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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: Royal London & Windsor Castle by Train Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London: Royal London & Windsor Castle by Train Tour

This 9.5-hour guided tour combines the ceremonial heart of London with a visit to Windsor Castle, using the train to sidestep traffic entirely. Starting from your hotel or Piccadilly Circus, you'll witness the Changing of the Guard, explore Westminster's political buildings, then travel by rail to Windsor where your guide leads you through St George's Chapel, the state apartments, and castle grounds. Train fares and castle entry are bundled in, eliminating ticket hassles and queueing stress on arrival.

Ultimate Personalised London Tour - 6 Hours Your Personal Driver

A six-hour private London tour with your own driver, built around what you want to see. Rather than a fixed itinerary, you direct the route—whether that's royal palaces, markets, neighbourhoods, or hidden corners. The driver handles navigation and logistics while you focus on exploring. Includes air-conditioned transport, onboard WiFi, and bottled water. Suited to families, groups, and anyone preferring flexibility over a scripted coach tour.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $1159

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Speyside Whisky Experience

Explore Scotland's premier whisky region with a private driver and guide over eight hours, choosing from fifty working distilleries across Speyside. Your vehicle becomes a comfortable base for touring, with on-board WiFi and refreshments included. This self-directed approach means you control the pace and which producers to visit—whether you're after a single malt masterclass or a casual tasting at a family-friendly visitor centre. Distillery entrance fees are separate, allowing flexibility to skip or splurge depending on your interests.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1352

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Bristol to Heathrow Airport private taxi transfers

Direct private car service connecting Bristol to Heathrow Airport in under two hours. Airport Pickups London operates a fleet of newer, well-maintained vehicles with experienced, licensed drivers who handle luggage and navigate London's transport network. Ideal for travellers wanting door-to-door convenience without the hassle of public transport or car hire. Includes air conditioning and reliable timing for both airport arrivals and departures.

Royal London Westminster Tour

This 2.5-hour walking tour traces Westminster's royal geography and power structures, guiding you through the palaces, parks and government buildings that shape Britain's monarchy and politics. Led by a knowledgeable London resident, you'll discover which royal residence actually matters most, peek at the sovereign's mute swans, and understand a thousand years of constitutional history. Time your visit right and catch the Changing of the Guard from the best vantage point—or spot the King himself.

Private Mindfulness and Nature Walk in Edinburgh

A 90-minute guided walk through Edinburgh's quieter green spaces, combining controlled breathing techniques, meditation, and mindful movement. You'll practise silent observation, grounded walking, gentle stretching, and guided reflection in natural settings away from the city's main routes. The pace is deliberately unhurried, giving your nervous system space to reset. Light snacks are provided.

Cardiff Private Day Tour Cardiff Castle, St Fagans, & Cardiff Bay

A nine-hour guided exploration of Cardiff led by someone who actually lives here. You'll move through the medieval castle, the open-air museum at St Fagans with its reconstructed Welsh buildings, and the waterfront at Cardiff Bay. The pace lets you absorb the city's layered past without rushing, and your guide steers you towards neighbourhood cafés and pubs that locals favour rather than the obvious tourist traps.

The City of London Food Tour with 10+ Tastings

Taste your way through London's food scene on a three to four-hour walking tour led by a local food enthusiast. Visit over a dozen carefully selected spots across the city, sampling more than ten dishes and drinks at each stop. The small group experience caps at ten participants, allowing your guide to share insider knowledge about London's culinary history and hidden gems. Expect to try something completely new to your palate.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $100

★ 5.0 (5)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

United Kingdom

Join the Dark Side of Magical Nature

A nocturnal trek through a remote Scottish glen famed for its cinematic backdrop and folklore. This 3-hour guided walk ventures into woodland after dark, exploring a landscape steeped in local legend. You'll navigate by torchlight through dense forest, experiencing the stark contrast between daylight familiarity and night-time atmosphere. The solitude and darkness transform an ordinary woodland walk into something altogether more visceral—combining the physical challenge of trail navigation with the psychological intensity of being alone beneath the canopy when most people sleep.

Official World Famous Belfast Black Taxi Tour

Travel through Belfast's politically charged streets in a black taxi, guided by a local who interprets the city's murals as documents of The Troubles. Over 90 minutes to 2 hours, you'll encounter striking artworks created by both Republican and Loyalist communities, including the 25-foot-high Peace Wall adorned with signatures from global figures. This private tour explores how street art became a visual record of conflict, protest, and eventual reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $185

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Edinburgh Private city tour

This seven-and-a-half-hour private tour unveils Edinburgh's architectural contrasts, from medieval closes to Georgian squares. Your local guide navigates you through the city's most compelling sights: Arthur's Seat for panoramic views, the royal residence at Holyrood, Calton Hill's neoclassical monuments, and Edinburgh Castle (entry included). You'll traverse the Royal Mile, explore Greyfriars kirkyard, wander Dean Village's cobbled lanes, and take in St Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street. The itinerary blends Scotland's historical depth with the city's distinctive 18th-century elegance.

