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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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The Alfred Hitchcock London Walk with Sandra Shevey

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $338

Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Day Tour from Bath to Glastonbury and Wells with Pickup

A private eight-hour loop from Bath combining two Somerset destinations: Wells, England's tiniest city, home to a Gothic cathedral and moated bishop's residence; and Glastonbury, steeped in Arthurian legend and medieval history. Your local guide handles all logistics, including hotel pickup and parking, whilst you explore architectural landmarks and atmospheric ruins at your own pace across this historically layered corner of the West Country.

8 hoursfrom AUD $2125

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

★ 5.0 (16)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

The Dirty Day Tour

A no-holds-barred day tour around Loch Lomond and central Scotland, led by guides who ditch the standard heritage script for blunt, unfiltered storytelling. This small-group experience (maximum 8 people) spans 8–10 hours and covers local history, regional character, and landscape. Best suited for adults with a taste for candid commentary and unconventional perspectives. Tailor-made routes available for Stirling, the Borders, St Andrews, or beyond.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $1835

Immersive Indian Community Tour in North West London

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

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.

Bridgerton Film Locations - Bath - Private Walking Tour

Walk Bath's Georgian streets with a native guide who points out Bridgerton filming locations and connects them to genuine 18th-century scandals. Over 90 minutes, you'll encounter the city's celebrated landmarks—equally rewarding whether you've watched the series or not. Your guide weaves on-set anecdotes with local history, punctuated by a Bridgerton-themed trivia game that tests your knowledge of both the show and Bath's real social intrigue.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $174

★ 5.0 (16)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

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.

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.

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

Private Tour of the Antrim Glens Coast and Giants Causeway

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour of the Antrim Glens Coast and Giants Causeway

George guides you along the Antrim coastline where he grew up, unveiling the Giants Causeway and surrounding glens over 7–10 hours. This private tour combines geological wonders with local knowledge accumulated over 12 years of leading visitors through Northern Ireland. The pace adapts to your energy levels and schedule, with flexible start times and a comfortable return to Belfast included. Expect stories layered into every stop—the kind of detail only someone rooted to these cliffs can offer.

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $966

Private Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon and The Cotswolds

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon and The Cotswolds

A 10-hour private tour departing from your London hotel, taking you to Shakespeare's birthplace and the honey-coloured villages of the Cotswolds. Your dedicated guide—a historian with over a decade's experience—shapes the itinerary around your interests rather than a fixed schedule. You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with ample time to explore each stop at your own pace, avoiding the rushed rhythm of larger group tours.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2124

The Old City of London - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (15)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Old City of London - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Walk through two thousand years of London's story on this 2.5-hour guided tour of the City. Starting where the Romans first settled, you'll trace how that riverfront outpost evolved into the financial powerhouse that shaped empires. A local guide leads you through medieval streets, past architectural layers, and into the heart of where deals still move markets. This is London stripped of its tourist veneer.

Half Day Sea kayak Guided Tour

Paddle along the UK coastline on a 4-hour guided sea kayak tour designed to escape day-trippers and reach secluded inlets. Navigate calm waters whilst watching for seabirds, seals and occasional dolphins. Your guide handles safety and logistics so you focus on the rhythm of paddling, the salt air and uninterrupted views. Swim when you fancy or simply drift and absorb the landscape. Kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids and dry bags supplied.

Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head

A flexible walking tour of the Seven Sisters cliffs and Cuckmere Haven, led by a local guide with mountaineering credentials. The standard route covers 16 km from Seaford over 5–6 hours, mixing coastal paths, chalk escarpments, river valleys and downland. Your guide customises the pace and distance to suit the group; those who'd rather not finish the full loop can catch a bus back after lunch. You'll see landscapes most visitors miss—tucked-away villages, forest sections and farmland alongside the famous white cliffs.

