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Hand-picked tours across the New Forest & the UK

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the New Forest & the UK for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London
★ 5.0 (236)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

Explore London's most storied pubs tucked away on quiet mews and cobbled lanes, where British history unfolded behind closed doors. Over two and a half hours, a seasoned local guide reveals the establishments frequented by gangsters, artists, royalty and film stars—from the Beatles' secret hideaway to the pub where Prince William drops in unannounced. You'll discover Georgian architecture, hear folklore tied to literary legends, and step inside one of the city's most notoriously haunted venues. No alcohol required; the stories alone intoxicate.

2h 30mfrom AUD $55
Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay
★ 5.0 (235)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

Scale sea cliffs, jump into crystalline water, and navigate submerged caves along Torquay's dramatic coastline on this 2.5-hour guided adventure. The circular route maximises time on the rocks whilst keeping difficulty adjustable to your level—you'll need basic swimming and bouldering ability. An instructor leads you through marine-rich terrain, spotting seals and seabirds whilst you test your nerve against the Devon coast.

2h 30mfrom AUD $86
British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max
★ 5.0 (201)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore two of London's greatest collections in a single day with a knowledgeable guide steering a small group through the British Museum and National Gallery. This 5.5-hour semi-private tour (maximum 8 people) covers ground efficiently, pausing for lunch between venues. You'll encounter ancient artefacts and European masterworks without battling massive crowds, ideal for travellers wanting substance over superficial sightseeing.

5h 30mfrom AUD $289
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh
★ 5.0 (199)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

A 10–12 hour private drive from Edinburgh deep into the Scottish Highlands and towards Loch Ness, guided by a knowledgeable local driver who shapes the route to your interests. You'll pass the Kelpies monument, Stirling Castle, the Cairngorms, and Ben Nevis, moving through some of Britain's most dramatic terrain. The journey covers mountain passes, glens, and lochs at a pace that lets you absorb the landscape rather than rush between photo stops.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1865
Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds
★ 5.0 (197)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

A 10-hour private tour combining three of southern England's most significant historical sites. Your driver collects you from your hotel and takes you directly to Stonehenge before the coach groups arrive, with expert commentary on the Neolithic monument. The afternoon centres on Bath, the country's sole UNESCO World Heritage City, where you'll visit the Roman Baths Museum and see its famous Georgian crescents and terraces. The return journey winds through the Cotswolds, passing medieval wool-trade villages and offering a choice between Castle Combe or Lacock.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2104
Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills
★ 5.0 (189)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

Learn the craft of gin distilling at a working micro distillery in the United Kingdom. Over three hours, you'll operate miniature copper stills to create your own 500ml bottle, sampling spirit profiles along the way and finishing with a gin and tonic. This hands-on workshop teaches you how distilleries function whilst producing a bottle you'll take home as a tangible reminder of the experience.

3 hoursfrom AUD $172
The StrummerWalk
★ 5.0 (187)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

The StrummerWalk

Walk through the West London neighbourhoods that shaped Joe Strummer's journey from squatter to punk icon. This two-hour tour traces Strummer's footprints across Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill and Maida Vale—visiting the studios, venues, homes and squats where The Clash emerged. Led by Aidan McManus, a West London native and music historian who lived through the punk era, you'll understand how a specific corner of the capital became a breeding ground for one of rock's most politically charged bands.

2 hoursfrom AUD $52
Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes
★ 5.0 (181)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

This private four-hour guided tour covers Edinburgh's principal landmarks across the Old and New Towns from a comfortable Mercedes minibus. Your driver-guide navigates both medieval closes and Georgian crescents, stopping at iconic sites like the Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat. You'll have time to step out, photograph, and absorb local insights—ideal for first-time visitors wanting swift orientation or those with tight schedules who refuse to miss the essentials.

