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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Private Guided Tour of Historic Chelsea
5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour of Historic Chelsea

Walk through Chelsea's riverside streets with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past—from Tudor romance to modern cultural influence. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate past-fronted townhouses and tucked-away corners that reveal Chelsea's role in shaping London's music, fashion, and literary scenes. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, whether that's bohemian history, design heritage, or local galleries and independent shops.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $205
The Untamed North West
5.0 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
United Kingdom

The Untamed North West

This 9-hour private tour departs Inverness to explore the Scottish Highlands' raw landscapes and layered history. You'll traverse one of Europe's least-touched wildernesses, moving between dramatic scenery while learning how geology, clans and land use have moulded the region. The itinerary builds in multiple walking options, ranging from short strolls to more demanding hikes, so you can calibrate your engagement with the terrain. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle with refreshments provided.

9 hoursfrom GBP $275
London: Medieval Tales and Martyrs Walking Tour
5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

London: Medieval Tales and Martyrs Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour traces London's medieval religious history through the eyes of those who died for their faith. You'll visit two of the capital's oldest churches and lesser-known sites connected to martyrdom, persecution, and spiritual resistance. A local guide unpacks the personal stories behind these locations—from saints to ordinary Londoners—revealing how faith shaped the city's character across centuries. Suitable for all fitness levels.

2h 30mfrom GBP $18
Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour
5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour threads through Old Aberdeen's medieval quarters, visiting 15th-century university grounds, a 12th-century cathedral renowned for its heraldic plasterwork and hidden history, and a largely forgotten cemetery tucked away from modern streets. Your guide uncovers the layers beneath Aberdeen's granite facades, revealing how the city's oldest precincts evolved. Tours can be adjusted to your interests.

2 hoursfrom GBP $70
Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Cows Half Day Tour
5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Cows Half Day Tour

This five-hour tour threads together Scotland's industrial heritage and medieval stronghold. Begin with Highland cattle, then explore Stirling Castle's fortified ramparts and royal history before heading to Falkirk's modern attractions: the Wheel, an ingenious boat lift rotating between canal levels, and the Kelpies, two monumental horse sculptures rooted in local folklore and mining traditions. Bottled water and Scottish snacks included; castle entry is optional.

5 hoursfrom GBP $450
The Original Glasgow Food Tour: Locally run & hidden gems
5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

The Original Glasgow Food Tour: Locally run & hidden gems

A three-hour walking tour through Glasgow's West End led by local guides who know the city's food scene intimately. You'll taste signature Scottish dishes—Cullen Skink, haggis, tablet, artisan cheese—alongside whisky and local lager, all sourced from family-run restaurants, independent shops and bakeries. The tour weaves food tastings with genuine stories about Glasgow's character and history, revealing how locals actually eat rather than what tourists expect.

3 hoursfrom GBP $99
Belfast Murals & Troubles: "A 2-Hour Political Journey"
5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Belfast Murals & Troubles: "A 2-Hour Political Journey"

This two-hour walking tour traces the political heart of West Belfast along the Falls Road and Shankill Road, neighbourhoods at the centre of The Troubles conflict. Your guide navigates you through streets lined with powerful murals—visual testimonies to decades of division and identity—whilst explaining what life actually looked like during the conflict. You'll pass through security gates that still punctuate the landscape, visit memorial gardens, and hear direct accounts from those who lived through it. The tour doesn't shy from difficult history but emphasises how these communities have rebuilt and now welcome visitors openly.

