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Private Glasgow Street Art Tour Explore the City Murals
1h 30m – 1h 40mfrom GBP $135
Tours & experiences
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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2,001 tours
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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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 GBP $10
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Private Bespoke Tour: Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Trace the Victorian streets where Arthur Conan Doyle penned his detective tales, guided by a former Sherlock Holmes Museum curator. This 3–4 hour walking tour moves between the author's former homes, the settings that inspired his narratives, and real London landmarks that feature across the canon. You'll visit 221b Baker Street, Watson's surgery, the Langham Hotel where the detective's story began, and other locations woven into the original stories from the 1880s onwards.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $250
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Camden’s Yuletide Stroll Private Tour: Lights, Markets & Magic
This private two-hour walking tour takes your group through Camden during the festive season, exploring the neighbourhood's decorated streets, independent shops and seasonal market stalls. A knowledgeable local guide leads you past transformed landmarks and hidden corners, pointing out where to find distinctive gifts and street food specials. You'll experience Camden's particular blend of alternative culture and Christmas celebration without battling the usual tourist crowds.
2 hoursfrom GBP $569
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
The London Loo Tour
Explore Britain's toilet history across 90 minutes with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks the evolution of public loos from Roman times to the present day. This London walk traces the cultural, architectural and social significance of sanitation through the centuries, revealing the stories behind everyday facilities and the quirks of British bathroom terminology. Quirky, educational and genuinely fascinating—ideal for curious travellers wanting to see their city through an unconventional lens.
1h 30mfrom GBP $20
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
United Kingdom
Whisky and Gin Private Tour in the Cotswolds with Driver Guide
A private eight-hour chauffeur-driven excursion through the Cotswolds, combining scenic village exploration with a visit to a celebrated distillery. Your Mercedes carries up to seven passengers from central London through rolling countryside dotted with honey-stone buildings and working farms. At the distillery, taste award-winning whiskies and gins in their visitor centre before returning to the capital. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off, refreshments on board, and knowledgeable driver commentary included.
8 hoursfrom GBP $1006
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Castles, Canals and Witches in Cornwall England
Explore North Cornwall's layered past in a vintage taxi with Chris, a local guide who reveals medieval ruins, coastal geology spanning millennia, and the region's modern strategic importance. This 4–16 hour flexible tour sweeps through forgotten strongholds and windswept moorland, threading together Arthurian legend, witchcraft folklore, and Cold War history. You'll handle dowsing rods yourself and hear stories rooted in places few travellers find. Lunch and museum entry fees are separate; bring cash or check ahead for opening times.
4 hours – 16 hoursfrom GBP $399
★ 5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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London Airports Transfer: Heathrow to/from Gatwick
Skip the hassle of public transport between London's two busiest airports. This private transfer whisks you directly from Heathrow to Gatwick (or vice versa) in around 90 minutes, with a driver who tracks your flight and meets you inside arrivals with a name board. Your vehicle is climate-controlled, parking and waiting time are covered, and the driver helps with bags.
1 hour – 1h 30mfrom GBP $220
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
London Harry Potter Private Black Cab Tour with Hotel Pick Up
Visit the London locations where the Harry Potter films were shot on this four-hour private cab tour with hotel collection. Your driver doubles as a guide, pointing out real-world sites that became Diagon Alley, the Millennium Bridge, and the Leaky Cauldron entrance. The cab holds up to six passengers, so it works well for solo travellers through small family groups. You'll see how the filmmakers transformed recognisable London streets into the wizarding world.
4 hoursfrom GBP $318
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Quoits, Stone circles and Monoliths on Bodmin Moor
An 8-hour private exploration of Bodmin Moor's prehistoric landscape, navigating narrow lanes to discover ancient quoits, stone circles and monoliths away from the crowds. This deep-dive into Cornwall's interior reveals Bronze Age monuments scattered across moorland, guided by someone with genuine local knowledge. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, stopping at lesser-known sites that most visitors miss.
8 hoursfrom GBP $760
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English
A two-hour private walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town with a local guide, tracing the city's evolution from medieval settlement to cultural powerhouse. You'll explore Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, wander the closes and wynds of the Royal Mile, visit Greyfriars Graveyard and Grassmarket, and see highlights of the National Museum including Viking artefacts and Pictish stones. The tour weaves together royal history, the Scottish Reformation, dark tales of crime and body-snatching, and Edinburgh's enduring literary legacy.
