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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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The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

★ 5.0 (305)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

Walk through Victorian Whitechapel to explore one of history's darkest chapters. This two-hour private tour examines the 1888 murders attributed to Jack the Ripper, visiting the actual sites where five women were killed and the locations that shaped the investigation. Your guide unravels competing theories about the killer's identity while telling the often-overlooked stories of his victims—poor women whose lives ended in violence and whose names deserve remembering.

Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

Walk Chester's medieval streets on a 4.5-hour food tour led by a local chef and Great Taste Awards judge. Stop at seven independent venues for seasonal small plates, British pub classics, and Cheshire chocolate, paired with two alcoholic drinks and a hot beverage. Navigate Roman walls and the distinctive Chester Rows whilst learning the city's culinary heritage and hidden histories from someone who knows the hospitality scene inside out.

Heathrow Airport - To & From Central London - Meet & Greet

Skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your London accommodation with a named driver waiting at arrivals. This private transfer from Heathrow to central London takes 1–2 hours depending on traffic, with a meet-and-greet service so you're never hunting for your lift. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes cold water, onboard WiFi, and a driver briefed on your needs—whether that's quiet time after a long flight or help with luggage and prams.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $287

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (222)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

This 12-hour Highland tour from Edinburgh sweeps you through Glencoe's dramatic valleys and out to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where mountains tumble down to Loch Shiel. You'll cross landscapes that doubled as settings for Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter films. The route gives you proper time at Glenfinnan to soak in the views, photograph the sweeping arches, and—between April and October—watch the Jacobite Steam Train wind across the stone span.

12 hoursfrom AUD $132

★ 5.0 (174)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

A Taste of Liverpool Food & Drink Tour

Walk Liverpool's independent food scene with a local guide over three hours, stopping at four neighbourhood establishments for tastings that add up to a full meal. You'll sample dishes spanning multiple cuisines, gain insight into the city's culinary character, and receive a mystery takeaway gift. Small-group format means access to venues off the main tourist drag—the places Liverpudlians actually eat.

Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket

Explore Stratford-upon-Avon's sole working distillery, where Tudor botanicals shape the spirit selection. Over ninety minutes, you'll walk the production floor, sample a gin and tonic, and taste three house spirits guided by distillers who understand their craft. The award-winning gin draws its character from historical herb gardens, bridging four centuries of flavour. Finish with a 10% shop discount to take bottles home.

1h 30mfrom AUD $37

Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner

★ 5.0 (138)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner

Walk London's East End on a Sunday morning with a local guide who navigates you through working-class neighbourhoods and their markets. Over three hours, you'll traverse hidden canal routes connecting Broadway Market's farmers' stalls, Hackney City Farm, Columbia Road's flower traders, and the vintage-filled sprawl of Brick Lane and Spitalfields. The route reveals how generations of Londoners have shaped these pockets of the city, with your guide filling the walks between stops with neighbourhood history and context.

Ted Lasso and Richmond Walking Tours, London

Walk through Richmond with a native Londoner guide tracing the fictional world of Ted Lasso across this leafy southwest suburb. Over two hours, you'll discover the real locations that doubled as the show's settings, with flexibility to linger wherever captures your interest. Perfect for fans wanting to step behind the screen and explore the actual streets and landmarks that shaped the comedy.

Alpaca & Donkey Trekking Experience at Wetley Moor Common

Walk alongside alpacas and donkeys through Wetley Moor Common on this hour-long trek in the UK. You'll lead these gentle animals across open moorland, stopping to interact with them and capture photos along the way. A brief safety briefing prepares you before departure. The experience suits families and solo travellers of varying fitness levels, though it's not ideal if you have significant cardiovascular concerns.

Paddleboarding Adventures in Tonbridge

Glide across the River Medway on a stand-up paddleboard with Ana, a British Canoeing Level 3 Coach who tailors sessions for all abilities. This 90-minute outing on Tonbridge's gentle waters suits complete beginners wanting to find their balance, experienced paddlers refining technique, or groups after a novel team challenge. You'll gain confidence on the water whilst taking in riverside scenery, with options ranging from straightforward paddling to yoga-on-board and family-friendly group sessions.

Indian Cooking Masterclass in London

Learn to cook four classic Indian dishes under the guidance of Monisha Bharadwaj, a celebrated cookbook author and professional chef, in this 2.5-hour hands-on class near Heathrow. You'll visit a local spice merchant to source authentic ingredients, then prepare and eat your creations in a home kitchen setting. The session traces how Indian cuisine became embedded in British food culture, making it ideal for those with a Heathrow layover or staying nearby—the location sits just three tube stops from the airport.

Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools Day Tour leaving from Portree

This eight-hour guided tour from Portree explores Skye's most striking landscapes with a dedicated guide and driver, letting you focus on the scenery rather than navigation. Visit An Corran Beach, the Old Man of Storr rock formation, the Quiraing's dramatic slopes, and the celebrated Fairy Pools. Small-group format means personalised attention as you discover the island's geological drama and local stories across its moorlands and mountains.

New Forest E-Bike Adventure

Rent a premium e-bike from Keyhaven and explore the New Forest's quietest routes at your own pace over six hours. Based right on the coast, you'll access traffic-free paths and country lanes within minutes, with pedal assist making longer distances and hills effortless. Local route guidance and insider recommendations help you discover the best cafés, viewpoints and lesser-known spots around Milford on Sea, Lymington and beyond. No guided group—just you, a reliable bike and the confidence of local knowledge.

Glasgow Ghouls, Ghosts and Gruesome Tales Tour

This two-hour walking tour unpicks Glasgow's darkest chapters, from body-snatching scandals to witch persecutions and spectral oddities. Your guide leads you past significant sites including Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, and Strathclyde University, weaving historical accounts with local lore. You'll spot striking street murals, learn about Britain's longest-running music hall, and finish in a storied pub where the paranormal allegedly lingers. References are available on tablet throughout.

Liverpool with a Local: Daily Walking Tour

Walk Liverpool's streets with someone who actually lives here, tracing the city's evolution from maritime powerhouse to cultural hub across 90 minutes. Your local guide steers you past the famous Three Graces and Albert Docks while revealing what shaped this place—from its role in the Titanic's story to its music legacy. You'll see where The Beatles learned their craft, spot the iconic Liver Birds, and discover corners most visitors miss. This isn't a rehearsed script; it's a native's take on their home.

Rock & Roll Walking Tour of Soho (Private Group Booking)

Walk through Soho's musical heritage with a knowledgeable guide who traces the footsteps of recording artists across two centuries. From Ella Fitzgerald's jazz performances to the Sex Pistols' punk rebellion, you'll discover the studios, clubs and residences that shaped popular music. The tour also covers Carnaby Street's 1960s fashion dominance and touches on other celebrated figures—Marx, Darwin, Casanova, Mozart—who lived in this neighbourhood. Your guide adjusts the itinerary based on your interests.

London 3 hours authentic Chinese dumplings private class for 2-6

Master traditional Chinese dumpling-making in a three-hour hands-on session in London for groups of 2–6. You'll work through the entire process from dough to folding, learning insider techniques that transform you into a capable dumpling maker. All ingredients, tools, and complementary tea are provided, plus you'll take home what you've made and receive a personal recipe card afterwards.

Chawton and Jane Austen Tour

Walk through Chawton village with a resident guide who knows the lanes where Jane Austen lived and wrote. This 90-minute tour connects specific cottages and streets to Austen's life whilst revealing how the village actually works today—where locals shop, eat, gather. You'll hear stories rooted in lived experience rather than guidebook facts. Ideal as a half-day excursion from London into genuine English countryside.

Belfast: Explore McConnells Rare Premium Belfast Whisky Tasting

Spend 90 minutes in McConnell's private tasting suite, housed within the historic A-Wing, sampling five drams of rare Belfast whisky guided by a distillery specialist. You'll tour the working distillery, receive expert commentary on each pour, and have the chance to purchase exclusive releases with personalised recommendations. A welcome drink sets the tone before you explore what makes McConnell's whisky distinctive.

2 hours Best of the Beatles Highlights Taxi Tour of Liverpool

Travel Liverpool's Beatles geography in an authentic black cab piloted by a driver-guide steeped in the band's history. This two-hour circuit covers the essential sites that launched four lads from this port city—from early haunts to family neighbourhoods—with the kind of local detail and storytelling you'll only hear from someone who knows the city's music roots inside out. Ideal for visitors juggling tight schedules or wanting to anchor a longer trip with solid context.

The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions

A 90-minute guided walk through Padstow's medieval streets and working harbour, led by local guide John. You'll trace the Cornish port's evolution from a bustling shipbuilding and fishing centre to today's vibrant waterfront town. The route connects specific landmarks and brings forward lesser-known figures—smugglers, master craftsmen, merchants—whose activities shaped the place. Expect storytelling woven into tangible history: narrow lanes that still follow medieval plots, harbour walls built centuries ago, buildings that housed particular trades. A relaxed pace suits all ages and fitness levels.