Discover your Manx Ancestors on the Isle of Man

Trace your Manx family history with Nikki, a local genealogist whose ancestors settled on the island in the 1600s. This six-hour guided tour combines pre-arrival research with on-the-ground detective work across burial grounds and record offices. You'll decipher old handwriting, locate family graves, and uncover the stories behind your Manx roots with someone who knows the island's archives inside out.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1110

Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

Explore the Yorkshire Dales on your own terms with a private eight-hour driver and vehicle from York. Visit four charming Dales villages—Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and Hawes—each offering distinct character and walking opportunities. The tour centrepiece is Hawes, where you can tour the Wensleydale Creamery to see how Yorkshire's famous cheese is made. Bolton Castle overlooks the landscape en route. Your local driver handles navigation while you soak in rolling hills, dry-stone walls and authentic market-town atmosphere.

8h 15mfrom AUD $1149

Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Outlander Sites & More from Inverness

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Outlander Sites & More from Inverness

Explore the Scottish Highlands on this five to six-hour small-group tour from Inverness, visiting Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle and sites tied to the Outlander series. Your local guide shares the stories of Scottish clans whilst you discover Clava Cairns, Culloden and other historically significant locations. Sample award-winning regional gin and whisky, making this an ideal half-day for travellers wanting genuine Highland flavour without committing weeks.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $290

Southampton to Heathrow Airport Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (15)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Southampton to Heathrow Airport Private Transfer

Direct private transfer from Southampton to Heathrow Airport taking approximately 90 minutes in a climate-controlled vehicle. Your Southampton-based driver collects you within 15 minutes of the cruise port with a 30-minute grace period at pickup. The service suits cruise passengers and travellers needing reliable airport transport. Detours to Stonehenge or Windsor Castle are available on request—useful if you're catching a later flight or want to break the journey.

1h 30mfrom AUD $521

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Outlander Private Tour from Edinburgh

Travel through the Scottish Highlands following the TV series Outlander, visiting real locations where scenes were filmed. This eight-hour private tour explores the Jacobite period and its impact on Scotland, tracing the journey of the show's central characters across authentic historical settings. Your driver guides you through iconic spots whilst you learn how the landscape shaped the story. Scottish refreshments included; lunch and castle entries arranged separately.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1002

★ 5.0 (15)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Eden Mill Classic Gin Experience

This gin experience at Eden Mill combines distillery craft with riverside setting and storytelling. You'll arrive with a welcoming G&T, explore the working copper still and botanicals that define the distillery's character, then taste three signature gins with expert guidance. Set on the Eden Estuary overlooking St Andrews, the tour lasts around an hour and includes retail discounts. The location doubles as a destination—you can linger in the bar afterwards or try the golf simulator, a nod to the town's legendary links heritage.

1 hourfrom AUD $50

Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones (luxury Private Tour)

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Giant's Causeway & Game of Thrones (luxury Private Tour)

This eight-hour private tour covers Northern Ireland's most celebrated coastal landmarks—the Giant's Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, and Old Bushmills Distillery. A knowledgeable local driver navigates you through the North Coast's dramatic scenery in a climate-controlled vehicle, handling all logistics so you simply absorb the landscape. Travel between Donegal and the Antrim coastline at your own pace, with complimentary refreshments and onboard WiFi included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1399

Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge

★ 5.0 (15)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Tangential Cambridge: Private Walking Tour of Cambridge

A two-hour private walking tour through Cambridge's layered history, tracing medieval upheavals, centuries of academic life, and intellectual breakthroughs across colleges and courtyards. Your guide reveals how the city and university have evolved together, examining the buildings, streets and stories that shaped thought and society. You'll finish with insider recommendations for where to eat and what else to explore on your own.

2 hoursfrom AUD $290

Private Driver Guided Day Tour of Belfast

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Driver Guided Day Tour of Belfast

An eight-hour private tour of Belfast with a knowledgeable driver who steers you through the city's industrial heritage, maritime history, and the arc of its political transformation. You'll visit landmark sites tied to the Titanic's construction, the shipyards that built Belfast's reputation, and locations central to the peace process. The guide brings local perspective and humour to each stop, making the narrative feel lived-in rather than recited from a textbook.

