John Mowbray Executive Travel & Tours
John Mowbray Executive Travel & Tours
John Mowbray Executive Travel & Tours
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John Mowbray Executive Travel & Tours is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and provides an Award winning service, that includes, Bespoke Scottish Day Tours, Executive Travel, Airport Transfers, and Walking Tours of Edinburgh.
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- lilcountingcrow20 contributionsA lifetime of memoriesMy friend and I (both young women) needed a reliable driver! However, most on our minds was feeling safe as female travelers. We hired John Moybray because He spoke with us on the telephone and provided us references. Even though cost was important to us, it wasn’t the deciding factor. To our delight though, he was also the most reasonably priced! John tracked our 14 hour flight to Edinburgh from San Francisco. We were due in at 16:30 (4:30 pm) but arrived at 21:30 (9:30). Although we were delayed five hours, he was on time and greeted us with a smile on. As expected, he was entirely trustworthy and a conscientious driver. His company was so pleasant, that we decided to hire him again for a multi-day journey. His price was so fair, that the all inclusive cost to pay for his fuel and accommodations was completely do-able. It was so much more leisurely, (not to mention possible) than trying to travel by public transit with all of our luggage (loads). He was so enjoyable to travel with. I will absolutely use his services again (planning an another holiday currently 2023). I will confidently refer him to strangers as well as my friends and family alike.Visited October 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 22 December 2022
- Diana M2 contributionsFabulous Tour of Edinburgh with JohnJohn offers an impeccable tour of Edinburg. He is enthusiastic and his excitement about the town made our time together even more fun. He has many anecdotes about the city which we enjoyed hearing. He knows the town very well being raised in Edinburg. He is polite and gracious and listens to your interests. He manages the time spent together very well. After our tour, he sent us gorgeous photos of some of the sites we visited. Thanks to his expertise, we feel we had a comprehensive overview. We highly recommend John for any travel to Edinburgh.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 February 2023
- PippylouLincoln, United Kingdom5 contributionsFantastic serviceWe used John a number of times over the course of the weekend of our wedding to collect guests from the airport and ferry people staying in the surrounding area backwards and forwards to the venue. Everyone though John was fantastic, extremely chatty and very friendly and punctual. I would not hesitate in recommending John.Visited January 2023Written 25 February 2023
- Elia1 contributionOutstandingJust came back from a trip to Edinburgh and St Andrews. So impressed with Scotland and all it has to offer. We used John Mowbray for airport transfers as well as a day trip to St Andrews and can’t say enough about him. He was professional, kind, knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be with. If you are planning a trip to Edinburgh, he’s your man.Visited March 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 March 2023
- Nancy WMonroe, Louisiana23 contributions5+++Star experienceI contacted John to arrange pickup from the airport and for two sightseeing days. I gave him a long list of places that I wanted to visit and he made an itinerary for me. He even added a couple of places at the last minute. I had a great two days and I feel like I saw so much more by having a private tour. I see why he receives 5 stars. He is professional, kind and a safe driver. I would recommend John Mowbray to anyone looking for a driver or tour guide in Scotland.Visited April 2023Written 11 May 2023
- Denilyn1 contributionProfessional, Courteous, and Pleasant Travel ExperienceMy partner and I hired John to drive us from Edinburgh to Cairnryan so we can take the ferry to Belfast. Pre-travel, the emails were prompt and friendly as well as a fair price. He arrived to the hotel on time and immediately had a kind demeanor as he introduced himself and stated that he’s in no rush so I could finish my croissant/coffee while he took our luggage to his car which was clean and well-kept! The drive was ~2h30m but it did not feel long with the conversations. He shared a lot of his local knowledge and experience about Edinburgh and Scotland so it felt like a private educational tour. He definitely goes above and beyond to make sure his travelers feel safe and comfortable, too. It was a wonderful way to end the Scotland part of our Europe travels!Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 May 2023
- lec510Phoenix, Arizona15 contributionsQuality Custom Scotland ToursWe booked airport transfers and an all day tour tour with John. He was prompt, professional and very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. John’s prices are very competitive and he is flexible and accommodating with his tours. We were able to provide John with a list of places we wanted to visit, and he set up an itinerary while reiterating that we could stay longer or change if requested. So much better than a “canned” bus tour that you are rushed through. I would recommend John to anyone visiting Scotland. He’s an all around nice guy who happens to be a great tour guide.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2023
