FAQS

PHONE NUMBER:

+44 75 483 873 24

EMAIL:

info@littlefishtours.co.uk

ADDRESS:

192 High Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 1RF

Do the tours run every day?

Yes, our tours run every day regardless of the weather so please dress appropriately.

Where do the tours start?

It depends on the tour. Our Castle tours DO NOT MEET at the Castle. The Castle Tour meets outside the front of Café Nero, on the Royal Mile, by the statue of Adam Smith. We will be holding big green and white umbrellas so we will be nice and easy to spot.

If you are joining either our Old Town Tours or our Whisky and Folklore Tour then we meet at 15-19 Jeffery St in our Café Hot Toddy.

Why doesn’t the Castle Tour meet at the Castle?

Unfortunately Edinburgh Castle does not allow tour groups to meet on the espanade of the castle. This combined with the simplicity of a single start point for returning customers has the Castle Tour meeting at the Adam Smith Statue too.

How do I recognise the guide?

The guide will be stood holding a large green and white umbrella so we will be nice and easy to spot.

Where do the tours end?

The Castle Tour finishes in the Castle, the Museum Tour in the Museum, the Whisky Tour finishes in Hot Toddy Café. The Old Town Tour does not have a set finish location as each guide has their own route but will finish within a 10min walk of where the tour began.

How long do the tours run for?

Old Town, History & Tails Tour – two hours.

Castle Tour – one and a half hours.

Whisky and Folklore – two hours.

Are Children allowed on the tour?

Children are allowed on all of our tours except for the Whisky and Folklore Tour which is 18+. This is due to licensing in the UK.

What language are the tours run in?

All of our tours are delivered in English. A strong comprehension of the English language is required for full enjoyment of the tours. Our knowledgeable guides have a lot of information they would like to share with you.

Are pets allowed on the tour?

Well behaved pets may join the Old Town Tour and Whisky Tour but not the Castle Tour, this is due to regulations at the Castle.

Are your tours suitable for people with mobility issues?

The Old Town of Edinburgh sits on the side of an extinct volcano, the routes we take are often steep and on uneven ground. Our tours run for approximately two hours and you will be stood for the duration of the tour. We will try and accommodate everyone as best we can. The venue we are currently using for the Whisky Tour is unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair.

I want to join the Whisky & Folklore Tour but do not like whisky, can I drink something else?

Yes, you can. We like to think of the Whisky and Folklore Tour as being more of a cultural event with history and storytelling. The whisky is almost secondary. If you do not like whisky, drink alternatives including non-alcoholic drinks can be arranged for you. You can also join our tour without included drinks.

Will it be cold/wet/windy/snowy?

Most likely! Edinburgh sits on the same latitude as Moscow and even in the summer it can be wet and cool. Our tours will run no matter the weather so please take this into consideration before you join the tour.

Our Team

Steph

TOUR GUIDE

Steph was born in Scotland and although she was raised in The Highlands, she has always found Edinburgh enchanting. So, she has made it her home for the past 20 years. She has a background in music and performance and a keen interest in history. These are combined with a love for Edinburgh to produce one of the cities best guides.

She finds pride and joy in being able to bring guests around her city while engulfing them within its stories with her phenomenal storytelling.

Luca

OWNER

Luca is the founder and owner of Little Fish Tours. He started the company in 2016 with just some branded umbrellas, some knowledge of Edinburgh and a fire in his heart. Now, little has changed. Although he does spend some of his days in the office, you’ll still often find him in the street holding one of those branded umbrellas or guiding your tour.

He can boast almost a decade of guiding experience all over Europe and a love for Edinburgh that will never subside.

Angus

TOUR GUIDE

Angus hails from Australia, where he did a Masters of Directing for the Stage at the Victoria College of the Arts. He then moved to London where he ignored his degree and started tour guiding. After a few years he decided to return to his father’s homeland of Scotland, mostly for the mountains and the whisky.

Angus brings an infectious interest in history and culture to all his tours. His excellent knowledge is evident and so is his theatrical background resulting in an excellent guide.

Sabela

TOUR GUIDE

Sabela is originally from Spain, but has always had a passion for Scotland. She is perfectly bilingual having learnt English as a child. She has guided all over Europe, but specialises in Edinburgh’s history.

Sabela has a love for stories, fairy tales and mysteries. She also has a passion for history and philosophy. This combined with a never-ending quest for accuracy and a bubbly personality has created a wondrous tour guide.

Greg

TOUR GUIDE

Greg from Aberdeen loves legends, big swords, whisky & all things Scottish. Greg has been guiding since 2015 & has been part of the Little Fish team since 2017. We have been abusing his Scottish looks & ginger locks for our marketing ever since.

He has an obvious talent for storytelling & a passion for history. Pure talent, however, has never been enough for Greg. He is constantly learning new content, expanding his knowledge & refining his storytelling. The results are evident in his guiding.

Ben

CITY MANAGER

With over a decade of experience in guiding, Ben was the first permanent addition to Little Fish Tours. Although he still guides on occasion, Ben now has a new role within the company as our City Manager. He makes sure all is going smoothly with all our operations in Edinburgh.

Ben has also brought a keen interest in photography to the team and is responsible for all of our social media and most of the images you’ll find on our marketing.

Dan

OFFICE MANAGER

Dan is our magic man in the office.

He works both behind the scenes and in customer service at the start of our tours.

With years of experience in administration and management, he fills a big gap and plays an enormous role in keeping the rest of us in line in the office. He helps make sure all preparations for all tours and admin are in place. He is key to the smooth running of this company and always gives our guests a warm greeting.

John

TOUR GUIDE

From an academic background, John developed a passion for tourism and guiding when he was living in Prague for a few years. When he moved back to his homeland of Scotland it seemed that his passion for guiding continued here.

John boasts an excellent knowledge and an entertaining style. He loves telling travellers about his history and culture and most of all showing them the stunning city of Edinburgh.

Alasdair

TOUR GUIDE

Alasdair has been working full-time as a walking tour guide in Edinburgh since the summer of 2017, and loves it. He studied English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, where he also took courses in Medieval, and Early Modern Scottish history.

Alasdair has an impeccable knowledge and passion for all things historical, and he’d be delighted to share that with you.

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