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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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RIVER TUBING on the River Feshie | Aviemore, Scotland

★ 5.0 (17)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

RIVER TUBING on the River Feshie | Aviemore, Scotland

Hurtle down the River Feshie near Aviemore in a tube, navigating white water with an experienced guide in this 3-hour mobile adventure. River Wild Adventures supplies everything—wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, neoprene gear—so you arrive and go. The outfit prioritises comfort despite operating from a rustic base, warming you up afterwards with hot drinks and snacks whilst you review action shots of the day.

Beatles Maniacs Private Exclusive Experience with Guide

A three-hour guided walk through Liverpool's Beatles landmarks, led by an expert who tailors the route to your pace and interests. Visit the Cavern Club's iconic steps, the waterfront statue, and John Lennon's favoured pub. Your guide shares stories from the Merseybeat era, handles photography duties, and provides a keepsake map. Ideal for fans wanting maximum ground covered without rushing.

3 hoursfrom AUD $95

North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port

This 7–8 hour Highland tour departs Invergordon cruise port with a local guide, weaving through signature Scottish landscapes and heritage sites. You'll traverse Millionaire's View and the Falls of Shin, explore Dunrobin Castle's imposing architecture and grounds, scan Loch Fleet for seals and seabirds, browse Dornoch's shops and streets, and finish at Glenmorangie Distillery to taste single malt whisky. Small groups of 4–8 mean genuine attention throughout.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1139

Full-Day Private Giant's Causeway Experience

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Full-Day Private Giant's Causeway Experience

A private eight-hour exploration of Northern Ireland's north coast, centred on the Giant's Causeway and the Glens of Antrim. Your certified guide navigates you through dramatic basalt formations and rolling valleys in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, pausing frequently for photographs and local storytelling. This tailored itinerary reveals the geological wonder and cultural narratives woven through the landscape, ideal for travellers seeking unhurried discovery without the coach-tour crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1159

★ 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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $769

4-Hour Private Tour: Discover The Best of Belfast in Luxury SUV

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

4-Hour Private Tour: Discover The Best of Belfast in Luxury SUV

Travel through Belfast's layered narrative in a private luxury SUV, navigating from Neolithic monuments spanning five millennia to the city's recent peace-building achievements. Your knowledgeable guide contextualises architectural heritage alongside the complexities of modern history, offering perspective on how Belfast has transformed. This four-hour journey balances the ancient with the contemporary, revealing how the city's identity has been shaped across generations.

Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience

Walk Edinburgh's Old Town with a Potter-enthusiast guide to discover the real locations that sparked Rowling's imagination, from Greyfriars Kirkyard to the cobbled Victoria Street. The 3.5-hour experience includes a 2-hour guided walk through atmospheric closes and historic university buildings, followed by entry to the House of Illusions—five floors of optical tricks and interactive installations with panoramic city views from the rooftop terrace.

Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

A full-day private minivan tour combining Edinburgh's historic quarters with a visit to Rosslyn Chapel, one of Scotland's most significant religious buildings. Your kilted local guide navigates you through the Old and New Towns, pointing out famous sites and tucked-away gems, before heading out to the chapel—a 15th-century structure famously restored after Queen Victoria's intervention and later popularised by cinema. Eight hours of travel, stories, and Scottish history, with complimentary refreshments and onboard WiFi.

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

Loch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Loch Ness , Outlander , Inverness Castle , Clava and Culloden

This 8–9 hour guided tour threads together the Highlands' most storied sites, departing from Invergordon to explore Loch Ness, two significant battlefields, and ancient burial grounds. You'll travel with a local guide through the Cromarty Firth, pause at Beauly Priory (a 13th-century monastery with Outlander connections), stand above the famous loch at Urquhart Castle's ruins, wander Inverness town centre, then venture to the Bronze Age cairns at Clava and the 1746 Culloden Battlefield. The route weaves Highland history—monastic ruins, clan graves, Jacobite conflict—into a single arc across Scotland's most resonant landscape.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $299

Glencoe, Lochs & Highland Cows Private Tour

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glencoe, Lochs & Highland Cows Private Tour

Explore Scotland's most dramatic Highland scenery with a private driver handling all navigation whilst you absorb the landscape. This 5–6 hour loop from Edinburgh takes in Kilmahog's resident Highland cattle, the serene waters of Loch Lubnaig, the raw grandeur of Glencoe valley, and sweeping views across Edinburgh from Calton Hill. You'll travel in comfort with bottled water and onboard WiFi, stopping at each location on your own schedule.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $828

Isle oF SkyeTour.PORTREE,OLD MAN STORR,KILT ROCK.FROM INVERNESS

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Isle oF SkyeTour.PORTREE,OLD MAN STORR,KILT ROCK.FROM INVERNESS

A 10-hour guided excursion from Inverness across the Isle of Skye, taking in Portree's colourful harbour, the dramatic pinnacles of the Old Man of Storr, and the striking columnar cliffs at Kilt Rock. Experienced guides lead you through some of Scotland's most photographed landscapes in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, with refreshments provided throughout. Entry to Eilean Donan Castle costs extra.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1350

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

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

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

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Magical Walking Tour in Edinburgh

A two-hour walking tour through Edinburgh's darkest chapters, tracing the city's 17th-century witch trials and the real people caught in them. You'll navigate the closes and streets that shaped Scottish history and later inspired literary magic, guided by someone in period dress. The route weaves together documented persecution, gothic architecture, and the literary landmarks that transformed Edinburgh's sinister past into cultural legend.

