Tours & experiences

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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LONDON Westminster Private Walking Tour fully flexible
★ 5.0 (44)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

LONDON Westminster Private Walking Tour fully flexible

A three-hour guided walk through Westminster and the City of London with a local guide who knows the neighbourhoods intimately. You'll pass major landmarks—Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Covent Garden—while learning two millennia of royal history, political intrigue and current London life. Designed for travellers short on time, this tour hits the essential sights and reveals quieter corners most visitors miss. Your guide offers pre-trip advice on eating, shopping and navigating the city.

3 hoursfrom AUD $579
Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere
★ 5.0 (44)
🐠 Water Activities
United Kingdom

Private Sail and Dine Experience on Lake Windermere

Charter a 10-metre sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake for a three-hour voyage combining seamanship and countryside dining. You'll help crew the boat or simply unwind as the Oceanis Clipper cuts through Windermere's waters. Midway through, a generous locally-sourced ploughman's lunch arrives—homemade sides included—eaten on deck if conditions allow. The skipper, who's worked these waters for two decades, shares lake knowledge whilst teaching you the ropes. Heated cabin, proper facilities, tea and coffee throughout.

3 hoursfrom AUD $578
Private Walking Tour with Accredited Expert Guide Windsor Castle
★ 5.0 (44)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Walking Tour with Accredited Expert Guide Windsor Castle

A 2.5-hour private guided tour led by Sarah, a Blue Badge accredited specialist in Windsor Castle history. You'll explore the State Rooms, St George's Chapel, and the castle grounds of this thousand-year-old royal residence, learning the stories behind its architecture and the monarchs who lived here. Sarah is authorised to accompany you through restricted areas, offering context and detail unavailable to general visitors. Note: admission fees and transport are separate; the chapel closes Sundays.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $560
Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing
★ 5.0 (44)
🐠 Water Activities
United Kingdom

Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing

Blast across Lowestoft's waters in a high-speed jet boat, transitioning from the working harbour's industrial rhythm to open coastline. This 45-minute run reveals the East Coast from a vantage you won't get from land—beaches, landmarks, and offshore features unfold at pace. Since 2023, purpose-built kittiwake nesting structures line the route, bringing seabirds into the mix alongside raw coastal scenery.

45 minfrom AUD $95
London History Taxi Tours
★ 5.0 (44)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

London History Taxi Tours

Explore two millennia of London's story in a private black cab, guided by qualified historians and experienced drivers who know every corner of the city. This four-hour tour adapts to your interests—whether you want rapid-fire landmark spotting or leisurely stops at neighbourhood gems. You'll see the capital's layers of history unfold from street level, with narration that goes beyond guidebook facts to reveal how the city actually works.

4 hoursfrom AUD $980
Shore Excursions - Bespoke Day Tour of North Wales
★ 5.0 (43)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Shore Excursions - Bespoke Day Tour of North Wales

A tailored eight-hour private tour through North Wales, built around your interests. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, moving between mountain ranges, coastal stretches, and villages at your own pace. You'll navigate dramatic landscapes and historical sites without following a set route—the itinerary bends to what matters to you, whether that's engineering heritage, local stories, or viewpoints across water and moorland.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1255
loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites
★ 5.0 (43)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

loch Ness, Clava Cairns, Culloden, COO,S, DRAMS & Outlander sites

This 6 hour 45 minute tour from Inverness threads together Scotland's most compelling Highland landmarks in a single day. You'll visit Loch Ness and its surrounding hills, explore the Bronze Age stones at Clava Cairns, stand on Culloden Battlefield where Jacobite hopes ended in 1746, and call in at Glen Ord Distillery for a dram or two. The route weaves past Beauly Priory's medieval ruins and Robertson Farm before returning to Inverness's St Andrew's Cathedral and the Ness Islands. Your guide handles transport and delivers running historical context throughout.

