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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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Immersive Woolwich Treasure Hunt Panda Treasure Quest

★ 5.0 (12)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Immersive Woolwich Treasure Hunt Panda Treasure Quest

This two-hour self-guided adventure turns Woolwich's streets into a puzzle to crack. Working as a team, you'll decode clues sent to your phone in real time, tracing threads of local history as you navigate the Royal Arsenal and surrounding areas. It's part detective work, part city exploration—you move at your own pace, solving riddles that unlock the next waypoint. Launch when you're ready and race against the clock to piece together Woolwich's hidden stories.

Conwy Town & Castle exterior open group tour with official guide

Walk around Conwy's walled medieval town with a local official guide in just an hour. You'll trace centuries of Welsh and British history across castle ramparts, Georgian squares, and cobbled streets—spotting architectural gems like the tiniest house in Britain, Wales's oldest residence, and two engineering marvels by Victorian masters. The guide threads together stories of Llywelyn the Great, Tudor prosperity, and the forces that shaped this Conwy Valley stronghold.

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 AUD $46

Inverness to Loch Ness and Highlands Private Tour

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Inverness to Loch Ness and Highlands Private Tour

A private four to five-hour circuit through the Scottish Highlands departing from Inverness, taking in Loch Ness, two castles, a battlefield site and prehistoric cairns. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a driver who knows the region well, stopping to photograph Urquhart Castle's ruins, scan the loch's waters, visit the Caledonian Canal Centre and spot Highland cattle and alpacas. The itinerary includes Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns—a thorough introduction to Highland history and scenery.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $773

Bressay Explorer Crofting and Island Life Tour

★ 5.0 (12)

🛕 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 AUD $183

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Bath from London

★ 5.0 (12)

🚌 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 AUD $1593

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 AUD $2124

Private Walking Tour of Windsor with Award Winning Guide

★ 5.0 (12)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Walking Tour of Windsor with Award Winning Guide

Explore Windsor on foot with a knowledgeable local guide over 1 hour 45 minutes. You'll discover the town's millennium-spanning history whilst learning candid insights into modern life adjacent to royal residency. Navigate past period buildings and surprising architectural details that reveal Windsor's character beyond its famous castle. This private tour suits curious travellers keen to understand how a historic market town functions today.

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 AUD $112

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 AUD $637

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.

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.

2 Hour Terror and Mural History Belfast taxi Private Tour

A two-hour private taxi tour of Belfast led by a driver who witnessed the Troubles firsthand. Travel to Falls Road and Shankill Road to see striking murals created by former combatants from both communities. Your guide unpacks the city's layered political history through four distinct perspectives—British, Republican, Loyalist, and lived experience—whilst sharing archival photographs and footage that ground each neighbourhood's transformation. Far more than a sightseeing run; this is a chance to grasp why these walls matter and what they represent.

Belfast by the Glass: alternative history of Belfast, sip by sip.

Trace Belfast's evolution across nine centuries through six carefully paired drinks in a restored 1897 banking hall. This 90-minute experience charts the city's trajectory from medieval origins to the present day, with each beverage—ranging from craft ales to whiskey cocktails—timed to illuminate a different chapter of local history. Projections animate the walls as you descend the building's original staircase, anchoring each drink to the events that shaped the city.

Quirky & Historic Pubs of Liverpool Superb Walking Tour

Walk through Liverpool's most characterful pubs with a guide who brings their stories to life. Over three hours, you'll visit up to five venues steeped in local lore, from Georgian ale houses to Beatles-era hangouts, stopping for drinks along the way. The tour blends social history with the city's musical heritage, finishing at The Cavern where live bands still perform nightly. Your guide tailors the route to your interests and doubles as a photographer.

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.

Portsmouth Naval History Private Guided Walking Tour

Walk Portsmouth's waterfront with a trained historian to uncover how naval ambitions shaped this port city. Over 90 minutes, you'll trace key moments from the Peninsula War through to 1945, examining how maritime innovation and conflict reshaped both the town and global power. Your guide—either Dr Cespedes Gonzalez or one of her history-trained colleagues—connects naval milestones to everyday life here, all while taking in the seafront's character and views.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $50

★ 5.0 (11)

🛕 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 AUD $77

Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

★ 5.0 (11)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

A private four-hour taxi tour through Edinburgh's most arresting landmarks and vantage points. You travel in a comfortable Mercedes with a knowledgeable driver who adapts the itinerary to your interests, stopping where you choose. The tour showcases Scotland's capital in its World Heritage entirety, revealing layers of history and architecture that typically warrant multiple visits.

Women in the British Museum

This two-hour guided tour through the British Museum examines how women were represented across civilisations and time. You'll encounter artefacts spanning from one of history's earliest written records by a woman to sculptures and discoveries made by pioneering female archaeologists. Each object reveals how different cultures honoured, challenged or memorialised women, offering a counterpoint to traditional museum narratives.

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.

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 AUD $403

5 Day Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

5 Day Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Loch Ness Tour from Edinburgh

A five-day tour through Scotland's most dramatic landscapes, departing from Edinburgh. Travel in a small group of up to 16 to encounter the Highlands' castle ruins, lochs, and mountain vistas. You'll visit Loch Lomond's settlements, Glencoe's wild moorlands, the Isle of Skye's distinctive peaks, and the shores of Loch Ness. A knowledgeable guide leads short walks and shares the stories behind each location, from medieval strongholds to battlefield history.

