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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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★ 5.0 (19)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United Kingdom

Hike Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill

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

3 hoursfrom AUD $50

Bespoke Itinerary Planning from an Experienced Tour Guide

★ 5.0 (19)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Bespoke Itinerary Planning from an Experienced Tour Guide

Work with a guide who's spent three years showing travellers around Scotland to sketch out your own trip across Scotland and the UK. Book this planning session, then correspond via email to build an itinerary tailored to your interests, budget and schedule. You'll receive detailed advice on where to stay, how to move between places, and what to do—then handle the bookings yourself. No hand-holding tours; just the insider knowledge to plot your own course.

1 hour – 1 dayfrom AUD $97

Nasty Norwich - The History Tour That's Fun!!

★ 5.0 (19)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Nasty Norwich - The History Tour That's Fun!!

Walk through Norwich with a guide who specialises in the city's grittier tales and darker chapters. Over 90 minutes, you'll discover the scandals, crimes and curious characters that shaped this medieval market town. Your local guide brings these stories to life with humour and sharp detail, moving through the streets at an easy pace. No building entries—just pavement-level storytelling focused on what actually happened here.

Welcome to Oxford: 2hr private Oxford walking tour

A two-hour guided walk through Oxford's colleges and historic streets, led by a Green Badge accredited guide. You'll explore the real stories behind the university—from medieval scholarship to literary connections—that shaped the city's identity. The tour weaves together Oxford's academic legacy with the writers and thinkers who lived here, revealing architectural gems and lesser-known tales. Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone short on time, with flexibility to focus on your particular interests.

2 hoursfrom AUD $435

See More Taxi Tours: City Sights from Above and Below

★ 5.0 (19)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

See More Taxi Tours: City Sights from Above and Below

Explore London's contrasts on a 4-hour private black cab tour that takes you underground and skyward. Your driver reveals hidden Thames tunnels beneath the city's streets, then whisks you to elevated vantage points across central London. Ascend the Monument to view the Great Fire's legacy, admire St Paul's Cathedral's dome from multiple angles, and cross the Thames by cable car for a perspective most visitors miss.

Scottish Highlands and Glencoe Tour - Castles, Glens & Waterfalls

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

10 hoursfrom AUD $1448

★ 5.0 (18)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

London Photography Tour - Private Tour

A four-hour private photography walk through London's landmarks, architecture and hidden corners, led by an experienced Fine Art photographer. You'll learn practical camera technique—composition, light, depth of field, shutter speed—while building a portfolio of shots that capture the city's character. The guide tailors instruction to your skill level and camera type, whether you're shooting with a DSLR or smartphone, offering real-time feedback to strengthen your visual eye.

Royal Tour of St James', Parks, Palaces and Royal intrigue

Walk through St James', London's unofficial Royal Village, on a 2.5–3 hour guided tour with Sandy, a Westminster-accredited guide. You'll pass the exteriors of Buckingham Palace and St James' Palace, stroll Green Park and St James' Park, and discover Georgian gentlemen's clubs still operating alongside bespoke retailers. Weather permitting, you might catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays). Covers roughly 2 miles at a conversational pace, with flexibility for breaks and questions.

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $348

★ 5.0 (18)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Rock Climbing in Keswick

A three-hour rock climbing session in Keswick with instructors holding the UK's highest mountaineering qualifications. You'll tackle genuine Lake District rock with full kit provided, working with guides who can teach across the full spectrum of climbing disciplines. All equipment and climbing shoes included, plus photos documenting your progress on the wall.

3 hoursfrom AUD $126

The "Big Six" of London and a Pub - 5 Hour Tour

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

The "Big Six" of London and a Pub - 5 Hour Tour

Pedal past London's most recognisable landmarks on this five-and-a-half-hour guided cycle tour. You'll cover six major sights whilst your knowledgeable guide shares historical detail and local anecdotes. Modern hybrid bikes handle the 25-kilometre route at an easy pace, finishing with a stop at a traditional pub. Suited to anyone comfortable on a bike and keen to see the city from a different vantage point.

Rocket Rebel London Speedboat Experience

Tear along the Thames at 30 knots aboard an eco-friendly speedboat built for thrill-seekers. This 50-minute blast covers 26 passengers from Westminster to Canary Wharf, framed by London's skyline—Tower Bridge, the Gherkin, Canary Wharf itself. A live comedian doubles as your guide, layering laughs over genuine historical detail. It's sightseeing for people who find standing still unbearable.

