We were a family of 5 with three adults and two children 7 and 9. In London we had great food, site seeing and special moments like tea at Harrods, seeing Wicked live and a trip to Harry Potter WB studio experience as well as a trip to Abbey Road for a photo moment. We rode The Eye, boats, busses and the subway. John and Audra guided us expertly . On to Paris via train and more wonderful sites and food. We absolutely loved the Eiffel Tower both from the top and from the river. Spectacular experience of seeing the lights coming on at dusk. Took a cooking class and it was fantastic. The macarons were delicious. Lots of walking. This hotel was convenient to transportation but room too small for a family. All the hotels had delicious breakfasts. Flew to Rome and the hotel there was very nice. Very hot here but enjoyed all the sites and food. No water in Trevi Fountain but lots of other things to enjoy. Had a wonderful memorable time. Came home exhausted but with lots of lasting memories. Thanks to David, Leslie John and Audra for a trip of a lifetime.

The trip to Ireland was just GREAT. David McGuffin Exploring Europe really provides a very nice itinerary and very comfortable everything, very nice hotels, great food, highlighted places and experiences. The part I liked best was David the personal full time tour guide, he was exceptional. The company took care of all of the details like where to go, where to stay, all attraction payments, the beautiful motorcoach. All we had to do is relax and enjoy. And what a great group of people. It couldn't have been better!

My wife and I traveled to Italy last month for David’s “Essence of Italy” tour and we had a great time. Traveling with David and Charlotte was so much easier not having to worry about our hotel, food, and transportation arrangements.

Due to the Jubilee and the Pope’s death, Rome was extremely crowded. We missed the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica because of the Conclave. We plan on returning to Rome with David to see these sites.

The train ride to Cinque Terre was fun with a lot to see. Once there, we were able to visit a few of the five villages using local trains. The views of the mountain villages next to the ocean were fantastic.

Our next stop was to the hilltown of Volterra in Tuscany. Now I know why David calls Volterra one of his favorite places. It’s really beautiful and has a lot of history. We would never have thought of visiting some of the locations David took us.

We finished our trip visiting Siena and Florence. The museums, Cathedrals, and famous historical sites were great to see.

Traveling with David, Charlotte and our group was very enjoyable. We have already booked our next trip with David in 2026.

Essence of Italy 10 days our first David McGuffin Tour and we were thankful to have David and Charlotte with us on this tour. Rome was quite the experience 2 full days of site seeing with the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain to name a few all so beautiful, but a little over whelming with the crowds.
Our hotels in every location were quaint and lovely! Not having A/C is some of them was an adjustment , I definitely recommend you bring the portable fan that David mentions to bring we used it.
We really enjoyed our small group 10 people including our guides it was perfect. We had so much fun at our group dinners having a guide for the restaurants was definitely a plus, as well as what food to order.
Cinque Terre- Monterosso was my favorite village and Volterra the Tuscany area was also a favorite of ours! The tour guides in Rome (Guilai was amazing) and Volterra were informative and enjoyable as well as David and Charlottes information on each area.

We packed just like David suggested and we didn’t have any issues or problems handling our own luggage but we did do laundry once while there. David’s tour prep instructions were spot on.
We had the most enjoyable time making new friends and seeing beautiful Italy our next adventure is hopefully Greece!

