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Georgia Button
Oct 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
Will Remember it forever and will recommend
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Madison Beckley
Oct 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
I had an amazing experience. Our trip manager Carl made everything so easy and really went out of his way to make everyone feel comfortable and ensured they were ha...
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Holly Buzza
Oct 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
Ticked off so many places on my bucket list in just 16 days! And the add ons were amazing.
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Andrew Mangotich
Sep 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
Everything we did on the trip was fantastic! I had exper...
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Anneri Kriel
Sep 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
We attended and enjoyed all the activities. Hannah our trip manager was very knowledgeable about the areas and the activities that we did. She also was attentive to...
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Paul Butterfield
Sep 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
We went to multiple places on this trip. I was able to see a lot of the UK. Now I know which spots I’d like to return to in the future. Everything was lush and beaut...
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Rachel Kirton
Aug 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
Trip was amazing! Although I underestimated how fast paced it would be. Be ready to see a little bit of a LOT of places. I would recommend the trip to other travelle...
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Jose Bonilla
Aug 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
Great purchase, improvement would have been two or three hotels could have been better.
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Tara Tanovic
Jul 2022
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Great Britain & Ireland
This trip really is a must do! Everyday there was something completely new to experience and to explore. This trip really allows you to see the beauty of Northern En...
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Frances Campoy
Jul 2022
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England & Scotland From March 2021
We absolutely loved our tour. We loved the perfect balance of h...
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2023
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Great Britain and Ireland
This was amazing, exactly what I was looking for. All the included and extra activities were so much I learned a lot about all the places we visited. Our driver Dave...
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Yury Viknevich
Oct 2022
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Scotland
The trip was good, but the trip manager could have made it better.
Castles, kilts and whisky - oh my!
My trip to Scotland was amazing! There was something for everyone to enjoy. From the beautiful landscapes, sheep everywhere, botanical gardens, Queen's yacht &...
The tour was a wonderful experience
The tour company really takes the time to find find great locations and provide time to relax.
NIGHTMARE Experience
I've been on two trips with Great Value and loved the experience, however, our last trip has been a NIGHTMARE. From no communication from Great Value, to finding out...
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A peaceful and green country with lots of history revealed by motor coach travel.
The trip was a good overview of the country. The Road Scholar guide was very knowledgeable. The motorcoach was very comfortable. The accommodations and meals were fi...
Cosmos? No
We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-...
Our Guide was awesome. John did an amazing job
I took my 80 year old Dad and he bragged about it every day till he passed 5/2...
Best vacation ever
Best vacation EVER!!! The locations and landscapes were breathtaking. There is beauty everywhere in both countries. The hotels, meals and attractions were top notch....
We had a phenomenal time
We had a phenomenal time on our Taste of Scotland and Ireland tour. Pat, our driver, and Malackey, our tour guide for Scotland, were so informative and funny. Pat wa...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in Scotland Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Reviews for tours in Scotland are generally positive, ranking 3, 4, and 5 stars. It’s important to remember that visitors to Scotland cover a wide age range and interests, with a slight weighing toward older travelers. Additionally, some tours in Scotland also visit Ireland, so bear in mind that some reviews are commenting on a multi country experience.
Accommodations in Scotland, and much of the UK, have some quirky characteristics. A vast majority of tours will utilize local bed and breakfasts and guest houses for a local flavor, but you can expect to deal with some interesting challenges.
Narrow staircases, cozy rooms, and small doorways add to the charm, but can be an adjustment at first. Some negative reviews comment on their Scotland accommodations - but if you go prepared, you may be less surprised by the differences.
Positive reviews for Scotland tours consistently mention their guides personable nature and ability to make them feel like a local. Especially if you’re not from the UK, having a guide who can bring the somewhat complicated political history and royal family structure to life in an engaging way is a huge asset.
Some negative reviews state that the itinerary simply tried to do too much too fast - and would have appreciated a slower paced tour.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Scotland, see the Travelstride Scotland Guide »
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