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.

St Andrews Private Day Tour
Your private driver escorts you through Scotland's East Neuk and university town, combining medieval architecture with coastal charm. Over eight hours, you'll navigate the Forth Bridge's industrial grandeur, wander Anstruther's working fishing harbour, and trace St Andrews' ecclesiastical past through castle ruins and university quads. The pace stays leisurely—your guide adjusts stops to match your interests, whether that's photography, historical detail or simply soaking in each location.

St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour
A private eight-hour tour across the Forth Bridge into Fife, Scotland's overlooked region. Travelling in a luxury minivan with a local guide, you'll discover St Andrews, its medieval castle and famous golf links, plus the photogenic fishing villages tucked along the East Neuk coastline. The itinerary flexes to suit your interests—whether you want to linger over coastal views, explore hidden corners, or simply absorb the region's layered history. Door-to-door pickup from Edinburgh, with water and snacks provided throughout.

The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions
A 90-minute guided walk through Padstow's medieval streets and working harbour, led by local guide John. You'll trace the Cornish port's evolution from a bustling shipbuilding and fishing centre to today's vibrant waterfront town. The route connects specific landmarks and brings forward lesser-known figures—smugglers, master craftsmen, merchants—whose activities shaped the place. Expect storytelling woven into tangible history: narrow lanes that still follow medieval plots, harbour walls built centuries ago, buildings that housed particular trades. A relaxed pace suits all ages and fitness levels.

Sliabh Liag Cliffs and Glencolmcille Tour
Travel along County Donegal's craggy coastline to encounter some of Europe's most vertiginous sea cliffs. This six to eight-hour guided route takes you through fishing villages steeped in maritime tradition, climbs to the windswept ridge of Sliabh Liag where Atlantic swells crash far below, and visits Glencolmcille's reconstructed homesteads showing how rural Irish families lived generations ago. A private vehicle and knowledgeable guide accompany you throughout.

Lowestoft Harbour Tour
This 45-minute harbour tour navigates Lake Lothing and Oulton Broad at an unhurried pace, revealing the working maritime landscape most visitors never encounter. You'll drift past active fishing vessels, offshore wind support boats, and operational craft from organisations like CEFAS and Border Force, whilst passing submerged wreck sites and historic landmarks that hold meaning only from the water. The slower tempo allows genuine exploration rather than rushing, and the boat handles variable weather well.

Qualified Guide: Liverpool Waterfront, City Centre & Beatles Tour
Walk Liverpool's waterfront and city centre with Peter Eric Lang, an accredited historian, uncovering two centuries of architectural heritage. From fishing village to global port and cultural powerhouse, you'll trace the city's rise through Victorian and Edwardian buildings, monuments and streets that shaped Britain's maritime and creative legacy. The tour concludes at Ma Boyle's pub, where you can order a traditional bowl of Scouse. Duration: 2 hours.

Small Group Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast
This seven-hour coastal excursion from Belfast showcases Northern Ireland's dramatic geology and maritime character. You'll stand amid the Giant's Causeway's distinctive hexagonal basalt pillars, explore tucked-away fishing villages like Ballintoy and Cushendun, and cross the swaying Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. A local guide shares the region's folklore and history throughout, connecting landscape to legend. Hotel collection and drop-off, transport, and refreshments are included.

St Andrews & Falkland Village Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
This eight-and-a-half-hour tour sweeps you through Fife's most picturesque corners, starting with a scenic coastal drive past working fishing villages. You'll spend roughly three hours in St Andrews, wandering its medieval streets and seafront, before heading inland to Falkland—a quaint hilltop settlement nestled beneath the Lomond Hills. The village gained fame as a filming location for Outlander and retains genuine charm beyond its television credentials. An experienced driver-guide handles navigation whilst you soak in the landscape.

St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Glasgow
This nine-hour private tour from Glasgow explores the Kingdom of Fife's architectural and cultural landmarks, moving between the engineering marvel of the Forth Bridge, the Renaissance splendour of Falkland Palace (featuring Britain's oldest tennis court), and the medieval streets of St Andrews. You'll discover quiet fishing villages along the coast, visit St Fillan's cave where an Irish monk once lived, and see the Kelpies—colossal horse sculptures near Falkirk. The itinerary balances five hours of driving with four hours on foot exploring each destination.

Full Day Tour to St Andrews, Dunfermline & the Fife Coast
This eight-hour private tour departs Edinburgh to explore Scotland's east coast, stopping at South Queensferry before crossing the Firth of Forth to Dunfermline Abbey, where Scottish royalty lies buried. You'll visit the birthplace of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, pause at a working fishing village, then spend the afternoon in St Andrews—home of golf since the fifteenth century. A guide points out the town's layout before you're free to walk the Old Course, photograph yourself at the Swilcan Bridge, explore the cathedral and university grounds, or browse local shops and cafés.

Doc Martin, Fishermans Friends & North Cornwall
Explore the dramatic North Cornwall coast by private Mercedes, tracing the region's layered heritage from Arthurian legend to modern television. This eight-hour tour visits working fishing villages, clifftop vistas, and heritage sites while revealing how generations of Cornish people shaped this rugged corner of England. Your driver handles navigation and logistics; you absorb the stories. Stops include time for a traditional pasty and cream tea—the essentials of any proper Cornish day out.

