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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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A private guided tour of World War 2 sites along the Kent Coast

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

A private guided tour of World War 2 sites along the Kent Coast

This 4–5 hour private tour traces Kent's pivotal role in World War 2, beginning at the Battle of Britain Museum on the original fighter-aerodrome site. You'll traverse the coast from Folkestone's Victorian promenade and historic harbour through Dover's Norman castle to St Margaret's Bay beneath the White Cliffs, stopping at the Battle of Britain Memorial overlooking the Channel. The journey concludes with tea at a local spot where your guide explains why this corner earned the grim nickname 'Hellfire Corner' during the war. Fully air-conditioned transport and professional DGA-qualified driver included.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom GBP $604

1 Hour Tasting of Rarest & Oldest Whiskies

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

1 Hour Tasting of Rarest & Oldest Whiskies

Taste four exceptional single malts from Scotland's Speyside region in a guided session revealing the stories behind Aberfeldy, MacDuff, Aultmore, and Craigellachie. This hour-long tasting focuses on aged and hard-to-find expressions, perfect for those wanting to experience whiskies beyond everyday shelves. A guide walks you through each dram, explaining how terroir and production shape these distinctive spirits.

Soldiers, Miners and Fairies. (Private Tour of West Cornwall.)

Explore West Cornwall's layered past with Glenys and Chris, a local driver-guide who knows the region intimately. Over 5 to 13 hours (your choice), visit decommissioned tin mines, Bronze Age settlements, standing stones, and tucked-away coastal villages. You'll handle dowsing rods at a stone circle, torch-explore a prehistoric fogou, and hear Cornish stories still alive in the community. The tour bends to your interests—want to add somewhere? They'll reroute. It's just you, no coach crowds, moving at a rhythm that suits.

5 hours – 13 hoursfrom GBP $469

★ 5.0 (3)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Manchester

Solve a series of interconnected puzzles across Manchester's streets and waterways to unlock your fictional uncle's estate. This 90-minute outdoor mystery takes you through red-brick quarters and Castlefield's historic canals, where you'll decode clues and encounter characters from his shadowy past. Ideal for group outings—whether team-building, birthday celebrations, or hen and stag events—the game combines urban exploration with narrative twists that reward lateral thinking.

Private Transfer between London and Oxford - Meet & Greet

Point-to-point private transfer between London and Oxford with meet-and-greet service. Your driver collects you from arrival or departure point and takes you directly to your destination in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Journey takes 1–2 hours depending on traffic. Service handles all logistics—no queueing, no uncertainty—leaving you to settle in after travel or prepare for onward plans.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom GBP $250

Private Tour of Oxford and Windsor Castle

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour of Oxford and Windsor Castle

A full-day private tour combining Oxford's medieval colleges with Windsor Castle's royal grandeur. Your dedicated guide drives you through both destinations at your own pace, handling all transport logistics while you focus on the stories behind England's most iconic architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Ten hours to explore two centuries of British history without the constraints of group schedules.

10 hoursfrom GBP $995

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Week-long Trip to Avalon Island

Spend seven days on Avalon Island exploring the landscape and heritage that has drawn seekers for centuries. This guided retreat combines accommodation, meals, and structured activities at significant locations across the Isle, led by a specialist in the island's history and traditions. The programme includes ceremonies at heritage sites, daily meditation, and time for personal reflection. Groups are kept small (8–10 participants) to maintain intimacy. Suitable for those seeking contemplation rather than standard sightseeing.

7 daysfrom GBP $88

Private Tour to the Famous Glenfinnan, Glencoe & More, Inverness

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour to the Famous Glenfinnan, Glencoe & More, Inverness

Explore the dramatic geology and film locations along Scotland's Great Glen on this 8–10 hour private tour from Inverness. Travel at your own pace through Glencoe, past Ben Nevis, and to the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, stopping for walks or views as you prefer. Your driver tailors the route to your interests—whisky distillery visits are optional and can be swapped for other stops within reasonable distance.