Westminster Small Group Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard

This 2 hour 45 minute guided tour covers Westminster's most recognisable landmarks whilst positioning you for an optimal view of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Your expert guide leads a maximum group of six past Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square before escorting you along the actual parade route—a local's advantage that beats the packed gateside crowds. You'll witness the full spectacle of this ceremonial military tradition whilst learning about the historical figures and events that shaped these iconic locations across more than two millennia of British history.

3 Locks Brewing Company Tour and Tasting Experience in Camden

This 1 hour 15 minute tour at 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden walks you through the working brewhouse with a brewer's insight into their process. You'll taste six house beers across the visit—including one pulled fresh from the tank—plus welcome and farewell pints. The £25 ticket grants 10% off taproom purchases. Expect a hands-on experience where you'll see fermentation vessels and learn how these specific beers come together, finishing with a proper celebration of completion.

Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour

Walk through Newcastle's city centre to uncover the suffragette movement that transformed women's rights a century ago. This 90-minute guided tour traces the streets where activists clashed with authorities, organised campaigns and ultimately won the vote. Your guide shares the biographical detail behind the protests, revealing how ordinary women became extraordinary agents of change. You'll pass Newcastle Castle, Grey Street and the Bigg Market whilst learning how these historical figures redefined what was possible.

Guided National Gallery Tour with Priority Entrance

Skip the queues and explore the National Gallery's masterworks with a knowledgeable guide over two hours. You'll move through galleries spanning the Renaissance to Impressionism, stopping at pivotal paintings by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Turner, Monet and van Gogh. Your guide unpacks artistic techniques and the historical context that shaped each work, fielding questions and encouraging your own interpretations. Suited to curious newcomers and seasoned art-goers alike.

Food Walking Guided Tour of Perth

A three-hour guided food walk through Perth, Scotland, led by a local who shares the city's character and heritage. You'll visit up to seven independent venues sampling Scottish staples—from Cullen skink and haggis to whisky and cranachan—with each stop revealing something about Perth's food culture and history. The route covers gentle terrain across the city centre, punctuated by tastings that add up to a substantial lunch.

Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

Traverse two millennia of East End history on foot through Spitalfields, guided by a local resident and devised by a prominent London blogger. Walk the streets where Huguenot silk weavers, Jewish immigrants, Irish families and Bengali communities built new lives, each layer reshaping the neighbourhood and the nation. The tour weaves together architecture, personal stories and social change across two hours, finishing with tea and cakes prepared using an 18th-century recipe in a Georgian townhouse.

Guided kayaking trip exploring the secrets of the Tenby coastline

Paddle along Pembrokeshire's dramatic Tenby shoreline on this three-hour guided kayak expedition. You'll navigate past the town's distinctive promenade, sweep around North Beach, and head seaward towards Monkstone Point. Weather permitting, venture into the sea caves fringing St Catherine's Island—a perspective most visitors never reach. All equipment supplied; no prior paddling experience needed.

Churchill War Rooms & Wartime London Walk - Exclusive Guided Tour

This 2.5-hour guided tour takes you behind the scenes of Britain's wartime command centre. Start in Parliament Square and Whitehall, where you'll stand at Horse Guards Parade and the Cenotaph honouring fallen soldiers, then descend into the Churchill War Rooms—a subterranean bunker frozen in 1945. Walk the corridors where Churchill and his cabinet orchestrated Allied strategy, surrounded by period furnishings, handwritten notes, and personal effects. Your guide unpacks the decisions made in these rooms and their ripple effects across WWII, connecting grand strategy to the lives it touched.

Canyoning Day Trip from Edinburgh

Descend into Scotland's rugged canyon systems on this 7-hour canyoning expedition from Edinburgh. You'll abseil down waterfall-carved gorges, swim through natural pools, and scramble across rock faces in some of Britain's most dramatic terrain. Led by experienced guides, this full-day adventure combines technical climbing with water-based challenges in landscapes most travellers never reach.