5 daysfrom AUD $1371

Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

Explore the Scottish Highlands around Inverness with a private guide who shapes the itinerary to your interests. Over 6–8 hours, you'll discover local attractions, distilleries, castles and glens whilst learning about Highland culture and history directly from someone who knows these landscapes intimately. This flexible, small-group experience (maximum 7 passengers) lets you move at your own pace and follow what genuinely captures your curiosity rather than a rigid schedule.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $541

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

National Gallery of London Private Tour

Navigate the National Gallery's 2,300-strong collection with a knowledgeable guide steering you through nearly seven centuries of European painting. This 2.5-hour private tour cuts through the overwhelming scale of the 1824 institution to reveal the masterworks that shaped art history: Renaissance giants like da Vinci and Botticelli, Spanish and Dutch luminaries including Velázquez and Rembrandt, and the colour-soaked canvases of the Impressionists. You'll finish in the gallery's café and shop, free to linger as long as you wish.

2h 30mfrom AUD $325

Edinburgh: Ultimate 5-Day Skye & Highlands Privately Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Edinburgh: Ultimate 5-Day Skye & Highlands Privately Guided Tour

This 5-day privately guided tour covers Scotland's most dramatic terrain in a premium minivan, moving between Edinburgh's Georgian streets, the Highlands' brooding lochs, and the Isle of Skye's otherworldly rock formations. A dedicated guide leads you through the country's layered history—from castle ruins to windswept peaks—staying in quality accommodation each night. The route threads through lesser-known villages and well-trodden landmarks alike, allowing you to experience both the postcard Scotland and the quieter corners locals frequent.

Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

A 90-minute evening walking tour through Chester's shadowy corners, unearthing two millennia of grim history. Your guide weaves together documented accounts of plague outbreaks, suspected hauntings and religious strife with dark wit and storytelling flair. You'll visit actual locations connected to Chester's most unsettling chapters, moving at a steady pace through the historic city centre as daylight fades.

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.

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 AUD $1004

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 AUD $377

Orkney Echoes: Private Half Day Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Orkney Echoes: Private Half Day Shore Excursion

This private half-day excursion lets you explore Orkney at your own rhythm, guided by someone deeply familiar with the islands. Rather than rushing through set stops, you'll work with your guide to craft an itinerary that matches your interests—whether that's Neolithic monuments, coastal walks, or local history. You'll uncover the landscape and heritage that define these northern isles, moving at a pace that suits you across 5–7 hours.

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom GBP $575

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.

Liverpool Guided Walking Tour

A 2 hour 15 minute walking tour through Liverpool led by a knowledgeable local guide who reveals the city's layers: its role as a global maritime hub, the cultural phenomenon of the Beatles, and the neighbourhoods that shape contemporary Scouse identity. You'll traverse the waterfront's grand Victorian architecture, slip into narrow streets inaccessible to tour coaches, and hear the stories that explain why this place matters. Designed for both newcomers and history enthusiasts seeking substance over surface-level sightseeing.

Stirling Castle and the Secrets of the Old Town Private Tour

A three-hour exploration of Stirling's medieval Old Town paired with a guided introduction to Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's most formidable fortresses. Your local guide navigates cobbled streets and reveals the town's layered history before handing you the keys to wander the castle's Renaissance rooms at your own pace. You'll trace the footsteps of Scottish royalty across courtyards and chambers that shaped the nation's story.

Half Day Private Hire

Explore Scotland's Clyde estuary from the water aboard the Starfish Enterprise, a flexible private boat tour lasting 2–4 hours. You'll navigate past castles, lighthouses and shipwrecks whilst spotting porpoises, seals, white-tailed eagles and otters. The crew tailors speed and route to your group's preferences, whether you want leisurely wildlife watching or faster sightseeing. This is the region's most comprehensive maritime option, combining history, nature and Scottish coastal scenery in one trip.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $990

London: Private Tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

London: Private Tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle

Combine two of southern England's most significant sites in a single nine-hour private journey. Your dedicated guide drives you to Stonehenge, where you'll learn what drew people to this mysterious megalithic circle across millennia, then continues to Highclere Castle—the stately home famous as Downton Abbey's filming location. Whether you're drawn to Neolithic enigmas, aristocratic architecture, or television history, this route covers both without the coach-tour crowds.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1144

South Bank (London Bridge) Walking Tour & Enter The Tower of London

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

South Bank (London Bridge) Walking Tour & Enter The Tower of London

A 3-hour guided exploration of London's South Bank and the Tower of London, starting with a 2-hour walk past 15 landmarks including Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Globe Theatre and St Paul's Cathedral, followed by entry to the Tower of London. Discover nearly 1,000 years of royal history, handle the Crown Jewels up close, and opt for a separate Beefeater-led tour of the fortress's interior, included with your ticket.

London Private Gin Tasting and Masterclass

A 45-minute gin education held within the Old Royal Naval College at Maritime Greenwich. You'll taste four award-winning gins whilst learning how gin is made and its place in British history, starting with a complimentary Greenwich Gin & Tonic in hand. The venue sits on the Thames with river access and walking proximity to Greenwich's major sights, with a focus on maritime heritage and sustainable practices.

Salisbury Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

A two-hour private walking tour of Salisbury, Wiltshire, led by a dedicated local guide who tailors the route to your interests. You'll navigate medieval streets, Georgian townhouses, and Victorian architecture whilst learning about eight centuries of history. The tour takes in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and explores how the city's layout blends old Sarum with newer quarters, all at your own pace with a guide focused solely on your group.

2 hoursfrom AUD $426

London Private Family Tour Museum Visit for Kids and Games

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Private Family Tour Museum Visit for Kids and Games

A four-hour private tour blending London's landmarks with child-focused activities. Your guide leads the group through Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Covent Garden using games and a treasure hunt to hold young minds. After refreshments at Amorino, you'll explore Neal's Yard and Seven Dials before arriving at the Natural History Museum with skip-the-line access. The itinerary alternates between walking and Tube travel, mixing cultural landmarks with hands-on engagement for families wanting to move at their own pace.

4 hoursfrom AUD $190

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