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• Fantastic tour!

  karenkG9683QO,2026年6月11日

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  5.00

  Dave was the best! The trip was very well organized and I feel like I really got to see the best parts of Scotland. Dave gave interesting stories about what we saw along with the history of each place.

• Incredible experience

  L4459ADmariek,2025年6月23日

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  5.00

  Came to Scotland with my husband, we did a few days in Edinburgh and St Andrews on our own and then met up with Dave to travel to Inverness, Isle of Skye, and back to Edinburgh. We had an absolutely amazing time! There were a few things we wanted to do going in (see the Hogwarts train cross the bridge, Culloden, standing stones, fairy pools, and Old Man of Storr) and we were able to fit them all in and more! Our long car days were broken up nicely with stops (both bathroom and excursions such as Doune Caste, Eilean Donan Castle, feeding Hamish and Honey the hairy coos, and Loch Ness). If you want a driver that’s not going to talk to you and is simply taking you from place to place this is not the tour for you. Dave kept us entertained the whole time with stories about our various destinations, sights along the way, and Scottish history. He had great food recommendations at all our stops and probably knows most, if not all, of the bathrooms around Scotland, the majority of which were free. We felt safe the entire time, even on the narrow, rainy roads of Scotland. The van was very clean and roomy, we only had two people but it would easily and comfortably accommodate more, even with golf clubs! Highly recommended doing a tour with Dave and really leaning into his recommendations when it comes to creating route/guide/destinations/etc. 10/10 recommend and would definitely do another tour with Dave if we ever make it back to Scotland!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great!

  lizcM5714UP,2025年6月11日

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  5.00

  Dave was an excellent guide during our trip to Scotland! He did a great job talking us through Scottish history and thanks to him we were able to see so many amazing places, without ever feeling rushed. I would highly recommend him!

• Private tours are affordable

  chrisgJ588OX,2025年5月12日

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  5.00

  When our travel agent originally suggested a private tour, I didn't think it would be financially possible. However, when you have several people going, it quickly becomes the best option. The ability to customize the entire trip was so beneficial. Instead of changing hotels every night, Dave suggested ways to stay at hotels multiple nights. When one family member with limited mobility had trouble getting in the van, he bought a step stool and proceeded to get it in and out for every stop. We were able to visit the Clan museum and castle- something that would be impossible on a group tour. We looked forward to the daily historical stories as told by Dave. We enjoyed talking about current Scottish government and issues. Every morning he reviewed the schedule and we tweaked if needed. Taking my 80 year-old parents on their dream trip to Scotland was not only possible but memorable because of "Driver Dave".

• Great Experience

  joanmV459CU,2024年10月30日

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  5.00

  Our tour with David was wonderful. He customized it to what we wanted to see, and he took care of every detail. Our hotels were excellent, the van was clean n comfortable, all we needed to do was get in the van n enjoy the days. I would recommend The Alba Adventure!

• The best type of tour.

  Global23286926350,2024年10月1日

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  5.00

  Dave was excellent. He is very knowledgeable about local history and has some great stories. You let him know what you want to see and he can make it happen. Dave takes good care of his clients. We had four people on our tour and his van was very comfortable. The hotels he chose were excellent. It really gave you a nice Scottish experience. History, beautiful scenery, and exceptional attention to detail. An awesome tour.

• Castles, Whisky and Hairy Coos!

  KatDinNYC,2024年8月31日

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  5.00

  This is the only way to see the sights and travel the Highlands in Scotland. We loved our tour and tour guide. We were picked up promptly in Edinburgh and had the greatest adventure. We were delighted with his local knowledge which allowed us to properly allocate our time to see all the top sights. Chris was so comfortable to be with and his vehicle was comfy and luxurious and his Spotify playlist was excellent. Our top stop was Deanston Distillery - a highlight as we are fans of the film, Angel's Share. We also were excited to visit Stirling Castle, Doune Castle and the hairy coos. We covered so many sights and stayed in beautiful locations. Oban was extra special. I highly recommend this tour and actually can't wait to book another one because there is so much more to see in Scotland and these are the only folks I trust to take me around. Guaranteed A++ experience.

  

  

• Better than expected. Thank you!

  Schalex00,2024年8月23日

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  5.00

  When you want to go to a country you have never been to before, it is often difficult to trust people, but with Dave you can be sure that your experience will be nothing but excellent. We got to know Scotland better than expected thanks to Dave. Everything is planned ahead of time, and he sticks perfectly to your needs and desires, he is extremely friendly along the way, someone you can talk to about anything, he tries to answer all your questions. He also gives you your time in every place we visit and if it is in his hands to help you if you have any problem, he surely will. Spanish version: Cuando quieres ir a conocer un país al que nunca has ido, suele ser difícil confiar en la gente, pero con Dave uno puede estar seguro de que tu experiencia no va ser otra cosa que excelente. Conocimos Escocia mejor de lo esperado gracias a Dave. todo se planea con tiempo, y se apega perfectamente a tus necesidades y deseos, es sumamente ameno durante el camino, alguien con quien se puede platicar de cualquier tema, intenta contestar a todas tus preguntas. Además te da tu tiempo en cada lugar al que visitamos y si en sus manos está ayudarte si tuvieras algún problema, seguro te ayuda a resolverlo. Muchas gracias!

• Best way to experience Scotland!

  katiebE3109WJ,2024年8月10日

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  5.00

  Dave was fantastic at arranging our 5 day Trip around Scotland. He worked with his colleague to plan and help prioritize what we wanted to see to ensure we had the best experience and the best itinerary. Doug was our guide and he was phenomenal. Loved his humor, stories, music, history lessons and pop quizzes. Really made the trip for my son and I absolutely perfect. Just wish we would have had more time as it is an amazing country with so much to do, see and experience. Don’t rent a car, don’t try to do it on your own. This is the only way to go!! No stress. Just sit back and enjoy the adventure.

• Amazing Stories

  melissamL7029VU,2024年4月15日

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  5.00

  We took a trip to celebrate a milestone birthday for my sister! It was our first time traveling internationally and we were so glad we chose Dave to help us experience Scotland! He helped plan our tour days and guided us in choosing the best hotels!!!!!!!! He planned our days perfectly to ensure we got to see as much as we could in a short time. Bonus were his stories, they are the best! We miss you Dave, thanks for being an awesome tour guide!!

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