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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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Heathrow Airport to Southampton Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (10)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Heathrow Airport to Southampton Private Transfer

Direct private transfer from Heathrow Airport to Southampton with a local driver who meets you at arrivals. The 90-minute journey includes complimentary water, air conditioning, and a meet-and-greet service. Your driver has extensive Southampton knowledge and can accommodate route adjustments if you'd like to stop elsewhere. The service allows 90 minutes grace time from your flight landing, with charges of £40 per hour thereafter.

London Cocktail Tour - Soho

Visit Soho's most celebrated cocktail bars across three hours, guided by a drinks expert who curates each stop. You'll taste signature cocktails made to order at each venue, meet the bartenders steering the programme, and graze on nibbles whilst learning the stories behind the drinks and their establishments. Small groups (maximum six people) mean genuine conversation and attention from your guide, an authority in the cocktail world.

3 hoursfrom AUD $309

Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Walking tour London, Buckingham Palace to Big Ben and much more

A guided walk through Westminster's political and royal heart, this 3.5–4 hour tour strings together Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square into a coherent narrative. Your Blue Badge guide unpacks the history and intrigue behind each landmark—dynasty dramas, constitutional quirks, architectural secrets—while steering you past the queues that clog these sites during peak hours. Stop when something catches your eye; the route is yours to shape.

3h 30m – 4 hoursfrom AUD $430

Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - discovering the excesses of Henry VIII

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Hampton Court Palace Private Tour - discovering the excesses of Henry VIII

Explore Hampton Court Palace with Sandy, an accredited local guide, to uncover how Henry VIII lived without restraint. Over 90 minutes, you'll move through the sprawling kitchens where nine-course feasts were prepared, examine tapestries worth more than warships, and learn the dramatic truth behind his marriages and ruthless pursuit of an heir. This intimate tour reveals the sheer scale of his wealth and the human consequences of unchecked power.

1h 30mfrom AUD $338

Private Giants Causeway Express Tour from Belfast

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Giants Causeway Express Tour from Belfast

Skip the lengthy itinerary and head straight to Northern Ireland's coastal highlights on this focused 5–6 hour run from Belfast. You'll reach the Giant's Causeway's distinctive basalt columns and traverse the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, with time to absorb cliff-top views across the Atlantic. Travelled in a private Mercedes with a handpicked driver-guide, the tour fits up to seven passengers and welcomes flexible routing—mention any detours beforehand and the team will try to accommodate them.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1169

Private Executive: Belfast City Sightseeing Tour

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Executive: Belfast City Sightseeing Tour

A two-hour private Mercedes tour covering Belfast's landmarks and cultural touchstones. Your driver navigates the city's four corners, stopping at significant sites whilst sharing local stories and historical context. The vehicle is air-conditioned with onboard Wi-Fi, making it ideal for cruise passengers or travellers short on time who want substantive coverage rather than a rushed overview. You'll encounter the street art scene, contemporary monuments, and neighbourhoods that shaped the city's modern identity.

Harry Potter City Escape Tour in London

Solve Potter-themed puzzles across London's streets in this three-hour escape adventure. Rather than staying locked indoors, you'll move through the city following clues tied to the wizarding world, visiting actual locations whilst cracking codes and riddles with your team. Guides lead the way, weaving backstory into each challenge. Works brilliantly for families, friend groups or solo travellers seeking fresh company. Winners receive a prize at the end.

Private Walking Tour: Historic and Hidden Pubs of London

Explore London's most atmospheric historic pubs over 3-4 hours on foot, stepping through medieval alleyways and timber-framed doorways that have hosted everyone from Dickens to dock workers. Your guide navigates hidden courts and quiet corners to reveal the establishments that shaped the city's character, each one layered with genuine stories rather than tourist gloss. You'll discover why these drinking holes matter to London's fabric, and which ones still pour proper ales the way they did centuries ago.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $346

★ 5.0 (10)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

London Street Photo workshop

Master the craft of capturing candid London moments in this three-hour street photography workshop. Learn to compose compelling images amidst iconic backdrops, balancing technical precision with creative vision. You'll develop practical skills in manual camera controls, exposure management, and the strategic use of light and shadow. The session covers colour and monochrome approaches, ethical shooting practices, and how to build confidence working in public spaces. Walk away with techniques to apply immediately and a memory card full of your own work.

Private Chauffeur-London Heathrow from/to Southampton Cruise Port

Direct private car service linking Heathrow Airport and Southampton Cruise Port, covering roughly 100 miles in around two hours. Your driver tracks your flight in real time and adjusts pick-up accordingly, so you needn't chase updates yourself. You'll be met at arrivals and helped with luggage, then driven in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and WiFi. Parking and wait time (up to an hour) are covered; no surprise fees.