6h 45mfrom AUD $241
Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
★ 5.0 (42)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

A three-hour private photography lesson in Edinburgh guided by a working photographer who tailors the session to your skill level. You'll move beyond the obvious landmarks to discover the city's best vantage points—back alleys, viewpoints, architectural details—while learning how to control your camera settings, compose compelling frames, and shoot effectively in low light. Expect to finish with a portfolio of images and concrete techniques you can apply anywhere.

3 hoursfrom AUD $270
Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (42)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

A private two-hour walking tour of York tailored to your interests, led by a qualified guide who reveals the city's medieval character beyond the usual stops. You'll navigate the compact centre on foot, taking in the iconic Minster's exterior, the encircling city walls, and the timber-framed Shambles whilst discovering quieter passages and hidden details. Your guide uses iPad illustrations to bring history alive and arranges collection from your chosen meeting point—hotel, landmark, or elsewhere in the city.

2 hoursfrom AUD $290
Gorge Scrambling in Snowdonia
★ 5.0 (42)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Gorge Scrambling in Snowdonia

Scramble through one of Snowdonia's lesser-known gorges over three hours, navigating a verdant ravine via pools, boulders and cascades. This Welsh canyoning introduction suits families and mixed-ability groups equally well, offering genuine challenge without extreme commitment. You'll climb waterfalls, duck under rock formations and swim through natural basins—a proper taste of what the sport demands without the big jumps or abseils.

3 hoursfrom AUD $155
Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham
★ 5.0 (42)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham

A two-hour walking tour led by a local guide exploring Nottingham's medieval past through the lens of Robin Hood legends and genuine history. You'll visit Nottingham Castle's formidable fortifications, descend into the caves beneath Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, and navigate the Lace Market district where medieval merchants once thrived. The tour separates fact from folklore, revealing how power shifted between nobility and common folk, with stories grounded in the city's actual past rather than pure legend.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41
Half Day Big Sightseeing Tour of London
★ 5.0 (42)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Half Day Big Sightseeing Tour of London

A private five-hour black taxi tour covering over 20km of London, from famous landmarks to lesser-known corners most visitors skip. You'll see the Abbey Road crossing, Tudor palaces, film locations and ancient streets whilst your driver shares historical context and identifies the best photo vantage points. This isn't a rush through postcards—you set the pace and explore London's layered character, moving from its celebrated monuments to the quieter discoveries that reveal how the city actually works.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1157
Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks
★ 5.0 (42)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Taste & Tour: The original Belfast Food Tour™️ with drinks

Walk through Belfast's food scene with a local guide on this 4-hour tour that hits St George's Market, independent shops and traditional bars. You'll taste your way through Northern Ireland's best producers—from artisan sausages and smoked salmon to local cheeses, cider and rum—whilst learning the stories of the people behind each bite. All food and drink included, no surprises at the till.

4 hoursfrom AUD $169
Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London
★ 5.0 (42)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London

Escape London's crowds for a ten-hour countryside exploration centred on Highclere Castle and the Cotswold villages that featured in Downton Abbey. Your private guide drives you through rolling hills, past thatched cottages, village greens and rose gardens, stopping at market squares, churches and shops. You'll visit Highclere's grounds and gardens (tickets separate), then enjoy lunch at a traditional pub or tea room before an afternoon of countryside driving back to your accommodation. Air-conditioned transport, water and tour photographs included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1835
Snowdon via Crib Goch
★ 5.0 (42)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Snowdon via Crib Goch

Ascend Snowdon via the dramatic Crib Goch ridge, a scrambling route that delivers genuine mountain adventure across exposed terrain and knife-edged sections. This 8-hour guided experience takes you along the Pyg Track to the notorious ridge—where you'll navigate rocky pinnacles and steep drops—before a final push to the summit. The descent follows the Miners' Track with sweeping vistas back towards Crib Goch. Led by qualified mountain guides with current first aid certification, the route suits confident scramblers comfortable with heights and exposure.

