National Museum of Scotland tours

The Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh was a really enjoyable experience, mainly because of the tour guide, James Douglas. He was extremely active, social, funny, and knew exactly how to keep everyone engaged. His sense of humor made the time fly by. Honestly, during all my travels, I have never had a tour guide this entertaining and energetic. He was genuinely very good at what he does, and it made the whole experience much better. I was expecting a little more from the tour itself besides walking around the city and visiting the underground tunnel area, but I still learned a lot about Edinburgh’s history and its magnificent architecture. Big thanks to James Douglas for the wonderful time and positive energy throughout the tour. Definitely one of the most memorable guides I’ve had during my travels.

The arrangements were nearly perfect. Originally, we had difficulty getting entry tickets to Edinburgh Castle on their official website. While most travel agencies no longer have tickets for the day, we managed to get ours on Klook. The QR code was issued in less than a minute. The waiting place was convenient and the tour guide, Ignas, was easily identifiable. Yet, Ignas spoke with a very strong Scottish accent, which made it not always easy to follow. So, although he was very knowledgeable and helpful, the details of the description were not always fully understood. Nevertheless, the view at and from the castle was magnificent. Even though the path looked very steep and far from the city centre, it wasn’t difficult to get there. The rooms were definitely worth visiting. The souvenir shop also sold gifts that were exclusive to the castle. we also met the Queen and King James for a lovely photo. I would definitely recommend this visit.

The tour was very clear and provided an excellent understanding of Edinburgh's past underground life. The vaults are also well-preserved, featuring items people used in the past. The atmosphere created is very exciting, making it a great choice for a tour with the Edinburgh Pass.

Our family had an absolutely brilliant time on this 2-hour walking tour! Exploring the actual streets that inspired the Harry Potter universe was incredible. Our tour guide was phenomenal—super knowledgeable and kept us completely engaged the entire time. The best part was the interactive trivia: the guide asked us questions throughout the walk, allowing us to earn points for our chosen Hogwarts houses. It really brought out our competitive sides! ​The route was perfectly paced for walking. Wandering through Greyfriars Kirkyard to spot familiar names on the tombstones was a huge highlight. Strolling down Victoria Street (it really does feel exactly like Diagon Alley!) and taking in the historic atmosphere around the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, and Potterrow made the whole experience feel incredibly immersive. ​A fantastic, well-organized tour with a great balance of real Edinburgh history and wizarding world magic. Highly recommend it for any fan!

The guide maketh the trip! Scot D from Timberbush Tours was amazing. He is clearly passionate about Scotland and is highly well read and educated. Scot knew his history so well, and even choreographed when he would tell a story and the appropriate music to play at every moment. We are a family of four, with an Australian and Hong Kong background and two teenagers. We all enjoyed it. Scot (amazing how he drove, spoke, DJed and did everything by himself and all done safely and to perfection) followed the itinerary, but also managed to give us the freedom to vote where a choice had to be made. All in all, this tour is highly recommended. We booked our own accommodation at the Mercure at Inverness (on the “fun” side of Inverness) where the restaurants were buzzing. All good.

Everything is on time. We love all the places that was in the itinerary.

Super trip. We where lucky there was nice weather. The cruise on Loch Lomond is dfinitly also worce your while.

Rory our guide was knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. He knew every minute detail about the Location covered are all nearby so you won't get tired at all.