Tours & experiences

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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1,899 tours
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day Tour From Edinburgh
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day Tour From Edinburgh

This 12-hour private tour sweeps you north from Edinburgh through Scotland's most dramatic terrain: the desolate Rannoch Moor, the jagged peaks of Glencoe, and the wild Great Glen. You'll stand before Urquhart Castle's ruins overlooking Loch Ness, hear stories of Highland clans and local mythology, and break for lunch in Fort Augustus beside the Caledonian Canal. Heavy on travel time but rewarding for those short on time—the tour runs March through November only.

12 hoursfrom AUD $724
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
Stornoway: Private Tour Isle of Lewis
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Stornoway: Private Tour Isle of Lewis

Explore the Isle of Lewis with a private driver and customisable itinerary across 4–6 hours. Travel in a climate-controlled minivan (up to 6 passengers) from Stornoway airport or cruise terminal, visiting landscapes and landmarks at your own pace. Work with your guide beforehand to design your route, or let them suggest the best stops. Bottled water and light snacks included throughout.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1159
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.

2h 15mfrom AUD $29
Belfast Black Cab Taxi Private Tour 2hr with Original Guides
★ 5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Belfast Black Cab Taxi Private Tour 2hr with Original Guides

Travel through Belfast's streets in an iconic black cab with drivers who built this transport network to serve their communities. This two-hour guided tour departs from the city centre and winds through neighbourhoods shaped by local history, offering insider perspective from people who know every corner. Multiple morning start times accommodate different schedules, making it easy to fit into your itinerary.

2 hoursfrom AUD $180
Bristol Chocolate Tour
★ 5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Bristol Chocolate Tour

Explore Bristol's pivotal role in chocolate manufacturing through a 75-minute walking tour of the Old Town. Starting at Christmas Steps, your guide traces how sugar and cocoa imports shaped the city from Georgian times through Fry's revolutionary first chocolate bar. You'll navigate hidden waterways, spot street art, and pass centuries-old sugar warehouses and medieval alleyways whilst sampling five handpicked chocolates en route. The tour concludes at St. Nicholas Market, where independent traders await.

1h 15mfrom AUD $34
Southampton to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport Private LuxuryTransfer
★ 5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Southampton to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport Private LuxuryTransfer

Private car service whisking you between Southampton and Heathrow or Gatwick in roughly 90 minutes. Skip the coach queues and minicab hassle—your driver meets you with a nameplate, settles you into a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with chilled water, and delivers you to your terminal on schedule. Available round the clock, with onboard WiFi to catch up before departure.

1h 30mfrom AUD $232
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
The Original Glasgow Food Tour: Locally run & hidden gems
★ 5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

The Original Glasgow Food Tour: Locally run & hidden gems

A three-hour walking tour through Glasgow's West End led by local guides who know the city's food scene intimately. You'll taste signature Scottish dishes—Cullen Skink, haggis, tablet, artisan cheese—alongside whisky and local lager, all sourced from family-run restaurants, independent shops and bakeries. The tour weaves food tastings with genuine stories about Glasgow's character and history, revealing how locals actually eat rather than what tourists expect.

3 hoursfrom AUD $191
Craft Beer Tour around Liverpool
★ 5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Craft Beer Tour around Liverpool

Discover Liverpool's craft beer culture on this Saturday-led walking tour spanning three-and-a-half hours. Visit independent breweries and specialist bars across the city, tasting ten carefully chosen brews in small measures at each stop. Knowledgeable guides explain the production methods, flavour profiles and backstories of every beer you'll sample, revealing why Liverpool's independent brewing scene has earned serious credentials among enthusiasts.

3h 30mfrom AUD $87
Isle of Man Southern Discovery Tour - Half Day
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Isle of Man Southern Discovery Tour - Half Day

Explore the Isle of Man's southern and western reaches with a knowledgeable Blue Badge driver on this half-day private tour. Travel sections of the legendary TT course, reach The Sound's dramatic clifftop vantage point, and discover quieter corners unreachable by bus. Your route adapts to your interests, pace, and accessibility needs. Four and a half hours includes time at viewpoints, brief stops for refreshments, and souvenir hunting.

