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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Visit Jack the Ripper in French
★ 5.0 (36)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Visit Jack the Ripper in French

Explore the streets of Victorian London where one of history's most notorious criminals operated in autumn 1888. This 2.5-hour walking tour traces the locations and evidence surrounding the Jack the Ripper case, examining period documents and photographs that reveal the details of these brutal crimes. Navigate the East End's cobbled streets whilst uncovering the social context and investigative methods of the era, guided by insights into how these events shaped modern policing.

2h 30mfrom AUD $50
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (36)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

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.

8 hoursfrom AUD $829
Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™
★ 5.0 (35)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private | Cambridge After Dark: University Ghost Tour by Alumni™

Walk Cambridge's shadowed lanes on a 60-minute tour led by university alumni who know the city's unsettling history firsthand. No theatrical tricks—just documented accounts of apparitions, unexplained occurrences at centuries-old colleges, and the strange tales that locals still discuss. You'll finish near the city centre, ready for dinner or drinks to process what you've learned about the supernatural threads woven through this ancient university town.

1 hourfrom AUD $550
Revolutionary History Walking Tour of Glasgow
★ 5.0 (34)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Revolutionary History Walking Tour of Glasgow

Walk through Glasgow's working-class neighbourhoods and discover the city's long tradition of political organising, labour movements, and social activism. Over two hours and fifteen minutes, your guide unpicks the stories of ordinary people who shaped the city's radical character—from industrial workers to LGBTQ+ campaigners. You'll see familiar streets in a new light and learn whose struggles built modern Glasgow.

2h 15mfrom AUD $29
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in Spanish
★ 5.0 (34)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in Spanish

A four-hour private walking tour of Edinburgh led by a guide with 25 years' local knowledge. You'll navigate the Scottish capital's celebrated architecture and quieter neighbourhoods favoured by residents, moving at your own pace through the city's layered history. The tour balances well-known sights with lesser-visited streets, offering perspective beyond the standard postcard views.

4 hoursfrom AUD $676
Private Tour: The Iconic Tower of London
★ 5.0 (32)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Tour: The Iconic Tower of London

A private guided tour of the Tower of London covering two and a half hours, led by a knowledgeable local who reveals the fortress's layered history. Your guide navigates you through the UNESCO World Heritage site, unpacking centuries of monarchy, intrigue and architecture across its grounds. Entry tickets are included, and the itinerary can be adapted for families travelling with children.

2h 30mfrom AUD $502
Greenock Shore Excursion Castles, Lochs, Glens, & Hairy Coo's
★ 5.0 (32)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Greenock Shore Excursion Castles, Lochs, Glens, & Hairy Coo's

A nine-hour drive through central Scotland departing from Greenock, threading together landmarks and landscapes that tell the country's story. You'll stand beneath the Kelpies—colossal horse sculptures that dominate the skyline—explore Glasgow's urban character, pass Stirling Castle's ramparts, encounter Highland cattle in their native terrain, and finish in Luss, a village that's doubled as a filming location for major television dramas. The tour suits those wanting both history and scenery without heavy physical demands.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1352
Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly
★ 5.0 (31)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

A two-hour walking tour through Liverpool's streets uncovering the contributions of remarkable women to the city's past and present. You'll explore both famous landmarks and quieter corners often bypassed, learning how these figures shaped Liverpool's cultural and historical identity and left their mark far beyond the city. The pace is relaxed, routes are accessible, and photo stops are built in throughout.

2 hoursfrom AUD $44
Private Buckingham Palace Royal Walk & Champagne at Harrods
★ 5.0 (30)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Buckingham Palace Royal Walk & Champagne at Harrods

Walk the ceremonial heart of London with a guide versed in royal history, tracing the residences of monarchs from Henry VIII onwards. You'll pass St James Palace, where Charles III's accession was proclaimed, view Buckingham Palace and Clarence House, then head to Harrods for champagne and canapés at the Moët bar. The two-hour route weaves through aristocratic quarters before finishing with Imperial Brut and gourmet bites in one of the world's most recognisable department stores.