8 hoursfrom AUD $162
Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour
★ 5.0 (42)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

A nine-hour private Land Rover expedition from Edinburgh through the Trossachs into Glencoe and the central Highlands. You'll navigate dramatic glens, spot wild deer, and stop at working hotels for meals and whisky tasting. The route covers Glen Etive and the Three Sisters—those three peaks that dominate Glencoe's skyline. Your driver handles everything; you bring a camera and comfortable boots. Hotel collection starts at 8:30 am; return by early evening.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1728
Billy's Black Cab Tour of London
★ 5.0 (41)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Billy's Black Cab Tour of London

Four-hour guided tour through London with Billy, a black cab driver and recent history graduate who combines driving with walking segments to reveal the capital's 2,000-year narrative. Travel in a private, air-conditioned cab whilst hearing lesser-known stories about the city's development, key historical events and the neighbourhoods that shaped modern London. Billy's approach moves beyond standard tourist routes to show what genuinely makes the city compelling.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1207
Discover London in a Panoramic Black Cab
★ 5.0 (41)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Discover London in a Panoramic Black Cab

A four-hour private tour of London by classic black cab, driven by a guide who shares insider knowledge of the city's neighbourhoods. You'll see the expected landmarks alongside quieter corners most visitors skip, moving between stops using dedicated bus lanes and reserved parking. Step out at each location for photographs and commentary from someone who actually knows the place.

4 hoursfrom AUD $771
Family Kayaking Taster Session in Anglesey
★ 5.0 (41)
🐠 Water Activities
United Kingdom

Family Kayaking Taster Session in Anglesey

Get your family afloat along Anglesey's rugged coastline with a guided three-hour kayaking session. Qualified instructors lead two hours of paddling, teaching you the fundamentals whilst you navigate sheltered waters and spot seals or seabirds. All kit—kayaks, paddles, wetsuits—comes provided; you need only bring swimwear and trainers. Suitable for children aged ten and older with reasonable fitness levels, this hands-on introduction builds confidence and creates shared adventure without requiring prior experience.

3 hoursfrom AUD $116
Stuck in the 90s A Nostalgic Music Experience
★ 5.0 (41)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Stuck in the 90s A Nostalgic Music Experience

Step into a Glasgow escape room where 90s nostalgia becomes your puzzle. This 75-minute experience drops you into a themed scenario built around retro culture, with custom-designed riddles and props that demand lateral thinking to progress. Located in the West End, it's a cerebral challenge for groups wanting to crack codes together rather than passively observe.

1h 15mfrom AUD $58
Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour
★ 5.0 (41)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Turmoil, Templars & Oliver Twist London's Squalor and Splendour

Walk through two millennia of London history across Holborn, tracing the city's transformation from Saxon settlement to Georgian grandeur. This guided tour weaves together threads of medieval intrigue, literary London, and institutional power: the Knights Templar's fortress, the locations that inspired Dickens's criminal underworld, Freemasons' Hall, and the prisons that once dominated the neighbourhood. You'll cover roughly two miles at a steady pace, starting at Covent Garden Station and finishing near Blackfriars, with numbers kept to fifteen walkers for genuine engagement.

2 hoursfrom AUD $39
Southampton to Heathrow via Attraction of your choice
★ 5.0 (41)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Southampton to Heathrow via Attraction of your choice

Travel from Southampton to Heathrow with flexibility to stop at a destination of your choosing along the way. This private transfer spans 2–10 hours depending on your route and stops, using a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle driven by a knowledgeable local. The driver adjusts the itinerary to suit you, making this ideal for travellers seeking a personalised journey rather than a fixed shuttle service. You'll have space for generous luggage and complimentary water throughout.

2 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $714
Southampton Port to London - Transfer with Sightseeing
★ 5.0 (41)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Southampton Port to London - Transfer with Sightseeing

Swap a standard airport transfer for a guided journey between Southampton and London, tailored to your schedule and interests. Travel in a comfortable Land Rover Discovery with a local driver who knows the region's quieter routes and lesser-known stops. Whether you want to detour past Stonehenge, explore Windsor, or hunt for places most visitors miss, you shape the itinerary. The driver handles navigation; you decide the pace and what catches your eye over 4–10 hours.