Belfast Interactive Comedy Night: Craic The Gong

Craic The Gong flips the script on stand-up comedy: Belfast audiences wield the gong to cut underperforming acts short, keeping the night unpredictable and high-energy. Hosted at The Spaniard in the Cathedral Quarter, this interactive show runs Wednesday and Sunday evenings, plus select Tuesdays, mixing emerging comedians with seasoned pros in an intimate setting where your judgment shapes the entire performance.

Taxi: Heathrow Airport To or From London

Licensed airport transfer service connecting Heathrow and central London in under two hours. Modern vehicles with verified drivers operate round the clock, offering direct routes with onboard WiFi and climate control. Transport for London accreditation ensures regulatory compliance and driver vetting. Contact support via phone or email for any journey queries.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $241

★ 5.0 (18)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Women in Art Walking Tour

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

2 hoursfrom AUD $77

London Private Walking Tour with Brazilian Portuguese Guide

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Private Walking Tour with Brazilian Portuguese Guide

A private walking tour of London led by a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking guide covering your choice of landmarks—from Westminster's royal quarters to the Tower's historic stones. Over 2–4 hours, your guide shares stories connecting England, Brazil and Portugal whilst you photograph Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral and beyond. Hotel pickup included for central London locations; the guide remains outside attractions, focusing on street-level history and vantage points.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $127

Giant's Causeway Private Tours - Coastal Drive from Belfast

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Giant's Causeway Private Tours - Coastal Drive from Belfast

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

8 hoursfrom AUD $1043

2 Hour Private London Essentials with a Londoner

★ 5.0 (18)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

2 Hour Private London Essentials with a Londoner

Walk London's iconic sights with Rich, a local guide who knows the city inside out. This two-hour private tour takes you past Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and St James's Palace, threading through royal parks and ceremonial spaces. You'll learn the stories that animate these landmarks—how they shaped the city, why locals move through them the way they do—rather than simply ticking boxes. Rich tailors the route and pace to your interests, shares where Londoners actually go, and points out angles for photographs that capture something real.

Private Whisky Tasting, Scottish Food & Wine Pairing Tour

Spend three hours moving between three Edinburgh city-centre restaurants, tasting Scottish artisan foods matched with European wines and Scotch whisky. Your guide—a local food and wine specialist—walks you through pairing principles and the stories behind each selection, from cheeses and savoury plates to desserts. This is a seated, guided education in flavour rather than a rushed sampling.

Ancient Britain Tour - Private Day Trip from Bath

A private eight-and-a-half-hour guided tour threading together three significant prehistoric monuments near Bath. Travel by car through the Wiltshire countryside to Avebury's colossal stone circle, explore the West Kennet Long Barrow chamber tomb, and finish at Stonehenge. Your guide unpacks the archaeology at each stop whilst entry fees and hotel transport are handled. This approach beats renting a car if you're based in Bath and want proper context for these Bronze Age landmarks.

'Luke Skye-Walkers' 1 Day Isle of Skye Adventure + Hike Options

Spend twelve hours exploring Isle of Skye with a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the day around your pace and interests. You'll tackle one of two signature hikes—either the stark pinnacles of the Old Man of Storr or the otherworldly terrain of the Quiraing—discovering lesser-known viewpoints along the way. The experience includes a dram of local whisky, time with Highland cattle, and a personalised drone photograph shot against Skye's raw, dramatic terrain. Throughout, your guide weaves together island folklore and history, transforming the landscape into something more than scenery.

12 hoursfrom AUD $763

This is Belfast Walking Tours. Our history, our culture.

★ 5.0 (18)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

This is Belfast Walking Tours. Our history, our culture.

A local guide leads you through Belfast's layered past, drawing on deep family roots and personal connections to the city. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate streets shaped by industrial heritage, political upheaval, and the resilience of its people. This isn't sanitised history—it's told by someone who grew up here and knows the neighbourhoods intimately, offering context that only lived experience can bring.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $39

Ben Vrackie Hill Walking Day Trip from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (18)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United Kingdom

Ben Vrackie Hill Walking Day Trip from Edinburgh

This seven-hour guided walk tackles Ben Vrackie, a Scottish hill that rewards moderate effort with expansive views across the Cairngorms. Departing from Edinburgh, you'll climb through varied terrain—moorland, rocky sections, and alpine grassland—with an experienced guide who knows the route's quirks and safe passages. The summit sits at 841 metres, offering a genuine sense of achievement without requiring technical climbing skills. Transport is provided, leaving you free to focus on the walk itself and the landscape unfolding around you.