4 hoursfrom AUD $839
2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)
★ 5.0 (177)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

Pick up a surfboard and ride Scottish swells under expert tuition from competitive local instructors. This two-hour group lesson accommodates 3–16 people and supplies everything you need—board, wetsuit, and professional guidance—so you can focus on catching waves rather than kit logistics. Whether you're bringing family or friends, you'll get straight into the water with instructors who know these breaks inside out.

2 hoursfrom AUD $96
Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars
★ 5.0 (166)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

Spend four hours wandering Manchester's drinking quarter with a knowledgeable local guide who knows the city's wine venues inside out. You'll taste between six and eight wines—roughly two-thirds of a bottle per person—paired with seasonal snacks at four different bars, pubs, restaurants and specialist shops. The route doubles as a gentle historical tour, passing statues and landmarks that shaped Manchester. Groups stay small (maximum twelve), keeping the atmosphere convivial and allowing proper conversation with your guide and fellow tasters.

4 hoursfrom AUD $163
Bath Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with Local Guide, £220 per group
★ 5.0 (165)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Bath Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with Local Guide, £220 per group

A three-hour private walking tour led by someone who knows Bath intimately, having lived here all their life. You'll discover the city's Georgian architecture, Roman heritage, and contemporary character on foot, with a scenic drive included to survey Bath from above. The guide shares insider perspective on how the city has evolved. Available as a morning or afternoon departure, with hotel collection and return included.

3 hoursfrom AUD $210
Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath
★ 5.0 (151)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath

Explore Stonehenge with a guide who knows every stone intimately, having visited over 500 times. This four-hour private tour from Bath includes skip-the-queue entry and door-to-door transport in your own vehicle. Choose morning or afternoon departure to suit your pace. You'll have genuine time to wander the circles, ask detailed questions, and absorb the scale of this Neolithic puzzle without fighting crowds.

4 hoursfrom AUD $388
Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience
★ 5.0 (149)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience

A full-day private tour through West Cornwall led by knowledgeable local guides who reveal both celebrated coastal landmarks and lesser-known archaeological sites. Over eight hours, you'll traverse fishing villages, dramatic beaches, Neolithic stone circles, abandoned tin mines, and medieval churches—weaving together the region's layered history without the coach-tour crowds. The route circles the area methodically, balancing major attractions with hidden corners that even longtime residents overlook.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1215
Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum
★ 5.0 (143)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum

This semi-private British Museum tour threads biblical narratives through ancient artefacts, placing key events on a chronological timeline. Over three to four hours, you'll read passages directly in front of the objects they describe, then engage in Socratic dialogue with your guide—answering questions yourself rather than absorbing interpretation. The approach anchors abstract scripture to tangible history, making both artefact and verse stick in memory. Ideal for those seeking deeper understanding of biblical context beyond Sunday readings.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $107
Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment
★ 5.0 (135)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

A 90-minute guided walk through Oxford's historic colleges and streets led by a performing magician who's entertained royalty and celebrities. You'll hear the university's centuries-old stories whilst watching close-up illusions and a Harry Potter spell recreation done with stagecraft. It's the only tour in Oxford pairing architectural heritage with live magic.

1h 30mfrom AUD $39
Game of Thrones - Private Audi A6 tour with Richard the Wildling
★ 5.0 (133)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Game of Thrones - Private Audi A6 tour with Richard the Wildling

Travel north of Belfast with Richard, who played a Wildling in Game of Thrones seasons 5–7, including the pivotal Hardhome and Battle of the Bastards episodes. This 10-hour private Audi tour follows actual filming locations across the Iron Islands sets and Glens of Antrim coastline. Richard provides scene-by-scene breakdowns via tablet, demonstrating how effects were layered onto real landscapes. You'll handle replica weapons and don Iron Born costumes at no extra charge, gaining insider perspective from someone who stood in those very frames.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1004
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen - Traditional Bread Making Experience
★ 5.0 (130)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen - Traditional Bread Making Experience

Learn to make traditional Irish griddle breads in Tracey's farmhouse kitchen near Belfast. Over 2.5 hours, you'll start with fresh coffee and homemade preserves, then prepare soda, wheaten and potato breads from scratch. Each bake finishes in minutes on the griddle, ready to eat warm at the kitchen table with other guests. You'll leave with a bag of your own loaves and a full recipe collection.

