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

Royal London Walk 1 – Buckingham & The Mall

A two-hour guided walk through Westminster's royal and political quarter, exploring Buckingham Palace and The Mall whilst uncovering the layers of history woven into London's most significant streets. Your guide reveals the overlooked details and untold narratives that connect centuries of tradition, from coronations to empire-building, offering a sense of the rhythms that still pulse through this storied landscape today.

2 hoursfrom GBP $25

Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

★ 5.0 (6)

2 hours – 2h 15mfrom GBP $18

Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

This 9-hour private minivan tour covers Edinburgh's layered history and one of Scotland's most intriguing medieval structures. You'll see Edinburgh Castle with its crown jewels, traverse the Royal Mile's narrow closes, explore the Georgian squares of the New Town, and drive past the Scottish Parliament and Arthur's Seat. The journey culminates at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century stone chapel south of the city whose intricate carvings and mysterious symbolism have captivated scholars for centuries.

Royal London and The Beatles Private Tour

A 4-hour guided walk connecting two threads of London history: the Beatles' haunts and the Royal Mile. Starting at the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing, you'll visit sites tied to the band's London years—McCartney's address, Ringo's former flat, the Apple rooftop—before pivoting to royal landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and St James's Park. A Blue Badge guide leads the route, with two bus journeys included to bridge sections on foot.

History of Glasgow Walking Tour With A Comedian

A two-hour walk through Glasgow led by a working stand-up comedian who weaves the city's industrial legacy and cultural impact into an entertaining narrative. Starting at the famous traffic cone atop the Duke of Wellington statue, you'll visit George Square, Scotland's oldest cathedral, and street murals whilst hearing stories about the innovation, trade and personalities that shaped Britain's second city. Expect laughter alongside genuinely engaging history from someone who performs comedy nightly.

3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $100

3 Hour Private History Tour to Blenheim Palace in a Rolls Royce

Travel from Oxford to Blenheim Palace in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce or Bentley, accompanied by a former History master who guides you through the estate's stories and significance. This three-hour private tour combines luxury transport with scholarly insight, stopping for refreshments at the palace. A small-group experience limited to three people, offering a leisurely pace without rushing between rooms.

Londons Natural History Museum

A guided 2.5-hour tour through London's Natural History Museum, revealing 80 million specimens across key galleries. Your guide steers you toward standout pieces: Sophie the Stegosaurus, the preserved Dodo, and Archaeopteryx—a crucial fossil bridging dinosaurs and modern birds. You'll examine a cross-section of Giant Sequoia, plaster casts documenting Pompeii's final moments, and a collection of gemstones alongside rocks retrieved from the Moon and Mars. The route balances depth with accessibility, ideal for those wanting curatorial insight without wandering aimlessly.

Royal London Westminster Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour traces Westminster's royal geography and power structures, guiding you through the palaces, parks and government buildings that shape Britain's monarchy and politics. Led by a knowledgeable London resident, you'll discover which royal residence actually matters most, peek at the sovereign's mute swans, and understand a thousand years of constitutional history. Time your visit right and catch the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage point—or spot the King himself.

The City of London Food Tour with 10+ Tastings

Taste your way through London's food scene on a three to four-hour walking tour led by a local food enthusiast. Visit over a dozen carefully selected spots across the city, sampling more than ten dishes and drinks at each stop. The small group experience caps at ten participants, allowing your guide to share insider knowledge about London's culinary history and hidden gems. Expect to try something completely new to your palate.

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom GBP $79

Doctor Who London Tour

Explore London's Doctor Who legacy across three hours with a devoted fan guide who's tracked the show since its 1960s debut. This private tour visits shooting locations from both the modern revival and classic series, weaving television history with hidden corners of the capital that casual visitors overlook. Your guide collects you from your hotel and navigates by foot and Underground, revealing how familiar London streets became the Time Lord's backdrop.

Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour

Trace Nottingham's most famous outlaw through two hours of street-level storytelling, ducking into medieval caves and historic taverns where the Robin Hood legend took root. Your guide weaves local history, architectural details and irreverent humour throughout—revealing how a 21st-century city grew atop centuries of intrigue. The tour concludes at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, where you'll sample local brews and toast the man who became myth.

