Xavier

The Singing Storyteller

  • I live in Edinburgh
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Scotland has been my home for seven years now and I have developed such passion for its history, traditions and customs that I feel in need of sharing it with other people. In fact, I’ve shown around Scotland to friends and family so many times and out of personal pleasure that a job where I get paid for doing something I enjoy so much sounds like a no-brainer.

Although I have not pursued a degree in History - my background is Business and Economics - I used to work as a tour guide for a Spanish-speaking operator up until the COVID-19 pandemic hit. I have always been keen on history, so even before working in the field I had researched and studied Scottish history in my spare time, and I have immersed in Scottish culture by singing in a local choir. I have therefore built good deal of knowledge about Scotland. Moreover, I am good at telling a story, which ultimately I feel is what makes a tour guide stand out.

  • I live in Edinburgh
  • I speak English, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

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Reviews

Rebecca
9 October 2024
Xavier was a patient and charming guide. We were a group with mixed abilities and he was flexible and accommodating. We appreciated his use of multimedia while touring and by pointing out things we would have missed otherwise. He is knowledgable about so many aspects of the city. All members of the party would happily recommend Xavier as a guide!Auld Lang Syne
Jennifer
4 October 2024
Loved the historical perspective! Great Tour
Edward
12 May 2024
Excellent, insightful tour of Edinburgh Castle with Xavier who knew the history inside out and had a great sense of humour to bootFab Xav!
Richelle
12 May 2024
We had the pleasure of being guided through Edinburgh Castle by Xavier, who is an absolutely phenomenal tour guide. His knowledge of the castle's history was simply astounding, and he delivered the information with such enthusiasm and passion that it made the entire experience unforgettable. His engaging storytelling transported us back in time, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past. His friendly demeanor and willingness to answer any questions added an extra layer of enjoyment to the tour. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Edinburgh Castle; he made our visit a highlight of our trip!Highlight of our trip from the states!
María del Mar
22 January 2024
Hicimos dos tours con Xavi, mi familia y yo. El tour corto por la cuidad y el de los fantasmas. Ambos imperdibles, Xavi es extraordinario para contar historias y hasta actuarlas. El tour de los fantasmas nos tocó mucha lluvia y viento y aún así no pudimos dejarlo, súper recomendable. Un placer haber conocido Edimburgo con Xavi. Muchas gracias Fantastico
Alyson
22 October 2023
Xavier was friendly, informed, and gave us a wonderful introduction to the heart of Edinburgh.A great way to start seeing Edinburgh
Piero
1 August 2023
Xavier is very knowledgeable and passionate about showing the best of Edinburg. He is a great and fun story teller. We were late to our meeting point and he was accommodating enough to meet us a the train station so that we don’t lose any more time starting our tour. Great guide. Great guy!Great Tour!!
Scott
18 July 2023
We had 9 tour guides in 2 weeks and our family voted Xavi the best. This comes from my wife, a self proclaimed expert in Scottish history, my son a 13 year old boy with no interest in Scotland, my eldest daughter ready to find a college to study abroad, my youngest fashionista precocious 8 year old and myself who can talk your ear off for hours. Xavi managed to provide something special to each of us and worked hard months ahead of our visit to listen and curate a special tour. Out of all the guides in Scotland Xavi was the best informed and incredibly fun. We can't say enough about how special Xavi was with us. After our tour was clearly wrapped up he even sat in the rain with us for 30 minutes to make sure we got on the right Tram and were well taken care of. Don't second guess yourself just book a tour with him and you will be so happy you did. I think he was even so good that he brought us true Scottish weather. BTW the haggis we shared was amazing too. Give it a shot!Wow! What a great guide!
Maya
28 December 2019
Xavier was awesome...my family and I really enjoyed the history behind everything and the places he took us to try real Scotland food. Thanks for a great time Xavier! Food tour in Edinburgh
Sergio
16 December 2019
Xavier was prompt and showed up at the agreed upon time. He was easy to speak with and understand both in English and Spanish. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. He was very friendly, approachable and easy to talk to. The stops themselves were simply amazing and very well thought out! The food tastings were substantial and reflected the history and culture of the city. Definitely a 5 star experience!Edinburgh Favorite Food Tour with Xavier

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