2h 30mfrom AUD $159
Snowdon Sunrise Hike
★ 5.0 (129)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Snowdon Sunrise Hike

Climb Wales' highest peak in darkness and reach the summit as daylight breaks across the landscape. This eight-hour guided ascent starts before dawn, using moonlight and head torches to navigate the mountain whilst a qualified local guide leads the way. You'll stand at 1,085 metres as the sun emerges over the ridges—a visceral reward for the predawn effort. Suited to solo walkers, groups and families with moderate fitness.

8 hoursfrom AUD $122
Private Classic London Taxi Tour
★ 5.0 (123)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Classic London Taxi Tour

Travel through central London in a private electric black cab, stopping at the capital's defining landmarks over four hours. Your driver provides running commentary as you visit Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and Borough Market. You'll have time to step out, photograph each site, and absorb London's layered history from a vehicle that's itself iconic.

4 hoursfrom AUD $727
The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour
★ 5.0 (116)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Spend two and a half hours with a dedicated guide exploring the National Gallery's masterpieces in central London. This private tour cuts through the surface-level appreciation of iconic paintings, offering interpretive context that helps you understand why these works matter. You'll move through the collection at a thoughtful pace, hearing stories about technique, provenance and artistic movements directly from someone who knows the paintings inside out.

2h 30mfrom AUD $158
Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby
★ 5.0 (115)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

Dean Kirby, author of Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, guides you through the nineteenth-century Manchester neighbourhood that Friedrich Engels called 'Hell upon Earth'. In ninety minutes, you'll walk rain-soaked streets where 30,000 impoverished residents battled survival amid the cotton mills and cellars of the Industrial Revolution. Kirby reveals the district's forgotten inhabitants—from scuttler gangs to lodging-house families—and their unexpected role in shaping one of the world's greatest industrial cities. Intimate group sizes allow proper questions and photography time.

1h 30mfrom AUD $38
Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island
★ 5.0 (114)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

Walk across exposed sands to Holy Island at low tide, following a route steeped in early Christian history. This four-hour guided crossing echoes the journeys of Saxon and Celtic pilgrims travelling to honour St Aidan and St Cuthbert. Grey seals often rest on the flats, adding wildlife interest to the trek. The route is one-way; your guide drives you back from the island after free time to explore. Tide times dictate exact start times, which you'll receive upon booking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $55
Surfing, Coasteering & Glamping in Cornwall
★ 5.0 (113)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Surfing, Coasteering & Glamping in Cornwall

Pack your wetsuit and sense of adventure for three days in rural Cornwall combining ocean skills with woodland camping. You'll take surf lessons along Newquay's productive breaks, navigate the dramatic Towan Headland on foot and by water during a coasteering session, then retreat to a private bell-tent site nestled in Cornish woodland for starlit nights around the campfire. This is genuine coastal living stripped of tourist polish—expect to be thoroughly soaked, genuinely tired, and thoroughly satisfied.

3 daysfrom AUD $553
Canyoning in Snowdonia
★ 5.0 (110)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Canyoning in Snowdonia

This three-hour canyoning adventure in Snowdonia combines water-based scrambling with technical rope work. You'll navigate rocky gorges, use natural slides and jump spots, then tackle the highlight: an abseil down Prysor waterfall followed by the Cauldron's dramatic slide and tiered jumps. Progression is built in—start with smaller drops, build confidence, then attempt the big jump if you're ready. Full safety kit and wetsuits provided.