Westminster Abbey Private Tour Oxford PhD Historian Skip the Line

Explore Westminster Abbey with Dr Geoff, a Medieval History doctorate holder specialising in church architecture. This two-and-a-half-hour private tour unpicks how the Abbey evolved from the 11th century into a Gothic landmark, examining its construction methods and design principles. You'll trace unexpected American connections—from the slave trade through the Civil Rights Movement—and discover why monarchs, statesmen and cultural figures chose this space for their final resting place. Skip-the-line access and expert commentary make sense of a thousand years compressed into stone.

Hidden Belfast Walking Tour With Local

Walk Belfast's city centre with Conchúr, a local historian who runs Document Belfast. Over two hours, trace the city's layered past—from Bronze Age settlements through colonial upheaval to the Troubles—guided by someone who knows these streets intimately. Expect sharp local wit, genuine conversation, and stories that challenge what you thought you knew about this resilient place.

Beatles Walking Tour of London

Follow the geographical footprints of The Beatles across London's most significant locations on this 3-hour guided walk. Starting at the zebra crossing immortalised on Abbey Road's cover, you'll visit Paul McCartney's five-decade residence in St John's Wood, then travel to Mayfair to see where band members lived and married. The route continues through Soho's music quarter, where tailors crafted their iconic style and designers created their famous logo, before finishing near Piccadilly where they performed their last public show.

3 hoursfrom AUD $377

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle

A 10-hour private tour departing from your London hotel to explore two of England's most significant landmarks: the prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge and the royal residence of Windsor Castle. Your guide, a university-educated historian with over a decade of experience, shapes the itinerary to match your interests, allowing unhurried time at each site. Transport, entrance fees and taxes are included; you arrange your own lunch.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2124

Essential London Tour and Changing of the Guard

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Essential London Tour and Changing of the Guard

A guided walk through central London's most recognisable landmarks, covering Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. This 2.5-hour tour showcases the capital's political heart and royal heritage, with the bonus of witnessing the mounted guards changeover at the palace. You'll see these iconic structures from street level, learning their stories and significance with a Spanish-speaking guide.

North Devon Archery Experience

Spend an hour learning to shoot with a qualified instructor in North Devon. You'll start with a safety rundown, master the fundamentals of stance and release, then progress to aiming drills and a casual competition. All gear is supplied. Whether you're solo, bringing family, or marking a stag or hen do, this is a straightforward way to try a skill you might not otherwise get the chance to.

1 hourfrom AUD $29

Best of London: Private Walking Tour (3 Hours)

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Best of London: Private Walking Tour (3 Hours)

A three-hour private walking tour through central London led by a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the route to your interests. You'll see Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, and the London Eye, learning the stories behind each location. The guide reveals lesser-known details and connections between neighbourhoods, turning famous sights into a coherent narrative rather than a checkbox list.

3 hoursfrom AUD $601

Private Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour From Belfast

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour From Belfast

Travel with a private guide through Northern Ireland's most iconic Game of Thrones filming locations over eight to nine hours. You'll visit recognisable sites from the series whilst exploring the region's dramatic landscapes, including a stop at the Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set your own pace with your dedicated driver—stop whenever something catches your eye, whether that's a sweeping vista or a scene you recognise from the show. This bespoke tour works around your schedule and interests, offering a polished, personal experience beyond the standard coach-trip approach.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom GBP $723

London Bespoke Black Cab Christmas Lights & Sights Private Tour

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Bespoke Black Cab Christmas Lights & Sights Private Tour

A four-hour private tour through London's festive heart, travelling in a modern black cab with panoramic glass roof. You'll see the glittering displays on Oxford Street and Regent Street alongside quieter decorated corners in Mayfair, Covent Garden, Marylebone and Kensington. Your driver shares the stories behind each neighbourhood and street name, weaving together Christmas spectacle with local history. Multiple stops let you step out for photographs and stretch your legs amid the seasonal buzz.