2 hoursfrom GBP $130
Ruta Outlander en Español
5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Ruta Outlander en Español

This 9–10 hour guided tour traces the real landscapes and events that inspired the Outlander novels, set against Scotland's turbulent 17th-century history. Your Spanish-speaking guide unpacks the Jacobite conflicts and their aftermath across authentic locations, connecting the fiction to the actual past. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, exploring how Scotland's glens and castles became the backdrop for one of popular culture's biggest phenomena.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $55
Historic Pubs of London
5.0 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Historic Pubs of London

A guided exploration of London's oldest public houses, spanning from the Elizabethan era through the Victorian period. Over two to three hours, you'll visit establishments that have survived centuries of London life, uncovering the stories embedded in their names, architecture and the role they played in shaping the capital's social and political landscape. Each venue offers a tangible connection to specific moments in history—from early print culture to legal traditions—with one complimentary drink included to settle in and absorb the character of each room.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $32
Explore North Cornwall on Electric Bikes
5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

Explore North Cornwall on Electric Bikes

Pedal through Morwenstow's dramatic cliffside landscape on electric bikes led by a local guide steeped in the area's history. This 2.5–3 hour route traces quiet country lanes and coastal paths through some of the South West's most remote terrain, with optional stops at a village tea room or pub. Electric assistance handles the rolling hills whilst you take in raw moorland views and hidden coastal features, including a Victorian shipwreck-salvage cabin tucked into the cliff face.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $50
Guided Rock & Roll Walking Tour of Soho
5.0 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Guided Rock & Roll Walking Tour of Soho

A two-hour guided walk through Soho's music heritage, tracing the footsteps of rock legends from The Beatles to Bowie. Your guide steers you past the recording studios, clubs and street corners where British rock history was made—from Paul McCartney's first meeting with Linda to Jimi Hendrix's groundbreaking UK debut. Expect anecdotes and context that go beyond the plaques, delivered with genuine enthusiasm by someone who knows the neighbourhood's sonic legacy inside out.

2 hoursfrom GBP $25
Hidden Cotswolds Private Tour from Bath for 2-8
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Hidden Cotswolds Private Tour from Bath for 2-8

A privately guided exploration of the southern Cotswolds departing from Bath, this 7–8 hour tour traces quiet lanes and Roman byways through England's most photogenic villages. Your local guide leads you through Castle Combe's layered history, stops at an 800-year-old coaching inn for refreshment, and visits a venerable Abbey before lunch at a countryside pub. The route winds through hamlets where stone cottages and church spires anchor centuries of accumulated life, revealing how this corner of England shaped its own story.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $895
Private Tour: Tower of London with Private Guide
5.0 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Tour: Tower of London with Private Guide

Explore the Tower of London with a dedicated guide who unlocks a millennium of history within these fortress walls. This 2.5-hour private tour grants you skip-the-line access to see the Crown Jewels—glittering regalia including swords, tiaras and diamonds—whilst your guide recounts tales of Tudor intrigue, including the grim fates of Henry VIII's wives. You'll encounter the Tower's famous ravens, observe the Beefeaters in their daily routines, and walk the medieval battlements. Admission is included.

2h 30mfrom GBP $344
Private Day Tour to Bath and Windsor Castle
5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Day Tour to Bath and Windsor Castle

A 10-hour private tour combining Bath's Georgian architecture and Roman heritage with Windsor Castle's royal history. Your dedicated guide—a historian with over a decade's experience—collects you from your hotel and tailors the itinerary to your interests. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle at a leisurely pace, spending genuine time at each site rather than rushing through a crowded coach schedule. This is bespoke sightseeing built around what you actually want to see.

10 hoursfrom GBP $1100
Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon
5.0 (12)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

Discover Exmouth's layered past on this 90-minute walking tour led by a local guide. You'll explore the red sandstone cliffs at Orcombe Point, gateway to England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, then traverse the flat Exe Estuary shoreline where merchant ships once anchored. The guide reveals tales of 18th-century smugglers, colourful residents drawn to the coast, and how Exmouth became Devon's pioneering seaside resort. Leave with insider tips for further exploration and a genuine sense of how this small town shaped regional history.

1h 30mfrom GBP $20
York Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

York Viking History Walking Tour Adventure

Walk through York's medieval streets to uncover the Viking settlement that shaped this northern English city. Over 90 minutes, your guide weaves together historical fact and Norse mythology, punctuated with wit and humour. You'll stand where Viking traders once haggled, see the streets they named, and hear tales of raids and settlement that transformed York into a major Viking centre. The tour starts at Fairfax House on Castlegate and suits everyone from curious children to history buffs.

