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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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London Private Gin Tasting and Masterclass

★ 5.0 (8)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

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.

Private Transfers From Heathrow Airport to Central London

Skip the queue for minicabs and taxis at Heathrow. A driver collects you from your terminal, loads your bags, and drives you directly to your London hotel in a private Mercedes-Benz. The fare is fixed—no surge pricing, no surprises. Journey time is typically 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. You'll arrive refreshed, hydrated and ready to start your trip.

45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $344

Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

★ 5.0 (8)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

This three-hour walking tour through London's financial district reveals the City's entanglement with the transatlantic slave trade. Rather than sanitised heritage narratives, the guide unpacks archival evidence and academic research to show how specific streets, institutions and merchants bankrolled enslavement. You'll visit sites of wealth accumulation built on human trafficking, see how the money flowed through London's banks and exchanges, and understand the structural legacies still embedded in the capital's geography and power networks.

GRAILTRAIL: Quest for the Holy Grail (Self-Guided Adventure Walk)

Navigate London's streets on a self-guided audio trail hunting for Grail symbolism woven through the capital's architecture and hidden corners. Starting at Paternoster Square and finishing in Covent Garden, this 5 km walk uses your smartphone to unlock layers of historical intrigue and coded imagery embedded in the urban landscape. The narrative weaves documented history with compelling coincidence, unfolding across two hours at your own pace. Available in eleven languages, no guide necessary.

2 hoursfrom AUD $19

Private Chauffeured Tour to Hever Castle from London

★ 5.0 (8)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Chauffeured Tour to Hever Castle from London

A private eight-hour excursion from London to Hever Castle, the Tudor stronghold where Anne Boleyn spent her childhood. Your dedicated driver handles transport in a Mercedes, leaving you free to explore the castle's rooms, period gardens, and lakeside grounds at your own pace. Admission tickets are separate, giving you control over which attractions to experience. The journey allows roughly six hours on-site, with ninety minutes split between outbound and return journeys.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1159

Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR

★ 5.0 (8)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR

Trace the literary origins of Harry Potter through Edinburgh's streets on this two-hour private walking tour conducted in French. Discover how JK Rowling's move to Scotland shaped her wizarding world, from genuine grave inscriptions in local cemeteries to Scottish folklore woven into character backstories. Visit the lesser-known locations that inspired iconic scenes and settings, guided by someone who knows both the author's biography and the city's hidden corners.

2 hoursfrom AUD $406

Simply the Best of the Cotswolds with Driver Guide

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Simply the Best of the Cotswolds with Driver Guide

A 10-hour private tour through the Cotswolds in a Mercedes, accommodating up to seven travellers with an informed driver-guide. You'll visit several signature villages—Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Burford—stopping to walk through each settlement's honey-stone streets and absorb local character. Your guide provides historical context and leads short explorations on foot. The pace suits those wanting a measured introduction to England's most picturesque corners without the coach-tour rush.

10 hoursfrom AUD $2428

★ 5.0 (7)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Late Night London Ghost Walk

Explore London's shadowy corners on a two-hour nocturnal walk guided by a seasoned ghost hunter and horror author. As the city quiets after dark, you'll navigate centuries-old streets hearing tales of murderous royalty, spectral hounds, and restless spirits trapped between worlds. The guide weaves in genuine historical context alongside supernatural accounts, drawing on over 15 overnight investigations across England to separate fact from folklore.

Private Tour of Windsor Town with Skip-the-Line Castle Tickets

Explore Windsor's streets with a knowledgeable local guide before entering one of Europe's grandest royal residences. This two-hour private tour weaves together the town's architectural heritage and centuries of monarchy, then grants you skip-the-line access to wander Windsor Castle's State Apartments and St George's Chapel independently. Your guide contextualises what you'll see inside, transforming a standard castle visit into a layered historical experience rather than a rushed tick-box.

