Robert took our class on a walking Mary, Queen of Scots tour. The children throughly enjoyed it. Robert was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about the topic. Would highly recommend.

I did an Old Edinburgh tour with my 28 Primary 4 pupils recently. Robert was excellent and had them captivated throughout. They were historians looking at clues from the past and used old maps and photographs to discover the differences between Old Edinburgh and today. As an experienced primary teacher Robert knew how to hold their attention and his stories kept them entertained throughout. I would highly recommend this tour for any class studying the history of Edinburgh. Thank you!

What an amazing tour! Robert was friendly, knowledgeable and witty! He was able to keep 4 teenagers entertained and enthralled! I highly recommend doing this tour.

Robert took us on a tour round Edinburgh, Calton Hill, Grey Friars Kirk and other places, his upbeat tempo kept us completely focused on stories of Edinburgh even when the weather was awful in parts. He checked in with us regularly but my kids and guests had a ball on his tour! He knows his stuff really well and his approach is perfect for groups.

This was a fantastic tour! Robert Howie, who is also a primary school teacher, is an absolute wealth of knowledge. He is not only knowledgeable, he is also very personable, humorous, entertaining, and just a pleasure to be around. You will not be disappointed! I’ve been on many different walking tours in different countries and his was THE BEST I have ever experienced. His teaching style is superb! We not only experienced the sights, but also the sounds, smells, and even the feeling of the history around us. You can tell that history and teaching are his passions. It is much more than just a walk through an ancient city, pointing out monuments as you go by. It is an in-depth dive into the past. It’s like drinking from a fire hydrant! Robert is the person you want to request if you are considering a tour of Edinburg or “ “EDD-in-buh-ruh”,” the way they say it! Thank you Robert! From: Jay & Ellen Phillips, Alabama, USA. :)

This was such an interesting and good fun tour. As a long term Edinburgh it was great to find out so many new things about my city. Robert is a born storyteller and it was hugely entertaining from beginning to end.

Robert was funny, friendly, informative, and had lots of local insight. He asked what we hoped to get out of the tour and provided a unique experience that our family loved. I enjoyed going down paths on the Royal mile that without a guide, we probably wouldn’t have noticed. And showed us some spectacular photo spots. The tour never felt rushed and I appreciate the little details throughout the town that he’d point out with historical stories. Our tour started with some rain but he rocked that quilt with confidence and I was happy he didn’t cancel on us because it was worth it!

Wow, Robert was an absolutely amazing tour guide! My family and I had an absolute blast with him exploring the captivating city of Edinburgh, despite the chilly and damp weather. We were completely enthralled by all the fascinating information he shared with us about the city's history and culture. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an educational, fun experience, and I can't thank Robert enough for making our trip so incredibly special!

Robert was absolutely fantastic. We had visited Edinburgh previously so he made sure to show us sites we had not seen before. He did try to get us to try “starter” haggis but just wasn’t able to convince us to try a Scottish version of bologna.

Our private tour of Old Edinburgh with Robert Howie was AMAZING! Best tour each of us has ever been on. Robert was engaging, knowledgeable, funny, and tailored the tour to our interests. We were hanging on his every word and didn't want the tour to end. So glad we saw Old Edinburgh this way. Thank you Robert! -Ron, Jo, Rick & Robyn from Canada

Our guide Robert was extraordinarily affable and knowledgeable - flexible as well, willing to improvise based on our particular interests. Highly informative tour with a cheerful human touch, focused on obvious highlights (like the best camera angles for the castle) as well as more off-the-beaten-path locations and rich historical gossip. The Greyfriars tour was a highlight, and Rob's tips for finding good local cheese and gently spinning us past Sandy's Bell after we mentioned an interest in folk music were welcome plusses. Like spending an afternoon with a good friend you hadn't seen for years.

We had a fabulous day out with Robert! He is totally delightful to spend time with, and it’s a great way to learn about the city. You see things you wouldn’t otherwise, of course, and he caters the tour to the interests of the group, making sure it is fun and interesting to all. Highly recommended!

Robert is an excellent tour guide for a first-time visitor. He keeps everyone's attention on him with such interesting stories and facts. I really loved Edinburgh and this walking tour. 😊

We had so much fun on this tour. Robert was personable and very knowledgeable, and he was able to cater the tour according to what we were interested in. Because Robert is a teacher, he was wonderful with our son and kept him engaged the entire time. He checked in throughout to make sure he was providing the right information for our interests and really seemed to care. I can tell he likes what he does, and he's very good at it. My son loved learning about his kilt and outfit, too. I highly recommend this tour. It's worth every penny.

We had booked a private tour with Robert to see the medevial Edinburgh. We walked a long loop through the old town and Robert showed us all the places we had asked for. He impressed us with his knowledge, he answered all our (many) questions and entertained us with details and even Burns poems! We learned a lot about Edinburgh and loved every minute. Highly recommended!

Robert made the first tour of our trip a memorable one! He is personable and knowledgeable. We had a great time exploring old Edinburgh on foot and learning about the medieval way of living. I'd highly recommend the private tour.

Had a lovely time with our guide Robert who told us everything we needed to know about Old Edinburgh. He was very knowledgeable, kind and patient with our group. Thank you!

The perfect way to start our visit in Edinburgh!!! Robert was amazing and so knowledgeable and fun!! We all had a wonderful time and saw things and learned history that we never would have known on our own!! Robert was the best!!! If you want a fantastic, fun tour of Edinburgh, his tour is a must!!!

Robert was our tour guide and he was Amazing!!! Robert was an absolute dream of a guide - very knowledgeable, personable, and so so so funny. We learned and laughed a LOT while seeing some amazing views of Edinburgh’s Old and New towns. I can not recommend this tour enough 10/10!!!

Robert was an excellent tour guide. My two teenage boy really enjoyed the tour and all the stories and insights he had about Edinburgh. I highly recommend this tour.