7 hoursfrom AUD $444

Private Kent Castles and White Cliffs of Dover Day Tour

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Kent Castles and White Cliffs of Dover Day Tour

Explore two of England's most significant medieval strongholds on this 10-hour private tour through Kent. Your driver collects you from your hotel and guides you through Rochester's Norman castle and cathedral before heading to Dover Castle, where you'll walk the famous white cliffs overlooking the Channel. A knowledgeable local accompanies you throughout, handling photography so everyone features in the shots, whilst the climate-controlled minivan keeps you comfortable between stops.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1642

Full-Day Private Tour of the Isle of Skye (from Inverness)

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Full-Day Private Tour of the Isle of Skye (from Inverness)

Traverse the Scottish Highlands from Inverness to the Isle of Skye in a single day. Your private driver guides you past Loch Ness, through the dramatic glens of Kintail where Jacobite forces once fought, and across to Skye itself. Stop for views of Eilean Donan Castle reflected in Loch Duich, explore Skye's landscape, and return with stories of Highland history woven throughout the eight-hour journey.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1505

Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Cawdor Castle & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns Inverness

A half-day guided tour from Inverness exploring three significant Highland locations connected to Scottish history and the Outlander novels. Visit the atmospheric Clava Cairns, stand on the moorland where the 1746 Jacobite uprising was crushed, and see Cawdor Castle—one of the few aristocratic residences to survive the post-battle reprisals. Your local guide provides context as you travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, leaving the driving to someone who knows these landscapes.

6 hoursfrom AUD $230

Invergordon Port PRIVATE TOUR 16 passengers MAXIMUM

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Invergordon Port PRIVATE TOUR 16 passengers MAXIMUM

Explore the Scottish Highlands in a private 16-seat minibus with an experienced local guide. Choose between the northern route visiting Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch and a distillery, or head south to Cawdor Castle, Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness. This six to eight-hour tour departs from Invergordon port and skips the crowds of larger coach groups, allowing flexibility to tailor the itinerary to your interests. Pick-up and drop-off included.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2607

Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

Explore Glasgow's architectural and industrial heritage via private Mercedes minivan over eight hours, starting at the medieval Cathedral and moving through the shipbuilding quarter, city centre, West End landmarks, and historic Merchant City. Your local guide navigates you away from tour-bus crowds, adapting the route to your interests while you travel in climate-controlled comfort with onboard WiFi.

8 hoursfrom AUD $821

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

5 Day Private Bespoke Tour of Scotland

This five-day private tour explores Scotland's most compelling landscapes, from Highlands peaks to Isle of Skye's dramatic coastlines, Loch Ness and beyond. Your guide shapes the itinerary around your interests, whether that's remote glens, ancient sites or coastal villages. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced multilingual guide, stopping at your chosen attractions while covering substantial ground each day. Scottish snacks and water are provided; accommodation and meals are separate.

Gatwick Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer

Direct private car service between Gatwick Airport and central London, taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic. A driver meets you at the terminal with a chilled vehicle, WiFi access, and bottled water included. Skip the minicab queue and Tube crowding—this is door-to-door convenience for travellers with luggage, families, or anyone who values a straightforward handoff between airport and city.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $348

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour of Royal London

Walk through Westminster with a private guide who unpacks the political and royal narrative of London's centre. Over 2–3 hours, you'll move past Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, learning the stories behind each. Westminster Abbey anchors the route—site of coronations since the 11th century. Your guide tailors the pace and focus to what interests you, then points you towards neighbourhood restaurants and hidden corners worth exploring next.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $618

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

A Royal London Private Taxi Tour

This private taxi tour traces the residences and ceremonial routes of British royalty across London, covering palaces and castles where monarchs have lived over centuries. Your guide shares insider stories of court intrigue, scandal and romance spanning generations. The 3-hour journey can include stops at the Changing of the Guard (if scheduled), plus classic London experiences like a traditional pub or fish-and-chips shop if you wish. Pick-up is arranged from your hotel or central London location.