- Charles LWoodstock, Georgia2 contributionsPure dead brilliant!Booked two consecutive days with John with my wife, daughter, and son and we loved every minute! First day was a walking tour through Edinburgh. He met us at the hotel and took us down the Royal Mile and we visited other historic and scenic spots along the way. He was very knowledgeable about Scottish history and the individual sites’ histories, and mixed in the kind of stories that we tourists love to hear. Second day was a driving tour through the countryside. We saw castles and monuments, rivers and lochs, several quaint towns and villages, and we even fed some highland coos! John is so friendly and relatable. It was easy to forget we had just met him. Our two days were pure dead brilliant! We could not recommend John more highly!Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 June 2023
- MzPZickTreasure Island, Florida12 contributionsExcellent ServiceWe had booked John Mowbray Travel & Tours airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport to our hotel, the DoubleTree in city center. John was SO friendly and so informative about the area that we decided to hire him as our tour guide while in Edinburgh! He is very knowledgable about the area and the rich history this town has to offer. We also booked him for our return airport transfer from the hotel to the airport. Thank you John!Visited June 2023Written 2 July 2023
- Cindy CKing George, Virginia10 contributionsAirport TransfersI booked our airport transfers to/from EDI into Edinburgh city center with John. We were so tired from a long flight and layover, and John was the perfect person to pick us up. He was so helpful, cheerful, and a fantastic conversationalist. He was the energy boost we needed to power through our jet lag. The booking process was simple, meet-up each time was punctual, and every aspect was highly professional. I highly recommend his services.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 14 July 2023
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Prescott, AZ41 contributions
Sep 2023
Jon was reliable in picking us up at the airport and at our hotel for the return trip to the airport. But it was our conversation with him that we will remember forever. Very enriching and enjoyable and informative.
Written 26 September 2023
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a1nJen
Key West, FL14 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We are so glad that we hired John for our transportation needs while staying in Scotland. I highly recommend hiring a driver while in Scotland - as it made our vacation so much better - it took the stress out of driving and navigating through a country that we didn't know. John was so polite and helpful. We appreciated all his help and we learned a lot more about the culture and country by talking to him. He also showed us some really gems in Scotland - places that are a bit of the tourist spots. Highly recommend hiring John!
Written 23 September 2023
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Denise
Naperville, IL6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
From the beginning, it was a pleasure working with John Mawbry. He was easy to get in contact with and we had great and timely communication in planning, as well as, great conversation, stories, current events and history when we were together on tour or in the car. We used his services for a transfer from St Andrews to Edinburgh, as well as a walking tour of the Royal Mile and a hotel/airport transfer. He was accommodating with itinerary revisions as our plans changed along the way. He is warm and welcoming and I will use his services again when our travels bring us back to Scotland!
Written 11 September 2023
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dianeleewallace
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Aug 2023
We used John mowbray on four different occasions while visiting Scotland on a cruise in August. He was always prompt and was exactly where he said he would be when we met him. He was a most pleasant person to travel with and he was a wonderful conversationalist. He was truly interested in our likes and desires while visiting beautiful Scotland. He also asked about our own family and life at home. By the last day it felt like he was family.
Written 10 September 2023
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KEdeKok
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Sep 2023
Around februari I emailed John about an airport transfer from Glasgow to North Ballachulish for a surprise trip for my boyfriend. Since we would arrive early and the ride would take about two hours, I asked if it was possible to do some sightseeing along the way. I also asked if I could confirm the actual pick up times later because I wanted to wait a bit to see if the flying costs would drop a bit. John was absolutely kind and patient with all my requests and held the requested date. Weeks or maybe even months later I finally confirmed my flight details and everything was as promised and more! John picked us up with a name bord at the arrival hall, greeted us with a warm smile and took us to the car. Along the way we had lovely conversations about everything and he showed us a couple amazing views. It was a great ride and I am looking forward to the ride back!