London Soho & Covent Garden Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Walk through Soho, Chinatown and Covent Garden with a local guide who knows the neighbourhood's culinary story. Over 3.5 hours, you'll stop at four carefully chosen restaurants for courses that add up to a full meal: steamed buns, farm-fresh British fare, a pint in a proper pub, and apple crumble. Your guide shares the origins of each dish and why these spots matter to London's food culture, turning the streets themselves into part of the experience.

Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs

Explore Wapping's layered past on this three-hour guided walk through London's riverside district. From Anglo-Saxon marshland to Victorian docklands, the neighbourhood charts Britain's maritime ambitions, industrial power, and urban hardship. You'll discover Georgian pubs frequented by explorers like Cook and Raleigh, sites connected to Dickens and other historical figures, plus the quieter corners most visitors never reach. A private tour that reads the Thames-side landscape like an open history book.

French Cuisine Dinner & Comedy Show Experience, Covent Garden

Spend an evening in Covent Garden combining French bistro dining with live comedy. Start with a three-course meal at Côte Brasserie, sampling classic French cooking, then head to Comedy Carnival for an evening of stand-up from established UK and international performers. The whole experience runs five hours, finishing around 10:30pm. Adults only, with reserved seating at both venues.

Private Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of Whitechapel and Brick Lane

Walk the East End streets connected to the 1888 murders with a guide holding two decades of expertise, dressed in period costume. This 2.5-hour private tour traces the locations and cases across Whitechapel and Brick Lane, with high-resolution images of the victims and sites displayed on a large backlit tablet. You'll navigate the actual neighbourhoods where the crimes occurred, examining how poverty, policing and social conditions shaped this dark chapter.

Villains and Gangsters of London Private Taxi Tour

A four-hour private taxi tour through London's East End and City that traces the criminal underworld's most notorious figures and their haunts. Your driver shares insider knowledge about gangland history, major heists, and the streets where London's villains operated. Stop to explore on foot where it interests you, or stay comfortable in the air-conditioned black cab. Optional breaks at neighbourhood cafes and historic pubs let you absorb the atmosphere of these storied locations.

Private Guided London Highlights Walking Tour

A six-hour private walking tour through central London's political and royal quarters, led by a knowledgeable guide who contextualises the city's most significant landmarks. You'll cover Westminster Abbey—site of coronations since the 11th century—the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Tower of London. The route traces London's layered history from medieval times to the present, with your guide offering insider perspective on each location and personalised suggestions for the remainder of your stay.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1004

Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace

★ 5.0 (10)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Day Hire London-London Stopover at Windsor & Hampton Court Palace

A private chauffeured journey from London exploring two royal landmarks along the Thames Valley. Travel in a luxury Mercedes minivan to Windsor Castle, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066 and still used as a weekend residence by the monarchy, then continue to Hampton Court Palace, the Tudor and Baroque masterpiece built by Henry VIII. The 10-hour itinerary (9am–7pm) lets you set your own pace at each site, with a professional driver handling all navigation.

10 hoursfrom AUD $1517

Borough Market Food Tour | Private Brunch Experience in London

★ 5.0 (10)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Borough Market Food Tour | Private Brunch Experience in London

Work through Borough Market's lanes with a private guide, stopping at producers and stalls to graze on British brunch classics. Over two-and-a-half hours, you'll taste fish and chips, artisan cheese, proper breakfast sandwiches, and award-winning pies from independent butchers, paired with wine, beer or cider. Your guide unpacks the market's centuries-old role in London's food story and introduces you to the craftspeople behind what lands on the counter.

Private Minibus Transfer: Luton Airport to Central London

Skip the queues and hassle of London transport with a direct minibus from Luton Airport to your central London base. Your driver meets you outside the terminal and handles the 45-minute journey while you settle in, stay connected via complimentary Wi-Fi, or simply watch the capital unfold. Straightforward, reliable, and tailored for groups or solo travellers seeking a seamless arrival.

High Adventure: Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Oxenholme

This nine-hour loop from Oxenholme combines some of England's most formidable mountain roads with a full afternoon at a working medieval castle. You'll navigate the hairpin bends of Wrynose and Hardknott passes, skirt England's deepest lake, then settle at Muncaster Castle for lunch and exploration. The day culminates in a 2pm raptor display featuring owls, falcons, eagles and vultures. Transport, lunch and castle entry are included; a small coach means genuine interaction with fellow travellers rather than anonymous coach tourism.

Belfast by the Glass: alternative history of Belfast, sip by sip.