Letchworth Garden City: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk

Navigate Letchworth's tree-lined streets on a self-guided puzzle walk that doubles as both historical investigation and escape game. Uncover how this Hertfordshire town became the world's first Garden City, piecing together clues about its visionary founders and a peculiar local mystery still debated today. Spend 90 minutes at your own pace between London and Cambridge, with the freedom to pause, explore side streets, or grab a coffee whenever you fancy.

London Private History Tour with a Local Guide: Tailored to Your Interests

Walk through London's layered past with a local guide matched to your interests. Over three or five hours, you'll navigate from the Great Fire's origins to Shakespeare's stages, Spitalfields' silk heritage, and Dickens's favourite watering holes. After booking, you'll answer a brief questionnaire about your tastes; your host then crafts a flexible route and meets you at a time and place that suits you both. Everything stays fluid—change direction mid-walk if something catches your eye.

Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom GBP $45

Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh's industrial past and present wildlife along a 3–5 hour walk from the West End down the Water of Leith to one of three villages—Colinton, Juniper Green or Balerno. This guided route traces how the river powered the city's mills and manufactories whilst offering genuine chances to spot kingfishers, dippers, herons, deer and otters. Equipment and whisky tasting included; finish with a meal in your chosen village before catching the bus back into town.

Beaumaris half day tour from Llandudno and Conwy

Beaumaris half day tour from Llandudno and Conwy

A four-hour guided excursion from Llandudno or Conwy into Anglesey's quieter corners, unreachable by coach tours. Your local guide navigates smaller roads while sharing the area's layered history and Welsh cultural context. The itinerary centres on Beaumaris—time to explore the castle, browse independent shops, or grab refreshment—before returning via Aber Falls distillery for gin and whiskey tastings. Groups stay under eight people, ensuring genuine conversation rather than herded tourism.

Shetland South Mainland Tour St Ninian Isle and Jarlshof

This five-hour guided tour traces Shetland's South Mainland from prehistory to present day. Walk across the striking sand bar connecting St Ninian's Isle to the mainland, scout for grey seals on remote shores, and climb to Sumburgh Head lighthouse within an RSPB reserve teeming with seabirds. The afternoon shifts inland to Jarlshof, where layered ruins span five millennia of settlement. Wind down in Hoswick village over tea and browsing local craftwork. An air-conditioned minibus handles transport between sites.

Private London Gin History Tour with Tastings

A 2.5-hour private walking tour through London's West End that traces gin's evolution from 17th-century Dutch remedy to the spirit that shaped the city's culture. Your guide navigates Seven Dials and Covent Garden, revealing how gin fuelled theatrical bohemia, Victorian excess, and literary escapades. You'll taste four distinct gins at characterful bars and former gin palaces, each stop anchored to a specific chapter of London's spirited past.

2h 30mfrom GBP $181

Coastal Kingdoms Day Tour Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle

Coastal Kingdoms Day Tour Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle

This nine-hour coastal tour takes you along Northumberland's dramatic shoreline to explore two major historical sites: Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Travel in a luxury minibus with panoramic windows and knowledgeable commentary from your driver-guide. The itinerary adapts to tidal patterns, ensuring you make the most of conditions on the day. Ideal for those keen on medieval history and striking coastal landscapes.

Secrets of Soho: Hidden Stories, Legends & Chinatown Flavours

This 4-hour walking tour unpacks four centuries of Soho history, from the streets where Casanova fled to the venues where Amy Winehouse and David Bowie launched their careers. You'll stand at the sites of pivotal moments—Jimi Hendrix's final gig, the church where condemned prisoners took last drinks—then cross into Chinatown for curated Asian street food tastings that anchor the neighbourhood's living culture. Most visitors miss these layers entirely.

Shakespeare Promenade

An actor-led walking tour tracing Shakespeare's London from the Globe Theatre to its theatrical origins in Shoreditch. Over two hours, your guide performs period speeches at key sites whilst explaining how Renaissance playhouses shaped British theatre. The route crosses the Barbican estate, passes Tallow Chandlers Hall, and offers views of the reconstructed Globe from the north bank. You'll encounter Elizabethan history, street art, and the Royal Shakespeare Company's home base, with a 20-minute rest at the Barbican Arts Centre included.