Sherlock Holmes BBC Series and Traditional Locations - A Very Small Group Tour

Follow a lifelong Sherlock devotee through London's literary and screen landmarks on this 2.5–3 hour walking tour. You'll navigate the gritty Victorian backstreets that inspired Conan Doyle's original tales, then jump to the glass-and-steel locations where the BBC's modern Sherlock was filmed. Small groups (maximum six) mean real conversation with your guide, who holds a perfect Trip Advisor record. Blend period detail with contemporary television geography—see where both versions of Holmes solved their cases.

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $172

Historical Tour in Death, Debauchery and Doctors in Soho London

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Historical Tour in Death, Debauchery and Doctors in Soho London

Walk through Soho's shadowy past with a qualified guide, uncovering the neighbourhood's role in 19th-century medicine, vice and crime. This 105-minute circuit traces over a mile through narrow streets and past townhouses, revealing tales of illicit trades, post-execution fates, and the doctor who cracked an 1854 cholera outbreak killing 500 locals in a fortnight. Expect frank historical content—sometimes darkly funny, occasionally sobering—touching on brothels, body snatching, pioneering hospitals and surgical practice.

The Twisted Tales: Stratford-Upon-Avon's Dynamic Walking Tour

Walk Stratford-upon-Avon's streets with a guide who unpicks the town's actual past—crime, scandal, colourful locals—before contextualising Shakespeare within the community that made him. Over 90 minutes, you'll discover the people and events that shaped both the man and the place, hearing stories told at the precise locations where they unfolded. Small groups, expert narration, and a less-trodden angle on England's most famous literary figure.

1h 30mfrom AUD $23

2 Days Private Custom Tour of Scotland from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

2 Days Private Custom Tour of Scotland from Edinburgh

Build your own two-day Scottish adventure from Edinburgh, visiting whichever destinations appeal to you most. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic landscapes of Skye, the remote reaches of the Far North, or the windswept Western Isles, your private guide shapes the itinerary around your interests. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with water and binoculars provided, setting your own pace through Scotland's most compelling corners.

2 daysfrom AUD $2993

Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

Explore the Scottish castles and landscapes that doubled as settings in the Outlander television series across eight hours in a private Mercedes minivan. Your local guide navigates backroad routes linking filming locations near Edinburgh, weaving together fictional narratives and genuine historical context. En route, you'll encounter the Forth Bridges, the Kelpies sculptures, and Stirling Castle—each with their own cinematic pedigree and Scottish heritage.

8 hoursfrom AUD $579

Private 'Outlander' Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private 'Outlander' Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Trace the Scottish Highlands through eight hours of Outlander filming locations departing from Edinburgh. Your private driver guides you to the real castles and villages that became Lallybroch, Crainsmuir, Fort William and Inverness on screen. Travel between Midhope Castle, Culross, Blackness Castle and Falkland village at your own pace, with flexibility to adjust the itinerary beforehand if certain sites matter more to you.

Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (Private Group)

Follow a knowledgeable guide through Westminster's streets on this 2-hour private walking tour, visiting locations that shaped the Harry Potter novels and featured in the Warner Bros films. You'll pass the Palace Theatre (current home of the stage play), navigate to real-world inspirations along Charing Cross Road, and spot filming spots including Great Scotland Yard and Trafalgar Square. A quiz-based House Cup competition keeps the group engaged throughout, making it engaging for enthusiasts across all ages.

8 Lakes in a Morning

See eight lakes across the Lake District in a single relaxed morning. Travelling in a small minivan with no more than six other passengers, you'll navigate between some of England's most striking water and mountain landscapes, stopping regularly to absorb views, stretch your legs and snap photos. Your guide shares local knowledge and stories whilst you drift through valleys and past fells, with optional paddling for the intrepid. A gentler alternative to rushing between every major site.

4 hoursfrom AUD $172

Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour

A private eight-hour exploration of Yorkshire Dales National Park in a luxury Mercedes van, guided by an experienced local driver who shapes the day around your interests. Travel through dramatic limestone valleys, moorland villages and working farmland at your own pace, discovering why this corner of northern England captivates those who venture beyond the usual routes. The journey balances scenic stops, walking opportunities and genuine conversation with someone who knows every fell and dale.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1835

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