Trace Belfast's evolution across nine centuries through six carefully paired drinks in a restored 1897 banking hall. This 90-minute experience charts the city's trajectory from medieval origins to the present day, with each beverage—ranging from craft ales to whiskey cocktails—timed to illuminate a different chapter of local history. Projections animate the walls as you descend the building's original staircase, anchoring each drink to the events that shaped the city.

1h 30mfrom AUD $87

Glasgow; The Highlands & Loch Lomond Hour Private Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glasgow; The Highlands & Loch Lomond Hour Private Tour

This eight-hour private tour sweeps you through the Scottish Highlands, starting from Glasgow and following Loch Lomond's eastern shore into Argyll. You'll stop in the lochside village of Luss to explore on foot, then continue to Inveraray, a planned 18th-century settlement framed by mountains and water. The route threads through glens and along lochs, with several viewpoints revealing the scale of the landscape. A driver-guide leads your group of up to seven people at a measured pace, leaving time to absorb rather than rush.

Traditional Scottish Cooking Class in Edinburgh

Learn to cook Scottish classics in a working kitchen in Leith, Edinburgh's food-focused neighbourhood. Over two-and-a-half hours, you'll prepare traditional dishes using smoked haddock, local butter, and other regional staples alongside fellow travellers. The class emphasises doing rather than watching: you'll handle the ingredients, master practical techniques, taste curated Scottish cheeses, and eat what you've made together. Expect an informal, conversational atmosphere centred on food as a genuine window into Scottish culture.

Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day

Spend eight hours exploring the Cairngorms in winter conditions with a local mountain guide who tailors the day to your group's preference: technical winter walking, mountaineering skills training, or guided hill routes. All specialist equipment—crampons, ice axes, helmets—is supplied. You'll receive pre-trip preparation notes and learn directly from an experienced guide operating in Scotland's most dramatic winter terrain. Suited to confident walkers and those keen to build alpine skills on proper Scottish peaks.

Private Stirling Old Town Tour

A 90-minute private walking tour of Stirling's old town with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests. Uncover the city's role as Scotland's historical crossroads, from medieval castle fortifications to Georgian graveyards. Your guide reveals lesser-known stories of battles, executions, and the ordinary residents who built modern Stirling, with views across the town and surrounding landscape from elevated vantage points.

Tandem Paragliding Experience in the Brecon Beacons

Launch from the Brecon Beacons on a tandem paraglide that reveals the Welsh landscape from an angle few experience. You'll float silently alongside native raptors, rising on thermals without engine noise or fossil fuel burn. The flight itself is serene rather than adrenaline-soaked—a genuine conversation with the air and terrain below. Four hours total, including briefing, flight time, and gentle landing.

Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour

Spend nine hours traversing Snowdonia's dramatic landscape with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll travel by comfortable minibus through mountain passes and alongside pristine lakes, discovering the region's geological heritage and folklore. The tour culminates with a descent into a historic slate mine, where you can experience the raw underground chambers that shaped local industry. Perfect for photographers and those wanting genuine insight into North Wales' wild terrain.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1255

Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

Wander Edinburgh's Old Town with a guide who knows its back lanes and hidden corners intimately. This 90-minute walk threads through wynds and closes, tracing the actual lives—not myths—of the people who shaped Scotland's capital. You'll hear period-specific audio through personal devices, layering sounds with sights as you move from the Royal Mile into courtyards most visitors never find. Small groups keep the pace conversational and the experience grounded.

1h 30mfrom AUD $60

Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and Glasgow City Day Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and Glasgow City Day Tour

A seven-hour Scottish loop linking Glasgow's cultural core with two distinctive Central Belt landmarks. Starting from Greenock port or Glasgow city centre, you'll visit the striking Kelpies equine sculptures, ride the rotating Falkirk Wheel boat lift, then explore Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum before a scenic Glasgow circuit. Lunch breaks are flexible—grab something at Falkirk or wait for Glasgow's cafés. Ideal for those wanting an industrial heritage angle mixed with art and urban exploration without rushing.

7 hoursfrom AUD $344

Secret Cotswolds: Private Tour of Picture-Perfect Villages

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Secret Cotswolds: Private Tour of Picture-Perfect Villages

A five to six-hour private tour through the Cotswolds with a local guide who knows where the crowds aren't. Rather than following the well-worn trail, you'll navigate honey-coloured villages and rolling countryside at your own pace—stopping to photograph, browse village shops, or simply absorb the landscape. Your guide shapes the itinerary around what interests you: historical landmarks, photogenic spots, countryside walks, or local eating spots. Hotel collection and drop-off available on request.