Giants Causeway Private Tour

Explore Northern Ireland's most striking geological formation and Belfast's layered past on a customised private tour. Your local guide drives you through the dramatic north coast landscape to the Giant's Causeway—those remarkable hexagonal basalt columns—then ventures into Belfast city to confront its turbulent twentieth-century history via the peace walls and associated sites. Tours run 4–8 hours depending on your interests. Includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a guide who adapts the itinerary to your group's pace and curiosity.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1304

Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Top 10 Oxford Highlights with Divinity School and New College

A two-and-a-half-hour guided walk through Oxford's architectural and intellectual heart, led by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll move through the city's central districts visiting ten principal sites, including the Bridge of Sighs, the 14th-century New College, and the Divinity School—a standout space that featured prominently in Harry Potter films. The route balances famous landmarks with quieter corners, offering context and stories you'd miss alone.

2h 30mfrom AUD $95

Glastonbury, Wells Cathedral & Cheddar Gorge Day Trip from Bath

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glastonbury, Wells Cathedral & Cheddar Gorge Day Trip from Bath

Explore three of Somerset's standout landmarks at your own pace with a private driver and air-conditioned car from Bath. Visit Glastonbury Abbey, the haunting ruins linked to King Arthur and dismantled by Henry VIII; Wells, England's tiniest city, centred around its striking Cathedral; and drive through the dramatic Cheddar Gorge. Your driver stays flexible with timing, letting you linger where you choose rather than rushing through a fixed itinerary. Six to eight hours total, including travel.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $724

Macaron Masterclass at The Cookery Studio in Bath

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Macaron Masterclass at The Cookery Studio in Bath

Spend two and a half hours at The Cookery Studio in Bath learning to make French macarons from scratch. You'll master meringue-making, piping technique, and the precise timing that separates crisp shells from chewy centres. Rather than stick to tradition, you'll flavour your batch with British-inspired fillings—think lemon tart, raspberry ripple, and sticky toffee pudding. Beginners and experienced bakers alike will walk away with a box of homemade macarons and the know-how to repeat the process at home.

A Taste of Wrexham Food & Drink Tour

Spend 90 minutes exploring Wrexham's food culture and past with a knowledgeable guide who steers you toward two carefully selected independent eateries. You'll taste regional dishes whilst learning the town's stories—from industrial heritage to contemporary food revival. Small group sizes mean genuine conversation and attention to your preferences, including any dietary needs arranged beforehand.

Private Guided Discovery Walk in the Cairngorms

Walk through Scotland's Cairngorms National Park with a knowledgeable local guide over 2–4 hours. Your guide tailors the route to what your group wants to see: ancient Caledonian forests, castle ruins, or mountain lochs. The pace is leisurely, giving space to absorb the landscape and learn about Highland history and ecology. Families, mixed abilities and wheelchair users all welcome.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $154

Stonehenge Private Tour from Southampton

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Stonehenge Private Tour from Southampton

A four-hour private driving tour departing from Southampton that takes you to Stonehenge in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes. Your driver combines fourteen years of local experience with flexibility to adjust the itinerary on the fly. The service prioritises comfort over crowds, offering a relaxed alternative to coach tours. You'll travel with bottled water and WiFi where possible, though entrance tickets must be arranged separately.

Tilbury Cruise Port Transfers To and From Central London

Book a private vehicle from Tilbury Cruise Port to central London or reverse—a straightforward transfer covering the 90-minute to 2-hour journey. Select from economy, executive, or group-sized cars depending on party size and preference. Your TfL-licensed driver arrives punctually, helps with bags, and handles the route whilst you relax. No queueing for taxis, no juggling public transport schedules. The service includes 30 minutes' complimentary waiting time at the port and Wi-Fi throughout.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $232

Portland Cruise Special Guided Tour Stonehenge and Salisbury

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Portland Cruise Special Guided Tour Stonehenge and Salisbury

Escape your Portland cruise berth for a guided exploration of Wiltshire's prehistoric monuments and medieval heritage. This 4–8 hour private tour threads together Stonehenge's ancient stones, Salisbury Cathedral (home to an original Magna Carta copy), the Georgian seaside charm of Weymouth, and panoramic views from atop the Isle of Portland. Your guide contextualises each stop, revealing the region's layered past without rushing between sites.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1736

Southampton to London Private Luxury Transfer

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Southampton to London Private Luxury Transfer

Direct private transfer from Southampton to central London covering roughly 75 miles in under two hours. A black-car service handling the motorway journey so you can settle in with WiFi, chilled water, and climate control. The driver meets you on arrival and manages luggage, leaving you free to decompress after travel or prepare for what's next in the capital.