Wine & Cheese in the Somerset Valleys - with Michelin-star lunch!

Spend a day in Somerset's valleys tasting natural wines and artisan cheeses whilst learning how local producers work sustainably. Led by Florence, a farming sustainability specialist, you'll visit producers across the region, understand their environmental practices, and enjoy lunch at a restaurant committed to local sourcing. This eight-hour tour pairs tastings with storytelling, revealing the systems behind what ends up on your plate rather than just the finished products themselves.

8 hoursfrom AUD $299

Iconic London Portraits Tour with Expert Local Photographer

★ 5.0 (15)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Iconic London Portraits Tour with Expert Local Photographer

A one-hour portrait session with a London-based photographer who knows the city's most photogenic backdrops. Whether you're celebrating an engagement, marking a milestone, or simply want quality photos of your group, the photographer directs you through poses and locations whilst handling the technical side. You'll receive 10 professionally edited prints per person and access to all unedited high-resolution files within a day.

Private Roman Tour of York

Walk through York's Roman heritage with a private guide who reveals the city's role as the empire's most volatile frontier outpost for three centuries. This 90-minute to 2-hour tour uncovers overlooked archaeological sites and untold stories—from imperial visits to gladiator burial grounds—away from the typical tourist trail. Your guide navigates you through layers of Roman occupation, military campaigns, and the personalities who shaped this strategically crucial settlement.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $126

London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Highlights Family-Friendly Walking Tour with Top Guide

A 3-hour private walking tour through central London designed with families in mind. Your guide navigates you past Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Downing Street and other landmarks, using public transport between stops. You'll see these iconic sites from street level and, weather permitting, witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The route covers roughly a mile on foot, with stretches by Underground or taxi connecting the attractions.

3 hoursfrom AUD $375

Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire: From-London Blenheim Palace & Cotswold Villages

★ 5.0 (14)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire: From-London Blenheim Palace & Cotswold Villages

Spend a full day exploring Oxfordshire's grandest estate and surrounding countryside from London in a private Mercedes minivan with chauffeur. Visit Churchill's birthplace at Blenheim Palace, pay respects at the Spencer-Churchill family burial ground in Bladon, then wind through the Cotswolds' rolling hills and honey-stone villages. A 12-hour journey tailored to your pace, departing and returning to your London hotel.

12 hoursfrom AUD $2308

Royal London And Changing of Guard - Very Small Group Tour

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Royal London And Changing of Guard - Very Small Group Tour

Explore the palaces, residences and favoured shops that define Britain's Royal Family on this intimate three to four-hour walking tour through central London. Your guide leads a maximum of six people through Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and other landmarks steeped in royal history, revealing both the public grandeur and the private preferences of the monarchy. The morning departure at 9:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays positions you to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony firsthand, marching alongside the soldiers as they progress towards the Palace.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $145

Revolutionary History Walking Tour of Glasgow

★ 5.0 (14)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Revolutionary History Walking Tour of Glasgow

Walk through Glasgow's working-class neighbourhoods and discover the city's long tradition of political organising, labour movements, and social activism. Over two hours and fifteen minutes, your guide unpicks the stories of ordinary people who shaped the city's radical character—from industrial workers to LGBTQ+ campaigners. You'll see familiar streets in a new light and learn whose struggles built modern Glasgow.

Private Transfer from Heathrow airport to Southampton

Direct private transfer from Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal or your hotel, taking 1–1 hour 50 minutes. A professional driver collects you at arrivals with a name board and drives you in a spacious, well-maintained vehicle tailored to your group size. Parking fees included. Choose from saloon, estate, MPV, minibus, executive or V-Class depending on passenger and luggage needs.

1 hour – 1h 50mfrom AUD $340

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