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $522

Southampton to Heathrow Private Transfer

★ 5.0 (9)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Southampton to Heathrow Private Transfer

Direct private car service from Southampton to Heathrow Airport, taking roughly 90 minutes. A seasoned operator with 14 years' track record handles the run using a Mercedes E350 (larger vehicles available). Air-conditioned throughout, you'll have chilled water and WiFi to hand. The service prioritises punctuality and adapts to schedule changes if needed.

London Private Jack The Ripper Walking Tour

Walk through Whitechapel, Smithfield, and the City of London with a specialist guide who unpicks the Jack the Ripper murders using court records and forensic analysis. This private 2.5-hour tour traces six killings—five confirmed canonical murders and one probable victim—stepping away from legend to examine what surviving official documentation actually reveals. Led by someone deeply versed in the case, you'll cover ground where these crimes unfolded, separated from larger groups.

Oxford Twilight Ghost Tour

Explore Oxford's shadowed medieval quarters after dark, tracing centuries of violent history through the streets where bishops met their end and soldiers' spirits linger. This 75-minute walking tour weaves together documented executions, architectural horror, and the literary imagination that drew Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde to the city's brooding stonework. A guide leads you through moonlit passages, sharing both historical accounts and reported supernatural encounters across Oxford's most unsettling locations.

Quirky Pubs and Crooked Streets of York

A 3.5-hour walking tour through York's medieval lanes with a knowledgeable local guide who steers you towards characterful pubs tucked away from the main tourist drag. You'll visit three to four atmospheric bars, each with its own story, whilst discovering the city's architectural quirks and lesser-known corners. The guide's focus is on revealing York as locals know it—through the bars they favour and the history woven into every crooked street.

3h 30m – 3h 50mfrom AUD $54

Private Tour of London with Tower of London & Churchill War Rooms

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Tour of London with Tower of London & Churchill War Rooms

This eight-hour private tour of London pairs two of the capital's most significant historical sites: the Tower of London, where you'll see the Crown Jewels and trace England's medieval past, and the Churchill War Rooms, the secret headquarters used during World War II. Between these two anchors, your Blue Badge guide navigates you through central London's iconic landmarks—Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks—offering context and stories that transform a list of sights into a coherent narrative of the city.

8 hoursfrom GBP $430

Day Tour To Isle of Skye And Eilean Donan Castle From Inverness

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Day Tour To Isle of Skye And Eilean Donan Castle From Inverness

A 10–11 hour drive from Inverness takes you across the Scottish Highlands and onto the Isle of Skye, where dramatic mountain passes, hidden glens, waterfalls and dark rock peaks dominate the landscape. The journey crosses the modern bridge to this renowned island, celebrated by National Geographic as one of the world's top four island destinations. Your driver-guide navigates the narrow, winding roads that thread through Skye's interior, revealing the geological and historical character that has made it a cornerstone of Highland travel.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1487

★ 5.0 (9)

🐠 Water Activities

United Kingdom

Stand Up Paddling Adventure

Learn to stand-up paddle on a sheltered stretch of UK estuary, chosen specifically for beginners. This 90-minute session introduces you to board control and paddling technique in calm waters teeming with birdlife and natural beauty. Your instructor guides you through the fundamentals at a relaxed pace, making it accessible even if you've never balanced on water before.

Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!

Trace the literary footsteps of Tolkien and Lewis through Oxford's medieval quads and libraries on this 2.5-hour walking tour. You'll visit the colleges where these authors worked, studied, and debated—including Magdalen, Lewis's home for nearly three decades—and learn how their friendship shaped modern fantasy literature. The guide will also reveal the real story behind Alice in Wonderland, rooted in Christ Church. Small groups (maximum 12) mean you'll actually hear the stories without fighting crowds.

CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 13.45

Walk through Oxford's academic past with a guide who knows the haunts where CS Lewis taught and JRR Tolkien studied. This 2.5-hour tour grants you entry to Magdalen College, where you'll see the hall, chapel, quad and gardens that shaped these writers' thinking. Designed for adults (children welcome, though private tours suit families better), it reveals how Oxford life itself fed their imaginations and legendary friendship.

Private Walking Tour of Oxford: Explore History and Colleges

A private two-hour walking tour of Oxford led by a local guide, focused on the university's colleges and history. Choose your angle—literature, architecture, music—and your guide adjusts the route accordingly. You'll navigate the city's medieval lanes, hear stories of notable scholars, and get a genuine sense of how the university operates today. College visits can be arranged separately for an additional fee, giving you access to courtyards and quads usually off-limits to casual visitors.

2 hoursfrom AUD $116

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