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

Full-Day Outlander Experience (inc Invergordon Cruise Port)

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Full-Day Outlander Experience (inc Invergordon Cruise Port)

This eight-to-ten-hour private tour traces the Highlands' layered past, starting at Clava Cairns—a 4,000-year-old ritual site—then moves through Culloden Battlefield, where you'll grasp the seismic shift in Highland life post-1746. Cawdor Castle, the 15th-century stronghold immortalised in Macbeth, follows before an afternoon drift along Loch Ness and a visit to Robertson's farm to meet the shaggy Highland cattle. Departs from Invergordon Cruise Port.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1690

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.

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.

2 hoursfrom AUD $483

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

Private Tour: Best of London in a day! in Spanish.

★ 5.0 (17)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour: Best of London in a day! in Spanish.

A Spanish-language guided tour covering London's landmarks and quieter neighbourhoods in 5–6 hours. Your guide navigates you past the predictable queues, stopping at royal pageantry (when scheduled), historic cafés, and street markets at your rhythm. You'll receive insider tips for moving around the city and spot-on recommendations for the rest of your stay. Photography throughout.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $319

★ 5.0 (17)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Photoshoot in London

Work with an experienced portrait photographer for a one-hour shoot in London that captures genuine moments rather than stiff poses. Nikole brings a decade of international experience across portraiture, couples and family sessions. She'll scout locations with you, advise on styling, and direct the shoot so you can relax while she frames natural expressions and emotion. The result is images that feel authentic and meaningful.

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.

Interactive and Immersive Adventure Game Show

Step into Oliver McNeil's theatrical worlds where audience members drive the narrative through live puzzles, masked performers, and creature encounters. This 80-minute show blends interactive theatre with horror and fantasy elements, designed for ages six and upwards. You'll solve riddles, make choices that shape events, and face unexpected twists as the story unfolds around you. The experience favours curiosity over passive watching—expect to be called upon, surprised, and thoroughly engaged.

National Gallery Tour in Spanish

Spend two and a half hours navigating the National Gallery's European masterworks with a Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through seven centuries of painting, from medieval altar pieces to post-impressionist canvases. Your guide unpacks the techniques and contexts behind works by van Eyck, Botticelli, Leonardo, Titian, Velázquez and van Gogh, connecting brushstrokes to the eras that shaped them. Museum entry and expert commentary included.

Beatles London Walking Tour of Soho and Apple Studios

Spend two hours walking through Soho's music-soaked streets with a knowledgeable guide, tracking the Beatles' London footprint from recording studios to the haunts where the band shaped popular culture. This small-group tour covers one of Britain's richest concentrations of musical landmarks, offering stories and context that bring the era into focus. Works well as a morning companion to afternoon bus-based exploration of other significant sites.

Immersive Indian Community Tour in North West London

Walk through North West London's Indian quarter with Vaishali, a British-Indian guide rooted in Gujarati and East African heritage. Over three hours, you'll enter an active Hindu temple, taste regional Gujarati dishes and sweets rarely found beyond specialist shops, handle fabrics and textiles from across India, and hear firsthand how the East African Indian community built Ealing Road into a thriving cultural hub. The tour weaves together ritual, story, and flavour into a personal, sensory encounter.

The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey

Walk London's streets with film historian Sandra Shevey, who conducted one of Alfred Hitchcock's final interviews in 1972. Over three hours, trace the director's footsteps through locations featured in Frenzy, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and The Paradine Case. Hear rare audio from that 1972 conversation and explore how Hitchcock selected and manipulated real London to serve his psychological narratives. Shevey's three decades of research into the director's work informs every stop.

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour with Local Guide

Watch London's Changing of the Guard with a guide who positions you for close-up views and narrates the ceremony's finer points without the usual throngs. Over two hours, you'll start at the Duke of York Column and move through St James's Palace, Wellington Barracks, and Buckingham Palace, tracking the Guards in full dress uniform and their accompanying military bands. Your guide—a trained actor—weaves in historical detail about the regiments and their role, making the spectacle tangible rather than distant.

