Edinburgh Half Day City Highlights Tour

John McC is an Edinburgh history buff and his local knowledge added so much color and enjoyment to our afternoon tour. We learned behind-the-scenes secrets and quirky stories and John debunked some of the more outrageous myths about Edinburgh & its denizens. We also learned to "look up", for many of Edinburgh's best stories begin with what one sees by raising one's line of sight. John, Thank you for a magical afternoon and especially for your attention to Carol's needs. Alfred Speer

John in his kilt was the perfect host for our tour of Edinburgh! He has an amazingly broad knowledge of history, as well as of many quirks and hidden gems in architecture. He matches his pace to yours. His Black Car taxi was roomy and comfortable. We couldn't have asked for anything more!

What a wonderful day! John knows this fabulous city inside and out, and is wonderful company as well. I cannot recommend him highly enough! Thanks, John!

Scott K.United States

John did a great job on our tour. Rather than doing the city tour, he took us to Culross and Dunfermline Abbey. We had a wonderful day listening to stories and enjoying a the Scottish narration. His black taxi was large and he even supplied us with some Scottish treats. We bought Scottish tablets to bring home for the family after tasting them. I highly recommend John! He dressed in his kilt and explained what all the parts were called. A truly great day.

Our half-day private black cab tour of Edinburgh with John was outstanding. From the moment we were picked up he brought the city to life with incredible stories, local insight and a deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s history — not just facts, but the people, scandals and moments that shaped the city. John read us perfectly, tailored the tour to our interests and showed us hidden corners we would never have found alone. His restaurant tips and walking suggestions were invaluable for the rest of our stay. The black cab was warm, comfortable and ideal for winter, allowing us to see so much without feeling rushed. This was one of the highlights of our trip and worth every cent.

Vincent was great. We all enjoyed his humor. His car was clean and comfortable. He made sure my sister, whom I was worried about walking too much, was not overwhelmed. He offered her to stay in the car when she thought walking may be too much for her. I would definitely use Vincent again on my next trip to Edinburgh.