Private tour in Oban Joao M
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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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In this tour, we will head over to the Glenfinnan Viaduct - famous for the Harry Potter movies, but a valley also full of historic importance during the Jacobite Risings. We will time the journey so you can see the 'Hogwarts Express' cross the viaduct! (The train only runs from 7th April to 24th October 2025) We will then visit the Three Sisters of Glencoe, allegedly the most photographed place in Scotland. The MacDonald Massacre during the Jacobite Risings took place here, having changed the face of the valley for ever. You may also recognise the valley from the 80's hit movie 'Highlander' with Christopher Lambert. We will then visit Loch Awe. On the way there, we can make an optional stop at an award-winning fish n'chips dinner. We will stop at the Kilchurn Castle viewpoint, and visit St. Conan's Kirk, learning about its beautiful history and architecture. Returning to Oban, we will stop briefly at Castle Stalker viewpoint (featured in the Monty Python and the Holy Grail movie).
- Glenfinnan Viaduct - watch the Hogwarts Express cross the viaduct as seen in the Harry Potter movies! - Three Sisters of Glencoe - the most photographed place in Scotland. - Real Food Cafe - Award-winning Fish n' Chips. - Kilchurn Castle viewpoint (Loch Awe) - You may recognise this castle in ruins in the middle of Loch Awe from Instagram and postcard pictures. St Conan's Kirk - This small treasure is a unique building from an architectural point of view. Castle Stalker viewpoint - You may recognise it from the closing sequence in onty Python and the Holy Grail movie.
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8-passenger people carrier (Mercedes Vito)
Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Your hotel or other holiday accommodation - For cruise ship shore excursions: I will be at the exit to the gangway where the tender boats dock, with a sign with your name on it.
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