We had the pleasure of meeting the McGuffins at a phoenix travel show. We decided on 2 tours. The best of Italy and the best of Greece. Just a month before our trip Santorini, Greece was closed to the public due to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. They immediately made contact and since they had an idea of what we wanted they changes the tours to the most spectacular 35 days exploring Italy. They met us in Rome and Charlotte took us to the amalfi coast, every thing was taken care of, to the smallest detail ferry transfers, drivers, lovely hotels and great dining. From Pompeii, to Ischia , Sorrento and Naples. A super fun cooking class. Every detail taken care of. Then Back to Rome. Since the Pope died during this time, many buildings were closed, they never missed a beat or a detail of the exploration of Rome. The local tour guides were exceptional. I know we would have missed so much without their expertise. The group expanded to 8, which made an incredible trip with several different personalities. The tour continued to Cinque Terre, trains and boat tours were so fun, and the information excellent. Accommodations were very nice. Then traveling up to the beautiful Volterra and the Tuscan region was just stunning Florence and Sienna were also beautiful. The history our guides provided was really overwhelming. Then Venice was a treat. Gondola ride, great food and then a much needed beach day. So beautiful and relaxing. Lake Como and Milan were just breathtaking. Then we went back to a stunning week outside of Volterra at the beautiful Marcampo Villa. We can not thank David McGuffin's Exploring Europe enough for this fabulous trip. The information of Italian history attention to detail was amazing. My special thanks to Charolette, you made this trip definitely a trip of a lifetime. And I do like the Aperol Spritz. Thank you David McGuffin's Exploring Europe.

My best girlfriend and I went on a tour of a lifetime to Scotland and Wales with David McGuffin Exploring Europe Tours. The tour was a 10 out of 10 from the time of booking and throughout the trip. We were well prepared for the trip with loads of information about packing tricks, what to expect, and the itinerary. The itinerary was amazing. We saw so much from the city of Edinburgh to the beautiful highlands in Scotland. In Wales, we toured northern Wales and saw just how incredible that country truly is. Our tour guide, David Grey, was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun. The people of Wales and Scotland are so kind and welcoming. We are planning to tour Ireland in 2027 with David McGuffin Exploring Europe Tours. I would highly recommend this tour company.

Have you seen photos or videos of the rolling green fields and rugged seaside cliffs of Ireland, and wondered whether they could be that beautiful in real life? Well, they really are! And the Best of Ireland tour offered a nice balance between larger cities (Belfast and Dublin) on the one hand and smaller cities, towns, and countryside on the other hand.
My wife and I had traveled previously with David himself on tours in Italy and Croatia, so this was our first McGuffin tour with other guides. Aidan, Ambrose and Dave were each special in their own way, and each one was flexible in consulting the group and adjusting the itinerary to our preferences.
As usual with David’s tours, the driving and the visits to various destinations with our guides were supplemented by free time built into the schedule. This allowed us to do some exploration on our own. For example, listening to live music in Dingle pubs on back-to-back evenings was a treat that was among the trip’s highlights. It’s also nice that some dinners were included in the tour price, and others were left to us so that we could choose a restaurant ourselves.
David McGuffin has offered tours to Ireland for a long time, and his knowledge of the island resulted in a tour that our group really enjoyed. Highly recommended.

We chose the tour as Wales was the area I most wanted to visit. I had no idea that I would also fall in love with Scotland. The areas covered allowed us to see so much of the country beyond large cities. Driving through the highlands with visits at multiple, beautiful small towns created a relaxing tour filled with time to learn, explore museums and take part in outdoor activities.
Our tour guide (Dave Grey) was exceptional and worked to ensure that each member of our group had an experience that met their interests and needs. His outstanding knowledge of the areas we traveled was amazing and allowed us to learn about the countries visited in detail. His love of history was apparent and he shared his interest with the tour participants giving us new insights into the countries.
We will be booking another tour soon!

My wife and I had travelled with David in Italy twice before doing the Budapest and Croatia Land and Sea tour in September/October 2024. This tour was so much fun because it included a mix of famous destinations (like Budapest and Dubrovnik) with less well known places. For example, if we had tried to explore Croatia independently, we would never have found the historical grain boat ride on the Kupa River. The ride was relaxing, our hosts were entertaining and hospitable, and the meat and cheese boards (served with Croatian wine) were excellent.
Spending a week on land followed by a week traveling by boat offered a pleasant variety to the trip. Also, the people of Croatia are warm and welcoming. Dinner in the countryside with David's Croatian friends was unforgettable!

David, love you man, your the best. Can't wait for the next one.