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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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Off the beaten track Manchester Food Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Off the beaten track Manchester Food Tour

A three-hour food tour through Manchester's working neighbourhoods, led by locals who eat where they live. You'll skip the city-centre chains and head into Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, stopping at independent bakeries, curry houses and family-run cafés run by Jamaican, Indian and Italian families. Along the way, your guide shares how these streets transformed from 19th-century gang territory into thriving cultural hubs. Taste your way through the city's actual food culture, not its postcard version.

Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting

Walk through Aberdeen's medieval quarters with a local guide, visiting the 15th-century university, a 12th-century cathedral with ornate heraldry, and a hidden burial ground before settling into St Machar's, a venerable Scottish pub established in the 1800s. The three-hour tour ends with stovies—a traditional beef, potato and onion braise—paired with Scottish whisky, beer or soft drinks. Vegetarian alternatives available.

3 hoursfrom AUD $172

Discover Brighton: Self Guided Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Discover Brighton: Self Guided Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

Navigate Brighton's streets on your own terms with this app-based treasure hunt spanning three hours. Follow digital clues across the city, solving puzzles and unlocking hidden corners whilst racking up points. The self-guided format means you set the pace—linger over coffee in a seaside café, sprint to climb the leaderboard, or meander between landmarks at leisure. Up to five people can join for a single price, with instant app access and no printed materials needed.

Chauffeur Driven Tours Throughout Ireland

Explore Ireland's coastlines and cities at your own pace with a private chauffeur and comfortable Mercedes van. This eight-hour tour whisks you past well-trodden attractions to quieter, lesser-known corners—whether you're drawn to the North Coast's dramatic cliffs, Belfast's transformed waterfront, or Dublin's layered streets. Your driver provides local knowledge without the scripted patter, leaving room for spontaneous stops and lingering where it matters.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1062

Fine Dram, Dornoch Charm and Picts Folklore from INVERGORDON

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Fine Dram, Dornoch Charm and Picts Folklore from INVERGORDON

This six to seven hour private tour (maximum three guests) winds through the Scottish Highlands from Invergordon, beginning with sweeping vistas from Struie Hill before visiting Balblair Distillery for a working tour and tasting of single malt whisky. The route then takes in the coastal charm of Dornoch, the Bronze Age Cadboll Stone where a dram honours Pictish heritage, and finishes at Balintore to see striking local sculptures. A driver-guide leads the way, revealing lesser-known corners and stories beyond typical guidebooks.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $319

Aviemore Cairngorm Gin Tasting Experience

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Aviemore Cairngorm Gin Tasting Experience

Taste three expressions from Cairngorm Gin Company's award-winning range in Aviemore, where the Highland distillery crafts spirit infused with mountain botanicals. Each 45-minute session pairs gin measures with premium Fever-Tree mixers on custom flight boards, letting you explore the distillery's distinctive flavour profiles without the generic tasting-room script. Set in the Scottish Highlands, this is gin on its home turf.

45 minfrom AUD $29

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

4-Day Highland and Isle of Skye Tour

A four-day circuit through the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye, departing Glasgow and looping via Inverness. You'll traverse lochs and glens, explore Culloden's historical grounds, visit two castles and a whisky distillery, then return south via Perthshire. The route hits dramatic landscapes—moorlands, coastal cliffs, mountain passes—with stops tailored to your pace and interests. Includes transport and a dram of local spirit.

4 daysfrom AUD $8498

Glasgow day tours & shore excursions from Ocean Terminal Greenock

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glasgow day tours & shore excursions from Ocean Terminal Greenock

Private car service departing Greenock Ocean Terminal, tailored for cruise passengers with 6–7 hours ashore. Your vetted driver navigates routes across central Scotland—Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Stirling Castle, or Culzean Castle—at your pace. Build your own itinerary before arrival, with flexibility to stop, explore villages, or visit attractions independently. Jaguar saloon, on-board WiFi, water included.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $927

Brighton Festive Donut Adventure: Sweet Holiday Fun

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Brighton Festive Donut Adventure: Sweet Holiday Fun

A two-hour festive walking tour through Brighton's most charming quarters, pairing handpicked local doughnuts with hot beverages as you wander decorated streets. You'll visit the North Laine and the historic Lanes, stop at recognisable spots perfect for photos, and finish with optional skating at the ice rink beside the Royal Pavilion. Designed for slow-paced exploration and seasonal indulgence rather than rushed sightseeing.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $101

Craigs Deluxe Whisky Tour Shore Trip from Port of Invergordon

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Craigs Deluxe Whisky Tour Shore Trip from Port of Invergordon

