We plan your escape
& share our journey.
For couples, friends and curious travellers who want curated itineraries without spending 40 hours on Google. From Greece to Edinburgh, we turn our experience into your adventure.
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Mantalena & Vangelis
Hi! We're the couple behind MV Abroad – a Greek duo based in Edinburgh who combine creative storytelling with calm, structured planning to help you see the world in a way that actually fits you.
Mantalena
Creative Director & Tour Guide
Mantalena is the creative director and Edinburgh tour guide behind MV Abroad — the aesthetic eye who turns every trip into something genuinely memorable.
Vangelis
Co-founder & Content Creator
Vangelis is the planner and logistics nerd — an Edinburgh local since 2019 who turns big trip ideas into calm, workable plans.
Together, we share our life – from our roots in Greece to our adventures in the Scottish Highlands – and turn that lived experience into guides and plans you can actually use.
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Places worth knowing
From the closes of Edinburgh to carefully chosen spots we know inside out.
Circus Lane
There's a particular magic to stumbling upon Circus Lane in Edinburgh—a floral ribbon of stone that winds through the New Town like a secret whispered between old friends. The lane doesn't announce itself, and that's rather the point. What you find instead is a quiet retreat from the ordered grandeur surrounding it, a place where Georgian elegance softens into something more intimate and lived-in.
Dean Village
There's a moment, usually around the second coffee, when you realize Edinburgh has been keeping a secret from most of its visitors. Dean Village sits just northwest of the city centre, but it feels like stepping into another century entirely. The historic riverside architecture here isn't trying to impress you—it simply exists, weathered and genuine, along the Water of Leith.
Scott Monument
Climbing this black stone tower in the heart of Edinburgh feels like ascending through the city's literary soul. As you spiral upward through four viewing galleries, the stairs grow narrower, the air cooler, your legs more insistent — but the views keep getting better. You're climbing the tallest monument to a writer anywhere in the world: a Victorian Gothic needle Sir Walter Scott never asked for, but somehow deserved.
The Meadows
There's a particular kind of afternoon light in Edinburgh that makes you want to leave your desk and walk toward it. The Meadows offers exactly that — a long, open expanse where the city's pace slows without needing to drive anywhere. It's the sort of place where you notice the seasons changing because they announce themselves here first, whether it's the shock of green after winter or the precise moment when cherry blossoms decide to bloom and transform ordinary paths into something quieter and more beautiful.
Two ways to see Edinburgh properly
How it works
Step 1
Book a free call
Tell us who you are, how you like to travel, and what Edinburgh means to you. Twenty minutes is enough.
Step 2
We design your trip
We build your itinerary from scratch — specific cafés, walking routes, timings, restaurant picks and all the local detail.
Step 3
Travel without second-guessing
You arrive with a plan that feels personal, not generic. Everything in one place, ready to go.
Edinburgh, Planned by Locals
Tell us your pace, your interests, your people. We'll build you a day-by-day Edinburgh itinerary — the right cafés, walking routes, and every local detail you wouldn't find on your own. (Our guided walking tours currently run in Greek.)
Couples · honeymoons · groups · city breaksEvery itinerary is planned from scratch, so pricing depends on your trip — calls with us are always free and commit you to nothing.
- Custom day-by-day Edinburgh itinerary
- Restaurant, café & neighbourhood picks
- Planning call included
- Available in English
Explore at Your Own Pace
All our local knowledge, packaged for independent travellers. Download once, works offline — and every single recommendation comes with a Google Maps link.
€15 · instant download · works offline- Curated by people who live here
- Google Maps links for every spot
- Works offline on any device
- Instant download after purchase
Little slices of Edinburgh experience
From morning walks in Edinburgh to weekend escapes in the Highlands – these are the places that quietly shape the itineraries we design.
What our travellers say
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5.0 / 5· from 21 reviews
313+ happy travellers · 110+ walking tours
Η ξενάγηση από την Μανταλένα ήταν πραγματικά υπέροχη. Από τη πρώτη στιγμή μας έκανε να νιώσουμε πάρα πολύ άνετα, ήταν πολύ φιλική και επεξηγηματική, ήταν σαν να βρήκαμε μια φίλη μας στο Εδιμβούργο και μας έκανε βόλτα σε όλα όσα πρέπει να δεί κάποιος όταν έρθει εδώ. Οι ιστορίες και τα fun fact δεν έλειψαν. Γεμίσαμε εικόνες, γνώση και σίγουρα μια φίλη εδώ στα ξένα.
ΕΙΡΗΝΗ Τ.
Αθήνα, Ελλάδα
Wonderful tour by Mandalena, detailed, analytical, she immersed us in the atmosphere of the era of the kingdom of Scotland, and also excellent information about today. It was AMAZING! THANK YOU MANDALENA
ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ Σ.
Agia Paraskevi, Greece
Exceptional experience! The tour guide was most courteous and helpful. The walk through the old city was particularly fascinating, full of stories, and she was always willing to answer questions and provide clarifications.
Christina P.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Exceptional tour with Mantalena! Stress-free and packed with information about everything we really needed to learn! Also a very wonderful person ❤️ when we come back we'll definitely choose her again ❤️❤️
Stella A.
Athens, Greece
Madalena was an absolutely fantastic guide for our tour of Edinburgh. Her knowledge of the city’s history was impressive, and she brought every story to life with so much enthusiasm and humor. She had a great way of mixing historical facts with local legends, which made the whole experience both educational and entertaining. Madalena was also very attentive to our group, made sure everyone could hear and see well, and happily answered all our questions along the way. Thanks to her, we discovered hidden corners of Edinburgh we never would have found on our own. Highly recommend Madalena to anyone wanting an authentic and memorable experience of this beautiful city.
George T.
Thessaloniki, Greece
A charismatic person with enthusiasm and love for what they do. Although I was hesitant at first about whether we made the right decision to book a tour, I believe it was the best thing we could have done. She showed us around immediately when we arrived, which resulted in us learning so many things about the city and then being able to navigate it on our own very easily afterwards. The guide was amazing because she helped us see most of the city's attractions very easily in the following days. Big kudos to this sweet girl and we thank her for everything
Γεωργια Κ.
Athens, Greece
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