2 hoursfrom AUD $232

Private Half-Day Liverpool Tour with a Local, Personalized

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Half-Day Liverpool Tour with a Local, Personalized

Explore Liverpool at your own pace with a knowledgeable local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Choose between two, three, or four-hour walking routes that reveal both celebrated landmarks and neighbourhood secrets tucked away from standard tourist paths. Your guide collects you from your hotel (upon request) and leads a bespoke tour tailored to what genuinely interests you, whether that's music history, waterfront architecture, or local haunts.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $46

★ 5.0 (7)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Family Gorge Walking

Navigate a dramatic UK gorge on foot, scrambling through water channels and natural rock formations for two and a half hours. You'll wear a 5mm wetsuit and specialist footwear, guided by two certified instructors who teach techniques as you go. The route combines walking, wading and light climbing through the gorge's narrow sections. Photos and video of your group are included, plus a certificate at the end.

Half Day Loch Katrine Explorer Private Ebike Tour

Explore Scotland's Loch Katrine and surrounding Trossachs landscape on an electric bike, covering ground that would exhaust a standard bicycle. This half-day guided tour across 4.5 hours removes the grind from hillier terrain, letting mixed-ability riders stay together. You'll pedal through one of Scotland's most scenic corners whilst enjoying a taste of local traditional food along the way.

The wonders of Christ Church Oxford: Private Tour

Step inside Christ Church with an accredited guide on this exclusive 90-minute private tour, limited to just five visitors. You'll explore one of Oxford's most celebrated colleges, home to a chapel-cathedral hybrid that has anchored worship for thirteen centuries. Walk through spaces connected to literary figures and historical figures alike, seeing the Tudor dining hall, medieval stained glass, and artefacts spanning from Saxon foundations to the English Civil War. This is history told through the buildings themselves.

London Gay Tour with a Local, Soho’s LGBTQ+ Nightlife, Private & Custom

Explore Soho's pivotal role in London's queer history with a matched local guide over three hours. This private walking tour takes you through the neighbourhood's legendary streets—Old Compton, Frith, Dean and Wardour—where you'll discover the venues and stories that shaped the capital's LGBTQ+ community. Your host, paired based on shared interests, tailors the itinerary to your preferences and adjusts on the fly. Two drinks are included as you navigate the vibrant nightlife and cultural landmarks that define this West End hub.

3 hoursfrom GBP $155

Luxury/Private Day Tour Glasgow to Stirling/Falkirk/Distillery

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury/Private Day Tour Glasgow to Stirling/Falkirk/Distillery

A 10-hour private tour departing Glasgow that takes in some of Scotland's most significant landmarks. Your group travels alone in a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, the Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies sculptures, and a whisky distillery. The itinerary is flexible—your driver can adjust stops based on your interests and pace. Departure times between 8–10am suit different schedules. Attraction entry fees are separate, allowing you to choose which sites to explore.

10 hoursfrom AUD $829

Greenwich Food & Drink Experience W/ Painted Hall & Queen's House

★ 5.0 (7)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Greenwich Food & Drink Experience W/ Painted Hall & Queen's House

Taste your way through Greenwich's culinary heritage across five hours, pairing regional dishes and drinks with visits to the Painted Hall and Queen's House. This curated food tour weaves together Greenwich's maritime history and gastronomic traditions, with lunch, snacks, coffee and alcoholic beverages included at each carefully chosen stop. You'll discover how the neighbourhood's past flavours its present food scene, guided by someone who knows both the stories and the tables.

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.

National Gallery Private Tour with Art Specialist

A two-hour private tour of the National Gallery led by a certified art historian who shapes the experience around your interests. Move past the standard highlights—da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet—and dive deeper into a single period or theme: Renaissance technique, Baroque drama, religious iconography, British portraiture, or Impressionist colour. Your guide unpicks the narratives and symbolism woven through each canvas, treating the gallery as your personal collection rather than a checklist.

2 hoursfrom AUD $93

Post Cruise Tour Southampton to London via Windsor in a Private Vehicle

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Post Cruise Tour Southampton to London via Windsor in a Private Vehicle

Step off your cruise at Southampton and travel through the English countryside to London in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The journey pauses in Windsor, where you'll explore the castle—the world's longest-occupied royal residence—with a multilingual audio guide and skip-the-line access. Two hours gives you space to wander the grounds at your own pace before heading to your London hotel or Heathrow, with ample luggage space for cruise-day comfort.

