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.

Rock Climbing & Abseiling in Snowdonia / on Anglesey
Spend seven hours scaling Snowdonia's or Anglesey's dramatic rock faces, then descend by abseil under expert guidance. This hands-on climbing and abseiling experience suits both newcomers finding their footing on stone and climbers looking to refine technique. Your instructor—versed in UK and international crags—will coach you through movement, grip and problem-solving, building confidence with each pitch. Equipment and refreshments included.

St Andrews Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
This eight-hour private tour from Edinburgh explores Scotland's east coast, taking in the Forth Bridge's Victorian engineering, the fishing village of Anstruther, and the university town of St Andrews with its castle ruins, cathedral remains, and the famous Swilcan Bridge. Your driver-guide navigates you through centuries of Scottish history, from medieval architecture to Renaissance palaces, with stops tailored to your interests. The pace suits most fitness levels, though the day involves considerable walking around historical sites.

London to Bath Private Transfers
Skip the coach queues and train schedules—book a private car from London to Bath instead. Your driver handles the 90-minute journey while you settle in with air conditioning, ample legroom, and space for luggage. Choose from a sedan, minivan, or minibus depending on group size. The route is straightforward; traffic is the only variable. You arrive refreshed, not frazzled, ready to explore Bath's Georgian terraces.

London:Private Full-Day Customizable Tour With Hotel Transfer
Spend ten hours exploring London in a private vehicle with a professional driver, crafting your own route around the city's landmarks. Choose between driver-only service or add a guide for contextual commentary on sights like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the British Museum. You set the pace and decide which attractions matter to you, with flexibility to venture anywhere within 100km of central London.

It's Only Rock n Roll, but I like It Taxi Tour
A four-hour taxi tour through Britain's rock and roll heritage, visiting lesser-known venues and landmarks that shaped music history. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a registered guide who shares stories, anecdotes and insider knowledge about the bands, recordings and moments that defined the genre. Perfect for music fans seeking the roads other tours skip.

Private Harry Potter in London with Chauffeur Tour
Discover London's Harry Potter filming locations on a private 3.5-hour tour with a dedicated Hogwarts expert and luxury chauffeur. Visit Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at King's Cross, Leadenhall Market, and Borough Market whilst learning insider stories from the series. The guide shares behind-the-scenes details and wizarding trivia as you travel between sites in comfort. Designed for families and fans alike, you'll engage in house-themed games and competitive challenges throughout the journey.

Pasta making with unlimited Prosecco in the heart of Richmond
Master hand-rolled pasta in a two-hour Richmond studio with a chef who shares Italian culinary heritage whilst you sip Prosecco. You'll learn to work flour and eggs into fresh sheets and shapes using techniques passed down through generations, then taste your creation dressed simply with house-made sauce. The session opens with antipasti—buffalo mozzarella, focaccia, ripe tomatoes—and concludes with your finished dish. Central London location, welcoming atmosphere, no experience required.

Southampton Pre Cruise From London Via Windsor Castle
Break up your London-to-Southampton journey with a stop at Windsor Castle on this private vehicle transfer. You'll have two hours to explore the world's oldest continuously occupied royal residence at your own pace using a multilingual audio guide, then continue to your cruise terminal or hotel in a spacious, air-conditioned minivan or coach with room for everyone's luggage. Perfect for cruise passengers who want a taste of royal Britain without rushing.

The Oldest Pubs of London (Private tour)
Step into four centuries of London pub history on this two-hour guided walk through the capital's most storied drinking establishments. You'll visit taverns frequented by Tudor royalty, Victorian novelists, and Fleet Street journalists, each one a time capsule of its era. A knowledgeable guide leads you through narrow streets to discover how pubs shaped London's social and literary landscape, from ornate gin palaces to centuries-old timber-framed inns.

London: Churchill's War Rooms; Private Tour with Blue Badge Guide
Step into the secret underground nerve centre where Britain's wartime government orchestrated its defence during the Second World War. This 2 hour 15 minute private tour, led by a knowledgeable Blue Badge guide, takes you through the Churchill War Rooms beneath Whitehall—a hidden basement complex frozen in time. You'll walk the corridors where Churchill and his cabinet plotted strategy, examine the encrypted hotline to Roosevelt, and explore the adjoining museum tracing Churchill's journey from aristocratic youth through his defining role as wartime leader.