8 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $700

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

North London Craft Brewery Tour

Discover North London's thriving independent brewing culture on a guided 3–4 hour tour through Walthamstow's emerging beer quarter. Your host takes groups of up to 14 people through four working tap rooms, introducing you to the makers, techniques and flavours shaping London's craft beer renaissance. A half pint welcome drink gets you started.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $49

Doune Castle and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Doune Castle and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

This seven-hour small group tour from Glasgow ventures into the Scottish Highlands, centring on Doune Castle—the fortress that doubled as a filming location for the television series Outlander. The itinerary combines castle exploration with outdoor activities: you'll encounter Highland cattle at Kilmahog, walk a section of Loch Lomond's shoreline near Balmaha to absorb views across the water and islands, and wander the Viking-influenced settlement of Luss. Groups stay under 16 people, with an informed guide leading throughout.

Isle of Lewis Heritage: Private Day Tour from Stornoway

A private six-hour tour of Isle of Lewis that traces human settlement across millennia, starting from Stornoway with your own guide and vehicle. You'll visit the Calanais Standing Stones—a 5,000-year-old megalithic circle shrouded in local mystery—then explore Dun Carloway Broch, an Iron Age stone tower commanding views across the Hebridean landscape. The route connects these sites chronologically, revealing how successive cultures engineered their way across this remote island.

Private Royal London Taxi Tour with The Changing of the Guards

Travel through five centuries of royal London from a private black cab, guided by a driver-historian who navigates you past the exterior of five palaces whilst sidestepping the tourist queues. Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony from an insider's vantage point, avoiding the mass gathering crowds. Your knowledgeable guide weaves together architectural significance, court intrigue, and the stories that shaped the monarchy, all whilst you sit in air-conditioned comfort. This five-hour tour covers ground most walking visitors miss, combining sightseeing efficiency with genuine historical insight.

5 hoursfrom GBP $459

London Like a Local Full Day Custom Tour with Private Guide

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

London Like a Local Full Day Custom Tour with Private Guide

A seven-hour custom tour shaped around your interests—whether you're drawn to food, fashion, history, or something else entirely. Your private guide meets you at your hotel and navigates London on foot and by public transport, revealing both celebrated landmarks and quieter corners locals favour. The itinerary is built to your preferences beforehand, so you spend your day seeing what genuinely appeals to you rather than ticking boxes.

7 hoursfrom GBP $329

Private Travel to Outlander Filming Locations Across Scotland

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Travel to Outlander Filming Locations Across Scotland

Explore the Scottish locations that brought Outlander to life with a private driver who knows both the terrain and the story. This flexible tour runs 4–8 hours depending on your chosen route, visiting castles, glens and villages featured in the series. You'll travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and refreshments, with the option to follow a preset itinerary or design your own stops. Entry to Midhope Castle is included.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $199

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Manchester Airport Taxi Transfers Service

Reliable private car service connecting Manchester Airport to your accommodation or city destination. Drivers meet you at baggage claim with flexible scheduling to match your flight time. Vehicle picks you up and drops you off directly, eliminating the hassle of public transport queues or shuttle waits. All journeys include parking fees, so no hidden costs. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available, and staff accommodate families with infants and those travelling with service animals.

1 hour – 5 hoursfrom GBP $100

Derrie Danders: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Riverside and South City

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Derrie Danders: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Riverside and South City

Navigate Derry's riverside and urban landscape on this self-guided audio walk, tracing the city's maritime past and industrial boom alongside its more recent social divisions. The 75-minute route moves between the Peace Bridge and Craigavon Bridge along the River Foyle, then loops back through neighbourhoods shaped by shipbuilding, shirt manufacture, and wartime service. You'll encounter landmarks tied to Scottish emigration, early Christian history, and 20th-century conflict, hearing how infrastructure and community geography still reflect these layered chapters.