Heathrow to Southampton via Attraction of your choice (Stonehenge, Windsor etc)

A flexible private transfer from Heathrow to Southampton that lets you shape the journey itself. Your driver—based locally and steeped in regional knowledge—can pause at your chosen landmark: Stonehenge's prehistoric stones, Windsor Castle's royal grounds, or elsewhere along the route. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with WiFi and refreshments, arriving with time to explore sites at your own pace. Duration spans 2–10 hours depending on stops and how long you linger.

2 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $715

Discover London in Style with Your Private Blue Badge Tour Guide

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Discover London in Style with Your Private Blue Badge Tour Guide

A Blue Badge guide leads your group through London's most recognisable sites over three hours and 45 minutes, structuring the route around your preferences and pace. You'll move between 30+ landmarks spanning royal palaces, Parliament, historic bridges and neighbourhood gems, with time to linger where you choose. A concierge handles logistics before and during the tour, and the itinerary can flex based on your interests and the guide's local knowledge.

London's Jewish East-End.

Trace eight centuries of Jewish life in London's East End, starting at the medieval Guildhall and moving through Brick Lane's vibrant streets. This four to five-hour walking tour charts arrivals, expulsions, and returns from the 1200s onwards, exploring how Eastern European refugees rebuilt lives after fleeing 19th-century pogroms. You'll stand at sites of resistance—notably Cable Street's 1936 battle against fascism—and visit historic synagogues whilst learning stories of the Kindertransport and the community's lasting imprint on British culture.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $734

Private London Photo Shoot Tour with a Professional Photographer

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private London Photo Shoot Tour with a Professional Photographer

A professional portrait photographer leads you through London's most recognisable streets, capturing polished photographs at five carefully chosen spots. Over two hours, you'll work with a specialist in portrait photography who uses professional-grade equipment and hand-processes each image individually. You'll return home with 30, 40 or 70 high-resolution digital photographs—genuine keepsakes from your London visit, not generic tourist snapshots.

Private Luxury airport transfer

Airport transfer service covering London and across the UK, operated from Essex with professional drivers trained in luxury hospitality. Journeys typically take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on your destination. The service prioritises comfort for business travellers, families, and those marking special occasions, with climate-controlled vehicles, on-board WiFi, and refreshments included as standard. Drivers handle luggage and navigation so you can arrive relaxed rather than stressed.

45 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $367

Southwark - an exclusive private walking tour full of surprises!

★ 5.0 (7)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Southwark - an exclusive private walking tour full of surprises!

Explore Southwark's layered past on this 3.5-hour private walking tour with an accredited guide. Once London's playground for the wealthy—a place where theatres, gambling dens and bear-baiting thrived beyond the City's puritan reach—Southwark reveals itself through surviving landmarks: the Cathedral, Winchester Palace ruins, the Globe theatre replica and the Golden Hinde. Your guide specialises in this neighbourhood alone, offering detailed local knowledge woven into a conversational walk covering roughly 2–3 miles. Small groups (up to five) ensure everyone hears comfortably and can ask freely.

London Rock 'n' Roll Private Walking Tour

Explore three hours of British rock history on foot across London's most storied neighbourhoods. Your knowledgeable local guide leads you through the streets where The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and David Bowie made their mark—from rehearsal spaces and legendary venues to sites of pivotal performances. Discover the venues where seminal moments happened, the pubs where musicians plotted their next moves, and the districts that shaped the sound of generations. Ideal for anyone serious about rock music seeking authentic stories behind the icons.

London Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Work with a professional photographer through central London for three hours, learning to see the city differently. This private session adapts to your level—whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or refining your technique. You'll master manual settings, capture light trails on the Thames, and shoot in low-light conditions whilst receiving real-time feedback on your shots. The guide shares insider knowledge of London's most photogenic angles, both famous and overlooked.

Tate Britain London Private Guided Tour - 3 hour

A three-hour private guided tour of Tate Britain puts you face-to-face with five centuries of British art, from Old Masters to contemporary works. Your dedicated guide navigates the collection at your speed, answering questions and unpacking the stories behind paintings and sculptures. You'll learn how Sir Henry Tate's bequest shaped the gallery and discover lesser-known pieces alongside celebrated works. This is a museum experience tailored to what genuinely interests you, not what a standard itinerary dictates.

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.

