Payment

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to guarantee your booking. Full payment is due 3 weeks before the first day of the tour. Payment should be made in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and can be made by Credit/Debit Card, PayPal or electronic funds transfer.

Cancellation Charges – Full-day tours

Less than 14 days – 100% agreed fee (including deposit)

Cancellation Charges – Multi-day tours

Less than 30 days- 50% agreed fee (including deposit)
Less than 14 days – 100% agreed fee (including deposit)

Website booked guided tours

Prices are shown are per group or tour.

Entrances to paid venues or attractions etc are not included in guide fees (unless otherwise shown). Our guides are granted free entry to most attractions in Scotland. Meals and refreshments are payable by the guests themselves.

Driver Guide fees include all driver, guiding, vehicle, fuel, and insurance costs. For driver guided tours the STGA Drive Guide Passenger Compliance Policy applies.

Tailor-made guided tours

As a Scottish Tourist Guide Association (STGA) Green Badge Guide private guiding fees are based on those recommended by the STGA.

Half-day tour (upto 4 hours) £160

Full-day tour (upto 8 hours) £240

Driver-guide half-day tour (upto 4 hours) £340 for 1-4 people, £440 for 5-8 people

Driver-guide full-day tour (upto 8 hours) £460 for 1-4 people, £560 for 5-8 people

Guide rates do not include overnight accommodation or meals for guides, unless stated otherwise. Entrances to paid venues or attractions etc are not included in guide fees. Our guides are granted free entry to most attractions in Scotland.

Driver Guide fees include all driver, guiding, vehicle, fuel, and insurance costs. For driver guided tours the STGA Drive Guide Passenger Compliance Policy applies.

For walking tours we strongly recommend a maximum of 25 guests per guide. This is to maintain safety and excellent tour quality standards for guests on our tours.

All guiding fees and conditions should be agreed between yourselves and your guide prior to the commencement of the tour.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended that guests arrange for themselves suitable travel, medical, and cancellation insurance.