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Private Excursion (Southampton Cruise Terminal Shore) to Stonehenge & Salisbury
5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $1062
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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 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Cardiff Private Half-Day Walking Tour
A three-and-a-half-hour private walking tour led by a Cardiff native who steers you through the Welsh capital's key landmarks and lesser-known corners. Starting in the city centre with a stop at the National Museum of Wales, you'll move through neighbourhoods locals actually frequent before heading to Cardiff Bay to see the modern architectural landmarks that have reshaped the skyline over the past century.
3h 30mfrom AUD $290
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Private Shore Excursion From Belfast Cruise Terminal
Design your own Northern Ireland adventure from Belfast's cruise terminal with a private guide and luxury Mercedes transport. Spend 9–10 hours exploring at your rhythm, with the Giant's Causeway—a UNESCO site of 40,000 basalt columns—as the showpiece. Your guide shapes the itinerary around what captivates you, whether dramatic coastal cliffs, castle ruins, or hidden corners. Port and airport pickups within Belfast are included, plus onboard wi-fi and data.
9 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $850
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Highlands: 3-Day Private Luxury Tour
A three-day private tour through Scotland's most dramatic landscapes, from the Isle of Skye's rugged coastline to the shadowed waters of Loch Ness and deep into the Highlands. Your dedicated driver navigates you past postcard scenes—Neist Point's sheer cliffs, the sculptural Quiraing, Dunvegan Castle—while sharing genuine local knowledge. The itinerary stretches across Glencoe's valleys, Glenfinnan's viaducts, and approaches Ben Nevis, tailored to match your pace and interests throughout.
3 daysfrom AUD $8592
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Hidden Tudors Tours: Mysterious Black Tudor London Walks
Walk the Thames riverside from Southwark to the north bank on this 75-minute guided tour exploring the lives of four Black Tudors whose stories shaped Renaissance London. You'll examine period silks, encounter spice aromas, and access historical records whilst learning how Tudor politics, military campaigns and trade networks affected these remarkable figures. The route crosses London Bridge, weaving through Tudor architecture and landmarks that reveal forgotten chapters of English history.
1h 15mfrom AUD $39
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Private Tour of Stonehenge, Bath and Castle Combe.
A ten-hour private tour linking three iconic English landmarks: Stonehenge's prehistoric monument, Bath's Georgian architecture and Roman heritage, and the honey-coloured village of Castle Combe. Your dedicated guide shapes the day around your pace and interests, collecting you from your chosen location and returning you at day's end. You'll skip the coach-tour queues and linger where it matters. Lunch is yours to arrange, giving you freedom to eat locally or rest as needed.
10 hoursfrom AUD $1922
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Top Of The Highlands Tour: John O' Groats, Caithness and More
Reach Britain's northernmost mainland point on this private highlands journey through Caithness. Starting from Inverness (11 hours) or Scrabster (7 hours), you'll explore dramatic cliff formations, coastal panoramas, and the revitalised John O' Groats waterfront with its brewery, cafés and shops. Optional castle visits—either the Castle of Mey or Dunrobin—showcase period interiors and manicured grounds spanning centuries. Travel at your own rhythm with a local guide, air-conditioned transport, water and light refreshments included.
7 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1449
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Loch Ness, Inverness & the Highlands 2 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Travel north from Edinburgh into the Scottish Highlands on this 2-day excursion exploring Loch Ness, Inverness and the surrounding terrain. You'll traverse forest paths to secluded waterfalls, walk alongside the Caledonian Canal, and have the option to cruise Loch Ness itself—a chance to hunt for its legendary resident. Medieval Urquhart Castle ruins are available to visit, positioned on the loch's shore. A driver-guide leads the way in a comfortable mini-coach, handling navigation so you focus on the landscape.
2 daysfrom AUD $251
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Halloween Tour
Walk through Edinburgh's Old Town as your guide unveils the grislier chapters of the city's past. Over 1 hour 45 minutes, you'll visit Canongate Kirkyard and Old Calton Cemetery whilst hearing about plague victims, the body-snatching trade that supplied anatomists, and the murderous exploits of Burke and Hare. The tour also covers witch trials and the supernatural folklore woven into Scotland's landscape—expect candid storytelling about how close you might have come to the stake centuries ago.
1h 45mfrom AUD $48
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Southampton to Heathrow Airport Via Windsor Castle
Travel between Southampton and Heathrow Airport with a planned stop at Windsor Castle, allowing time to explore the royal residence and riverside town. This 4-hour journey via private car or minivan includes bottled water and air conditioning. The castle's Changing of the Guard typically occurs at 10:45am on select days—timing your arrival accordingly rewards you with ceremonial pageantry. Afterwards, stroll the castle grounds, cross the Thames bridge into Eton's Georgian streetscape, or simply break up your airport transfer with this historic pause.
4 hoursfrom AUD $792
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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.
3h 45mfrom AUD $286
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Tudor Cardiff: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore medieval Cardiff's hidden layers on this self-guided audio walk through the city centre. Over 40–55 minutes, you'll navigate via GPS to spot the two surviving Tudor structures and decipher street names rooted in the 1500s when Cardiff was a modest riverside trading post. The route traces everyday life during the Tudor era—from class-based laws to contrasting diets of nobility and commoners—before finishing at Bute Park, passing St John The Baptist's tower, the Gorsedd Stone Circle, and Cardiff Castle.
40 min – 55 minfrom AUD $12
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Lewis Historical Tour
Explore the Isle of Lewis on a customised 4–6 hour private tour through Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Your driver tailors stops to your interests, selecting from historic sites, coastal villages and archaeological landmarks dotted across the island. Work through the attractions that appeal most, building your own itinerary within the time and distance you've got. Ideal for those wanting to move at their own pace without following a rigid coach schedule.