4 hoursfrom AUD $463
Minibus from Southampton to London, Direct or via Attractions
★ 5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Minibus from Southampton to London, Direct or via Attractions

Hampton Private Transfers operates a licensed minibus service between Southampton and London, running direct or with stops at attractions along the route. Your journey takes place in a spacious, climate-controlled vehicle with room for seven passengers and generous luggage storage. The crew prioritises unhurried travel and can accommodate mobility aids, pushchairs, and service animals. Bottled water is provided throughout the trip, making this a straightforward alternative to public transport.

1h 30m – 6 hoursfrom AUD $322
Private Whisky Tasting in Inverness
★ 5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Private Whisky Tasting in Inverness

Spend 55 minutes exploring Scotland's whisky heritage with a tailored tasting session in Inverness. Whether you're discovering whisky for the first time or refining a lifelong palate, this private session draws from over 250 bottles curated to match your interests and experience level. Your guide shapes the tasting around your preferences, revealing the distinctive character of different distilleries and production methods.

55 minfrom AUD $155
Reformation Oxford Christian History Tour private groups
★ 5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Reformation Oxford Christian History Tour private groups

Explore Oxford's role in the English Reformation through the lives of key figures and theological movements spanning centuries before, during and after. This private tour threads together university history, college traditions and student life whilst visiting working churches and either a historic college or the Divinity School—a recognised Harry Potter filming location. Two hours of walking through Oxford's theological landscape.

1h 45m – 2h 15mfrom AUD $483
Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour

This eight-hour coastal journey from Cardiff traces the Welsh Riviera westwards, linking three distinct seaside destinations. You'll begin at Swansea's Maritime Quarter, where the waterfront tells stories of Dylan Thomas and seafaring tradition, then move to Mumbles village with its Victorian pier and independent shops. The day builds to the Gower Peninsula's showpiece: Rhossili Bay's dramatic sweep of sand backed by clifftop paths, and the sculptural silhouette of Worm's Head at low tide. A guided walk between Langland and Caswell bays offers clifftop perspectives before free time to explore at your own pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $191
60-minute Augmented Reality Darts
★ 5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom

60-minute Augmented Reality Darts

Step up to the oche for darts reimagined through augmented reality technology. This 60-minute session at Boom Battle Bar layers digital effects and multiple game modes onto the sport you know, creating a hybrid experience that keeps competitive edge sharp whilst adding visual spectacle. Whether you're a seasoned player or picking up a dart for the first time, the tech scales to your skill level, making it equally engaging for groups seeking something beyond standard pub games.

1 hourfrom AUD $77
Chester Edwardian Lady Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Chester Edwardian Lady Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through Chester's walled centre, exploring the city's Edwardian era through the eyes of a period-dressed guide. You'll discover the streets, buildings and lives of early 20th-century residents, uncovering layers of history often missed by casual visitors. Ideal for anyone wanting to understand Chester beyond its Roman walls and medieval facade.

1h 30mfrom AUD $23
Private Tour of Quintessential Wiltshire and Cotswold Villages
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private Tour of Quintessential Wiltshire and Cotswold Villages

Spend eight hours exploring Wiltshire and the Cotswolds in a private luxury car with an experienced female driver who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Visit stately homes, picturesque villages, gardens and countryside landmarks—from Highgrove House to Tudor palaces and crop circles—selecting from dozens of possible stops. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand what appeals to you most, then charts a route through England's most charming backroads, letting you soak in the landscape without navigating.

8 hoursfrom AUD $628
Private Transfer from Heathrow airport to Southampton
★ 5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

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
London Exclusive Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Black Cab
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

London Exclusive Christmas Lights Guided Tour by Black Cab

Discover London's festive displays from a private black cab, guided by an accredited driver who navigates routes inaccessible to larger tour groups. Stop for photographs at key locations whilst your guide shares the retail and architectural heritage of the city's most celebrated shopping streets and arcades. The tour spans four hours and includes hotel collection and drop-off within five miles of Trafalgar Square.

4 hoursfrom AUD $840
Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour
★ 5.0 (14)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Money and Power in the City Sightseeing Tour

This two-hour walking tour unpicks the City of London's transformation from Roman settlement into global financial powerhouse. Your guide—a historian and teacher—traces how medieval merchant guilds evolved into the institutions that bankrolled empires, examining the East India Company's outsized influence and its puzzling erasure from British memory. You'll discover the origins of stock trading, the intersection of commerce and corruption, and why centuries-old power structures still shape modern finance. The tour balances storytelling with debate, connecting historical upheaval to contemporary questions about wealth and influence.

