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Hand-picked tours across the New Forest & the UK

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the New Forest & the UK for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Great British Museum Experience

Spend two and a half hours navigating eight million objects with a knowledgeable guide who steers you past the queues toward the collection's heavyweight pieces. This British Museum tour cuts through the noise, starting with timed entry and a curator's-eye view of antiquities spanning Egyptian, Greek, Roman and prehistoric worlds. Your guide tailors the route to your interests, unpacking the stories behind iconic finds like the Rosetta Stone and Lewis Chessmen without the usual museum drift.

London Private Gin Tasting and Masterclass

A 45-minute gin education held within the Old Royal Naval College at Maritime Greenwich. You'll taste four award-winning gins whilst learning how gin is made and its place in British history, starting with a complimentary Greenwich Gin & Tonic in hand. The venue sits on the Thames with river access and walking proximity to Greenwich's major sights, with a focus on maritime heritage and sustainable practices.

Skip-the-line London Westminster Abbey and City of Westminster Kid-Friendly Tour

Your Blue Badge guide meets you outside Westminster Abbey and whisks you straight past ticket queues into this thousand-year-old church. Over 2.5 hours, your guide shapes the tour around what captivates your family—whether that's royal tombs, medieval stonework or the stories of coronations past. After exploring the Abbey's interior, you'll walk the Westminster neighbourhood to spot Parliament, Big Ben and St. James Park from the outside, building a fuller picture of London's political and spiritual heart.

Victoria and Albert Museum

A guided 2.5-hour tour through the Victoria and Albert Museum's global collection, spanning decorative arts, weaponry, and fine art across multiple centuries and continents. Your guide highlights Japanese metalwork and lacquerware, Renaissance paintings by Raphael, ornate furniture including a bed with Shakespearean connections, neoclassical sculpture by Canova, and contemporary glass installations. The museum's breadth means there's genuine substance regardless of your interests. All fees included.

Private Transfers London Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal via Stonehenge

A five-hour private transfer from London Heathrow to Southampton Cruise Terminal with a detour to Stonehenge. You'll travel in a recent-model Mercedes with a professional driver, leaving you to relax or work en route. The service prioritises punctuality and comfort, handling all logistics so you arrive refreshed and on schedule for embarkation.

South Bank (London Bridge) Walking Tour & Enter The Tower of London

A 3-hour guided exploration of London's South Bank and the Tower of London, starting with a 2-hour walk past 15 landmarks including Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Globe Theatre and St Paul's Cathedral, followed by entry to the Tower of London. Discover nearly 1,000 years of royal history, handle the Crown Jewels up close, and opt for a separate Beefeater-led tour of the fortress's interior, included with your ticket.

3 hoursfrom AUD $189

Private Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour with Pickup

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour with Pickup

This six to eight-hour private tour covers the Scottish Highlands' most rewarding stops, beginning with hotel pickup and finishing with a distillery visit. You'll see Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle's remains, pass through dramatic glens and mountain passes, and pause at working villages and viewpoints that locals favour. Your driver-guide shares regional knowledge and lesser-known corners, making the route feel personal rather than ticked-off.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1352

Isle of Skye Highlights - Bespoke Private Tour for up to 7 guests

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Isle of Skye Highlights - Bespoke Private Tour for up to 7 guests

Explore the Isle of Skye's dramatic landscapes on a private 10–12 hour tour tailored to your group of up to seven. Your guide weaves Gaelic and Norse folklore into the experience as you move through glens, coastlines and mountains at your own rhythm. Rather than racing between viewpoints, you'll linger where the scenery or stories grip you, discovering why locals speak of water horses, kelpies and ancient spirits that still seem to haunt these windswept ridges.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1642

★ 5.0 (9)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Private Transfers between London & Harry Potter Warner Studio

Dedicated driver collects you from Central London accommodation and delivers you to Warner Bros. Studio, with return transport arranged in advance. Journey takes 60–90 minutes each way. Your driver coordinates timing based on your studio admission slot, ensuring you arrive with buffer time to spare. Service covers door-to-door transport only; studio entry tickets purchased separately. Drop-off points elsewhere in greater London available on request.

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.

4 hoursfrom AUD $541

Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Sightseeing tour of London - in clear, slow English

A 2.5-hour guided walk through central London's landmark sites, led by an experienced English language educator who speaks slowly and deliberately for non-native speakers. You'll visit Buckingham Palace during the Changing of the Guard, St James's Park, Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Along the way, your guide shares stories: a 1982 palace break-in, the resident pelicans of St James's Park, Larry the cat of Downing Street, and colourful histories of English royalty and wartime leaders.