2 hoursfrom GBP $280
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Luxury Private Tour of Giants Causeway from Belfast for 6 people.
Skip the coach crowds and explore the Antrim Coast's most dramatic landmarks in a private Mercedes with your group of six. This 6–10 hour itinerary takes in Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the geometric basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle's clifftop ruins, the Dark Hedges avenue, and Belfast's murals and Peace Wall. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with onboard WiFi and refreshments, stopping longer where it matters most. Each route can be tailored to your interests.
6 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $595
★ 5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
United Kingdom
Cluefall - Immersive Treasure Hunt in London's South Bank
Cluefall sends you on a four-hour spy-themed puzzle trail across London's South Bank, blending phone-based clues with live agents and gadgets. You'll navigate between famous landmarks and lesser-known corners, decoding riddles and gathering intelligence as part of a roving escape game. Teams compete for leaderboard rankings whilst uncovering the area's character. It suits groups after unconventional sightseeing, corporate team-building, or anyone wanting to explore the neighbourhood through a mission lens rather than a guidebook.
4 hoursfrom GBP $22
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 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 GBP $899
★ 5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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Hire a Driver from Southampton Day Tour
Private driver service operating from Southampton with flexible itineraries tailored to your interests. Choose your own route or rely on local knowledge to guide your day across the region. Operating for 14 years, the company provides reliable transport in a comfortable Mercedes E350 (or larger vehicle by request) with air conditioning, complimentary water and WiFi. Bookings range from 2 to 10 hours, covering up to 30 miles per hour of travel.
2 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $415
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
North York Moors Private Tour day trip incl Steam Train & Whitby
Spend eight and a half hours exploring North Yorkshire's moorlands with Greg, a local guide who knows the region intimately. Travel by private vehicle through rolling countryside and visit characterful villages, culminating in a heritage steam train journey from Goathland to the coastal town of Whitby. With room for up to seven guests, the day adapts to your interests—whether that's chasing light for photographs, hearing local stories, or simply soaking in the landscape. The pace is unhurried and the route flexible, designed for small groups who'd rather travel with someone who actually lives here.
8h 30mfrom GBP $450
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Private London 3 hour Sherlock Locations Tour by Black Taxi
Track down the filming locations that brought BBC's Sherlock to life across London in a private black taxi. Over three hours, you'll visit the exterior of 221B Baker Street, St Bartholomew's Hospital, and other recognisable spots from the series whilst your driver shares behind-the-scenes details about the show's production and cast. The tour covers central London districts including Euston, Westminster, and the City, with photo stops at key locations.
3 hoursfrom GBP $270
★ 5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer between London & Tilbury Cruise Terminal / Hotel
Direct private transfer between London and Tilbury Cruise Terminal or your hotel, covering the journey in 1–2 hours. A driver collects you from your starting point and delivers you to your destination without stops or shared passengers. The vehicle is air-conditioned, equipped with WiFi and complimentary water. Wheelchair accessible and suitable for families with infants or mobility requirements.
1 hour – 2 hoursfrom GBP $350
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Woolton Liverpool Musical Walking Tour, Beatles and History
Walk the Woolton streets where John Lennon and Paul McCartney's friendship ignited in 1957. This 2-hour 15-minute guided tour traces Beatles history through a village with roots stretching back to the Domesday Book. Visit John's childhood home, Strawberry Field, and St. Peters Church whilst local guides with guitars share stories of the two musicians' formative years. Designed for Beatles devotees and those curious about Liverpool's cultural heritage, the tour blends music, local history, and personal anecdotes in small groups of up to 20 people.
2h 15mfrom GBP $23
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Scottish Highland Day Tour from Glasgow
This 10-hour drive from Glasgow ventures into the heart of the Scottish Highlands, stopping at working woollen mills, dramatic mountain scenery, and a charming riverside town. You'll encounter highland cattle at Kilmahog, stand beneath the towering peaks of Glencoe's Three Sisters, and pause in Pitlochry on the return journey. Complimentary shortbread, water and a dram of whisky punctuate the day.