1h 50m – 2h 10mfrom AUD $377

★ 5.0 (5)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Gliding Experience in Devon

Experience silent flight over Devon's countryside on this 45-minute gliding adventure. You'll launch via motorised tow to 1,600 metres, then cut the engine and drift on thermals in genuine engineless flight. With a glide ratio designed to keep you airborne for 15–20 minutes or longer, you'll discover what soaring alongside birds actually feels like. A pre-flight briefing prepares you; optional instruction available if you want hands-on involvement.

45 minfrom AUD $365

Christmas with the Alpacas at Wetley Moor Alpacas

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Christmas with the Alpacas at Wetley Moor Alpacas

Spend two hours at Wetley Moor Alpacas near Stoke-on-Trent meeting alpacas, donkeys, and Santa during the festive season. This family-focused experience combines animal encounters with Christmas activities in a covered venue. Children write letters to Santa, craft decorations, and visit the grotto where Santa poses for photos alongside his alpaca reindeer team. You'll also handle small animals in the petting shed and explore the arena with the main herd.

2 hoursfrom AUD $19

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Sightseeing Tour Cardiff Bay and Vale of Glamorgan Full-Day Driver Guided

A six to eight-hour driver-guided tour exploring Cardiff Bay, the Vale of Glamorgan and the Heritage Coast. Travel through Neolithic burial sites, Victorian Penarth and Barry Island, stopping at fossil-bearing beaches and medieval castles nestled in rural valleys. Your Green Badge driver provides specialist commentary throughout, with bottled water supplied. Lunch and attraction fees are separate.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $193

Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Guide

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Guide

A two- to three-hour guided walk through Edinburgh's historic streets with a local who knows the city's layered past. You'll move between distinct neighbourhoods, understanding how their contrasting characters—from medieval closes to Georgian squares—shaped what Edinburgh is today. This isn't a rushed highlights tour; it's a chance to read the architecture, street layouts, and social geography like chapters in a book.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $278

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Silver Ring Making Experience

Craft your own sterling silver ring over three hours in the Scottish Highlands near Balquhidder. Work with raw materials and professional tools to shape a wearable piece, guided through each stage of the process. You'll leave with a handmade ring and the knowledge of how it came together. The hilltop studio setting provides a quiet backdrop for creative focus. Tea and coffee included.

Luxury Transfer Service | Edinburgh to Inverness

Travel between Edinburgh and Inverness in a private luxury vehicle with a professional Scottish driver handling all logistics. This three to four-hour transfer eliminates the stress of hiring a rental car or navigating public transport in the Highlands. Your driver collects you from your Edinburgh location, loads luggage, and delivers you door-to-door in comfort. You'll receive driver details and real-time updates beforehand, so arrivals and departures run smoothly without parking hassles or unexpected fees.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $927

Private Glasgow Street Art Tour Explore the City Murals

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Glasgow Street Art Tour Explore the City Murals

Discover Glasgow's thriving urban art scene on a 90-minute private walking tour led by a local guide. You'll encounter works by established and emerging artists across the city, learning the narratives and techniques behind each piece. The tour traces how Glasgow transformed into one of Europe's leading street art hubs, examining the distinctions between graffiti and sanctioned murals, and the city council's role in supporting this cultural movement. Routes and timing flex to suit your interests.

1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom AUD $261

★ 5.0 (5)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Leather workshops, Private classes

Learn traditional leather crafting in an intimate UK workshop setting. This single-day class teaches you practical techniques whilst working with reclaimed hides and your choice of designs. Your instructor brings workshop expertise and local knowledge, ensuring you leave with both completed pieces and newfound confidence in a hands-on skill. All materials feature in the course fee, so you walk away with tangible results.

Chauffeur Transfer: Dover Cruise Port to/from Heathrow Airport

Private chauffeur service connecting Dover Cruise Port and Heathrow Airport, taking approximately two hours. Travel in a premium Mercedes or similar executive vehicle with a trained driver who tracks your flight in real time. Door-to-door convenience means no shared journeys, no waiting around, and no faffing with public transport after a long flight or cruise.