Camden Calling

Trace North London's transformation from a neglected Irish neighbourhood into a global epicentre of musical rebellion. This 2.5-hour walking tour visits the actual venues, studios, record shops and pubs where punk, psychedelia, goth, indie and britpop were born and refined. Led by Aidan McManus, a historian who lived through these scenes, you'll piece together how Camden became the place where musicians didn't just perform—they reinvented what rock music could be.

2h 30mfrom AUD $52

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

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 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.

Private Airport Transfer - Heathrow to/from Central London

Door-to-door private car service connecting Heathrow Airport with central London in 60–90 minutes. A dedicated driver collects you on arrival or delivers you to the terminal, monitoring traffic conditions and handling luggage. Fixed pricing removes surprises; the vehicle stays cool year-round. Child seats, infant carriers and booster seats are available if booked ahead. Service animals travel welcome.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $270

Stonehenge Half-Day luxury guided tour from Bath for 2-8

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Stonehenge Half-Day luxury guided tour from Bath for 2-8

Skip the crowds and explore Stonehenge with a knowledgeable local guide on this intimate 4–5 hour tour departing from Bath. Your guide unpacks the monument's history and archaeological significance at a measured pace, letting you absorb the landscape rather than rush through. Small groups (2–8 people) mean genuine conversation and space to ask questions. You'll gain the kind of understanding that turns a famous site into something genuinely moving.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $290

Craft Your Own Gin Experience in Stornoway

★ 5.0 (16)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Craft Your Own Gin Experience in Stornoway

Spend three hours at Stornoway Gin School designing and distilling your own gin from over 50 botanicals. You'll begin with a welcome drink and guided tasting, then work with an expert distiller to select your flavour combination and run it through traditional copper pot stills. Leave with a full 70cl bottle of your bespoke creation and a voucher towards future orders. This is a shared experience for two adults.

Private The Beatles Taxi Tour in London

Explore the London neighbourhoods where The Beatles built their legacy during the 1960s on this three-hour private taxi tour. Your knowledgeable driver guides you through over 20 significant sites across Chelsea, Mayfair, Marylebone, St Johns Wood, and Soho—the epicentres of the band's creative output after their move from Liverpool. Stop frequently to photograph iconic locations and absorb the history of where four musicians transformed popular music. Pick-up and drop-off available anywhere in central London.

Westminster: Royal London 3-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

A three-hour private walking tour through Westminster's landmark district, led by a Blue Badge guide who knows London inside out. You'll navigate the capital's most recognisable sights at your own pace alongside family or friends rather than in a crowded group. The guide tailors conversation to your interests—royal history, political intrigue, or simply how Londoners live today. A pre-tour video call lets you discuss the route and any concerns beforehand, ensuring the experience fits what you're after.

Discover Canyoning in Dollar Glen

Abseil, jump and slide through the rocky gorge of Dollar Glen near Stirling in this five-hour canyoning adventure. Suitable for first-timers and those with some experience, you'll navigate waterfalls and natural pools with two instructors guiding small groups through technical sections. All gear—helmet, harness, wetsuit, rope equipment—is supplied, along with snacks to fuel the effort.

Bloody Sunday and Bogside Murals Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through Derry's Bogside neighbourhood explores the events and legacy of Bloody Sunday, when British paratroopers killed 14 unarmed civilians on 30 January 1972. Your guide navigates the streets where the massacre occurred, unpacking the civil rights movement, the conflict's roots, and the neighbourhood's role in it all. The People's Gallery murals—painted testimonies to these events—punctuate the route, offering visual anchors to the stories told.

1h 30mfrom AUD $48

Bath and the Cotswolds Day Tour from Southampton

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Bath and the Cotswolds Day Tour from Southampton

An eight-hour guided tour from Southampton that pairs Bath's Georgian splendour and Roman heritage with a drive through the Cotswolds' quintessential villages. You'll spend the morning exploring Bath's UNESCO-protected streets and bathing complex, then venture into the countryside to wander Castle Combe and Lacock—two picture-postcard settlements frozen in time. A private vehicle with an experienced local guide ensures you move at a sensible pace, with Roman Baths entry included.

Stained Glass Workshop - Half Day Taster

Design and craft your own stained glass panel in a converted garden studio tucked away in Rottingdean, near Brighton. Over three and a half hours, you'll cut, shape and assemble coloured glass into a finished piece to take home—no prior experience needed. All materials, tools and refreshments are supplied; the instructors work with whatever design appeals to you, from geometric patterns to figurative work.

Jack the Ripper Private Day Time Walking Tour

Walk the streets where Jack the Ripper hunted in autumn 1888, exploring the cramped terraces and workhouses of Victorian Whitechapel with a private guide who unpicks the murders, the victims and the East End's brutal living conditions. This daytime three-hour tour keeps the focus sharp—you'll see the actual locations without the theatrics, learning how ordinary people survived in one of London's poorest districts. Endorsed by homicide detectives and the team behind BBC's Ripper Street.

3 hoursfrom AUD $338

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