10 hoursfrom GBP $760
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
London Small Group Tour: The Pirate Pubs of Old London Half-Day
A 3–4 hour guided walk through four historic riverside pubs along the Thames, exploring London's seafaring heritage and the colourful characters who shaped the port. You'll encounter tales of maritime trade, religious exiles, and the rogues who once frequented these establishments when London was the world's most important shipping hub. Each pub sits where merchant ships once unloaded cargo from across the globe.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $410
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge Private Tour with Tickets
A 12-hour private tour linking three defining chapters of British history. Start at Windsor Castle, the working royal residence since the 11th century, exploring State Apartments and St George's Chapel. Continue to Stonehenge, the 5,000-year-old monument on Salisbury Plain that still confounds archaeologists. Finish in Oxford with a guided walk through university streets led by a former student. Includes all entry tickets, private transport, and hotel pickup.
12 hoursfrom GBP $585
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Swansea Historical and Cultural Private Tour with Local Guide
A private two-hour walking tour of Swansea led by a local guide who unpicks the city's layered past and present. You'll move between the castle ruins, the working market where independent traders operate, landmarks tied to the port's heyday, and sites connected to poet Dylan Thomas. The route finishes near the seafront, letting you understand how Swansea's identity has been shaped by trade, literature, and its relationship with the Bristol Channel.
2 hoursfrom GBP $408
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Isle of Skye and West Coast Day Tour
A twelve-hour private tour departing Inverness that traces the dramatic west coast from the Highlands to Skye. You'll visit Eilean Donan Castle, explore Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness's storied shores, then cross to the Isle of Skye. Stop in Portree's pastel-painted streets for lunch at your leisure. Your local guide navigates a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, handling all route decisions so you simply watch the Hebridean landscape unfold.
12 hoursfrom GBP $700
★ 5.0 (4)
✈️ Transfers
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Southampton Cruise Port To Heathrow Airport private transfer
Direct private car service whisking you from Southampton Cruise Port to Heathrow Airport. Your driver handles the route (roughly 1.5 hours depending on traffic) while you settle in with complimentary water, phone charging, and climate control. Straightforward point-to-point transfer designed for cruise passengers catching flights, business travellers, and anyone after a fuss-free journey without the airport shuttle queues.
1 min – 1h 30mfrom GBP $210
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
The Silly History Walk of York: A Self Guided Audio Tour
Self-guided audio walk through York's 2,000 years of history, narrated with wit and humour by the Silly History Boys. Starting at Clifford's Tower, you'll navigate narrow ginnels and cobbled streets for 75–90 minutes, encountering comedic sketches about Romans, Vikings, medieval traders, and notorious figures like Guy Fawkes. Download the app for offline access, GPS directions, and the flexibility to pause whenever curiosity strikes. No guide required—just your phone and headphones.
1h 15m – 1h 30mfrom GBP $9
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Guided Shore Excursion of White Cliffs and Canterbury from Dover
This seven-hour circular tour from Dover port delivers a focused sweep of Kent's highlights: the iconic White Cliffs, the medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich, and Canterbury. A Blue Badge guide collects you from your ship and navigates you through executive minibus comfort, stopping for a guided walk around Sandwich's half-timbered streets, a full Canterbury exploration, and The Scramble Experience at the Battle of Britain Memorial. You'll have breathing room to eat locally and absorb the region's layered history without rushing.
7 hoursfrom GBP $195
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Secrets of Rye - Blue Badge Guide Private Tour
A two-hour walking tour through Rye's medieval streets, led by a Blue Badge Guide who reveals the town's shadowy past through tales of smugglers and literary connections. You'll explore locations tied to the Hawkhurst Gang—notorious 18th-century contraband runners—and walk past the homes and haunts of famous residents including Henry James. The tour takes you past Camber Castle, built by Henry VIII, and the Mermaid Inn, where gang members plotted their operations. Bring a camera; the cobbled streets and half-timbered buildings offer constant framing opportunities.
2 hoursfrom GBP $350
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Edinburgh Castle Tour and Royal Mile in Spanish
A 2.5-hour guided tour of Edinburgh's historic centre led by a Spanish-speaking guide, with castle entry included. You'll navigate the Royal Mile's steep cobbles, explore atmospheric closes and Georgian terraces, and spend time inside Edinburgh Castle itself—one of Scotland's most visited monuments. The route covers Old Town's essential landmarks at a pace that suits all abilities, making efficient use of limited time.