4 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $840
London Historic Pubs Private Tour With Free Drinks!
★ 5.0 (41)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

London Historic Pubs Private Tour With Free Drinks!

Step into London's drinking past on a four-hour private tour of historic pubs, some predating the 1666 Great Fire. Your local guide leads you through establishments that have served Londoners for centuries, each with distinct character and stories embedded in their walls. You'll experience these venues as locals do—unhurried, convivial, and genuine—visiting multiple pubs at a measured pace with included drinks at each stop.

4 hoursfrom AUD $367
Bath: Local Pubs & Historic Sights Walking Tour (3h)
★ 5.0 (41)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Bath: Local Pubs & Historic Sights Walking Tour (3h)

Walk through Bath's finest Georgian quarters with a local guide who knows the city's social history inside out. Over three hours, you'll pause at three characterful pubs to taste regional ales and ciders, sampling what locals actually drink. The tour strings together Bath's most significant architectural landmarks while unpicking the town's 18th-century life and times. A proper introduction to both the built landscape and the drinking culture that shaped it.

3 hoursfrom AUD $73
Jack the Ripper - What About the Women?
★ 5.0 (41)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Jack the Ripper - What About the Women?

This two-hour walking tour through London's East End recentres the Whitechapel murders around the women whose lives were cut short and the community that surrounded them. Rather than glorifying the killer, you'll encounter the stories of the victims themselves—their resilience, their circumstances, and their neighbours—whilst exploring the Victorian streets that shaped both the district and its darkest chapter.

2 hoursfrom AUD $48
Classic London Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Classic London Tour

A private black taxi circles London's headline sights over 4–6 hours, collecting you from your hotel and ferrying you past Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the London Eye. Your driver narrates the history and context as you move through the city, handling navigation so you can simply absorb the landmarks. Bottled water and light snacks included.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $850
Urban Canvas: Exploring Shoreditch's Vibrant Street Art
★ 5.0 (40)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Urban Canvas: Exploring Shoreditch's Vibrant Street Art

Spend two hours and forty minutes navigating Shoreditch's back streets and façades with a guide who knows the work of Banksy, Jimmy C, David Speed, and other prolific East End artists. You'll learn how these practitioners transformed industrial walls into galleries, what drives their choices, and how the neighbourhood became a canvas for London's most visible contemporary art movement. The tour finishes with time to create your own piece if you wish.

2h 40mfrom AUD $39
6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.
★ 5.0 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

A private six-hour exploration of two of the Lake District's most characterful villages—Grasmere and Hawkshead—paired with visits to Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn. Your driver-guide navigates you through unspoilt valleys and mountain pools, stopping whenever a view catches your eye. The itinerary balances the region's celebrated landmarks with quieter corners, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

6 hoursfrom AUD $695
Distillery Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Distillery Tour

Walk through a working gin distillery in the Wye Valley to see small-batch production up close. Over 45 minutes, you'll watch how the team sources wild botanicals and distils them into their signature spirit, then taste your way through the range. You'll leave with a proper G&T in hand and a clearer sense of what goes into every bottle.

45 minfrom AUD $39
Taxi Private Tour of the Big Sights of London
★ 5.0 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Taxi Private Tour of the Big Sights of London

Navigate London at your own pace in a private electric black cab with a licensed taxi guide who spent four years mastering the city's geography. You control the itinerary—stop for photographs at landmarks that interest you, skip the queues, and explore neighbourhoods on your terms. Your driver, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers, shares insider knowledge gleaned from years navigating these streets. Four hours of flexible sightseeing across central London, chilled water included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $763
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
★ 5.0 (40)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

Spend an hour at Aberdeen's City Distillery & Gin School learning how the region lost its once-thriving spirit-making tradition. You'll tour the working production floor, chat with the head distiller about craft techniques, taste the current gin range, and discover how to blend your own gin either on-site or in your own kitchen. A double gin and tonic awaits on arrival to set the mood.