4 hours – 6 hoursfrom GBP $360
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Highlands Private One Day Tour of Scotland
Two Edinburgh-born brothers drive you through the Scottish Highlands in a comfortable Mercedes van, covering the region's most striking landscapes in a single day. This nine-hour private tour showcases glens, lochs, and hills at a relaxed pace, with room for up to seven passengers. You'll travel in leather-seated comfort with refreshments on board, guided by locals who know the terrain intimately and can adjust stops based on your interests.
9 hoursfrom AUD $1255
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Private Tour: Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert
Trace Beatrix Potter's Lake District journey on this four-hour guided tour through the landscapes that shaped her life and art. Visit Wray Castle, where the young illustrator first fell in love with the region, then explore Near Sawrey village, Hill Top (her beloved home purchased with Peter Rabbit royalties), and the wild beauty of Tarn Hows and Coniston Water. An expert guide brings Potter's story to life at each stop, revealing how these places inspired her celebrated tales and watercolours.
4 hoursfrom AUD $518
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Adrenaline Comedy Bike Tour Experience at B3335
Pedal through Hampshire's cycling contradictions on this irreverent two-hour route guided by someone who actually knows how to navigate car-clogged roads safely. Starting in Colden Common, you'll cycle via Twyford's ancient lanes to Hockley, where a rare cycle lane abruptly vanishes—the perfect setup for exploring why Winchester's transport planning reads like comedy. Your guide steers with the protective instincts of a school cycle bus operator, so you can focus on laughing at infrastructure absurdities rather than dodging traffic.
2 hoursfrom AUD $10
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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.
2 hoursfrom AUD $570
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
3h 30mfrom AUD $348
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
3 hoursfrom AUD $290
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
3 hoursfrom AUD $309
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
3 hoursfrom AUD $377
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
4 hoursfrom AUD $48
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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
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London 4 Hour Private Car Tour Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
See London's landmarks without the Underground crowds. Your driver collects you from your hotel and spends four hours navigating you past iconic sights and lesser-known corners, sharing stories along the way. You'll cover ground that would take hours on public transport, all from the climate-controlled comfort of a Mercedes. The tour ends with a return to your hotel.
4 hoursfrom AUD $579
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
2 hoursfrom AUD $39
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
2h 30mfrom AUD $325
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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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.
1h 30mfrom AUD $39
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer Any London Hotel to Southampton Cruise Port
Direct vehicle service from your London hotel to Southampton Cruise Port, taking roughly two hours. A driver collects you from your accommodation and delivers you to the terminal entrance, handling luggage and timing the journey to get you there unhurried and on schedule. The car is air-conditioned with WiFi, bottled water provided, and support available at any hour. Suits anyone heading out on a cruise without the bother of public transport or parking logistics.
2 hoursfrom AUD $599
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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Private Guided Walking Tour of Bloomsbury, London
A two-hour private walking tour through Bloomsbury, one of London's most intellectually vibrant quarters. Your guide navigates the streets where writers, scientists, and revolutionaries once lived and worked, revealing lesser-known anecdotes about the neighbourhood's residents—from Virginia Woolf to Vladimir Lenin. The tour is tailored to your interests, and your guide offers curated recommendations for dining and further exploration across the city.
2 hoursfrom AUD $198
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Taxi Transfer from & to Heathrow to London
Door-to-door private taxi between Heathrow and London, taking 40–50 minutes. A driver meets you at arrivals, monitors your flight in real time, and adjusts for delays. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with luggage help included, avoiding airport queues and public transport. The service works equally well for first trips to London or return visits.
40 min – 50 minfrom AUD $183
★ 5.0 (7)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfers From London to Heathrow Airport
Door-to-door private car service from central London to Heathrow, taking 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. Travel in a Mercedes-Benz with a professional driver who handles the route whilst you relax. The fare quoted is the fare you pay—no surprises for flight delays, immigration queues, congestion charges or parking. Complimentary water, WiFi and air conditioning included. Vehicles accommodate up to seven adults with luggage, or families with child seats and prams.
45 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $319
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Immersive Woolwich Treasure Hunt Panda Treasure Quest
This two-hour self-guided adventure turns Woolwich's streets into a puzzle to crack. Working as a team, you'll decode clues sent to your phone in real time, tracing threads of local history as you navigate the Royal Arsenal and surrounding areas. It's part detective work, part city exploration—you move at your own pace, solving riddles that unlock the next waypoint. Launch when you're ready and race against the clock to piece together Woolwich's hidden stories.
2 hoursfrom AUD $25
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
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London Tate Modern Guided Small-Group Tour with Max 6 People
Explore one of the world's premier modern art institutions with a knowledgeable guide in an intimate setting. This 2.5-hour tour of Tate Modern takes you through the gallery's landmark collection on the Thames, featuring seminal works by Picasso, Warhol, Dalí and de Chirico. With no more than six people per guide, you'll move at a measured pace through the sprawling converted power station, gaining context for the movements and artists that shaped 20th-century visual culture.
2h 30mfrom AUD $332
★ 5.0 (7)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Run the Thames Bridges
Run across 17 Thames bridges (or 11 on the shorter route) on a self-guided GPS-triggered audio tour between Tower Bridge and Putney or Vauxhall. The 2–3 hour half-marathon or 10k challenge pairs riverside running with recorded commentary on London's bridge architecture and the Thames's role shaping the capital. Complete the route at your own pace between now and October 31st, 2024, with an optional finisher medal.
2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $33
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