2 hoursfrom AUD $64
Explore The Cotswolds: Private Day Trip from London
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Explore The Cotswolds: Private Day Trip from London

Leave London behind for an 11-hour private drive through the Cotswolds, where your driver-guide navigates you past rolling farmland, stone villages, and market towns steeped in regional heritage. Travel at your own pace through winding country lanes, stopping to explore cobbled high streets and village greens at leisure. Experience the texture of rural England—honey-coloured cottages, ancient parish churches, and genuine countryside rhythm—before returning to your Central London hotel as daylight fades.

11 hoursfrom AUD $2200
London City Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer
★ 5.0 (14)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

London City Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer

Direct private transfer between London City Airport and central London, taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic and your destination. A driver collects you on arrival or delivers you pre-flight, handling luggage and navigation whilst you relax. The vehicle is air-conditioned, offers WiFi and complimentary water, and caters to families with infants, wheelchair users, and those travelling with service animals.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $270
Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London

Travel by rail from London to Manchester for an 8-hour day exploring Manchester City's Etihad Stadium and the National Football Museum. Board a reserved train at 07:33, arriving mid-morning for a guided 75-minute stadium tour accessing the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, and dugout manager's seat. Spend the afternoon at the National Football Museum's four galleries, featuring interactive games, historic artefacts, and rotating exhibitions. Browse Manchester's cultural quarters before your evening return train.

8 hoursfrom AUD $384
Private Guided Tour of Historic Chelsea
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Private Guided Tour of Historic Chelsea

Walk through Chelsea's riverside streets with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the neighbourhood's layered past—from Tudor romance to modern cultural influence. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate past-fronted townhouses and tucked-away corners that reveal Chelsea's role in shaping London's music, fashion, and literary scenes. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, whether that's bohemian history, design heritage, or local galleries and independent shops.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $396
London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

London Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

Walk through central London's festive illuminations with a private guide who knows where the seasonal magic peaks. Over 2–3 hours, you'll navigate Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street, and Covent Garden as they're dressed for Christmas, plus London's flagship shops and pop-up markets. Your guide shares the stories behind each landmark and helps you frame shots worth keeping. The route includes a proper pause for mulled wine or hot chocolate—essential winter ritual.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $348
Black Cab Tour of London - Premium Sightseeing Taxi Tour
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Black Cab Tour of London - Premium Sightseeing Taxi Tour

Navigate London's streets in a traditional black cab with a driver who knows the city's byways as well as its landmarks. Over five to six hours, you'll tick off the obvious sights—Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace—while your guide fills gaps with backstories, film locations, and quieter corners most visitors miss. You get a private vehicle, chilled water, and air conditioning, with flexibility to adjust the route if something catches your interest.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1309
Windsor Castle and Oxford Small Group Tour
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Windsor Castle and Oxford Small Group Tour

This nine-hour guided tour pairs two landmarks of English heritage: Windsor Castle, a working royal palace spanning nine centuries, and Oxford, a university city shaped by medieval scholarship and literary giants. You'll explore the State Apartments and St George's Chapel at Windsor, then walk Oxford's quads and lanes with an expert guide who contextualises the architecture and personalities that defined both institutions. The small group format keeps numbers intimate, allowing genuine conversation alongside sightseeing.

9 hoursfrom AUD $249
Airport Taxi Service | London Heathrow Airport to Lincolnshire
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Airport Taxi Service | London Heathrow Airport to Lincolnshire

Direct private transfer from London Heathrow Airport to your Lincolnshire destination in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, taking 3–4 hours. Your driver meets you in Arrivals with a name board, handles all luggage, and delivers you door-to-door with assistance settling in. Accommodates 1–6 passengers. Includes bottled water and Wi-Fi throughout the journey.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $966
Private London Panoramic Tour by Car with Pick Up From Your Hotel
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

Private London Panoramic Tour by Car with Pick Up From Your Hotel

See London's landmarks from a private vehicle tailored to your interests. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and navigates the city over 2–5 hours, hitting major sights like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, or steering toward lesser-known corners—Notting Hill's Victorian terraces, gallery-lined neighbourhoods, wherever you want to linger. You control the pace and route entirely.