2 hoursfrom AUD $268
Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour
★ 5.0 (30)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Darkest Hour - Parliament and Churchill War Rooms Private Tour

Trace Britain's political evolution across four hours in Westminster and Whitehall with a Blue Badge guide. Begin at the Houses of Parliament, where democratic governance took root and developed over centuries, then walk through Parliament Square before descending into the Churchill War Rooms—the secret command centre from which the Second World War was orchestrated. Your guide collects you from your hotel and walks you through pivotal moments in British history.

4h 15mfrom AUD $579
Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor
★ 5.0 (29)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor

A bespoke eight-hour exploration of the Scottish Highlands centred on Inverness, visiting sites tied to Jacobite history and ancient monuments. Your private vehicle takes you to Loch Ness and the ruins of Urquhart Castle, the stark Culloden Battlefield where clan forces fell in 1746, Bronze Age stone circles at Clava Cairns, and Cawdor Castle's grounds. In Inverness itself, you'll see the castle, cathedral, Abertarff House (the city's oldest building), and the Old High Church where defeated prisoners were imprisoned and executed. Personalised routing means you set the pace.

8h 40mfrom AUD $1198
Chester Edwardian Lady Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Chester Edwardian Lady Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through Chester's walled centre, exploring the city's Edwardian era through the eyes of a period-dressed guide. You'll discover the streets, buildings and lives of early 20th-century residents, uncovering layers of history often missed by casual visitors. Ideal for anyone wanting to understand Chester beyond its Roman walls and medieval facade.

1h 30mfrom AUD $23
Explore Bible Art at the National Gallery of London
★ 5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Explore Bible Art at the National Gallery of London

This 3–4 hour guided tour at the National Gallery pairs biblical narratives with Renaissance and post-Renaissance masterworks, helping you read the stories behind the paintings rather than just looking at them. Standing before works by Leonardo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, you'll trace how events connect across history and scripture, moving beyond surface appreciation to genuine comprehension of both text and image.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $108
Beatles Fab 4 London Taxi Tour
★ 5.0 (29)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Beatles Fab 4 London Taxi Tour

Spend four hours touring Beatles landmarks across London by private taxi, guided by a licensed driver who'll narrate the band's history whilst playing their 1960s recordings. Visit Abbey Road Studios, Apple headquarters, the flats where John and Paul lived, and sites linked to iconic songs like 'Hey Jude' and 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand'. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1004
Private Beatles and London Rock Tour in Electric Taxi
★ 5.0 (28)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Beatles and London Rock Tour in Electric Taxi

Explore London's rock and pop landmarks in a black cab driven by a local cabbie who knows every street and story. This 3.5-hour private tour traces the Beatles, Rolling Stones and wider 1960s music scene through Abbey Road, Soho, Carnaby Street and beyond. Stop at significant locations, hear anecdotes from someone who's lived the city's musical history, and finish with photos sent to you afterwards. Fully customisable—skip venues or add stops to suit your interests.

3h 30mfrom AUD $773
Quintessential Cotswolds Half-Day tour from Bath (for 2-8 guests)
★ 5.0 (28)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Quintessential Cotswolds Half-Day tour from Bath (for 2-8 guests)

A half-day excursion from Bath into the Cotswolds' quieter corners, centred on Castle Combe and its surrounding stone-built hamlets. Your local guide unpicks the region's layered history—grand manor houses, vernacular architecture, hidden lanes—while you move at your own rhythm through three to four hours of exploration. Includes afternoon tea and return transport from central Bath for groups of two to eight travellers.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $290
Isle of Skye Private Day Tour from Portree
★ 5.0 (27)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Isle of Skye Private Day Tour from Portree

Explore the Isle of Skye at your own pace with a local driver and guide piloting your private minivan for eight to nine hours. Depart from Portree or arrange collection from transport hubs like Armadale Ferry or Kyle of Lochalsh train station. Shape the itinerary around your interests—whether that's the Fairy Pools, Neist Point Lighthouse, Quiraing, or the Old Man of Storr—or let your guide reveal quieter corners most visitors miss. The tour covers Skye's landscape, history and culture with flexibility built in: hike the peaks or admire them from viewpoints, entirely your choice.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $671
Hike Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill
★ 5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United Kingdom

Hike Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill

This three-hour walking tour tackles Edinburgh's two most recognisable summits: Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat. Starting amongst the National Monument, you'll traverse Holyrood Park's 650 acres, passing Holyrood Palace en route to the 251-metre peak. A local guide shares the area's history and folklore whilst steering you away from the main tourist drag. The descent loops through quieter ground rich with wildlife and lesser-known heritage sites. The pace is measured with regular stops, making it accessible to mixed-ability groups.