Epic Sightseeing Private Walk + History, Culture, The Beatles

A 2.5-hour private walking tour of Liverpool led by a local guide, exploring three distinct neighbourhoods whilst uncovering the city's role as birthplace of the Beatles, centre of a 19th-century empire, and 1960s cultural hub. You'll navigate at your own pace, stop where you please, and finish at a vantage point overlooking cathedrals, football grounds and the urban skyline. Your guide shares stories of the city's complicated past, colourful characters and the etymology of 'Scousers'—delivered as narrative rather than lecture.

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.

Money, Money, Money: The Story of London’s Financial Power

A two-hour walking tour through London's financial epicentre, tracing how the City became a global money centre from medieval times to today. You'll visit the Bank of England, Lloyd's of London, and The Gherkin whilst learning about the traders, institutions, and decisions that shaped modern finance. Suitable for those keen on economic history or wanting to understand the forces behind the Square Mile's influence.

2 hoursfrom GBP $180

The Sweet Spots of Covent Garden

A two-hour walking tour through Covent Garden that combines theatre district history with culinary stops. Navigate hidden passageways and independent shops with a local guide whilst sampling artisan chocolates, French macarons, street food, and a drink at a centuries-old pub. You'll uncover stories of performers and creatives who've shaped this vibrant corner of central London, from ballet dancers to street musicians.

2 hoursfrom GBP $79

Inverness to Loch Ness and Highlands Private Tour

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom GBP $400

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.

Full-Day Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Trossachs

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $220

Full-Day Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Trossachs

This nine-and-a-half-hour excursion departs Edinburgh and sweeps westward through Scotland's heartland, tracing the River Forth valley toward Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Your guide unpacks the region's layered history as you visit Stirling Castle and explore the lochs and glens that define the Scottish landscape. The journey pairs scenic driving with guided stops, punctuated by complimentary water, shortbread and a whisky tasting at day's end—a measured way to absorb three of Scotland's most storied destinations without the hassle of self-navigation.

British Museum Private Tour: Ancient Daemons and Timeless Beauty

Skip the queues and explore the British Museum with a specialist guide who traces how ancient cultures defined beauty across Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman civilisations. This two-hour private tour for up to six guests moves beyond surface-level sightseeing, revealing the narratives behind treasured artefacts—from tales of love and loss carved into stone to unexpected glimpses into medieval imaginings of sacred history. Your guide unpacks the philosophical shifts in aesthetic ideals across millennia, transforming familiar gallery displays into a coherent journey through human creativity.

Highland Lochs & Castle Tours

A 10-hour Highland tour through Scotland's most dramatic terrain, combining castle visits with loch and glen scenery. You'll travel by private vehicle through a landscape of steep-sided valleys, deep water basins, and stone fortifications that shaped the region's history. The route passes through remote villages and stops at significant historic sites, though some admission fees are separate. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

10 hoursfrom GBP $950

Lincoln Private Walking Tour

Explore Lincoln's layered history on this five-hour private walking tour through England's surprisingly overlooked cathedral city. Your guide leads you through Roman foundations, medieval architecture, and Georgian streets at your own pace, stopping at the soaring Cathedral, the Castle (home to one of England's four surviving Magna Cartas), the 12th-century High Bridge, and the timber-framed Guildhall. Entry to all major sites is included. The tour weaves through characterful shopping lanes where independent shops sell Lincolnshire sausages and the city's distinctive plum bread.

5 hoursfrom GBP $135

Highland Mystique and Hogwarts Private Journey from Inverness

Highland Mystique and Hogwarts Private Journey from Inverness

This 12-hour private tour from Inverness weaves together Highland history, landscape, and film culture. You'll explore Urquhart Castle's ruins, witness the Glenfinnan Viaduct (famous from Harry Potter), and visit Loch Ness with a local guide driving. The route takes in Fort William, Mallaig, and Falls of Foyers, moving between dramatic valleys and coastal villages. Expect a full day of Scottish scenery paired with tangible history and cinematic landmarks.