2h 30mfrom AUD $29

London Private Family Tour Museum Visit for Kids and Games

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Private Family Tour Museum Visit for Kids and Games

A four-hour private tour blending London's landmarks with child-focused activities. Your guide leads the group through Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and Covent Garden using games and a treasure hunt to hold young minds. After refreshments at Amorino, you'll explore Neal's Yard and Seven Dials before arriving at the Natural History Museum with skip-the-line access. The itinerary alternates between walking and Tube travel, mixing cultural landmarks with hands-on engagement for families wanting to move at their own pace.

Private Isle of Man E-Bike Tour

Explore the Isle of Man's lesser-known trails on a private e-bike tour led by guides with over a decade of local knowledge. Routes range from gentle scenic loops to technical descents with jumps and drops, customised to your ability. You'll reach remote corners inaccessible by foot, spot wild wallabies roaming the island, and experience terrain that sits largely off the mainstream mountain-biking radar. Tours last 1–6 hours depending on your choice of pace and distance.

1 hour – 6 hoursfrom AUD $58

Glencoe and Glen Nevis Private Half Day Tour from Fort William

★ 5.0 (9)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United Kingdom

Glencoe and Glen Nevis Private Half Day Tour from Fort William

This private half-day excursion from Fort William takes you through two of Scotland's most commanding landscapes: Glen Nevis and Glencoe. You'll travel beneath Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, then into Glencoe's steep-sided valley, where dramatic rock formations rise from the glen floor. The route weaves past lochs and moorland while your guide covers the area's turbulent past, including the 1692 massacre that defined this remote corner of the Highlands. Suitable for most fitness levels, the tour runs 4–6 hours with stops for photographs and short walks.

4 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $740

Greenock Cruise Excursion - Loch Lomond Cruise & Whisky Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Greenock Cruise Excursion - Loch Lomond Cruise & Whisky Tour

This seven-hour shore excursion from Greenock marries Scotland's rugged landscape with distillery heritage. You'll cruise Loch Lomond's waters, spotting the dramatic peaks and glens that define the West Highlands, then step inside a working whisky distillery to learn how Scotch is made. Small groups (maximum seven per vehicle) travel in air-conditioned comfort, with all entry fees covered and flexible timing built around your ship's schedule.

Adult Foraging Walk & Bushcraft Cookery Course for Beginners

This 3.5-hour foraging and bushcraft cookery session teaches you how to identify and harvest wild edibles responsibly across the UK countryside. You'll learn the ethics of sustainable gathering—knowing which plants to take and which to leave for wildlife—alongside the cultural heritage of wild food traditions. The course culminates in preparing and sharing a meal using your foraged ingredients, grounded in practical, beginner-friendly instruction.

Durham Local Guide City Tour

Walk Durham's medieval heart with a local who knows every corner. This 1 hour 45 minute tour threads through the World Heritage Site centre, weaving in personal recommendations for eating, drinking, and exploring—plus what's actually happening in the city this week. You'll also get the lay of the land beyond Durham: where to venture in the North East, whether by car or train. It's the sort of guide that cuts through tourist bluster and gives you what matters.

1h 45mfrom GBP $14

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Leeds Castle, Canterbury & White Cliffs

Explore three of Kent's defining landmarks in a single day with a Cambridge-educated historian guiding a small group through Leeds Castle grounds, Canterbury's medieval streets, and the Dover White Cliffs. This eight-hour tour prioritises substance over size, limiting numbers so you can linger where it matters and ask proper questions rather than shuffle along with coach parties. Your guide crafts the itinerary around your interests, not a fixed schedule.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1535

loch ness, Culloden, Clava and Urquhart Castle from Inverness

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

loch ness, Culloden, Clava and Urquhart Castle from Inverness

A four-and-a-half-hour private tour exploring the Highlands around Inverness, visiting Loch Ness, the Culloden battlefield, Clava stone circles, and Urquhart Castle ruins. Your guide—dressed in traditional Highland attire—navigates you through these historic sites in a climate-controlled vehicle, sharing stories and local context throughout the journey. Groups of up to eight travel in a comfortable minivan, whilst smaller parties can opt for a luxury Land Rover.

