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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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4 Hours Private Iconic London Black Taxi Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

4 Hours Private Iconic London Black Taxi Tour

Navigate London's landmarks and backstreet stories in a private electric black taxi with a licensed cabbie-guide. Over four hours, you'll pass Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Tower Bridge while learning insider anecdotes and lesser-known corners that most visitors miss. The route adapts to your preferences—royal history, hidden neighbourhoods, cultural sites—so you see what genuinely interests you, not a scripted checklist.

Private History Tour Beyond Borough Market

Explore the layered history tucked behind Borough Market's bustling façade with Dr Stephen King, a seasoned London guide who unearths the neighbourhood's lesser-known stories. Over 90 minutes to two hours, you'll navigate medieval alleyways, Georgian architecture, and industrial heritage that most locals miss. Fully customisable to match your group's curiosity—whether corporate interest or family exploration—this walking tour reads the city's past through its streets rather than guidebook clichés.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom GBP $100

Private Walking Tour in Glasgow Old Town Pub Heritage

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Walking Tour in Glasgow Old Town Pub Heritage

A two-hour private walking tour through Glasgow's Old Town that traces the city's pub heritage and architectural legacy. Your local guide navigates atmospheric streets lined with historic drinking establishments, unpacking how these venues shaped the city's social fabric and urban identity across centuries. You'll visit classical landmarks in the city centre, then venture into characterful backstreets where medieval traditions meet Victorian-era buildings. A drink at each stop punctuates the narrative, grounding history in present-day Glasgow hospitality culture.

West Highlands, Kilchurn and Inveraray

Explore Scotland's West Highlands across 12 hours, travelling through rugged terrain to Kilchurn Castle and Inveraray. A minivan or coach carries you past dramatic lochs and mountainous vistas whilst your guide unpicks the region's layered history—clan warfare, architectural heritage, and settlement patterns. You'll stop at working villages and historic ruins, seeing how landscape shaped Scottish life. This isn't a rushed gallery of photo stops; it's a proper circuit through terrain that explains why people fought over this ground.

12 hoursfrom GBP $58

Custom Private Full Day Tailor Made Chauffeur Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Custom Private Full Day Tailor Made Chauffeur Tour

Shape your own day exploring South Wales with a private driver who tailors the itinerary to your interests. After a morning chat about what matters to you, they'll design a bespoke route that could sweep along the dramatic coastline, venture into the Brecon Beacons, explore the Wye Valley's history, or combine several landscapes. Based from Cardiff, this flexible full-day tour accommodates up to six travellers and adapts in real time to what calls to you.

from GBP $550

Best of London Walking Tour with Tower of London & Tower Bridge!

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Best of London Walking Tour with Tower of London & Tower Bridge!

A six-hour London exploration combining a guided walk through Westminster's principal sights with independent access to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Your local guide leads a small group (10–15 people) through the city's historic core for three hours, then you're free to explore both landmarks at your own pace. The Tower spans over a millennium of British history, housing the Crown Jewels and its famous Beefeater sentries, whilst Tower Bridge offers interactive exhibits, the Victorian engine rooms, and a 42-metre glass walkway with sweeping city views.

Scottish Castles & Whisky Tour

A 10-hour private tour through the Scottish Highlands combining castle visits with whisky distillery experiences. Travel by comfortable minibus through dramatic glens and moorland, stopping at historic fortifications and working distilleries to learn how Scotland's national spirit is made. You'll walk terrain featured in Outlander productions whilst discovering the castles and landscapes that shaped Scottish history. The route adapts to your group's pace and interests, with pickup from your chosen location.

10 hoursfrom GBP $600

London Fully Tailored Private Tour: Half-Day with Local Guide

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Fully Tailored Private Tour: Half-Day with Local Guide

Shape your own London experience with a local guide over four hours. Whether you're chasing food, fashion, history, or hidden corners, your guide builds the itinerary around what matters to you before you meet. You'll walk the streets, hop on buses and the Underground, and get insider tips on navigating the city like someone who actually lives here. First visit or returning? Either way, you'll discover something genuinely new.

Women of Mayfair, from Monarchs to Mistresses & More

This walking tour reframes Mayfair's history through the lives of its notable female residents, from royalty to rebels. Across two to three hours, you'll visit sites connected to Queen Elizabeth II's birthplace, Florence Nightingale's final home, Grace Kelly's favoured hotel, and Nancy Mitford's workplace. The tour uncovers how women shaped—and were shaped by—one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods, revealing stories often absent from conventional histories.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $20

Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

A three-hour guided journey through Speyside with whisky expert Mitch Bechard, visiting four hand-picked distilleries along the River Spey. You'll taste four carefully selected drams whilst hearing stories rooted in two decades of industry knowledge. Small groups mean the experience bends to what interests you, whether that's production methods, flavour profiles or local history. This is whisky culture stripped of pretence—Scotland's heartland of Scotch explored at a human pace with proper scenery and room to ask questions.