Private Airport Transfer - Heathrow to/from Central London

Door-to-door private car service connecting Heathrow Airport with central London in 60–90 minutes. A dedicated driver collects you on arrival or delivers you to the terminal, monitoring traffic conditions and handling luggage. Fixed pricing removes surprises; the vehicle stays cool year-round. Child seats, infant carriers and booster seats are available if booked ahead. Service animals travel welcome.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $270

The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student

★ 5.0 (67)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Most Entertaining Tour of Cambridge by An Ex-Student

Walk Cambridge's historic centre and riverside with a former student guide who knows the university's untold stories. Over 90 minutes, trace the city's 800-year evolution from a feudal accident to a global powerhouse, spotting colleges, bridges and the laboratory that pioneered modern science. You'll hear why Oxford's medieval chaos created Cambridge, how a scholar's margin notes upended European thought, and the petty grudge that turned two colleges into rivals. A guided tour that trades stage-managed highlights for real local knowledge and genuine curiosity.

1h 30m – 1h 50mfrom AUD $39

Abseil Experience - Millersdale Derbyshire Peak District

★ 5.0 (39)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Abseil Experience - Millersdale Derbyshire Peak District

Lower yourself down Millers Dale Viaduct in the Peak District's limestone country, with unobstructed views across the River Wye valley. This two-hour abseil works for complete novices and seasoned climbers alike, in any weather. All safety kit is provided. Families can join—younger children can watch from ground level—making it equally suited to solo adventurers, group outings, and charity challenges.

North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course

Test your nerve on the SkyTrail High Ropes Course near North Devon's coast. This 60-minute challenge strings together 24 obstacles suspended 10 metres above ground, demanding balance, strength and resolve from participants aged five and up. Harnesses and safety gear keep you secure as you navigate beams, bridges and aerial elements. It's a genuine physical test that rewards steady nerves and determination.

Shakespeare London Walking Tour

A two-hour walking tour along the Thames' north bank led by a trained actor, exploring the streets and sites that shaped Shakespeare's life and work. Discover the neighbourhoods where he lived and collaborated, the playhouses where his scripts took shape, and the historical London that inspired his dramas. Your guide brings the period to life through performed extracts and detailed accounts of the man behind the plays.

2 hoursfrom AUD $33

Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour

★ 5.0 (30)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Cardiff: Golden Gower Coast, Maritime & Mumbles Day Tour

This eight-hour coastal journey from Cardiff traces the Welsh Riviera westwards, linking three distinct seaside destinations. You'll begin at Swansea's Maritime Quarter, where the waterfront tells stories of Dylan Thomas and seafaring tradition, then move to Mumbles village with its Victorian pier and independent shops. The day builds to the Gower Peninsula's showpiece: Rhossili Bay's dramatic sweep of sand backed by clifftop paths, and the sculptural silhouette of Worm's Head at low tide. A guided walk between Langland and Caswell bays offers clifftop perspectives before free time to explore at your own pace.

Magical Harry Potter Walking Tour (Private Group)

Follow a knowledgeable guide through Westminster's streets on this 2-hour private walking tour, visiting locations that shaped the Harry Potter novels and featured in the Warner Bros films. You'll pass the Palace Theatre (current home of the stage play), navigate to real-world inspirations along Charing Cross Road, and spot filming spots including Great Scotland Yard and Trafalgar Square. A quiz-based House Cup competition keeps the group engaged throughout, making it engaging for enthusiasts across all ages.

New Forest Sunset Bike Rides

Cycle through New Forest's quieter evening hours when day-trippers have left and the woodland settles into stillness. This 2–3 hour midweek ride follows a smartphone-guided route, letting you explore forest tracks and open heathland at an unhurried pace. Perfect for those seeking the rhythms locals experience rather than the busier daytime atmosphere.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $60

High Ropes and Adventure Tree Top Experience

★ 5.0 (45)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

High Ropes and Adventure Tree Top Experience

Tackle an elevated obstacle course suspended among the trees on the banks of Loch Lomond. This 90-minute session puts you through 27 challenges—climbing, scrambling, and launching across wooden structures 40 feet up—linked by five ziplines that let you glide between platforms. A qualified instructor manages your safety throughout using a continuous belay system, so you stay secure whilst focusing on the route ahead.

1h 30mfrom AUD $70

Small-Group Holyhead Shore Excursion Anglesey Highlights Tour

★ 5.0 (27)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Small-Group Holyhead Shore Excursion Anglesey Highlights Tour

This 3 hour 45 minute guided tour departs Holyhead port to explore Anglesey's dramatic coastline and layered past. A small group of up to eight travellers visits prehistoric monuments dating back millennia, medieval fortifications, and clifftop vantage points overlooking the Menai Straits. Your guide shares Welsh heritage and local knowledge whilst navigating scenic routes timed to have you back at port well before your ship departs. The final stops can flex to suit your schedule.

3h 45mfrom AUD $114

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