3 hoursfrom AUD $50
Slow Horses TV Locations Walking Tour of London
★ 5.0 (27)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Slow Horses TV Locations Walking Tour of London

Follow your guide through London's streets where Mick Herron's Slow Horses unfolds on screen. This two-hour walking tour connects real locations to the spy thriller's narrative, stopping at pubs, alleyways and landmarks that ground the series in the city's geography. You'll discover how London itself becomes a character in the story, layering actual history with the fictional world of Slough House and its dysfunctional agents. The tour reveals the capital's lesser-known corners through the lens of espionage drama.

2 hoursfrom AUD $42
Quirky Pubs and Crooked Streets of York
★ 5.0 (26)
🍹 Nightlife
United Kingdom

Quirky Pubs and Crooked Streets of York

A 3.5-hour walking tour through York's medieval lanes with a knowledgeable local guide who steers you towards characterful pubs tucked away from the main tourist drag. You'll visit three to four atmospheric bars, each with its own story, whilst discovering the city's architectural quirks and lesser-known corners. The guide's focus is on revealing York as locals know it—through the bars they favour and the history woven into every crooked street.

3h 30m – 3h 50mfrom AUD $54
Scottish Highlands and Glencoe Tour - Castles, Glens & Waterfalls
★ 5.0 (26)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United Kingdom

Scottish Highlands and Glencoe Tour - Castles, Glens & Waterfalls

This 10-hour tour threads through the Western Highlands, connecting Loch Lomond's waterside villages with the dramatic peaks of Glencoe. You'll walk past three castles—Inveraray, Stalker, and Kilchurn—each tied to clan history, then push deeper into glens and alongside waterfalls. The route suits both casual walkers and those keen on Scottish heritage, mixing easy paths with viewpoints that reveal why this landscape shaped the region's character.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1448
Bloomsbury Walking Tour: Hidden London & Georgian Shadows
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Bloomsbury Walking Tour: Hidden London & Georgian Shadows

Explore Bloomsbury's tree-lined squares and period townhouses on this 1 hour 45 minute guided walk through Georgian London. Move past the usual tourist trails to uncover the neighbourhood's layered past: royal medical secrets, literary residents, Victorian social reform efforts, and the unexpected lives of its inhabitants—from wealthy householders to street children. Each corner reveals another chapter, whether it's a former novelist's residence, a hospital that changed paediatric care, or a church with links to theatrical history and maritime tragedy.

1h 45mfrom AUD $29
Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

A doctor leads you through Edinburgh's Old Town to uncover the medical innovations and characters that made the city a global centre of surgical advancement. Over three to four hours, you'll trace the city's transformation from provincial backwater into a training hub for pioneering physicians, encountering tales of ambitious students, audacious surgeons, and the determined women who fought for medical education access. The tour touches on famous alumni including Conan Doyle and Darwin, alongside darker chapters of medical ambition.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $183
Rock and roll Through Time Bath’s Hidden Music History
★ 5.0 (25)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Rock and roll Through Time Bath’s Hidden Music History

Explore Bath's overlooked rock and roll legacy across two hours of walking through Georgian streetscapes. The city hosted pivotal moments in British rock history—Eddie Cochran's fatal crash in 1960, Fleetwood Mac's watershed moment at Twerton Park, and the 1970 Blues Festival that seeded Glastonbury. You'll visit recording studios, former live venues like Moles Club where Tears for Fears took off, and locations tied to Peter Gabriel's songwriting. A guide leads you through this vibrant musical heritage alongside the city's classical reputation.