1 hourfrom AUD $68
Life Drawing Classes
★ 5.0 (40)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Life Drawing Classes

A 90-minute life drawing session at a private UK venue led by a professional artist. You'll work from a live model with all supplies included, making it ideal for groups seeking a creative break. The intimate setting, full bar service, and tailored approach mean you can focus on capturing form and movement without distractions. Whether you're sketching for the first time or refining technique, the artist guides the pace.

1h 30mfrom AUD $68
Doon The Watter
★ 5.0 (40)
🐠 Water Activities
United Kingdom

Doon The Watter

Cruise along the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon, tracing the maritime heritage of steamships and cargo vessels that once served this Scottish coastline. This one-hour voyage navigates past Victorian piers and historic landmarks whilst offering genuine chances to spot seals and porpoises in their natural habitat. Bring binoculars and your camera; the light here rewards photographers, and the working landscape of water and headland rarely disappoints.

1 hourfrom AUD $386
Private Tour to Bath and Stonehenge
★ 5.0 (40)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour to Bath and Stonehenge

A 10-hour private tour combining Stonehenge and Bath, shaped around your interests rather than a fixed itinerary. Your guide drives and navigates, leaving room to linger at Stonehenge's ancient stones with proper context, then explore Bath's Roman and Georgian quarters on foot at your own pace. Lunch spots and local knowledge included; museum entries and meals are separate. The approach prioritises calm, genuine discovery over rushing between photo stops.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2124
Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History
★ 5.0 (40)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle PLUS and History

A seven-hour private guided tour centred on Windsor Castle, the sprawling royal residence where Queen Elizabeth II spent her life and was laid to rest. Your guide leads you through the State Apartments and around the castle grounds, then into Windsor town beside the Thames. The itinerary also takes in Runnymede, where memorials to the Magna Carta and JFK stand—a stop many operators skip. On the return to London, you can arrange a detour to Kensington Palace, where Diana raised William and Harry. The journey suits all fitness levels and wheelchairs.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1419
Magicians Heist Private Escape Room in Glasgow
★ 5.0 (39)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Magicians Heist Private Escape Room in Glasgow

Crack a bespoke heist-themed puzzle room in Glasgow's West End. You've got 75 minutes to solve custom-built riddles and manipulate handcrafted props to break out. Each room tells its own story with distinct challenges, designed and constructed in-house by the team. A guide leads you through, taxes included.

1h 15mfrom AUD $58
Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden
★ 5.0 (39)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden

This three-hour guided tasting tour takes you through Saffron Walden's medieval centre, sampling locally-made food and drink from producers operating in town. You'll meet the artisans behind each stop, learning how this Essex market town earned its name from the prized crimson spice that once dominated trade here. The tastings—carefully chosen across multiple venues—add up to a proper meal, whether you time it for breakfast or lunch.

3 hoursfrom AUD $58
Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour Secrets of the Six Wives Hampton Court Palace

A 90-minute to two-hour private exploration of Hampton Court Palace's Tudor era, led by Sarah, a social historian and Blue Badge guide who's worked at the palace since 2008. You'll investigate Henry VIII's marriages, court politics and the daily lives of those within the palace walls, focusing on the 16th-century chambers where these dramas unfolded. Sarah's BBC appearances and scholarly recognition mean you're getting genuine insider perspective rather than standard palace patter.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $560
Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London

Explore London's genuine literary landmarks and favourite haunts of the actors who brought the wizarding world to life. This two-and-a-half-hour walking tour moves between four historic pubs that inspired the books and hosted the cast, revealing lesser-known stories and filming connections. Rather than the usual tourist circuits, you'll discover the real London that shaped the franchise—from the pub where Dumbledore's actor famously brawled to the establishments that influenced the fictional taprooms.

2h 30mfrom AUD $62
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