Perfect 2 days in London and week in Scotland
Scotland | Jun 27 - Jul 5, 2025

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Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 06, 2025

We had a wonderful trip to London (2 days) followed by a week in Scotland. Justine set us up with two fabulous walking tours (thanks Guy and Gareth) and the best hotels! Highly recommend. Loved Edinburgh!

Hotel Reviews
The Clermont London, Victoria
London

Excellent location, friendly staff, nice breakfast, lobby was great! Room was small with no view.

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Market Street Hotel
Edinburgh

Excellent location, fabulous breakfast (best of our trip), free mini bar, great rooms (but no view). One staff member in the bar was very unpleasant on more than one occasion but all other service was great!

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Tarradale Cottage
Portree

What a special treat! Excellent view of the water. Comfortable beds. Clean house. Nice to have all en suite bathrooms and laundry!

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No 26 by the Sea
Oban

Wonderful staff from the moment we walked in (with a champagne toast). Superb made to order breakfast. Whole inn was incredible. Cozy and comfortable room with amazing views! Can’t say enough positive!! Quiet and peaceful!

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The Loch Lomond Guesthouse
Arden, Loch Lomond

Really nice family owned inn. Rooms were super clean with great Scottish plaid decorating and clean and cool bathrooms. They got up 30 min early to get us breakfast before our flight out. Really fresh and yummy breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Royal Morning Private Walking Tour
Royal Morning Private Walking Tour
London

Guy was amazing! So much energy and so knowledgeable. He was extremely interested in the history and economics of London. We felt so fortunate to spend the morning learning and laughing with him!

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Yay for Guy!
Entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms
Entry tickets to The Churchill War Rooms
London

Best experience enhanced by having Guy walk us through and sharing his knowledge and passion. I think the audio guide would have been good but we were fortunate to have a special tour!

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Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide
Edinburgh

Gareth was very knowledgeable. We loved his stories! Learned so much in our three hours with him. Best way to start our time in Edinburgh

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Dalwhinnie Classic Distillery Tour
Dalwhinnie Classic Distillery Tour
Scotland

Such a cool distillery. So much history. And loved that they stressed “to go” bottles to avoid drinking and drinking. Got to take home three samples and a Dalwhinnie glass to enjoy at home.

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Local specialist: Justine Stewart