3 hoursfrom AUD $134
Speyside Whisky Tour
★ 5.0 (108)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Speyside Whisky Tour

This eight to ten-hour guided tour explores Speyside's whisky region from a driver's perspective, navigating the landscape and heritage that shape Scotland's most celebrated distilleries. Led by experienced local guides who know the backroads and stories intimately, you'll travel through rolling valleys and moorland between key sites. The tour itself doesn't include distillery visits, tastings or meals—those you arrange separately—but your guide provides context, recommendations and authentic insight into the region's character. Shortbread and water accompany the journey.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $918
Private 3 Hour Black Taxi Tour of London
★ 5.0 (108)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private 3 Hour Black Taxi Tour of London

Explore London's most recognisable landmarks from the comfort of a traditional black cab over three hours. Your driver acts as guide, tailoring the route to your interests or following a curated path past Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Ideal for those wanting to see the capital without extensive walking, this private tour suits families, solo travellers, and anyone preferring seated sightseeing with photo stops at key locations.

3 hoursfrom AUD $599
A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile
★ 5.0 (107)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

Explore Bermondsey's concentration of craft breweries on a guided tour through four tap rooms over three to four hours. Your guide navigates you through London's thriving independent beer scene, stopping at working breweries and tasting rooms to sample current releases and chat with brewers. A half pint is included, giving you a genuine flavour of what the area has become—a hub for small-batch producers and hop experimenters rather than the industrial area it once was.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $94
Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour
★ 5.0 (106)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour

A bespoke three-day tour of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands led by Niall McOwan, a guide with deep roots in the region and family heritage tied to Highland history. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to explore dramatic landscapes, cultural landmarks and historical sites shaped by Scotland's past. This is tailored exploration rather than standard sightseeing—Niall adapts the itinerary to your interests, whether focusing on heritage, landscape or local stories.

3 daysfrom AUD $6762
Private tour with an accredited expert guide Hampton Court Palace
★ 5.0 (106)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private tour with an accredited expert guide Hampton Court Palace

Explore Hampton Court Palace with Sarah, a social historian and Blue Badge guide who has worked at the palace since 2008. This 2–2.5 hour private tour traces the lives of Tudor monarchs and their successors through the State Apartments, kitchens, wine cellars and gardens. You'll encounter masterworks, the Astronomical Clock and architectural shifts between Henry VIII's Tudor wing and Wren's later Baroque additions. Sarah's expertise—featured on the BBC and cited by historians—brings the palace's dramatic personal stories to life.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $555
Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London
★ 5.0 (105)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

This eight-hour private tour covers London's most recognisable landmarks with a Blue Badge guide who navigates you past the crowds. You'll see Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before entering Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London for guided exploration inside both. Rather than being herded on a coach, you'll move through central London as locals do, mixing tube and bus travel with walking. Your guide carries genuine knowledge of each site's stories and significance.

8 hoursfrom AUD $904
The Cotswold Tour
★ 5.0 (104)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

The Cotswold Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Cotswolds with Johnnie, a driver and guide with three decades of local knowledge. You'll travel through rolling countryside in a private vehicle, stopping at villages and market towns to walk, browse independent shops, and take photographs. Johnnie shares stories about the region's history and character as you move between destinations at a leisurely pace. The day includes time for a pub lunch, cream tea, or casual breaks to absorb the landscape without feeling rushed.

8 hoursfrom AUD $956
Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland
★ 5.0 (102)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland

A flexible private tour through the Scottish Highlands where you set the agenda. Available for 3 to 14 days, this trip ditches the rigid itinerary in favour of what actually interests you. Your driver doubles as a knowledgeable guide with genuine personality. Hotels are arranged in advance and settled upon arrival. Perfect for travellers who want to explore Scotland's landscapes and character without following a predetermined script.