2 hoursfrom AUD $39
Private Belfast City Sightseeing and Mural Tour | 4 Hours
★ 5.0 (24)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Belfast City Sightseeing and Mural Tour | 4 Hours

A four-hour private tour of Belfast led by a local guide who navigates the city's layered history through its street art and landmark sites. You'll see the Peace Wall dividing Falls Road and Shankill, explore hundreds of murals that document the city's past, and visit significant locations including Titanic Belfast, Stormont Parliament, Crumlin Road Jail, and St George's Market. The guide provides context that transforms what might feel like heavy subjects into a coherent narrative of a city in transition.

4 hoursfrom GBP $600
6 hour London Private Tour, with your own Black Cab Tour Guide
★ 5.0 (24)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

6 hour London Private Tour, with your own Black Cab Tour Guide

Travel through six centuries of London history from a classic black cab, your private guide narrating the evolution from Roman settlement through medieval landmarks to contemporary landmarks. You'll pass St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, plus hidden corners most visitors miss. A traditional pub stop offers respite and local flavour. The tour moves at your pace—pause for photographs, stretch your legs, or skip ahead based on your interests. Everything adjusts to what you want to see.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1188
Stonehenge Private Full-Day Tour from Bath for 2-8 guests
★ 5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Stonehenge Private Full-Day Tour from Bath for 2-8 guests

A seven- to eight-hour private guided tour departing from Bath that combines an exclusive visit to Stonehenge with exploration of surrounding Wiltshire villages and countryside. Your small group (2–8 people) travels with a knowledgeable local guide who reveals layers of English history and culture beyond the stone circle itself, stopping at medieval churches and historic market towns. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bath are included; lunch at a traditional inn is your own expense. Stonehenge entry tickets are separate.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2202
Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast
★ 5.0 (23)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast

A private six to eight-hour excursion from Belfast into County Derry/Londonderry, led by a local historian and activist. You'll traverse the city's 17th-century walls, examine politically charged street art and murals, and explore sites central to the city's modern conflict history. The guide contextualises events including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday within the wider narrative of Irish and British relations, whilst your own minivan allows flexible stops throughout the day.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $666
4-Hour Private Tour: Discover The Best of Belfast in Luxury SUV
★ 5.0 (23)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

4-Hour Private Tour: Discover The Best of Belfast in Luxury SUV

Travel through Belfast's layered narrative in a private luxury SUV, navigating from Neolithic monuments spanning five millennia to the city's recent peace-building achievements. Your knowledgeable guide contextualises architectural heritage alongside the complexities of modern history, offering perspective on how Belfast has transformed. This four-hour journey balances the ancient with the contemporary, revealing how the city's identity has been shaped across generations.

4 hoursfrom AUD $773
Soho Soundtrack A Rock and Roll Tour of London
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Soho Soundtrack A Rock and Roll Tour of London

Walk through Soho's legendary music venues and street corners where rock history unfolded, guided by live storytelling and soundtrack moments. This 2–3 hour tour traces the neighbourhood's role in shaping British rock from the 1960s onwards, stopping at clubs and landmarks where famous names played their breakthrough gigs. You'll hear anecdotes about the musicians and scenes that defined an era, with curated music punctuating the journey.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $35
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Walk through Durham's medieval centre with a guide who knows both its architecture and its ale houses. Over two and a half hours, you'll visit four historic pubs, each serving a half-pint of cask ale or craft cider, whilst learning about the city's layered past—from Norman conquest to local legend. This is a proper introduction to how Durham's people have gathered, debated and celebrated for centuries.

2h 30mfrom AUD $58
The History of London City Center Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

The History of London City Center Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Explore London's pivotal landmarks and stories across two and a half hours with a dedicated guide navigating the city centre from Covent Garden onwards. This walking tour unpacks the historical layers that shaped modern London, finishing at Westminster Abbey's exterior. You'll traverse the streets where centuries of events unfolded, learning how each location contributed to the capital's character. The route adapts if national celebrations disrupt normal access, ensuring you still see all key sights.