2 hoursfrom AUD $714

Coastal Kingdoms Day Tour Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Coastal Kingdoms Day Tour Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle

This nine-hour coastal tour takes you along Northumberland's dramatic shoreline to explore two major historical sites: Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Travel in a luxury minibus with panoramic windows and knowledgeable commentary from your driver-guide. The itinerary adapts to tidal patterns, ensuring you make the most of conditions on the day. Ideal for those keen on medieval history and striking coastal landscapes.

Harry Potter Filming Location Walking Tour in London

A 3–4 hour walking tour through central London tracing the filming locations and real-world inspirations behind the Harry Potter films. Starting at King's Cross Station's Platform 9¾, you'll visit over a dozen landmarks—from Leadenhall Market to Westminster Abbey to the Millennium Bridge—hearing production anecdotes and backstory from your guide. The route culminates at the Palace Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, where the stage play runs. Children are free, and no tickets or attraction admissions are included; you'll view everything from street level.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $48

Oban, Glencoe, Western Highlands, Lochs & Castles Private Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Oban, Glencoe, Western Highlands, Lochs & Castles Private Tour

Explore Scotland's western highlands on a 10–11 hour private tour that sweeps from Oban through Glen Coe to the shores of multiple lochs. Your driver-guide reveals Clan history, architectural gems like St Conan's Kirk, and the mountain-and-water landscape that defines this region. Stop at Inveraray Castle's grounds, taste the seafood Oban is known for (meals separate), and drink in views that justify the Hebrides' reputation as a traveller's destination.

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $700

London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

★ 5.0 (5)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

London Private Tour with Exclusive Car and Options

Travel across England's most celebrated destinations in a private vehicle tailored to your itinerary. Whether you fancy Oxford's dreaming spires, Cambridge's riverside colleges, Bath's Georgian crescents, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge's ancient stones, the Scottish Highlands, or the Lake District's fells, your dedicated driver handles transport while you relax. Choose your own route across 4 hours to a full day, with entry tickets to major sites included. Professional service built on reliability and attention to detail.

4 hours – 1 dayfrom AUD $579

The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Almost Complete History of the Old Town of Cambridge

Walk through Cambridge's town centre with a guide who knows the streets as a resident, not a visitor. This two-hour tour uses a 500-year-old map and local knowledge to unpick two millennia of Cambridge history—from Anglo-Saxon settlement through medieval markets, college rivalries, and the city we navigate today. You'll learn how townspeople shaped the place, not just the colleges. A local social enterprise, the guides bring lived experience of Cambridge's real communities to the narrative.

2 hoursfrom AUD $41

Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

Explore Edinburgh's medieval heart on your own terms with this smartphone-based audio tour covering the Old Town's key sites—Royal Mile, Castle, St Giles' Cathedral, Grassmarket and Writers Museum. Download the app, activate your code, and roam for up to three weeks with Jule's local narration guiding you through each neighbourhood. No crowds, no fixed itinerary, no tour group pace. You decide when and where to pause.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $17

Private Belfast Mural & Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast (2 in 1)

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Belfast Mural & Giant's Causeway Tour from Belfast (2 in 1)

Pack Northern Ireland's highlights into a single day with this private eight-hour tour combining Belfast's political street art with the dramatic basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway on the Antrim Coast. Your dedicated guide navigates you through both urban storytelling and coastal geology, crafted specifically for travellers with limited time. Travel in a climate-controlled vehicle with WiFi and refreshments included, gaining insider perspective on the region's culture and natural wonders without the rush of group logistics.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1188

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Durham - The Cathedral and Old City

Explore Durham's compact medieval core on a guided walking tour led by a local expert. This 2–4 hour outing showcases the city's Norman cathedral, hilltop castle, steep cobbled lanes and period market squares, with dramatic river vistas from above. You'll move at a manageable pace through streets largely unchanged since the Middle Ages, with hotel collection and return included.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $464

★ 5.0 (5)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Giants Causeway ~ one stop tour

A streamlined return trip to Northern Ireland's iconic basalt columns, designed for travellers with limited time. Your driver doubles as guide, sharing local knowledge and regional tales whilst you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from Belfast to the Causeway. You'll reach the site, take in the geological wonder, and head back without fuss—ideal if you're squeezing this UNESCO-listed landmark into a packed itinerary.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $618

★ 5.0 (5)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

A nine-hour guided tour through North Wales that strings together three medieval fortresses—Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon—with stops in Snowdonia National Park and the National Slate Museum. Your driver navigates the minibus whilst a local guide unpacks the castles' histories and Welsh legends woven through the landscape. You'll walk castle walls, absorb mountain scenery, and piece together how these strongholds shaped the region. Suits all fitness levels and works with prams for younger travellers.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1255

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