MacBackpackers

MacBackpackers

Headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Number of tours
3
Age Range
18-39
Number of reviews
2,845
Rating
4.9/5
Response rate
88%
Response time
within 1 day

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Accommodation
4.5/5
Transportation
5/5
Meals
4.5/5
Value for money
5/5
Guide
5/5
  • 5 Day Skye & Highland Fling reviewer 1
    Written on September 5th, 2025
    There were many amazing places we were unable to go to cuz it was too crowded and the bus wasn't allowed to park there.....the time we were giving was very very…
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry some stops felt rushed and that parking restrictions limited your time at certain sites. There is a problem with crowds in summer and we do our best to navigate the Island safely while taking you to see as much as we can. We do our best to balance travel times with exploring, but we understand it can feel short. We’d love to welcome you back for an even better experience next time, possibly in the autumn, winter or spring if your priority is seeing every site.
  • NK

    3 Day Isle of Skye

    5.0Excellent
    Written on September 1st, 2025
    This was hands down one of the best tours I’ve ever done!! Perfect for young solo travellers looking to meet friends! Days were PACKED, we did and saw so much, …
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    We are so glad you had such a good time! Thank you for taking the time to share this :)
  • CV
    Written on August 31st, 2025
    Nice Trip. It was verry funny and we had a nice Guide.
    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    We are so glad you had such a good time! Thank you for taking the time to share this :)
  • 3 Day Isle of Skye reviewer 4

    3 Day Isle of Skye

    5.0Excellent
    Written on August 24th, 2025
    Solid 15/10. I had the most amazing time of my life and saw the most beautiful scenery of my life - the vibes from the group were SO fab, tour guide Neil was am…
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    What a wonderful comment! We are so glad you had such a lovely time :)
  • LP
    Written on August 24th, 2025
    Such an awesome trip, I felt very at home on the cosy and clean bus. Neil, our driver, is an amazing story teller, musical connoisseur and out right genuine gu…
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you had such a good time :)
  • F

    3 Day Isle of Skye

    5.0Excellent
    Written on August 18th, 2025
    The tour was amazing! I loved every day, the atmosphere was incredible and specially Neil! I will 100% do it again!
    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you had such a good time :)
  • OB
    Written on August 17th, 2025
    Thank you Marc for the great experience!
    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    We are so glad you had such a good time! Thank you for taking the time to share this :)
  • 5 Day Skye & Highland Fling reviewer 8
    Written on August 17th, 2025
    I had trouble with English but otherwise it was cool. Beautiful country !!!!!!!!
    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you enjoyed Scotland :)
  • L
    Written on August 12th, 2025
    This was an incredible tour with lovely people and expert staff/guides. It was so nice to have an itinerary planned, with transport and accommodation taken care…
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share this! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time :)
  • AP
    Written on August 11th, 2025
    The tour was amazing. We've had such an amazing group and amazing experience with our tour guide neil. I couldn't think of a better experience. Neil has such p…
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    MacBackpackers commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience and that Neil helped bring Scotland’s stories and places to life. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

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About MacBackpackers

MacBackpackers has been running fun filled, fully guided adventures around Scotland for almost 30 years. Created purely for young travellers and backpackers aged between 18 and 39, our tours give an entertaining, informative and utterly unique view of Scotland. Our guides, patriotic and passionate, will open up our amazing country to you, weaving together the rich fabric of Scottish history and culture as we travel along some of the most picturesque routes in Scotland. We are an energetic bunch and always aim to spend as much time off the bus as possible. Whether it’s exploring a castle, climbing to the top of a mountain or swimming in legendary Loch Ness, we like to get up close and personal with our country. We take you to all the hidden gems that you won’t find in the guidebooks to give you a feel of the real Scotland. In the evenings, we'll welcome you to our award-winning hostels, giving you the opportunity to socialise and make friends with fellow travellers over a meal or a pint at the local pub. Unlike many of our competitors, we are 100% Scottish and independent - so you can be sure you'll have an authentically Scottish and genuinely unforgettable experience with us. Please note: During the Winter months all of our tours depart at 8am (instead of 9am).

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Amazing adventures around Scotland
Passionate guides opening up Scottish history to customers
Explore off-the-beaten-tracks gems
100% Scottish operator

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