Ominous Oxford Oxford's Ghost Walking Tour

Explore Oxford's darker chapters on this 90-minute guided walk through centuries of turbulent history. Your guide uncovers the stories of those who suffered brutal ends, reveals why one street earned notoriety as England's most haunted stretch, and introduces the restless spirits said to linger in college quads and ancient passages. You'll see the physical remnants of Oxford's past whilst hearing the accounts that gave the city its eerie reputation.

London Secrets of Soho Walking Tour

Explore Soho's layered past on this 90-minute guided walk through London's most storied neighbourhood. You'll navigate iconic streets—Soho Square, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Golden Square—whilst uncovering the lives of residents who shaped music, politics and culture. A knowledgeable guide reveals the neighbourhood's gritty history and enduring creative pull, from 18th-century radicals to 20th-century musical pioneers. The walk suits all fitness levels and is fully accessible.

Private Tour of Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

Explore Westminster Abbey's tombs, coronation chapels and royal history with a Blue Badge guide, then stroll through St James's Park to observe resident wildlife before heading to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the royal palaces. This 3.5-hour private tour combines ecclesiastical splendour with pageantry and parkland in central London. You'll skip entry queues and benefit from expert interpretation throughout.

Edinburgh History Private Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour walking tour through Edinburgh's quieter neighbourhoods—Dean Village, Stockbridge and the New Town—steering clear of the Old Town's peak-season throngs. Your guide reveals the residential quarters and architectural treasures that locals prize but most visitors overlook, offering a genuine sense of how Edinburgh's neighbourhoods actually function beyond the castle and royal mile.

Brooding Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands single day tour.

Explore Glencoe's dramatic landscape and the turbulent history that shaped the Scottish Highlands on this 10-hour private tour. Andrew, an experienced guide with years leading both walking and driving excursions, steers you through valleys carved by ancient forces whilst unpacking tales of clan rivalries, feuds, and the ways that vanished centuries ago. You'll travel in a private vehicle with up to four fellow travellers, stopping at viewpoints and locations that bring these narratives to life. Water's provided; bring lunch or eat en route.

10 hoursfrom GBP $720

Invergordon Shore Excursion -Dunrobin Castle & Scottish Highlands

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Invergordon Shore Excursion -Dunrobin Castle & Scottish Highlands

This 7-hour shore excursion takes you from Invergordon into the Scottish Highlands to explore Dunrobin Castle, a 14th-century fortress perched on the northern coast. You'll wander the castle's rooms at your own pace, then stroll through its formal gardens with panoramic views across the Moray Firth. A local guide shares the estate's layered history—from medieval stronghold to Victorian residence—while pointing out viewpoints perfect for photographs. Entrance fees are covered; meals are not.

7 hoursfrom GBP $159

London Taxi Private Top Sights Tour and Tower of London Entry

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Taxi Private Top Sights Tour and Tower of London Entry

Travel London's principal sights by private black cab with a knowledgeable driver, covering over 50 landmarks across Westminster, the City and beyond. You'll pass Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and many others, stopping for photographs and local insight along the way. The 4–6 hour journey concludes at the Tower of London, where your included entry ticket grants access to the Crown Jewels, Beefeaters and centuries of royal history.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom GBP $314

St Andrews Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

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.

Private Beatles Tour Liverpool with Expert Local Guide

Explore Beatles history across Liverpool in a private car with a local guide who knows the city inside out. Over two and a half hours, you'll visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and the childhood homes of John, Paul and Ringo, plus quieter spots most organised tours skip. Your guide shares real stories that connect the band to their hometown. You're picked up and dropped off anywhere in the city centre, so timing fits your schedule—perfect if you're in port or want something more intimate than a coach full of strangers.

2h 30mfrom GBP $120

Stirling Castle and Best of Falkirk Private Shore Ex Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Stirling Castle and Best of Falkirk Private Shore Ex Edinburgh

This eight-hour private tour departs from Edinburgh to explore Scotland's engineering feats and castle heritage. You'll see the Kelpies—towering steel sculptures honouring Scottish mythology—then visit the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, and the 14th-century Callendar House where Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie once stayed. The centrepiece is Stirling Castle, where pivotal battles shaped the nation's history. A driver-guide leads you through each site in a luxury minivan, with fuel, parking, and water included.