4h 30mfrom AUD $771

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Cotswolds Private Tour from Southampton

Eight-hour private drive through the Cotswolds departing from Southampton in a comfortable Mercedes or larger vehicle. Your driver brings 14 years' local expertise and adapts the route to your interests—whether that's honey-coloured villages, stately homes, or countryside pubs. The car stays cool and connected, with water on hand throughout. Perfect for travellers who'd rather explore at their own pace than follow a coach itinerary.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1400

Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour

★ 5.0 (9)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United Kingdom

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

Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

★ 5.0 (9)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

A 90-minute evening walking tour through Chester's shadowy corners, unearthing two millennia of grim history. Your guide weaves together documented accounts of plague outbreaks, suspected hauntings and religious strife with dark wit and storytelling flair. You'll visit actual locations connected to Chester's most unsettling chapters, moving at a steady pace through the historic city centre as daylight fades.

Manchester Walking Tour: The Medieval Quarter

Walk through Manchester's medieval core with an architect guide who unpacks how the city's buildings, streets and neighbourhoods came to be. Rather than rattling off dates and names, this two-hour tour examines the forces behind Manchester's evolution—post-war rebuilds, industrial legacy, and contemporary renewal—using archival maps, photographs and on-the-ground observations. Suited to anyone curious about how cities are shaped by design decisions and urban change.

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.

Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

A four-hour private walking tour through York's medieval streets, led by a Blue Badge guide who unpacks layers of history from Roman occupation through Viking settlement to Georgian prosperity. You'll explore the walled city's architecture, visit York Minster's soaring interior, and discover the chocolate heritage that shaped the area. Just two hours by train from London, York rewards close examination on foot, revealing stories embedded in its stone and layout.

London: Money & Power Walking Tour – Babylon to Bitcoin

Trace how money evolved from ancient ritual to digital currencies on this 2 hours 45 minutes walk through London's Square Mile. You'll navigate hidden Roman temples, medieval backstreets, and modern financial hubs to understand what money actually represents—and how wars, myth, and technology rewired global commerce. A guide leads you through the intertwined histories of power and payment that built the City into today's financial centre.

Cambridge Student-Led Shared Punting Tour (English or Chinese)

Punt down the River Cam with a student guide who knows Cambridge's colleges and bridges inside out. This 50-minute shared boat trip takes you past the College Backs, where you'll hear genuine local stories and historical detail. Groups stay small—just 12 per punt—so there's room to chat with other travellers, stretch out, and actually relax. Bring a picnic, settle into the cushions, and let someone else do the navigating.

50 minfrom AUD $48

Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle One Day Tour 1-6 People

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle One Day Tour 1-6 People

A bespoke eight-hour private tour of Scotland's Central Belt, combining the dramatic shoreline of Loch Lomond with historic Stirling Castle. Your driver builds the itinerary around your interests—whether that's castle exploration, lakeside walks, or Highland scenery—and adjusts for weather and traffic. Fully flexible for groups up to six people.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1458

Private Day Tour from Bath to Stonehenge and Salisbury with Pickup

★ 5.0 (9)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Day Tour from Bath to Stonehenge and Salisbury with Pickup

A private eight-and-a-half-hour guided tour departing from Bath that connects three pillars of English heritage: the ancient stone circle at Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral's soaring Gothic architecture, and the Bronze Age landscape surrounding both. Your driver navigates between sites while a qualified local guide contextualises what you're seeing—from prehistoric burial mounds to medieval craftsmanship and the 1215 Magna Carta. Old Sarum, an Iron Age fort-turned-royal stronghold, rounds out the itinerary if time allows. Groups of up to six travel together; hotel collection and return included.

Harry Potter Tour in London

Explore London's Harry Potter filming locations on this four-hour guided walking tour. Your Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the streets where scenes were shot, starting with a trivia game during your tube journey to build anticipation. Visit Leadenhall Market, the real-world Diagon Alley, and discover the actual pubs and alleyways that became iconic backdrops in the films. Learn behind-the-scenes stories and production details as you walk in the footsteps of the characters.

Follow the Money Tour – by Uncomfortable Oxford™

Explore Oxford University's financial entanglements on this 90-minute walking tour led by university researchers. Rather than sanitised heritage narratives, this tour examines where the institution's money comes from—billionaire backers, mega-donations, property holdings—and what strings might be attached. You'll walk through college quads and city streets while discussing wealth concentration, academic independence, and Oxford's role in a housing-crisis town. Designed for curious minds aged 14 and up who want to peek behind the dreaming spires.