2h 30mfrom GBP $49
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
2 Hour Guided Walking Tour at British Museum
A two-hour guided walk through the British Museum with an expert who unpicks the stories behind major artefacts. Rather than rushing past display cases, you'll pause at carefully selected pieces—Egyptian mummies, Greek sculptures, Asian ceramics—and hear how they connect across continents and centuries. The guide fields your questions throughout, tailoring the pace to the group's interests. Entry and specialist guidance included.
2 hoursfrom GBP $75
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
London Soho Music Trail – Walking Tour
A 2-hour walking tour through Soho tracing London's musical evolution from jazz and skiffle through punk and pop. Your guide customises the route to your preferences—whether you're drawn to classic rock, blues, punk, or pop history—stopping at the actual venues and streets where The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bowie, and The Who cut their teeth. You'll cover roughly 3 miles on foot, passing through neighbourhoods that shaped generations of musicians and the cultural movements that followed them.
2 hoursfrom GBP $20
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 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.
4 hoursfrom GBP $100
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Private Tour to St. Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
Spend nine-and-a-half hours discovering St Andrews and Fife's coastal hamlets on a private guided tour. You'll have roughly three hours to explore the medieval golf town of St Andrews before visiting charming fishing villages dotted along the Fife coastline. Travel in a luxury Mercedes with your own chauffeur-guide, taking in Scotland's landscapes at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
9h 30mfrom GBP $400
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
British Museum Essentials
This 2.5-hour guided tour grants direct entry to the British Museum, bypassing queues to focus on the collection's most significant pieces. An accredited guide contextualises artefacts, explaining their contemporary relevance and addressing the ethical complexities of institutional collecting during the imperial era. You'll navigate the galleries with informed commentary rather than tourist-standard narratives.
2h 30mfrom GBP $90
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Castles, Lochs and Outlander Day Tour From Glasgow
Trace Scottish history and Outlander filming routes on a nine-and-a-half-hour guided loop from Glasgow. Start at the Kelpies' monumental horse sculptures, then venture to the Highlands visiting castle grounds and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. A local guide navigates you through Stirling's fortifications and the atmospheric grounds of Midhope (subject to availability), with downtime in Balloch village for lunch or a loch-side stroll. Packed itinerary; bring sturdy shoes.
9h 30mfrom GBP $51
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Tequila Tasting, with Chocolate & Cocktails Pairing Night
Spend 80 minutes in Notting Hill sampling single-origin chocolate from acclaimed estates whilst learning cocktail craftsmanship. You'll taste premium cocoa blindfolded to sharpen your palate, discover chocolate's journey from Mesoamerica to the modern boutique, and master two house cocktails that pair with your samples. Finish with hot chocolate as you sip the third signature drink, weaving together sensory exploration and mixology basics.
1h 20mfrom GBP $50
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Roman & Medieval London: Private Half-Day Tour in a Black Cab
Travel through two millennia of London history in a private black cab, stopping at sites where Romans built their settlement and medieval Londoners lived, suffered and died. Your knowledgeable driver navigates from Hadrian's Wall remnants through the Tower of London and into the narrow streets where the Great Fire raged, Newgate prisoners faced execution, and the Old Bailey judged the infamous. Four hours, hotel pickup included, tailored to your questions and pace.
4 hoursfrom GBP $399
★ 5.0 (4)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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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 GBP $189
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
United Kingdom
Walking Tour Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
A guided two-hour walk through central London timed to catch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Your guide positions you strategically away from the main crowds to witness the ceremonial handover of palace security—a ritual performed since Victoria's era—and explains the historical significance and military protocols behind the spectacle. Learn how this centuries-old duty rotation works whilst observing the guards in full regalia.
2 hoursfrom GBP $18
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
United Kingdom
Private Highlands, Glencoe and Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh
A 12-hour private tour through Scotland's most celebrated Highland landscapes, departing from Edinburgh. Travel through Glencoe's dramatic passes, stop at Stirling Castle, glimpse Ben Nevis, and reach Loch Ness whilst a knowledgeable local guide reveals the region's history and character. You'll encounter Highland cattle, pause at scenic vantage points, and sample local fare along the way. The route balances driving with exploration, offering genuine insight into why these mountains and lochs define the Scottish identity.
12 hoursfrom GBP $995
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