I honestly recommend John and will definitely book a transfer with him next time I come to Scotland!
I honestly recommend John and will definitely book a transfer with him next time I come to Scotland!
Written 9 September 2023
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Lauren H
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Aug 2023 • Family
John was absolutely wonderful to work with. We gave him a list of places we wanted to see while in Scotland, and he timed it out and executed the tour perfectly! He knew exactly where to stop for the best photo ops and took photos of us along the way as well. He was friendly, professional, and so accommodating. Highly recommend John Mowbray for your Scotland tour!
Written 17 August 2023
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Jamie H
Sewickley, PA3 contributions
Jul 2023
John provided transfer (and tour!) services from Edinburgh to Glasgow for our family.
He was professional, knowledgeable and had some amazing stops built in.
We had such a great time with him learning more about Scotland and all it's beauty!
Thanks John!!
He was professional, knowledgeable and had some amazing stops built in.
We had such a great time with him learning more about Scotland and all it's beauty!
Thanks John!!
Written 11 August 2023
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T S
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Jul 2023 • Family
John provided my sister & I with 2 transfers(one of which was a 3 hour journey to Inverness) during our trip.
Booking with him, from Canada, was super easy as he was very responsive.
It was lovely meeting John, he was punctual, good-natured, knowledgeable & extremely professional.
I highly recommend his services.
Booking with him, from Canada, was super easy as he was very responsive.
It was lovely meeting John, he was punctual, good-natured, knowledgeable & extremely professional.
I highly recommend his services.
Written 10 August 2023
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Cristina Joy B
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Jul 2023 • Friends
We spent 2 days with John and it was such a great experience. Don’t hesitate to book him. It was the best thing we did on our trip. John was charismatic, knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable. Wonderful guide!
Written 9 August 2023
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samwise9
Newton, MA51 contributions
Jul 2023
John is a terrific guy and a joy to work with. He picked us up at Edinboro and drove us to the Lake District. We stopped at a great restaurant for lunch, which was fun. Then, he picked us up in the Yorkshire Dales, and took us to Seahouses, with another lunch along the way. The next leg was to North Berwick, Scotland, and he was nice enough to allow us to drop our clubs off at the hotel and then drive us to play golf. The last leg was from N. Berwick to the airport, and that was the end of the trip.
John was always on time, a great clean car, helpful with bags, a tour guide at the same time and just a fun guy to be with. Highly recommend John.
John was always on time, a great clean car, helpful with bags, a tour guide at the same time and just a fun guy to be with. Highly recommend John.
Written 8 August 2023
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My family is arriving to Edinburgh on a cruise ship at 8am and looking for transportation from the port into town in the morning, and then back to the ship that departs at 11:00pm. There are 11 of us. Is this something you could accommodate? Thank you so much! Susan
john m
Edinburgh, UK46 contributions
Hello, I can certainly assist with this, if you can contact me via my website we can discuss further.
Kind regards
John
Hello
I planned to travel from Scotland from Japan.
I arrive around 9:30 in Edinburgh April 27 and return to Japan from Glasgow on 3rd May. Meanwhile, I am planning to stay at the old castle hotel around Edinburgh, but I would like to take sightseeing in addition to staying hotels. Could you lend me your strength?
john m
Edinburgh, UK46 contributions
Hello, many thanks for your enquiry, so can certainly assist you, if you email me your details we can organise your visit.
Kind regards
John
sportsfan47
Turlock, CA1 contribution
We are arriving on a Cruise Ship to Edinburgh at 7 a.m. The ship departs at 7 p.m. We want to visit the Old Course at St. Andrews and walk part of the course. We are trying to find the best way to do this without being rushed for time, but still make it back to the ship prior to departure. Will the cost be dependent on the number of passengers? We may have 3 or more.
john m
Edinburgh, UK46 contributions
Many thanks for your question, could you please provide me with an email address?
kind regards
John
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