Hand-picked tours across the New Forest &amp; the UK

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom GBP $5

Murder & Mayhem: True Crime Tour of York

Walk through York's medieval streets with a wireless headset system to hear tales of genuine crimes, executions, and dark moments etched into the city's history. Led by Dorian Deathly, who's spent a decade researching York's criminal past, this 1-hour tour cuts through daytime city noise to deliver visceral accounts of murder, poisoning, and brutal punishment. You'll move freely around each location whilst hearing stories of historical villains and victims with crystal-clear audio—history stripped of romance, delivered with rigour.

Small-Group City Running Tour in Canterbury

★ 5.0 (36)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom GBP $21

Small-Group City Running Tour in Canterbury

Run through Canterbury's medieval layout, tracing the old city walls and discovering landmarks across 60–90 minutes. This guided outing suits all paces; the leader sets a comfortable speed with frequent pauses to absorb history and context. You'll cover more ground than a solo jog whilst learning about the cathedral city's key sites and lesser-known corners. The route includes digital photos and a video map of where you've been.

★ 5.0 (35)

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.

Westminster Small Group Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

This 2 hour 45 minute guided tour covers Westminster's most recognisable landmarks whilst positioning you for an optimal view of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Your expert guide leads a maximum group of six past Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square before escorting you along the actual parade route—a local's advantage that beats the packed gateside crowds. You'll witness the full spectacle of this ceremonial military tradition whilst learning about the historical figures and events that shaped these iconic locations across more than two millennia of British history.

2h 45mfrom GBP $105

St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (35)

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $290

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.

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.

Paisley History Walking Tour with Personal Audio

Explore Paisley's layered past on foot with a local guide and personal audio headsets over two hours. You'll traverse medieval monastic grounds, trace the lives of radical weavers and poets, and discover lesser-known landmarks that shaped this Scottish town's identity. Your guide unpacks Paisley's industrial heritage and contemporary cultural resurgence through direct storytelling, blending rigorous history with genuine local knowledge and unexpected details.

Small group Holyhead shore excursion in Caernarfon castle

This small-group guided tour from Holyhead takes you inside Caernarfon Castle with entrance included and a knowledgeable guide leading the way. Over three hours, you'll explore the coronation sites of Welsh princes, climb to the top of the Eagle Tower, and walk the medieval walls whilst learning the castle's significance in Welsh history. The tour finishes with 30 minutes to browse the town's shops or linger in the castle grounds.

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.

The History of London City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Walk through central London's pivotal landmarks on this 2.5-hour guided tour, capped at 12 participants for a more personal experience. Starting at Covent Garden, your guide navigates you past the sites that shaped the city's character, finishing at Westminster Abbey's exterior. The smaller group size means you'll actually hear your guide and move at a conversational pace rather than shuffling in a mob.

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.

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.

Private Day Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

★ 5.0 (31)

Private Day Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

A 10-hour private tour covering three of England's most significant landmarks: the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge, the Georgian elegance of Bath, and the honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds. Travelling in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable driver, you'll move at your own pace through layers of British history—from prehistoric monuments to Roman engineering to medieval countryside architecture. This tour works equally well for history enthusiasts and families seeking substance beyond the coach-tour circuit.

10 hoursfrom GBP $1100

2 hours Best of the Beatles Highlights Taxi Tour of Liverpool

★ 5.0 (30)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $56

2 hours Best of the Beatles Highlights Taxi Tour of Liverpool

Travel Liverpool's Beatles geography in an authentic black cab piloted by a driver-guide steeped in the band's history. This two-hour circuit covers the essential sites that launched four lads from this port city—from early haunts to family neighbourhoods—with the kind of local detail and storytelling you'll only hear from someone who knows the city's music roots inside out. Ideal for visitors juggling tight schedules or wanting to anchor a longer trip with solid context.

Edinburgh City Walking Tour, Discover Old Town, Royal Mile with a Local Expert!

A two-hour guided walk through Edinburgh's Old Town and Royal Mile with a local expert, exploring the medieval street layout that earned UNESCO World Heritage status. You'll navigate the original city—its narrow closes, underground vaults, and tiered architecture—while discovering how people actually lived centuries ago. The route includes lesser-known corners and recognisable landmarks, with stops at sites linked to Harry Potter filming. Expect to move between different ground levels as the guide unpacks the city's layered history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

★ 5.0 (28)

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 GBP $520

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

★ 5.0 (27)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $150

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.

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in Spanish

★ 5.0 (26)

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.

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 GBP $400

3 Day Winter Isle of Skye and Loch Ness Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0 (24)

3 Day Winter Isle of Skye and Loch Ness Tour from Inverness

Travel through the Scottish Highlands in winter, exploring Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, and the Isle of Skye over three days. You'll stay in a 3-star B&B in Portree as your base, with guided excursions to dramatic mountain passes, remote waterfalls, and stone circles steeped in local history. A small-group format means personalised attention from your local guide as you traverse some of Britain's most rugged terrain.

3 daysfrom GBP $309

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

★ 5.0 (23)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $1140

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.

Private Tour to Loch Ness Culloden Battlefield Clava and Cawdor

★ 5.0 (23)

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 GBP $620

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

★ 5.0 (23)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $95

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.

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.

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.

Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

★ 5.0 (22)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $605

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.

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.

Ancient Hidden Gems in the City of London

A guided 2-hour walk through the City of London revealing layers of history layered beneath modern skyscrapers. You'll navigate Roman foundations, medieval street patterns, buildings scarred by WWII bombing, and monuments marking pivotal national moments. St Paul's Cathedral anchors the route—900 years of survival through fire, war and reconstruction. The walk juxtaposes glass towers with ancient stone, showing how the City's past remains embedded in its present landscape.

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.

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

★ 5.0 (20)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $345

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.

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.

West Coast Lochs & Castles Tour - from Glasgow

★ 5.0 (20)

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 GBP $560

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

★ 5.0 (20)