2h 30mfrom AUD $87
Giants Causeway & Game of Thrones Tour from Belfast
★ 5.0 (22)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Giants Causeway & Game of Thrones Tour from Belfast

This private tour escorts groups of up to seven through Northern Ireland's north coast, visiting Game of Thrones filming locations and the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway. Over 7–8 hours, you'll travel in a climate-controlled executive vehicle equipped with WiFi, stopping at preserved sets marked with show reference boards. The guide weaves in local history, mythology and regional context to reveal how landscapes shaped both the series and the land itself.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1169
Women in Art Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Women in Art Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour through the National Gallery reframes art history by centring women painters, sculptors and innovators whose contributions were overlooked for centuries. Rather than examining women solely as subjects in paintings, you'll discover how female artists shaped movements, challenged conventions and left lasting marks on the medium. The small-group format—capped at five people—allows for detailed conversation and close looking at works that reshape how you understand art's narrative.

2 hoursfrom AUD $77
Looe Ghost Tour
★ 5.0 (21)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Looe Ghost Tour

Uncover Looe's darker chapters on this 90-minute walking tour through twin villages steeped in eight centuries of maritime history. Your guide leads you across both East and West Looe, piecing together accounts of spectral residents said to linger in historic pubs, shops and museums. Expect tales of misfortune, unexplained phenomena and the colourful characters whose stories have become local legend.

1h 30mfrom AUD $39
Giant's Causeway Private Tours - Coastal Drive from Belfast
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Giant's Causeway Private Tours - Coastal Drive from Belfast

A private eight-hour coastal drive from Belfast to the Giant's Causeway, led by a local guide with deep knowledge of Northern Ireland's history and character. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes with a maximum of four passengers, departing the city to explore one of the UK's most striking geological formations. Along the way, discover the transformation of Belfast itself—from its industrial past through recent cultural revival—and the stories that have shaped this corner of the island.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1043
Food Tour with a Glasgow Chef
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Food Tour with a Glasgow Chef

Join a Glasgow chef for a three-hour exploration of the city's overlooked food scene and rough-edged character. Your guide has cooked in Scotland's top restaurants and worked across Southeast Asia before returning home to reveal what makes Glasgow's cuisine distinctive. Moving between neighbourhood spots, you'll taste local dishes whilst hearing stories about the city's imperial history, street culture and dialect—food serves as the frame for understanding Glasgow itself.

3 hoursfrom AUD $203
Private The Beatles Taxi Tour in London
★ 5.0 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private The Beatles Taxi Tour in London

Explore the London neighbourhoods where The Beatles built their legacy during the 1960s on this three-hour private taxi tour. Your knowledgeable driver guides you through over 20 significant sites across Chelsea, Mayfair, Marylebone, St Johns Wood, and Soho—the epicentres of the band's creative output after their move from Liverpool. Stop frequently to photograph iconic locations and absorb the history of where four musicians transformed popular music. Pick-up and drop-off available anywhere in central London.

3 hoursfrom AUD $763
Windsor Castle & St George's Chapel Private 3-hour Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Windsor Castle & St George's Chapel Private 3-hour Walking Tour

This private 3-hour guided walk takes you through Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel, exploring the State Apartments, ceremonial spaces, and grounds where the royal household has conducted affairs of state for centuries. Your guide unpacks the architecture, royal history, and daily life within these walls—from the intricate craftsmanship of Queen Mary's celebrated dollhouse to the personal routines of recent monarchs. You'll also wander Royal Windsor town and its riverside setting, with ample time to photograph the castle from its best angles.

3 hoursfrom AUD $620
West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour - from Glasgow
★ 5.0 (20)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour - from Glasgow

A 10-hour private tour departing Glasgow or Greenock that traces Scotland's western highlands, linking lochs and castles in one arc. You'll start at the picture-postcard village of Luss on Loch Lomond's shore, climb to Rest and Be Thankful for panoramic ridge views, then move through Inveraray Castle and the atmospheric ruin of Kilchurn before lunch in Oban. The route finishes through Glencoe's brooding valleys, returning with a solid grounding in Scottish landscape and history.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1081
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