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom GBP $6

Craft Brews of Manchester - A Private Beer Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Craft Brews of Manchester - A Private Beer Tour

This private group tour takes you through Manchester's independent breweries and taprooms over three and a half hours. You'll visit working breweries to see production firsthand, taste a pint at each stop, and hear directly from the people making the beer. The route covers both established craft operations and newer experimental outfits, revealing how the city has become a serious player in British brewing. Your guide is local and knows the scenes inside each venue.

Private St Andrews Dark Side Tour

This 90-minute private walking tour reveals St Andrews' macabre underbelly beneath its genteel façade of castle, cathedral and Scotland's oldest university. Discover how rabbits besieged the famous golf course, trace Al Capone's unexpected Scottish connection, encounter the restless spirit of a legendary golfer, and learn of a poisoning that decimated a royal household. A guide versed in local lore walks you through centuries of murder, betrayal and tragedy that shaped this picturesque coastal town.

Mayfair and Belgravia Private Walking Tour

This three-hour private walking tour takes you through Mayfair and Belgravia, London's most rarified neighbourhoods. Away from tourist crowds, you'll navigate quiet mews, hidden squares and tree-lined avenues where generations of the wealthy, powerful and notorious have made their homes. The route weaves past Georgian townhouses, neighbourhood churches, independent boutiques and period pubs steeped in local lore. A complimentary drink at a historic pub is included.

Outdoor Bouldering Workshop

Spend four hours tackling boulder problems across Wiltshire's lesser-known climbing destination. This workshop suits climbers of all abilities, from complete beginners to advanced boulderers, with routes graded V0 through V9. All equipment is provided, and the site is accessible by public transport. You'll work on technique, problem-solving, and building strength in a outdoor setting alongside climbers at your level.

The London Cooking Class and 7 Course Tasting Dinner

Cook alongside a professional chef in a London home kitchen, then sit down to a seven-course dinner you've helped create. This three-and-a-half-hour session pairs hands-on cooking with proper eating—no lecture theatre, no demo-only format. You'll learn techniques, understand ingredients, and taste what you've made with an aperitif included. Ideal for anyone who wants to cook rather than watch cooking happen.

2 hour Christchurch Tales Oxford's Legacy of History and Fantasy

Step inside Christ Church College, Oxford's most celebrated institution set on hallowed medieval grounds. This two-hour guided tour reveals the spaces where Lewis Carroll dreamed up Alice in Wonderland and where film crews captured Harry Potter's most iconic scenes. You'll navigate the cathedral, dining hall, and staircases within one of Britain's most architecturally significant colleges, led by an ITG-accredited guide with rare access. The route weaves together 900 years of academic heritage, from the scholars who became Prime Ministers to the hidden corners that inspired global literature.

2 hoursfrom GBP $270

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Isle of Skye Private Tour

Explore Scotland's most dramatic island landscape with a dedicated driver-guide piloting a comfortable minivan across the Isle of Skye's legendary terrain. This 9–10 hour private tour departs from your accommodation and traverses windswept moorlands, jagged mountain ridges, and coastal cliffs at your own pace. Flexible routing means you shape the itinerary—whether lingering at specific viewpoints or venturing toward castle exteriors and remote walking trails. Water and expert local commentary included.

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom GBP $707

The Ghost Quest Citywide Puzzle Adventure in York

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

The Ghost Quest Citywide Puzzle Adventure in York

Navigate York's medieval streets on a self-guided smartphone quest that weaves together 13 ghostly narratives. Over 90 minutes at your own pace, solve puzzles and riddles that lead you past hidden corners and historic landmarks throughout the city centre. Your team (2–8 people) controls the tempo, pausing for refreshments or lingering at discoveries. Children under 8 play free, and you'll pocket a treat upon completion. Valid for a year from purchase, so you can start whenever suits you.