Highlights of Old London Town: Walking Tour of the Square Mile

Explore the City of London's layered past and present on this 90-minute walking tour through the Square Mile. Navigate narrow alleys and medieval lanes whilst discovering how this neighbourhood rebuilt itself after the Great Fire and wartime bombing to become the world's financial hub. You'll encounter St. Paul's Cathedral, contemporary glass towers, Roman archaeological finds, and centuries-old churches, all compressed into one remarkably dense neighbourhood with its own distinct governance structure.

London Past & Present Backstreet Historical Tour

Walk through London's layered timeline on this guided backstreet tour, moving between Roman foundations and contemporary finance district in 1–2 hours. You'll navigate streets where medieval church spires now stand shadowed by glass towers, experiencing centuries compressed into neighbourhood blocks. The route traces how Londinium evolved into the global capital it is today, revealing architectural contrasts that mark time's passage across the city's hidden passages and quieter thoroughfares.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $133

★ 5.0 (7)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

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.

Private Luxury Outlander Tour: Sassenach Adventure From Edinburgh

Trace the Scottish settings of Outlander across eight hours in private transport, visiting real locations that doubled as Jacobite strongholds and prison scenes. Your guide unpicks the stories behind each stop—from Culross's narrow wynds to Linlithgow Palace's fortress walls—while you travel in comfort with a hamper of local provisions. Learn which castles sheltered the Sassenach and why Culloden matters beyond the screen, all without the crowds.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1709

★ 5.0 (7)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Oxford Walking Tour for Private Groups

A 60-minute guided walk through Oxford's scholarly heart, led by an accredited guide who draws out a thousand years of layered history without the sprawl. You'll navigate the city's most striking architecture—the Radcliffe Camera, Sheldonian Theatre, and historic quads—while learning the genuine stories that shaped this place, from Anglo-Saxon settlement to contemporary student culture. Designed to fit between meetings or before an evening out, the tour moves with purpose but never feels pressured.

Glencoe: Hidden Valley Guided Hike

This three-hour guided walk through Glencoe's Hidden Valley takes you into Scotland's dramatic mountain landscape, where steep peaks frame a remote glen accessible to most walkers. Your qualified mountain leader navigates you through forest and open moorland, sharing local knowledge of the area's geography and history. The route suits varying fitness levels, offering a genuine taste of Scottish wilderness without requiring technical climbing skills or extreme endurance.

London Private Rock and Roll Tour with Pick Up

Explore London's rock and roll heritage from a classic black taxi, accessing intimate venues and historic sites beyond the reach of coach tours. Your accredited guide picks you up from your hotel or chosen location and navigates the city's backstreets and hidden corners over four hours, returning you wherever you wish. The modern hybrid TXE taxis seat up to six travellers and feature panoramic windows and glass roofs, so you'll spot details others miss whilst remaining comfortable and air-conditioned throughout.

4 hoursfrom AUD $840

Invergordon or Inverness: Loch Ness Luxury Private Tour

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Invergordon or Inverness: Loch Ness Luxury Private Tour

Explore Loch Ness and the surrounding Highlands in a private Mercedes minibus with up to six other travellers and a local guide. This seven to eight-hour tour takes you through Fort Augustus, Drumnadrochit, and Invermoriston, combining legendary folklore with genuine Highland landscapes. You'll walk to a waterfall, observe the Caledonian Canal locks, and traverse some of Scotland's most dramatic scenery from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1352

3 Hours Private City Highlights Liverpool Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 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.

3 hoursfrom AUD $483

Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire:London to London Stopover Windsor and its Castle

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire:London to London Stopover Windsor and its Castle

A six-hour private drive from central London to Windsor Castle with your own chauffeur in a Mercedes, departing at 9 am and returning by 3 pm. Travel in comfort whilst taking in sights en route to England's working royal residence, an 11th-century fortress that remains the weekend retreat of the monarchy. Explore at your own pace with bottled water and onboard WiFi included; castle entry tickets must be arranged separately.

6 hoursfrom AUD $1535

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private York Christmas Walking Tour

Explore York's festive streets with a private guide who steers you past the usual photo spots towards quieter corners that reveal the city's character. Over two hours, you'll discover how locals experience their medieval cathedral city during Christmas, mixing landmark architecture with lesser-known passages, courtyards and seasonal details most visitors overlook. Your guide shares genuine insider knowledge, not rehearsed commentary.

2 hoursfrom AUD $126

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