I am passionate about Edinburgh and love showing it to people and revealing its hidden secrets. I have always been fascinated by history landscape and architecture. I gradually became aware of how crucially such culture has shaped our understanding and the world we live in. This led to a further MA later in life from Edinburgh University in History of Art and Architectural History. I have now just completed an MSc. in Architectural Conservation. I try to make my guiding informative but lighthearted, interesting and fun with many photo opportunities. I love meeting international people, have many overseas friends and often find guiding a mutual learning opportunity. I live in the city center and can meet you at central hotels or a convenient landmark for walking tours tailored to your own schedule and needs or interests. My Edinburgh driving tours are a very good way to orientate yourself and see highlights to explore later at your own pace. Edinburgh is surrounded by lovely countryside with so many interesting places that I love taking people to visit. I was brought up rambling round ancient castles and listening to stories of old. I have lived in Edinburgh all my life and know virtually every corner of it. I am a qualified tour guide and used to guiding in historic houses. I was often previously asked to lead tours in Edinburgh. I have taken many specialist courses on art, history and architecture related subjects in addition to four different university degrees. More importantly, I am eager to share these interests and show people fascinating places.
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There are so many interesting places, castles steely homes, ancient sites and lovely countryside just outside Edinburgh so this is just a suggestion planned to give a nice relaxed day with optional distillery tour that can be substituted with castles, grand houses other memorable options. I like to adapt tours to suit clients interests. Driving tour of Edinburgh historic Old town and Newtown World heritage sites with significance and context explained. Suggestions for exploring later. Followed by coastal drive past some magnificent castles as optional visits to North Berwick. Inland via via some quaint picturesque country market towns. Glenkinchie Distillery tour. Return to Edinburgh on historic route through hills in Scottish countryside. This can be adapted to suit your own interests.
Amazing guide Toby is knowledgeable beyond Five star rating Super guide excellent comfort in his land rover extensive knowledge and excellent communication tuned in to our preferences from the beginning Made our day In Edinburgh city and surrounds perfect Knows when to stop and where to head out for next point of interest Saw castles off beaten path and universities he knew where to park and walk for best most informative
We had a terrific day with Toby. He was very flexible and he planned our day around our interests versus what was exactly in the tour description. Highly recommend.
Toby was such a lovely guide. He's very knowledgeable and flexible. There's so much to learn and see and Toby laid out the perfect itinerary. If you are new to Scotland, this tour is a must-do.
Toby was the highlight of our entire trip. He is a true Historian with a love and passion for his country, its history and its sites it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with him. Highly recommend!
We had Toby for 4 days; met us at the hotel at 10:00, back no later than 4-4:45pm. Covered Edinburgh and toured outside the city in a very comfortable car. He knows his subjects extremely well and has a pleasant personality. Toby was very amenable to customizing, so if there's something you want, that you do not see described in the tour, just ask. I have placed this same review for all four tours because we saw so much and loved every bit of it. This was a trip of a lifetime.
Toby is extraordinary; a rare combination of a vast knowledge, energy, and thoughtful consideration for the client's wishes and comfort. Designed a long delightful day packed with stunning historical sites. Could not desire anything more in a guide !
- Collect from hotel for full driving tour of Edinburgh including Old Town and Newtown UNESCO World Heritage sites. History and significance fully explained during tour. - Drive along North sea coast. - Visits to interesting places and nearby villages. - Explore magnificent castle in countryside with possible visit to distillery or fine stately home. - Historic towns for lunch and refreshment stops. - Stunning scenery in unspoilt countryside. Itinerary can be adjusted to suit clients own interests. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour.
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Land Rover Discovery SUV. Large comfortable luxury car. Custom tours for up to 6 people available by separate arrangement.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh city centre hotel. This tour is not available to cruise ships that must be booked on a Shore Excursion
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