3 daysfrom AUD $4208
Jack the Ripper and Victorian London Beyond the Shadows
★ 5.0 (102)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Jack the Ripper and Victorian London Beyond the Shadows

Explore Victorian East End history through the lens of Whitechapel's most infamous case. This 2.5-hour walking tour navigates cobbled streets where Jack the Ripper operated, but goes deeper—examining the poverty, social fracture, and everyday lives of residents that defined 1880s London. Led by historians with genuine expertise, you'll encounter the victims and perpetrator as real people embedded in their time, not sensational headlines. Gain understanding of how crime, class, and survival intersected in this pivotal urban neighbourhood.

2h 30mfrom AUD $34
American Heritage in London 4 Hour Private Tour in a Black Cab
★ 5.0 (101)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

American Heritage in London 4 Hour Private Tour in a Black Cab

Trace the American footprints scattered across London in a private black cab over four hours. Your driver-guide steers you past Franklin's former townhouse, the American Embassy, and lesser-known sites where US–British ties took shape. You'll stop for photographs and short walks at key locations, building a portrait of how American figures and politics shaped this corner of the city. Central London pickups and drop-offs included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $771
Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay
★ 5.0 (100)
🐠 Water Activities
United Kingdom

Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay

A private one-hour boat tour departing from Torquay's MDL Marina, navigating Devon's rugged coastline past moored superyachts and into open water. You'll search for the resident dolphin pod, spot seals hauled out on rocks, and venture into hidden coves and sea caves carved into the cliffs. The skipper handles all navigation while you take in the geological features and marine life that define the English Riviera.

1 hourfrom AUD $670
Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness
★ 5.0 (98)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

A 12-hour private road trip from Inverness into the Scottish Highlands, reaching the Isle of Skye. You'll choose between exploring the island's north-east or south-west, each route revealing dramatic landscapes, lochs, and settlements. The drive itself delivers constant scenery—expect to stop frequently for photographs and short walks. Your Highlander guide navigates the winding routes while you absorb the terrain from a luxury vehicle. Lunch and distillery tastings are self-organised; admission fees to attractions vary.

12 hoursfrom AUD $918
Working Women of the East End Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (93)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Working Women of the East End Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour reclaims East London's narrative through the lens of the women who shaped it. Beyond the neighbourhood's well-known darker chapters, you'll trace the lives of working women—factory hands, activists, traders, and residents—whose resilience and ingenuity built community across generations. Your guide unpicks how these women navigated poverty, opportunity and hardship, offering dignity to those erased from conventional histories.

2h 30mfrom AUD $77
'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!
★ 5.0 (92)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

A 20-mile circular ride through Edinburgh's quieter routes, mostly traffic-free paths that showcase corners of the city centre tourists typically skip. Starting from Craigmillar Castle grounds, this 4.5-hour tour covers genuine ground without relying on vehicles—the outfit operates as a zero-carbon business. Small groups stay manageable for safety and experience quality. Your guide, fully qualified, shares local knowledge whilst keeping pace relaxed enough to enjoy the ride.

4h 30mfrom AUD $168
Private Guided Tour of The Victoria and Albert Museum - 3 Hour
★ 5.0 (91)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour of The Victoria and Albert Museum - 3 Hour

Skip the crowds and explore the V&A's vast decorative arts collection with a private guide who tailors the route to your interests. Over three hours in South Kensington, you'll discover the stories behind standout pieces—from Renaissance jewellery to contemporary design—at your own pace. Your guide draws on years of familiarity with the galleries, revealing connections and contexts you'd otherwise miss. It's a chance to ask questions freely and linger where something genuinely captivates you, rather than following a rigid script.

3 hoursfrom AUD $377
35 minute London Sightseeing Flight for 2 with Champagne
★ 5.0 (86)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

35 minute London Sightseeing Flight for 2 with Champagne

Spend 35 minutes airborne over London with a companion, glass of champagne in hand, tracing the Thames from Surrey through the heart of the city. This helicopter tour departs Redhill Aerodrome and circuits the capital's defining landmarks—Parliament, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Wheel—before returning to base. Designed for celebrations: anniversaries, engagements, or simply seeing familiar streets from an entirely new angle.

35 minfrom AUD $2018
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