2 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $212
Stansted Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Stansted Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer

Door-to-door private transfer between Stansted Airport and central London, taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic. A driver collects you from arrivals or deposits you at the terminal, handling luggage and navigation whilst you relax. The vehicle is air-conditioned, stocked with water, and equipped with WiFi. Wheelchair accessible, with provision for infants, service animals, and specialist car seats. Ideal for travellers who value direct routing over public transport.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $348
Luton Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer
★ 5.0 (13)
✈️ Transfers
United Kingdom

Luton Airport - To & From Central London - Private Transfer

Door-to-door private transfer between Luton Airport and central London, taking 1–2 hours depending on traffic and your destination. A dedicated driver collects you from arrivals or drops you at departures, handling luggage and navigation while you relax. The vehicle is air-conditioned, stocked with water, and includes complimentary tea or coffee. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for families with infants or young children.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $328
London City Tour in German: Highlights of London (2h)
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

London City Tour in German: Highlights of London (2h)

A two-hour guided walk through central London led by a German-speaking guide, taking in the capital's most recognisable landmarks alongside quieter corners that locals favour. You'll pass Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus while discovering hidden gems woven between the tourist trail. The pace adapts to your group—whether you're travelling with young children, elderly relatives or a mix of ages—making it genuinely accessible rather than tokenistically so.

2 hoursfrom AUD $58
London to Southampton Cruise Port Including Stonehenge
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom

London to Southampton Cruise Port Including Stonehenge

Travel from Central London to Southampton cruise port in a private vehicle, with a guided stop at Stonehenge included. This five-hour journey combines transport logistics with archaeological exploration, giving you two hours to wander the prehistoric monument at your own pace before arriving at the port. Hotel pickup from select London postcodes and port drop-off are included, along with admission to Stonehenge. The journey suits all fitness levels and accommodates groups from couples to larger parties with corresponding vehicle sizes.

5 hoursfrom AUD $635
A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens Old London Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

A Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens Old London Walking Tour

Walk the lanes and courtyards that shaped Dickens's Victorian London, tracing the geography of A Christmas Carol across two to three hours. This private tour follows Scrooge's haunts through genuine locations—hidden courts, narrow alleys, period taverns—with a knowledgeable guide who reconstructs the author's world as it still partly stands. Stop at one of the capital's oldest pubs to warm up by the fire, where Dickens himself drank and the notorious Hellfire Club once met. Move at your own pace, collected from your accommodation, with no fixed schedule or rush.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $319
London: Medieval Tales and Martyrs Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

London: Medieval Tales and Martyrs Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour traces London's medieval religious history through the eyes of those who died for their faith. You'll visit two of the capital's oldest churches and lesser-known sites connected to martyrdom, persecution, and spiritual resistance. A local guide unpacks the personal stories behind these locations—from saints to ordinary Londoners—revealing how faith shaped the city's character across centuries. Suitable for all fitness levels.

2h 30mfrom AUD $35
Princess Diana Private Walking Tour of London
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

Princess Diana Private Walking Tour of London

Walk through the London neighbourhoods and streets that shaped Princess Diana's daily life, guided by a licensed expert who moves beyond the obvious landmarks. This three-hour private tour traces her personal geography—the places she frequented, lived near, and moved through rather than the standard royal sites. You'll discover the city Diana actually inhabited, gaining insight into her away-from-cameras existence across central London's varied districts.

3 hoursfrom AUD $359
Changing of the Guard & Royal Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
★ 5.0 (13)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom

Changing of the Guard & Royal Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Follow the Old Guard's procession from St. James's Palace to Buckingham Palace, then taste your way through London's royal warrant holders—food and drink suppliers trusted by the monarchy for centuries. This 3–4 hour walking tour pairs the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard with over 15 tastings from prestigious retailers, finishing with champagne afternoon tea. You'll discover how British institutions have fed and served the royal household across generations.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $212
5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh
★ 5.0 (13)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom

5 Day Orkney Islands and North Coast 500 Tour from Edinburgh

A five-day Scottish circuit departing Edinburgh that combines Neolithic archaeology with dramatic coastal driving. You'll traverse the Cairngorms, taste single malts at a working distillery, then ferry to Orkney to walk amongst 5,000-year-old standing stones and explore Bronze Age settlements. The return leg follows the North Coast 500 scenic route, taking in windswept clifftops, castle ruins, and lochs before heading back south through Glencoe. Groups stay small—just 16 travellers maximum—with guided walks woven throughout.

5 daysfrom AUD $1304
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