Bike Tour of London - Top Attractions with Private Guide
Pedal through London's landmark neighbourhoods with a licensed local guide who shares stories and context as you move between sights. Choose from 2, 4 or 6-hour routes to suit your pace: the short loop covers Parliament, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey; the mid-length adds St Paul's Cathedral and the British Museum; the full day extends to Tower of London, Hyde Park and Marble Arch. You'll ride purpose-built city bikes at a relaxed tempo with plenty of stops to absorb each location's character and history.

Private Tour from London Blenheim Oxford Cotswold with passes
This 12-hour private tour departs from your London hotel to explore three distinct corners of the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire. Start at Blenheim Palace, where you'll choose between guided State Rooms tours, the Churchill Exhibition, or a self-guided multimedia experience. Move into Oxford city for a university walking tour led by someone with insider knowledge, visiting the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. End among three picturesque villages—Burton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Burford—before returning to your hotel. Transport, water, and palace entry included.

Private Transfer From London to Gatwick Airport
Door-to-door private car service whisking you from central London to Gatwick Airport in 60–90 minutes. Mercedes-Benz vehicles with professional drivers who know the routes and timing. Transparent pricing means no surprises at handover. Ideal for solo travellers, families and anyone preferring direct transfer without train changes or bus queues.

Private Chauffeured Tour to Windsor Stonehenge Bath from London
A private Mercedes-driven circuit through three of England's most significant historical sites. Depart London for Windsor's royal castle, continue to Stonehenge's prehistoric monument, then finish in Bath's Georgian elegance and Roman Baths. Your chauffeur remains on hand throughout the 10–14 hour journey, letting you linger where you choose—whether that's riverside strolls in Windsor or extended exploration of ancient stone circles. Admission fees are paid separately on arrival, so you control which sites you enter.

Private Transfer between London & Cambridge - Meet & Greet
A private car whisks you between London and Cambridge in 2–3 hours with a driver who meets you at arrival. The service handles luggage, navigates traffic, and lets you settle in with water and WiFi. Built on feedback from travellers and recognition for reliability, this is straightforward point-to-point transport that treats the journey as part of your trip, not an afterthought.

Kid-friendly London Natural History Museum Private Guided Tour
Navigate the Natural History Museum's greatest hits with a guide who actually knows how to keep children engaged. Over two and a half hours, your private group explores dinosaur skeletons, ancient marine reptiles and a colossal blue whale whilst a knowledgeable guide weaves stories that hold young attention. You'll cover the collection's standout pieces at a pace that suits your family, with commentary pitched to spark curiosity rather than overwhelm.

London's Scariest Day Out : Walking Tour, Clink Prison & Jack The Ripper Museum
A seven-hour loop through London's darker chapters, starting with Westminster's grand architecture and the Changing of the Guard, then descending into the Clink—the capital's most feared medieval lockup—where you'll examine period torture implements and hear stories of its rowdy inmates. The day concludes in Whitechapel at the Jack the Ripper Museum, exploring the East End neighbourhood where the notorious killings unfolded. A local guide narrates throughout.

Secrets of Bermondsey: Self-Guided Urban Puzzle Walk
Navigate Bermondsey's backstreets via smartphone puzzle game, piecing together the neighbourhood's layered past as you move between hidden corners and overlooked landmarks. This 75–105 minute self-guided experience uses clues to unlock local histories—from the Victorian Guinness Trust tenements to the 1666 Tooley Street conflagration—at your own rhythm. Download the Questo app post-booking and explore London's gritty south-bank character without a group trailing behind you.

London & The Cotswolds: Private Clarkson's Farm Locations Tour
Follow Jeremy Clarkson's farming venture across the Cotswolds in a private electric black cab, visiting real locations featured in the Amazon series whilst exploring one of England's most picturesque regions. This nine-hour tour from London combines behind-the-scenes insights into Clarkson's agricultural operation with the landscape that defines the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hear how his unconventional farming methods have challenged local expectations and reshaped conversations around British agriculture.

From Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport | Private Transfer
Direct private car service connecting Heathrow and Gatwick airports, operated by a London-based firm with over a decade's experience. Your driver meets you after baggage claim with 75 minutes included waiting time, then drives you to your destination across the 45 minute to 1 hour 15 minute journey. Modern vehicles—electric, hybrid, and diesel—prioritise both comfort and environmental consideration. Transport for London licensed and fully insured.

Private Royal London Bike Tour with pub & street art
Explore Royal London and Westminster on a classic British bicycle over 3.5 hours, guided by a local who shares historical facts and neighbourhood quirks. The route winds past iconic palaces and hidden corners, with stops at a traditional pub for a pint and a legal graffiti zone where you can leave your mark. Designed for comfortable cycling with no experience required.

Private British Heritage Shopping Experience
Discover London's legacy of handmade excellence through a curated four-hour private tour tailored to your interests. Work with a specialist to design your own route through the capital's heritage workshops and ateliers—from Savile Row's bespoke tailors to independent makers of shoes, hats and umbrellas. You'll gain access to craftspeople who still practise techniques refined over generations, with opportunities to see their workshops and understand the stories behind their wares. Meet at your hotel or a central location, with private car transfers available.

Espionage in London Private Tour with Churchill War Rooms Secrets
Uncover London's shadowy intelligence operations across four hours with a private guide who walks you through Cold War espionage, the formation of Britain's spy agencies, and Churchill's wartime strategies. You'll access the Churchill War Rooms, a secret underground headquarters that shaped Allied military planning, while learning how double agents and covert networks operated beneath the city's streets.

Private Tour, Highlights of The National Gallery, popular with families
A 2-hour guided tour of London's National Gallery with a Blue Badge guide who navigates you through over 2,300 Western European masterpieces. Rather than wandering aimlessly, your guide highlights key works and reveals overlooked details that bring paintings to life. Families with children benefit from a interactive treasure hunt embedded throughout the tour, encouraging young visitors to spot specific objects in artworks and earn a prize.

Luxury Car Departure from Central London to Heathrow Airport LHR
Sidestep London's transport chaos with a private Mercedes transfer from your central hotel to Heathrow. Your driver collects you on schedule, handles the route while you relax, and deposits you at departures refreshed rather than frazzled. The 50-minute to 70-minute journey includes bottled water and professional service, letting you skip ticket queues and currency fumbles entirely.

Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour from London with Hotel Transfer
A private 6-hour tour whisking you from your London hotel to Windsor Castle with a knowledgeable driver-guide. You'll skip the standard queues, explore St George's Chapel and the castle's State Rooms at your own pace, then wander Windsor's medieval streets before returning to your accommodation. The itinerary builds in breathing room—no rushing between stops, just steady access to royal architecture and the Thames-side town that's hosted monarchs for nearly 1,000 years.

Magical Harry Potter London Film Locations with Driver Guide
A 4-hour guided tour tracing filming locations across London where Harry Potter scenes were shot. Your driver navigates you between King's Cross Station, the Ministry of Magic exterior, the Leaky Cauldron, and Diagon Alley, weaving in actual London landmarks like Borough Market, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Millennium Bridge. Pick-up and drop-off available within central London zones.

London Essentials - Private Full Day Experience with a Londoner
A six-hour private tour with Rich, a knowledgeable Londoner, strips away the tourist veneer to show you the city's genuine character. You'll move through Westminster's grand architecture and royal sights, drift along the Thames by boat, sample street food at a working market, then venture into East London's creative neighbourhoods where murals and independent vendors define the scene. The itinerary bends to your interests and pace, ideal for first-timers with limited time.

Private Historic London Pub Tour
Spend three hours navigating London's most storied drinking establishments with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll visit up to five pubs spanning centuries of English social history, from medieval taverns to ornate Victorian gin palaces, stepping through hidden courtyards and hearing accounts of the rogues, writers and regulars who shaped these venues. Each stop reveals distinct architecture and character whilst offering proper ales, spirits and soft drinks.