Winston Churchill's London At War. A Private Walk Through Britain's Darkest Hour

Walk London's wartime geography with a Churchill specialist, tracing the PM's path from childhood haunts to the nerve centres where Britain's defence was orchestrated. This three- to four-hour private tour connects residential landmarks, camouflaged intelligence stations, and Eisenhower's command post—many unmarked or repurposed today—before descending into the War Rooms, the subterranean bunker where strategic maps and furniture remain exactly as they were left. Your guide unpicks the hidden stories behind these ordinary-looking buildings.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $175

Full Day Private History Tour of the Cotswolds in a Rolls Royce

★ 5.0 (3)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Full Day Private History Tour of the Cotswolds in a Rolls Royce

Travel through the Cotswolds in a Rolls Royce with a retired history educator who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Over seven to eight hours, you'll visit significant sites across this picturesque English region, stopping at carefully selected restaurants for lunch. The chauffeur handles all driving whilst your guide provides context on the landscape, architecture and stories that define the area. A personalised approach means you focus on what genuinely intrigues you, whether medieval villages, Roman remains or Georgian townhouses.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom GBP $800

St Andrews, Villages and Coastal Charm: Private Land Rover Tour

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

St Andrews, Villages and Coastal Charm: Private Land Rover Tour

A seven-and-a-half-hour private Land Rover tour through Fife's East Neuk, centred on St Andrews and its surrounding villages. You'll travel past the Old Course and Scotland's oldest university, then venture into fishing villages like Crail, Pitenweem and Anstruther. The route weaves through countryside famed for Outlander filming locations and coastal vistas, with stops at heritage sites like Dunino Den and opportunities to eat locally. Guided by a driver, you move at your own pace with a maximum group of six.

Glasgow: The Ultimate Scottish Whisky Adventure Private Day Tour

A private eight-hour whisky tour departing Glasgow, visiting two celebrated distilleries—Deanston and Glengoyne—with tastings at each. You'll travel through the Scottish Highlands in a comfortable minivan, passing dramatic scenery around Loch Lomond and Dukes Pass. Your experienced local guide leads the distillery walks and shares knowledge throughout the day, leaving you to focus on the whisky rather than logistics.

Undiscovered London Guided Walking Tours

Explore London's layered past on a two-hour guided walk that steers away from the obvious. These tours move between grand squares and narrow backstreets, pausing at places most visitors miss. Your guide—a seasoned Londoner with genuine expertise—reveals the city's quieter stories: scandal-ridden Victorians, wartime secrets, literary echoes. Choose a themed route (Dickens haunts, espionage trails, Thames legacies) or book a private group walk tailored to your interests. Each turn unearths something unexpected.

Outlaw King Tour

Follow Robert the Bruce across Scotland's royal heartland on this seven-hour private tour. Starting from your hotel, you'll visit Bannockburn, where Bruce's victory secured Scottish independence, then move to Scone Palace where he received his crown, and finish at Dunfermline Abbey, his final resting place. Traveller groups of up to four travel in a private vehicle with a dedicated guide, refreshments included throughout.

Royal Tour w/ Buckingham Palace Tickets - Semi-Private 8ppl Max

A 4-hour semi-private walking tour exploring London's royal history, from Henry VIII's hunting grounds through Parliament's evolution to modern monarchy. Starting at Hyde Park, you'll visit Wellington Arch and Green Park with a knowledgeable guide uncovering palace intrigue, assassination plots and the Crown's relationship with Parliament. The tour concludes with timed entry to Buckingham Palace for self-guided exploration of the State Rooms. Groups capped at 8 people ensure a more intimate experience.

Beatrix Potter Private 5 hour tour

Trace Beatrix Potter's creative journey across the Lake District on this five-hour private tour. Your knowledgeable driver-guide navigates the landscapes and locations that shaped her beloved children's stories, from the valleys she sketched to the villages she knew intimately. You'll discover the natural settings behind her most iconic illustrations, moving at your own pace with photo stops whenever something catches your eye.