1h 30mfrom GBP $14
The Roman Frontier: Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort
5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

The Roman Frontier: Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort

Follow Hadrian's Wall from Newcastle to its finest surviving fort across eight hours of northern English countryside. This guided tour traces the Roman frontier's geography and military life, stopping at Housesteads—Britain's most intact Roman fort—and the excavated supply depot at Vindolanda. Walk sections of the wall itself, examine defensive structures, and absorb how soldiers actually lived on this remote edge of empire. A packed day for history enthusiasts willing to cover moorland terrain on foot.

8 hoursfrom GBP $300
The Kelpies Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Greenock Port
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

The Kelpies Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Greenock Port

An 8.5-hour excursion from Greenock Port exploring Scotland's blend of contemporary art, medieval fortifications, and rural charm. Begin with The Kelpies, two colossal steel horse sculptures rising 30 metres above the landscape—a striking homage to local industrial roots. Continue to Stirling Castle, where centuries of royal history unfold across dramatic ramparts and courtyards. After a lunch break, encounter Highland cattle in their natural setting before concluding at Luss, a picturesque waterside village with unobstructed views across Loch Lomond.

8h 30mfrom GBP $182
Slow Horses TV Locations Walking Tour of London
5.0 (11)
🛕 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 GBP $22
Shore Excursion to Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Shore Excursion to Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle

This eight-hour excursion takes you through the Trossachs and into two pivotal corners of Scottish history and landscape. Start at Stirling Castle, where Renaissance architecture and Mary, Queen of Scots' childhood rooms anchor centuries of dynastic drama. En route you'll encounter Highland cattle at Kilmahog, then descend to Loch Lomond's western shore and the village of Luss, where moorland gives way to water and stone cottages. A traditional Highland lunch and a whisky dram bookend the journey through some of Scotland's most storied terrain.

8 hoursfrom GBP $725
2-Hour Private LGBTQ+ History Tour of London with a Licensed Guide
5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

2-Hour Private LGBTQ+ History Tour of London with a Licensed Guide

Walk through central London's elegant streets with a knowledgeable guide who'll reveal three centuries of LGBTQ+ stories—from pivotal moments to everyday lives that shaped the city. This private two-hour tour connects you with heritage sites, historic pubs, and independent bookshops that remain vital to London's queer community today. You'll finish with insider recommendations for deeper exploration on your own.

2 hoursfrom GBP $330
Kid-Friendly Natural History Museum & Dinosaurs Private Guided Tour in London
5.0 (11)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Kid-Friendly Natural History Museum & Dinosaurs Private Guided Tour in London

Explore one of the world's finest natural history collections with a guide trained to engage young minds. This 2.5-hour private tour through London's Natural History Museum highlights the T-Rex skeleton, a 25-metre blue whale, and an interactive descent through a simulated Earth's core. Adults and children discover fossils, geological specimens, and ancient giant plants together, with explanations pitched to spark curiosity rather than lecture.

2h 30mfrom GBP $225
Private Tour to Stonehenge and Bath from London
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Bath from London

Travel west from London through the English countryside in a private Mercedes to explore three distinct chapters of British history. Visit Stonehenge's ancient Neolithic monument, the Roman Baths in Bath, and stroll the elegant Georgian streets where 18th-century society once gathered. This 11.5-hour excursion covers roughly 240 kilometres of rolling countryside, pausing at landmarks separated by millennia yet united by their enduring presence on the landscape.

11h 30mfrom GBP $825
Stonehenge Independent Visit with Private Driver by Luxury Sedan
5.0 (11)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Stonehenge Independent Visit with Private Driver by Luxury Sedan

A six-hour private sedan transfer from central London to Stonehenge, allowing you to explore Britain's most famous prehistoric monument at your own pace. Your driver collects you from your hotel and handles the return journey, leaving your morning and afternoon free to walk the stones, study the landscape, and form your own theories about its 5,000-year history. You'll need to book entry separately, but the drive itself is straightforward and comfortable.