Private Tour: Pilgrimage to Walsingham Tour
A seven-hour private pilgrimage to Norfolk's Walsingham, a sacred destination drawing devotees for centuries. Travel through Thetford Forest to reach this village sanctuary, where you'll encounter both Catholic and Anglican shrines alongside medieval abbey remains. Your guide leads you through the spiritual heart of England's countryside, revealing layers of faith and history far removed from London's intensity. Time allows for reflection at the sites and browsing devotional shops.

Oxford Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h and 26 audio commentary
This self-guided audio walk charts a 5km route through Oxford's historic centre, stopping at 26 landmarks spanning the university's eight-century story. You'll navigate past the Covered Market, Oxford Castle, the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera and Sheldonian Theatre at your own pace, with 26 recorded commentaries covering architectural detail and university lore. The circuit works offline, comes in three languages, and suits all fitness levels—ideal for a full day exploring the city's medieval streets and scholarly heritage without a guide or pre-booked tickets.

Leeds Exploration Through Time and Art - Private Tour
A two-hour private walking tour of Leeds led by a knowledgeable local who navigates you through the city's architectural and cultural landmarks. You'll move between the Victorian grandeur of Town Hall, the collections at Leeds Art Gallery, the Georgian elegance of Park Square, and the bustling energy of Kirkgate Market. The route adapts to crowd levels and your interests, ensuring a personalised experience rather than a standard itinerary.

Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights
Walk Glasgow's streets with a Blue Badge guide who threads together the city's industrial past and cultural present across 3.5 to 4 hours. You'll navigate Scotland's largest city on foot, hearing stories that explain how Glasgow shifted from manufacturing powerhouse to education and arts hub. The guide handles the narrative; you handle the pace and questions.

Bridges Sailing Taster
Get behind the wheel of Scotland's sole East Coast catamaran for a three-hour sailing adventure. You'll navigate beneath the iconic Forth Rail Bridge, one of Scotland's most recognisable engineering feats, and take active control of the boat yourself. This hands-on experience suits all fitness levels and includes hot drinks to warm you on deck.

London Christmas Special Cooking Class with 5 Course Dinner
Learn to cook four seasonal dishes in this four-hour London class, then sit down to a five-course meal you've prepared yourself. Your chef-instructor shares the history woven into each recipe, from medieval spice routes to Victorian kitchen innovations. You'll work alongside other food-minded travellers, taste champagne as you arrive, and leave with both full bellies and new techniques.

Norfolk Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
Unlock Norfolk's lesser-known corners using your smartphone as guide and compass. This seven-day pass grants your entire group access to over 100 scattered destinations, each unlocking a puzzle or task that awards points as you move through the region. Navigate by foot, car or bike—the GPS system steers you toward places you'd otherwise miss. Compete in the Travel League for seasonal prizes whilst learning about local heritage. No fixed itinerary means you explore at your own pace, whenever suits.

Private airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews
Door-to-door private car service from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, taking roughly 30 minutes. Travel in a climate-controlled Mercedes V Class with complimentary refreshments and connectivity throughout the journey. Your driver meets you at arrivals, handles your luggage, and navigates the route whilst you relax. Parking and all taxes included in the fare.

Weave a Piece of Prickly Tartan Workshop
Learn traditional weaving at Prickly Thistle Mill in a three-hour hands-on workshop led by an experienced crafter. Working at your own pace in an intimate studio setting, you'll master basic techniques and complete a woven tartan piece to take home. Sessions run Wednesday afternoons from April through October, offering a rare chance to develop a genuine craft skill while stepping away from daily routine.

Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh
This 10-hour excursion sweeps you through the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, taking in working woollen mills, dramatic mountain scenery and charming villages. You'll start at Kilmahog to encounter highland cattle, then venture into Glencoe to witness the Three Sisters ridge formation. A stop at Spean Bridge offers lunch opportunity and last-minute gift shopping, before a final pause in Pitlochry's town centre on the return journey. Shortbread, water and a whisky dram feature throughout.
