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MAD GOAT Offbeat Tours of Scotland
MAD GOAT Offbeat Tours of Scotland
MAD GOAT Offbeat Tours of Scotland
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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MAD GOAT- Offbeat Tours of Scotland is the answer for travellers who are inquisitive explorers. If you want to know who we are and for what our company stands for, you need to understand the difference between goats and sheep. Goats are browsers, curious and very independent creatures. They are engaging and interactive with the environment. That’s how we are and so are the travellers who book their private tours with us. MAD is self-explanatory. We are “good” mad (not mad enough to join a flock or a herd, though). Mad to go a bit further, mad in the belief that there is always something new to discover. If you identify with that, book a tour with us today! If you do not, just join a flock or keep following the herd.
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Glenn D
Edinburgh, UK64 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
We had a wonderful 3 days exploring Skye. Raphael our guide was knowledgeable and showed us the island without feeling rushed.
We had a couple of sights to visit and hikes to do when in Skye and we are pleased to have managed it all.
I would certainly recommend MAD GOAT if you are looking for private tours in and around Scotland
We had a couple of sights to visit and hikes to do when in Skye and we are pleased to have managed it all.
I would certainly recommend MAD GOAT if you are looking for private tours in and around Scotland
Written 28 October 2020
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Aung
4 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
After spending some time on the Internet searching for private tour operators we decided to use mad goat tour.
Truly happy with our two days trips to Isle of skye. We were greeted by friendly and funny personality our tour guide ( Rafael ).
He is very knowledgeable and flexible with the tour. He offered us take some historic attractions along the way and that was a treat !! While we were in Skype he tooks us to a few hidden beauty spots most tourists don't know about! We were delighted!
I would totally recommend if you want to have a amazing holiday!
Truly happy with our two days trips to Isle of skye. We were greeted by friendly and funny personality our tour guide ( Rafael ).
He is very knowledgeable and flexible with the tour. He offered us take some historic attractions along the way and that was a treat !! While we were in Skype he tooks us to a few hidden beauty spots most tourists don't know about! We were delighted!
I would totally recommend if you want to have a amazing holiday!
Written 23 July 2020
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Pau Z
Mexico City, Mexico5 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Rafael was absolutely great! I live in Edinburgh and my family came to visit and I was very pleased on everything he told us, even I learned a lot! Not only the tour was informative and interesting but he made it fun and tailored it to what we wanted as a family, he is very friendly and joyful.
Written 9 April 2018
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Kuwaiti G
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
I wanted to book a private tour based on recommendations, but was surprised by the aggression and negative attitude of the person speaking to me in the whatsapp. There was no suggestions or flexibility, and they kept on saying take a 2 day tour even though it's written on the site that we can take a 1 day tour. When I said I can't they said they're busy! Very unprofessional and rude!
Written 15 June 2024
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That is a a bad review from someone who did not travel with us.
Your family recommended and travel with us before and they enjoyed because they listened to me of what is possible to cover in a day.
We had a great time because they understood our limitations of stops during a trip which would cover 330 miles.
I just had to clarify for you that what you wanted to do in a day, was not what your family did and what you want, it would not be possible.
I rather you not travelling with us than not being professional in explaining how long it takes and how many stops you would have...
In a trip which takes that long there is not much room for flexibility or suggestions. As it shows in my website the map, the stops and how long it takes.
Your family for sure had a bowl with me , because they booked me way ahead and I made it clear for them what the trip involves and what we could do.
Unfortunately you did not like to hear that or that I was not flexible to do what is not possible in such a tour.
I think you not travelling with us worked best.
As we promise to deliver only what we can depending of the tour and the time limited that we have in a given day.
Written 10 July 2024
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MiguelTrini87
Dijon, France12 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We did this tour with Rafael a week ago, and everything was more than perfect. We planned our tour how we wanted, stopping everywhere we wanted, that was very good. Rafael has an amazing knowledge about Scotland and its history, so it wasn't just amazing landscapes. For private tours, Mad goat is the best company in Edinburgh and Scotland for sure!
Written 16 March 2017
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Marcio G
41 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
One of the most fascinating experiences I've ever had is getting to know the Highlands.
Under the guidance of guide Rafael, a Brazilian based in Scotland and very knowledgeable about the region, I and my family were able to explore and discover the most beautiful, wild and historic in the Highlands.
In addition to the wonderful landscapes, Rafael provided us with the stories and legends of Scotland, their origins, their castles, their heroes, their wars and, above all, their legacy to the world today.
We only have to graduate for the excellent service and service offered by Rafael.
Always solicitous, fun and very polite, he spared no effort to toast us with a fantastic and unforgettable journey through the Highlands.
Tour of Scotland and Highlands: do not think twice, it has to be with Rafael da Mad Goat !!!
Our thanks for everything, Rafael!
Big hug!
Written 12 December 2016
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Roberta F
Lincolnshire, IL5 contributions
Sept 2019
We booked two tours with Mad Goat. One was a day tour to St. Andrews and a distillery, and that was truly an excellent tour. The guide was outstanding, but he was a sub-contractor for Mad Goat, so not one of their employees. This review is about the other tour, which was a walking tour of Edinburgh. The tour cost 120 Euros. We were provided with a very inexperienced and unknowledgeable guide who is from Italy and has lived in Edinburgh less than 3 years. She tours occasionally because she is a full-time student and has another job. And it showed. Almost every question we asked was met with "I don't know". She was also difficult to understand. What I expect from a private tour of Edinburgh is someone who does this on a regular basis, i.e., their job is guiding and who is truly a "local" with in-depth knowledge of the history. You'd get better and more information from the Hop on Hop off bus tours than you would get with this guide. And I don't like bus tours! Definitely prefer a walking tour which is more intimate and should be able to go places a bus can't. And when we sent an email following the tour to the operator expressing our concerns and disappointment with the quality of the tour for the price, he basically turned it around and implied, we were at fault because no one ever complains about his tours. I would avoid this tour operator at all costs!
Written 23 September 2019
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Hamoud Al-Rubaian
Kuwait159 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
The Harry Potter tour was just amazing and magical at the same time.
There were moments where I was nostalgic just remembering the scenes and imagining them infront of me in all locations.
The scenery was out of this world,
The tour guide was so helpful and informative.
I would absolutely recommend this tour to everyone.
There were moments where I was nostalgic just remembering the scenes and imagining them infront of me in all locations.
The scenery was out of this world,
The tour guide was so helpful and informative.
I would absolutely recommend this tour to everyone.
Written 8 July 2019
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Caroline R
Exeter, UK18 contributions
Nov 2017
This guy has to be the cleverest, funniest and most entertaining tour guide in Scotland! The 3-4 hours we spent walking the city, spellbound to his brilliant and energetic narrative, were the best part of our four day trip to Edinburgh. His all-encompassing knowledge of this beautiful capital, included tales of: monarchs, murder, mayhem, scandals and scoundrels, sieges, sewers, doggy-devotion and deadly disease, architecture, anarchy, grave-robbers, witches, writers, politicians, cemeteries, scientists, philosophers and cannibals. His local recommendations were brilliant too: bus routes, eateries, sights to be seen, cakes, whisky, fudge, beer and pies. He was hilarious, tireless and so SO clever with an unbridled passion for his subject which engrossed and enthralled us. Book a walking or cycling tour with this guy. He is amazing!
Written 11 November 2017
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Anastasia R
Buzau, Romania1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Friends
We had the chance to discover awesome things in Scotland and the experience was great. Best tour with the best guidance❤️
Written 20 September 2019
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