National Gallery of London Private Tour

Navigate the National Gallery's 2,300-strong collection with a knowledgeable guide steering you through nearly seven centuries of European painting. This 2.5-hour private tour cuts through the overwhelming scale of the 1824 institution to reveal the masterworks that shaped art history: Renaissance giants like da Vinci and Botticelli, Spanish and Dutch luminaries including Velázquez and Rembrandt, and the colour-soaked canvases of the Impressionists. You'll finish in the gallery's café and shop, free to linger as long as you wish.

Liverpool Cathedrals & Baltic Triangle - 2hr Private Walking Tour

A two-hour private walking tour exploring Liverpool's two cathedrals and the Baltic Triangle district with a knowledgeable guide. Groups of up to 15 can book this outing, which weaves together architectural landmarks and the neighbourhoods where locals spend their time. You'll discover stories spanning centuries—from religious heritage to contemporary street culture—across venues both prominent and tucked away from typical tourist routes.

2 hoursfrom AUD $145

3 Hours Private City Highlights Liverpool Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (8)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

3 Hours Private City Highlights Liverpool Walking Tour

Walk Liverpool with a knowledgeable local guide over three hours, tracing the city's evolution from a major trading hub through maritime glory to its modern character. You'll cover ground efficiently, hearing stories that connect past to present—from the docks that built fortunes to cultural landmarks that define it now. This private tour lets you ask questions in real time and spot corners most visitors miss, gaining an insider's read on what makes Liverpool tick today.

Stockport Guided Walking Food Tour

Explore Stockport's emerging food scene on foot across three hours, stopping at six independent vendors who each showcase their signature dish. You'll meet the people behind the counters, learn how this former commuter town has reinvented itself as a culinary hotspot, and discover street art and industrial heritage along the way. The tastings add up to a proper lunch, without feeling rushed between stops.

A Private VIP Jack the Ripper Black Cab Tour

Travel through Victorian Whitechapel in a private black cab guided by a specialist who unravels the 1888 murders that gripped London. This three-hour tour visits the actual streets where the crimes unfolded, layering historical detail and street-level geography to build a portrait of a specific moment in the city's past. You'll move at your own pace, stopping where the guide points out how the neighbourhood looked then and what we know now.

3 hoursfrom AUD $454

London Private Taxi Transfer to Chartwell

★ 5.0 (8)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Private Taxi Transfer to Chartwell

A seven-hour private taxi service whisks you from central London to Chartwell, Winston Churchill's beloved country retreat in Kent. Your driver provides historical context during the journey, arranges your entry, and waits whilst you explore the house and grounds at leisure. Chartwell showcases Churchill's personal world—his study, paintings, and family quarters—offering insight into the man beyond the wartime leader. Return transport is included, making this a seamless day out without the hassle of public transport.

5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

This five-day small-group tour departs Edinburgh to explore Scotland's remote north-west, combining the Isle of Lewis with mainland Highland scenery. You'll travel by mincoach across rugged terrain, staying in Ullapool, Stornoway and Inverness. The itinerary takes in the Arnol Blackhouse, Scone Palace, dramatic coastal landscapes, and Gaelic-speaking communities. A ferry crossing connects you to the Outer Hebrides, where windswept beaches and island heritage form the tour's centrepiece. Breakfast and four nights' accommodation are included, with a knowledgeable driver-guide throughout.

5 daysfrom AUD $2094

Seven Sisters and Sussex Villages Private Driving Tour

★ 5.0 (8)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Seven Sisters and Sussex Villages Private Driving Tour

Matt, a local guide, drives you through East Sussex's quieter corners over six hours, steering past Seven Sisters and charming villages that rarely feature in guidebooks. This is a bespoke tour—you set the pace. Want castle visits and heritage sites? Medieval inns and local ales? Countryside walks with ridge-top views? Country lanes from your seat? All flexible. Matt starts with a conversation about what draws you, then builds the route around your interests and energy levels, adjusting on the fly if weather shifts.

North Highland Deluxe Whisky Tour with Castle Option

Explore Scotland's northern whisky country in a luxury vehicle with a knowledgeable driver, visiting distilleries for tastings and touring Dunrobin Castle's grounds and falconry displays. Based from Inverness, this 7–8 hour private tour lets you set the pace, choosing which distilleries to explore and how long to linger. Your driver handles navigation and booking logistics; you decide whether to pursue full production tours or casual tastings. Admission to the castle is covered, along with all transport, water and onboard WiFi.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1215

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