Our Company Mantra is

History is a damn good story. What it needs is damn good telling.

Our Mission is that

Mercat Tours is the market leader in the delivery of quality history experiences led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides who consistently exceed customer expectations.

Our Promise to our Customers

Mercat Tours engages, enthrals, entertains

Our Core Values

Our Core Values describe how we work and interact - with one another, with our customers, and with all Mercat Tours' stakeholders.

We are people who –

  • Have energy, enthusiasm, pride and passion for all we do
  • Create a caring, supportive community and give generously of our time and talents for others
  • Are fair, honest and straightforward in all our dealings
  • Continuously review and innovate
  • Have, and give, a lot of fun!

Key Facts

  • Founded in 1985
  • Employs 10 permanent staff
  • Draws on a team of 50 self-employed guides and 15 on-street sales staff
  • Provides 13 tours daily in the high season, 8 in the low season
  • Operates all year round except 5th, 24th, 25th and 26th December and Hogmanay evening