Craft Beer Experience London

Spend 3–4 hours exploring Bermondsey's microbrewery scene with a local guide who'll walk you between independent tap rooms and production facilities along the Beer Mile. You'll taste a rotating selection of styles—hoppy, dark, experimental—made by the brewers themselves, and hear how this former leather-tanning district reinvented itself as a creative hub attracting makers and drinkers from across Europe. The tour balances production insight with neighbourhood history, so you understand both the beer and the place.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $59

Luxury Edinburgh To York One Way Road Trip Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Luxury Edinburgh To York One Way Road Trip Tour

Travel between Edinburgh and York by private car over 8–9 hours, stopping at landmarks the train misses entirely. Your driver navigates you past Hadrian's Wall, Bamburgh Castle and the Scottish borders, turning what could be a tedious journey into a proper sightseeing experience. You'll arrive refreshed, having seen genuine history along the way rather than spent the day in transit terminals.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom GBP $1499

The Oldest Pubs of London (Private tour)

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Oldest Pubs of London (Private tour)

Step into four centuries of London pub history on this two-hour guided walk through the capital's most storied drinking establishments. You'll visit taverns frequented by Tudor royalty, Victorian novelists, and Fleet Street journalists, each one a time capsule of its era. A knowledgeable guide leads you through narrow streets to discover how pubs shaped London's social and literary landscape, from ornate gin palaces to centuries-old timber-framed inns.

2 hoursfrom GBP $270

Perthshire Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Perthshire Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

Explore the Perthshire Highlands in a private Land Rover, starting from Dunkeld and venturing through Scotland's most compelling terrain. This eight-and-a-half-hour tour weaves together woodland walks, village heritage, artisan stops and optional castle or distillery visits. Travel with up to five others in a comfortable vehicle, guided through centuries of Scottish history and landscape without the constraints of group coach travel.

Thames Sightseeing Cruise from Westminster to Greenwich

Travel downriver from Westminster to Greenwich aboard a Thames cruise that unfolds London's architectural history at a leisurely pace. This one to two-hour voyage carries you past the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral, with live commentary and multilingual audio guides enriching each bend in the river. The route works equally well as a one-way journey or round-trip, suiting families, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a different angle on the city.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom GBP $33

Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App

Navigate Edinburgh's medieval core at your own pace using the Trippy Tour Guide app, which delivers 35+ location commentaries across two to three hours. The self-guided route threads from Calton Hill's viewpoints through the Royal Mile, past St Giles' Cathedral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket Square, and Greyfriars Kirk. An offline map means no reliance on data or Wi-Fi as you piece together the city's layered history, moving between famous stops and quieter closes that most visitors miss.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $8

Bloody Sunday Remembered: Private Walking Tour of Derry

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Bloody Sunday Remembered: Private Walking Tour of Derry

A guided walk through Derry's pivotal moment in history, focusing on the events of Bloody Sunday and their lasting impact on the city. This 90-minute private tour keeps your group separate from larger parties while a local guide leads you through significant sites including Free Derry Corner and the Bogside murals. You'll stand before monuments and artworks that document civil rights struggles and understand how these events shaped modern Derry.

1h 30mfrom GBP $266

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

A bespoke 10–12 hour private tour departing Glasgow that takes up to seven passengers into the Scottish Highlands and around Loch Ness. Your driver works with you beforehand to shape the itinerary around your interests—whether that's whisky distilleries, monster-hunting folklore, mountain scenery, or family history. You'll travel in a luxury vehicle with heated leather seats, climate control, WiFi and USB charging, plus complimentary refreshments.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom GBP $845

Travel The Great Glen to Glencoe [Harry Potter Trail]

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Travel The Great Glen to Glencoe [Harry Potter Trail]

An 11-hour private tour through the Scottish Highlands, following the route of the Jacobite Steam Train across the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct and into Glencoe. You'll witness 420 million years of geological history, explore Fort William's local shops and cafés, and visit sites linked to both the 1745 Jacobite Rising and film locations. A local guide in Highland dress leads groups of 2–7 people, with pick-up and drop-off from Inverness or en route.

11 hoursfrom GBP $453

Private Tour: Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Tour: Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

A four-hour private tour of central London's royal landmarks, led by an accredited Blue Badge guide. You'll watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, then explore Westminster Abbey's Gothic interior, where coronations have taken place and numerous historical figures are buried. The tour traces Britain's constitutional history through two of its most significant sites, offering insight into the rituals and architecture that shaped the nation.

London Natural History Museum Private Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour private tour of London's Natural History Museum guided by an expert who navigates the 80-million-specimen collection with you. You'll encounter iconic fossils—Sophie the Stegosaurus, the Dodo, Archaeopteryx—and inspect geological treasures including a 3,300-year-old Giant Sequoia cross-section, Pompeii plaster casts, rare gemstones, and meteorite samples from the Moon and Mars. The guide tailors the pace to your interests, revealing the museum's most compelling specimens and the stories behind them.