Belfast Music Walking Tour

Walk Belfast's music landscape with a musician-guide who unpicks the city's UNESCO-recognised soundtrack. Over three hours, you'll track the venues, streets and buildings that shaped everything from Van Morrison's soul to Snow Patrol's alternative rock, stopping at folk haunts, punk clubs, jazz joints and the Oh Yeah Music Centre's exhibition space. Stories of Ruby Murray, Gary Moore and countless other artists anchor each stop.

Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market

A festive walking tour through South London's food district, stopping at four specialist doughnut makers and sampling seasonal pastries. Beginning at St. John Bakery on Borough High Street, you'll wander through the market quarter, tasting fresh creations whilst learning about the area's trading heritage and culinary reputation. The route culminates at Crosstown Doughnuts with views across to Tower Bridge. Runs 1.5–2 hours, includes hot beverages throughout.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom GBP $73

★ 5.0 (3)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Southampton Port to from Heathrow Airport Private TransferService

Private car service connecting Southampton Port and Heathrow Airport in roughly 90 minutes. This is straightforward point-to-point transport: a driver meets you, handles your luggage, and delivers you to your destination on schedule. Air-conditioned vehicle, complimentary water, onboard WiFi. Available round the clock. Infant seats provided if needed. Luggage allowance is one cabin bag and one large suitcase per passenger.

White Water Kayak Activity in Buckfastleigh

A 4-hour white water kayaking session on the rivers around Buckfastleigh designed for paddlers with some prior kayak experience. Your guide—all fully qualified instructors—will coach you through moving water, offering real-time feedback on technique whilst managing safety. The route suits mixed abilities, so whether you're refining your roll or building confidence in rapids, you'll find appropriate sections. All kit included: kayak, paddle, spray deck, helmet, and dry bag. Wetsuits available to hire.

4 hoursfrom GBP $50

Glasgow: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow with local Guide

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glasgow: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow with local Guide

Explore Glasgow's layered history over eight hours with a private guide steering a luxury minivan. Start at the medieval Cathedral, then trace the city's transformation through Trongate's narrow streets and into the Georgian grandeur of George Square. You'll see the Finnieston Crane—a steel relic of Glasgow's shipbuilding boom—before heading west to discover Victorian universities and the bohemian character of Merchant City. Your itinerary flexes to your interests; no fixed schedule, no tour-bus crowds.

Peterborough Cathedral and Old City Private Walking Tour

A guided walking exploration of Peterborough Cathedral and the medieval town of Crowland, spanning 2–3 hours. Starting from Peterborough Station (45 minutes from London), you'll trace the cathedral's journey from Roman settlement through Saxon monastery to Norman masterpiece, including the tomb of Katherine of Aragon. The route then moves to Crowland's atmospheric abbey ruins and the oddly-proportioned Trinity Bridge, one of England's most unusual medieval structures. Suitable for all fitness levels and ideal as a London day excursion.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom GBP $115

Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret

★ 5.0 (3)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Interactive Treasure Hunt Experience of York's Secret

Navigate York's backstreets using riddle-based clues on your phone to discover tucked-away landmarks and quirky corners of the city. Over four hours, you'll decode cryptic challenges and walk roughly five kilometres, unlocking each location as you solve puzzles sent via SMS or Telegram. No guide accompanies you—you're in control of pace and discovery, with support available if you get stuck or need a hint to pinpoint your next waypoint.

Private Liverpool Walking Tour with Local Guide

Explore Liverpool's character through the eyes of someone who knows it best. This 90-minute private walking tour threads together the city's maritime heritage, Titanic legacy, and musical legacy with a local guide who can explain what actually matters to Liverpudlians. You'll pass the historic docks, spot the famous Liver Birds, and trace Beatles connections—all without paying separate entry fees. Best suited for those who want context and story rather than a rushed checklist.

1h 30mfrom GBP $135

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