12 hoursfrom GBP $1955

Fully Guided History Tour of The City of Brighton

Fully Guided History Tour of The City of Brighton

A 10-hour private exploration of Brighton's seaside character with a knowledgeable local guide. This tour navigates the city's Victorian heritage, bohemian culture, and coastal landmarks from a comfortable minivan, with hotel or port collection included. Your guide curates stops at landmarks, independent shops, and local eateries, handling photo duties and revealing lesser-known vantage points that capture Brighton's personality. Complimentary water and device charging keep you mobile throughout the day.

10 hoursfrom GBP $750

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom GBP $395

London Taxi Capital Highlights Tour

A bespoke four to five-hour tour through London's dual heart—the City of London and City of Westminster—delivered in a private black cab with a green-badge guide. You'll discover celebrated landmarks alongside lesser-known corners, stopping for short walks to absorb the atmosphere of each neighbourhood. Your guide tailors the route to your passions, whether that's street art, architecture, literary heritage or royal history, ensuring the experience reflects what genuinely interests you rather than a rigid itinerary.

🍜 Food & Cooking

4 hours – 16 hoursfrom GBP $399

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.

The London Loo Tour

Explore Britain's toilet history across 90 minutes with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the evolution of public loos from Roman times to the present day. This London walk traces the cultural, architectural and social significance of sanitation through the centuries, revealing the stories behind everyday facilities and the quirks of British bathroom terminology. Quirky, educational and genuinely fascinating—ideal for curious travellers wanting to see their city through an unconventional lens.

Castles, Canals and Witches in Cornwall England

Explore North Cornwall's layered past in a vintage taxi with Chris, a local guide who reveals medieval ruins, coastal geology spanning millennia, and the region's modern strategic importance. This 4–16 hour flexible tour sweeps through forgotten strongholds and windswept moorland, threading together Arthurian legend, witchcraft folklore, and Cold War history. You'll handle dowsing rods yourself and hear stories rooted in places few travellers find. Lunch and museum entry fees are separate; bring cash or check ahead for opening times.

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English

★ 5.0 (4)

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English

A two-hour private walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town with a local guide, tracing the city's evolution from medieval settlement to cultural powerhouse. You'll explore Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, wander the closes and wynds of the Royal Mile, visit Greyfriars Graveyard and Grassmarket, and see highlights of the National Museum including Viking artefacts and Pictish stones. The tour weaves together royal history, the Scottish Reformation, dark tales of crime and body-snatching, and Edinburgh's enduring literary legacy.

London Royal Landmarks Walking Tour

Spend seven hours walking through London's most recognisable royal sites with a seasoned guide who brings centuries of monarchic history into sharp focus. This small-group tour traces the capital's regal geography—from palaces to ceremonial spaces—with enough depth to understand why each location mattered. You'll cover significant ground on foot, so come prepared to walk steadily for the full day.

Woolton Liverpool Musical Walking Tour, Beatles and History

Walk the Woolton streets where John Lennon and Paul McCartney's friendship ignited in 1957. This 2-hour 15-minute guided tour traces Beatles history through a village with roots stretching back to the Domesday Book. Visit John's childhood home, Strawberry Field, and St. Peters Church whilst local guides with guitars share stories of the two musicians' formative years. Designed for Beatles devotees and those curious about Liverpool's cultural heritage, the tour blends music, local history, and personal anecdotes in small groups of up to 20 people.

2h 15mfrom GBP $23

Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge Private Tour with Tickets

★ 5.0 (4)

Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge Private Tour with Tickets

A 12-hour private tour linking three defining chapters of British history. Start at Windsor Castle, the working royal residence since the 11th century, exploring State Apartments and St George's Chapel. Continue to Stonehenge, the 5,000-year-old monument on Salisbury Plain that still confounds archaeologists. Finish in Oxford with a guided walk through university streets led by a former student. Includes all entry tickets, private transport, and hotel pickup.

12 hoursfrom GBP $585

Castles, Lochs and Outlander Day Tour From Glasgow

★ 5.0 (4)