6 hoursfrom GBP $198
Villains and Gangsters of London Private Taxi Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Villains and Gangsters of London Private Taxi Tour

A four-hour private taxi tour through London's East End and City that traces the criminal underworld's most notorious figures and their haunts. Your driver shares insider knowledge about gangland history, major heists, and the streets where London's villains operated. Stop to explore on foot where it interests you, or stay comfortable in the air-conditioned black cab. Optional breaks at neighbourhood cafes and historic pubs let you absorb the atmosphere of these storied locations.

4 hoursfrom GBP $395
Fashion History Walking Tour in London
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Fashion History Walking Tour in London

A 90-minute walking tour through London's historic Square Mile led by a former fashion journalist, exploring how clothing and style have shaped the City's evolution from Roman times to modern menswear. You'll navigate prestigious retail quarters and cobbled backstreets, discovering the neighbourhood's deep connection to the garment trade and stopping at celebrated photography spots. The tour concludes at The Royal Exchange, London's pioneering department store, ideal for browsing if you've time afterward.

1h 30mfrom GBP $20
Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs

Explore Wapping's layered past on this three-hour guided walk through London's riverside district. From Anglo-Saxon marshland to Victorian docklands, the neighbourhood charts Britain's maritime ambitions, industrial power, and urban hardship. You'll discover Georgian pubs frequented by explorers like Cook and Raleigh, sites connected to Dickens and other historical figures, plus the quieter corners most visitors never reach. A private tour that reads the Thames-side landscape like an open history book.

3 hoursfrom GBP $195
Bath Private Guided Walking Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Bath Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Bath's elegant Georgian streetscapes and Roman heritage on a private two-hour walk through Somerset's only natural hot spring town. Your local guide navigates you through centuries of architecture and history, from Roman bathing culture through the wealth-driven development of the 18th century, culminating in Bath's 1987 World Heritage Site status. Wander past independent boutiques and vibrant cafés that make this city a genuine getaway.

2 hoursfrom GBP $213
Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more

A guided walk through Westminster's political and royal heart, this 3.5–4 hour tour strings together Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square into a coherent narrative. Your Blue Badge guide unpacks the history and intrigue behind each landmark—dynasty dramas, constitutional quirks, architectural secrets—while steering you past the queues that clog these sites during peak hours. Stop when something catches your eye; the route is yours to shape.

3h 30m – 4 hoursfrom GBP $223
Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow or Edinburgh
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands from Glasgow or Edinburgh

This 12-hour drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh sweeps through Scotland's most dramatic terrain, threading through Glencoe's steep-sided passes and along Loch Ness's dark waters. You'll hear local folklore and history whilst travelling through landscapes that feel genuinely remote, stopping for a whisky dram beside Loch Lomond. The route packs substantial scenery into a single day—ideal if your time in Scotland is limited and you want to see the Highlands properly rather than just talk about them.

12 hoursfrom GBP $1000
Secrets of Westminster
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Secrets of Westminster

Walk through Westminster's layered past on this 2.5-hour guided tour, moving between the grand (Palace, Abbey) and the forgotten—tucked-away courtyards and gaslit streets where history lingers quietly. You'll encounter figures from Richard the Lionheart to Oliver Cromwell, hear about a Victorian soldier who later inspired cinema, and discover the oddities that shaped Parliament itself. A two-faced portrait of Britain's political and royal centre: monumental and intimate, celebrated and concealed.

2h 30mfrom GBP $24
Private Guided London Highlights Walking Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided London Highlights Walking Tour

A six-hour private walking tour through central London's political and royal quarters, led by a knowledgeable guide who contextualises the city's most significant landmarks. You'll cover Westminster Abbey—site of coronations since the 11th century—the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London. The route traces London's layered history from medieval times to the present, with your guide offering insider perspective on each location and personalised suggestions for the remainder of your stay.

