Debbie was a wonderful guide! I would certainly recommend her as your guide if you choose to do this tour. She provided lots of information about the sites we visited and was not only quite knowledgeable, but respectful, professional, and FUN! We were very lucky with the weather, and at this time of year--there are NO LINES for the various sites! The leaves were just beginning to change, so I can imagine in another week the leaves will be beautiful! It's a great way to see many things on this tour and give you an idea of places you want to return in order to spend more time on your own. For this reason, I'd recommend doing it your first day of your trip so you can plan the remainder of your activities thereafter. Also, the cost to get into all of these sites is included in the cost of the tour!