Welcome to Liverpool Tour - 2 Hour Private Walking Tour
Explore Liverpool's waterfront and historic docks on this two-hour private walking tour. Your guide reveals how the city transformed from a small fishing settlement into a major maritime hub, then evolved into the vibrant place it is today. You'll discover the stories behind the iconic architecture and the trade networks that shaped the region's fortune.

Harry Potter, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Seals Tour
This 9-hour guided tour strings together Northumberland's most photogenic castles with a seal-spotting finale on the northeast coast. You'll visit Alnwick Castle, instantly recognisable from Harry Potter's Hogwarts scenes, and Bamburgh Castle, which doubled as 'Bebbanburg' in Netflix's The Last Kingdom and featured in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The journey weaves through dramatic coastline before reaching Eyemouth fishing village, where you can hand-feed wild seals from the harbour edge. Your driver-guide navigates throughout; water and snacks are provided.

Northumbrian Coastline Food Tour
Set out from Morpeth Train Station for a six-hour exploration of Northumberland's coast, stopping at fishing villages and food producers along the way. Your guide steers you towards working seafood businesses and local suppliers most visitors miss, moving between spots by air-conditioned coach. Taste oysters from Lindisfarne, regional specialities, and local drinks whilst hearing stories about the area's medieval warfare and folklore. All meals, hot drinks, and refreshments come included.

Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour
Walk through Aberdeen's layered past with a local guide who navigates the city's evolution from fishing port to European oil hub. This 90-minute tour threads through centuries-old streets, explores underground passages, and uncovers stories—some uncomfortable—of the figures who shaped the place. You'll also track the city's thriving street-art scene, which has woven itself into contemporary Aberdeen culture.

Edinburgh to St Andrews private driving tour
Travel from Edinburgh to St Andrews on a tailored private drive lasting 7–8 hours. Your itinerary shapes itself around your interests: Scotland's venerable university, coastal fishing villages, local spirits and fare, or the golf heritage that defines the town. St Andrews offers genuine respite from Edinburgh's crowds, with a driver who knows the route and can adjust stops to match what matters to you.

Private Tour to St. Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
Spend nine-and-a-half hours discovering St Andrews and Fife's coastal hamlets on a private guided tour. You'll have roughly three hours to explore the medieval golf town of St Andrews before visiting charming fishing villages dotted along the Fife coastline. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own chauffeur-guide, taking in Scotland's landscapes at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Belfast to Giant’s Causeway Tour
Discover Northern Ireland's dramatic coastline on this 8–9 hour route from Belfast, taking in the hexagonal basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, the ruins of Dunluce Castle perched on cliffs, and the picturesque fishing village of Ballintoy. Your local guide shares folklore and regional history as you travel through the Dark Hedges avenue. Optional add-ons include crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge for vertigo-inducing sea views, and lunch at a harbourside pub.

Aberdeen - Private Coastal Tour
Explore the Buchan coastline on a private eight-and-a-half-hour tour that ventures beyond the usual Scottish itineraries. Travel through working fishing villages—Gardenstown, Crovie, and Pennan among them—to understand how communities built their livelihoods around the North Sea. Visit significant ports like Fraserburgh and Peterhead, detour to clifftop reserves and ruined castles, and watch for seabirds nesting on dramatic headlands. Your guide, a qualified local, navigates the route for up to seven travellers in a climate-controlled vehicle, with flexibility built in for lunch and optional stops.

St Andrews, Villages and Coastal Charm: Private Land Rover Tour
A seven-and-a-half-hour private Land Rover tour through Fife's East Neuk, centred on St Andrews and its surrounding villages. You'll travel past the Old Course and Scotland's oldest university, then venture into fishing villages like Crail, Pitenweem and Anstruther. The route weaves through countryside famed for Outlander filming locations and coastal vistas, with stops at heritage sites like Dunino Den and opportunities to eat locally. Guided by a driver, you move at your own pace with a maximum group of six.

St Andrews Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh
A private eight-hour tour from Edinburgh through Fife's coastal landscape, led by a local guide in a luxury minivan. You'll encounter Highland cattle, cross the UNESCO-engineered Forth Bridge, explore the medieval streets of St Andrews and its famous golf course, visit the Outlander-featured village of Falkland, and finish at Anstruther's working fishing harbour. The route takes in sandy beaches and charming villages steeped in Scottish character, with door-to-door collection from your Edinburgh base.

St Andrews Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
This eight-hour private tour from Edinburgh explores Scotland's east coast, taking in the Forth Bridge's Victorian engineering, the fishing village of Anstruther, and the university town of St Andrews with its castle ruins, cathedral remains, and the famous Swilcan Bridge. Your driver-guide navigates you through centuries of Scottish history, from medieval architecture to Renaissance palaces, with stops tailored to your interests. The pace suits most fitness levels, though the day involves considerable walking around historical sites.