6 hoursfrom GBP $520
Discover the Secrets of Whitehall
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Discover the Secrets of Whitehall

A two-hour guided walk through Whitehall that connects the grand architecture of London—Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey—to the messy human dramas that shaped the nation. You'll hear how Churchill navigated the Second World War, discover Anne Boleyn's secret marriage within palace walls, and learn what sparked the English Civil War. Rather than dates and names, the tour focuses on the unexpected stories lodged in these stones: where a young Princess Elizabeth slipped into crowds unnoticed, how art was hidden during bombing raids. History emerges not as dusty facts but as the choices, scandals and small rebellions of real people.

2 hoursfrom GBP $40
Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

A 90-minute private walking tour through Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, tracing the city's layered history from its stone closes to its modern literary connections. Your guide leads you past the imposing city walls, into narrow alleyways packed with overlooked corners and unexpected stories. Expect tales of Edinburgh's genuine past alongside references to the fictional worlds that have made the city famous—from wizarding schools to 18th-century time travel.

1h 30mfrom GBP $195
Loch Ness Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Scenic Cruise
5.0 (10)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Loch Ness Glencoe and Highlands Tour with Scenic Cruise

This 12-hour coach tour sweeps you through the Scottish Highlands, covering 500 km of raw mountain and glen scenery. You'll cruise Loch Ness hunting for its elusive resident, traverse the dramatic valley of Glencoe, and stop in the Victorian resort town of Pitlochry. A driver-guide narrates the route, weaving in local history and folklore. It's a substantial day—suited to those with moderate fitness—departing from Edinburgh with return transport included.

12 hoursfrom GBP $89
2 Hour Private Walking Tour in Inverness City Centre with a Guide
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

2 Hour Private Walking Tour in Inverness City Centre with a Guide

Walk through Inverness with Cath, a local guide who weaves together the city's layered past—from Saint Columba's 6th-century arrival to the brutality of Culloden in 1746 and beyond. Over two hours, you'll navigate the Highland capital's streets whilst hearing clan tales, folklore, and the intimate details of 18th-century life that still echo through modern Inverness. Perfect for those drawn to Scotland's complicated history and the landscapes that shaped it.

2 hoursfrom GBP $150
Officially Unofficial Tour of the City of London
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Officially Unofficial Tour of the City of London

Explore the City of London—that peculiar square mile where financial power meets centuries of untold stories—on a 1 hour 45 minute walking tour led by comedian and former economist Suse Steed. This isn't a sanitised heritage walk; you'll encounter the people mainstream history glosses over: those who profited from slavery, those who challenged authority, and unremarkable Londoners who did remarkable things. Sharp, irreverent, and genuinely informative.

1h 45mfrom GBP $20
LGBTQ History Tour in Brighton (semi-private)
5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

LGBTQ History Tour in Brighton (semi-private)

This 90-minute guided walk traces LGBTQ+ lives and resistance across Brighton's seafront and centre, spanning two centuries. You'll encounter the Georgian eccentrics, mid-century underground scenes, and activists who shaped queer Britain, alongside lesser-known figures: a doctor who lived as a man to practise medicine, an Edwardian drag performer, and a same-sex couple who married in 1923. Led by a Blue Badge guide in groups of 12 maximum, it's a focused exploration of real stories woven into Brighton's streets.

1h 30mfrom GBP $39
Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles Shore Excursion from Greenock
5.0 (9)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles Shore Excursion from Greenock

This eight-hour excursion from Greenock drives deep into the Scottish Highlands, linking dramatic water valleys with fortress architecture spanning centuries. You'll traverse lochs reflecting mountain peaks, explore Inveraray Castle's grounds and interiors, and navigate glens that shaped clan history. The route combines geology and heritage without requiring serious hiking fitness, making it accessible to most travellers departing from the cruise port.

8 hoursfrom GBP $110
Bressay Explorer Crofting and Island Life Tour
5.0 (9)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Bressay Explorer Crofting and Island Life Tour

Leave Lerwick behind and ferry across to Bressay, a working island of 350 people where crofting still shapes daily rhythms. A local guide walks you through their landscape—past the hardy Shetland sheep, across traditional smallholdings, and through 6,000 years of settlement history explained by an archaeologist. Four hours reveals what outsiders rarely glimpse: the practical backbone of island living.

4 hoursfrom GBP $95
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