Waterfront Maritime History Walk with Cream Tea- Shore Excursion

Walk Liverpool's waterfront with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks three centuries of maritime trade, innovation and architecture across the city's restored docks and iconic buildings. The 3-hour excursion culminates in cream tea—scones, cakes, finger sandwiches and hot beverages—served inside a Grade-listed Victorian building with ties to the Titanic's ownership. A measured pace combines local stories with genuine British hospitality.

Private Tour: Pilgrimage to Walsingham Tour

A seven-hour private pilgrimage to Norfolk's Walsingham, a sacred destination drawing devotees for centuries. Travel through Thetford Forest to reach this village sanctuary, where you'll encounter both Catholic and Anglican shrines alongside medieval abbey remains. Your guide leads you through the spiritual heart of England's countryside, revealing layers of faith and history far removed from London's intensity. Time allows for reflection at the sites and browsing devotional shops.

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This 7–8 hour circuit around Inverness connects four centuries of Scottish history across a single day. Travel by private coach from Beauly Priory—a 13th-century monastery—to the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness, then to Cawdor Castle's gardens and the ancient Clava Cairns before concluding at Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite cause ended in 1746. Scenery shifts from coastal firth to Highland moorland as you piece together the region's political and architectural story.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $690

Great Brixton History and Culture Experience

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Great Brixton History and Culture Experience

This 2-2.5 hour walking tour traces Brixton's transformation from Victorian suburb to the thriving cultural epicentre it remains today. A local guide leads you through the neighbourhood's pivotal role in London's Afro-Caribbean heritage since the 1950s, the social upheaval of the 1980s, and its current identity as a hub of music, street art and culinary dynamism. You'll encounter landmark venues, vibrant markets and the visual storytelling of murals that define this energetic south London district.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom GBP $49

Private Luxury Sunrise Stonecircle Fully Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Luxury Sunrise Stonecircle Fully Guided Tour

A 10-hour private guided tour through England's most celebrated prehistoric monuments, beginning with sunrise at Avebury Stone Circle before moving on to the medieval village of Lacock and concluding at Stonehenge. Departing from your hotel, you'll travel in a comfortable seven to nine-seat Mercedes or equivalent with a knowledgeable guide who navigates you through 5,000 years of history, from Neolithic megaliths to film-famous villages, with stops tailored for photography and storytelling.

10 hoursfrom GBP $925

It's Only Rock n Roll, but I like It Taxi Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

It's Only Rock n Roll, but I like It Taxi Tour

A four-hour taxi tour through Britain's rock and roll heritage, visiting lesser-known venues and landmarks that shaped music history. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a registered guide who shares stories, anecdotes and insider knowledge about the bands, recordings and moments that defined the genre. Perfect for music fans seeking the roads other tours skip.

4 hoursfrom GBP $529

Castles & Bridges Tour : See over 15 London Top Sights

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Castles & Bridges Tour : See over 15 London Top Sights

A guided 2-hour walk through South Bank and the City, covering 15+ landmarks across both riverbanks. Your local guide connects the history and stories behind the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe and more. You'll trace centuries of London's riverfront development—from medieval fortifications to modern architecture—with plenty of photo stops and anecdotes woven throughout. Small group size keeps the pace relaxed and questions welcomed.

2 hoursfrom GBP $58

Bike Tour of London - Top Attractions with Private Guide

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Bike Tour of London - Top Attractions with Private Guide

Pedal through London's landmark neighbourhoods with a licensed local guide who shares stories and context as you move between sights. Choose from 2, 4 or 6-hour routes to suit your pace: the short loop covers Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey; the mid-length adds St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum; the full day extends to Tower of London, Hyde Park and Marble Arch. You'll ride purpose-built city bikes at a relaxed tempo with plenty of stops to absorb each location's character and history.

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom GBP $226

Scottish Borders Tour Between Scotland and England Lies hidden Beauty

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Scottish Borders Tour Between Scotland and England Lies hidden Beauty

An eight-hour private drive from Edinburgh through the Scottish Borders reveals hidden corners where history meets landscape. You'll visit Rosslyn Chapel with its carved secrets, Scott's View for sweeping ridge panoramas, Abbotsford House—Walter Scott's own estate—Melrose Abbey's red sandstone ruins, and Floors Castle commanding the valley. A driver handles navigation while you absorb the rolling border country between Scotland and England. Lunch isn't provided, but the vehicle is air-conditioned and stocked with water and snacks.

8 hoursfrom GBP $895

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