Spend seven to eight hours exploring Scotland's whisky heartland north of Inverness in a comfortable luxury minibus. This private tour from Invergordon cruise terminal takes up to six passengers to renowned distilleries for tastings, guided by a knowledgeable advanced driver. You control the itinerary—visit as many or as few distilleries as you like, add lunch stops, or take full distillery tours based on what appeals to you and how time allows.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1311

Private London Course - Beginners Photography Workshop

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Private London Course - Beginners Photography Workshop

Master manual camera controls in four hours alongside a photographer who teaches on your terms. This private London workshop moves you beyond automatic settings through hands-on assignments shot around Tower Bridge and City Hall. You'll tackle exposure, shutter speed, aperture and depth of field using your own camera—whether DSLR, mirrorless or compact—leaving with practical skills to elevate shots for the rest of your trip.

CO2-Offset Arrival from Inverness Airport INV to Inverness

Private car transfer from Inverness Airport to the town centre, completing the journey in roughly 20 minutes. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a professional greeting, and the vehicle—a Mercedes E-Class sedan or similar—whisks you away without the fuss of public transport queues or currency exchanges. RhomTrip offsets 100% of carbon emissions from this journey through verified Amazon rainforest protection schemes, so you arrive having made a positive environmental choice.

Luxury Transfer Service | Edinburgh to St Andrews

A private chauffeur-driven transfer from Edinburgh to St Andrews, covering the 90-minute to 2-hour journey in a luxury vehicle. Your driver handles all logistics—loading luggage, managing parking, navigating routes—so you arrive refreshed and settled. You'll receive your driver's details and real-time updates beforehand, with bottled water and Wi-Fi on board to ease the transition between locations.

1h 30m – 2 hoursfrom AUD $483

York’s Haunted Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

York’s Haunted Pubs: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Explore York's reputation as England's most haunted city on this self-guided audio walk through medieval streets and historic public houses. Over 45 minutes to just over an hour, you'll navigate from Bootham Bar through atmospheric pubs like the Hole in the Wall and Guy Fawkes Inn, each layered with centuries of folklore—from imprisoned drinkers and phantom soldiers to spectral guests. The tour runs offline on your phone, letting you wander at your own pace through tales of tragedy, intrigue, and unexplained presences that locals swear still linger.

45 min – 1h 15mfrom AUD $14

Private Day Trip Outlander Filming Locations from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Day Trip Outlander Filming Locations from Edinburgh

Follow the Scottish Highlands and French châteaux that inspired Diana Gabaldon's Outlander across eight hours of privately guided exploration. This full-day tour traces season one through three filming locations—from Sandringham House and Castle Leoch to the train station farewell and Black Jack Randall's prison—weaving together book and screen versions of the 1740s romance. Your guide navigates between film sets and the landscapes that transported Claire through time, stopping where public access permits.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $1728

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Stansted Airport to London Transfer

Private car pickup from Stansted Airport to anywhere in Greater London, with your driver holding a name board at arrivals. You'll receive driver details by text beforehand. The journey takes 50 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic and time of day. Vehicles are clean, insured, and drivers are English-speaking. Includes 35 minutes free waiting time if you need to collect luggage or arrange onward plans.

50 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $454

Wood Fired Scotch Whisky Tour in South of Scotland

★ 5.0 (2)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Wood Fired Scotch Whisky Tour in South of Scotland

Visit Britain's sole wood-fired distillery in the Scottish Borders, where combustion rather than steam powers the copper stills. This 90-minute working tour brings you alongside the production team in small numbers, allowing genuine observation of how grain becomes spirit. You'll nose and taste a selection of the distillery's output—whisky, gin and liqueurs—before leaving with a branded tasting glass.

Central London to Heathrow Airport - Private Transfer

Skip the Underground queues and minicab ranks with a private car waiting specifically for you at Heathrow. Your driver tracks your flight in real time and meets you at baggage claim with a name board, handling luggage and ferrying you directly to your Central London address. The service works equally well for arrivals or departures, offering 15 minutes of included waiting time, onboard WiFi, chilled water, and a climate-controlled vehicle sized to your party.

45 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $228

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This 7–8 hour circuit around Inverness connects four centuries of Scottish history across a single day. Travel by private coach from Beauly Priory—a 13th-century monastery—to the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness, then to Cawdor Castle's gardens and the ancient Clava Cairns before concluding at Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite cause ended in 1746. Scenery shifts from coastal firth to Highland moorland as you piece together the region's political and architectural story.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1333

Waterfront Maritime History Walk with Cream Tea- Shore Excursion

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Waterfront Maritime History Walk with Cream Tea- Shore Excursion

Walk Liverpool's waterfront with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks three centuries of maritime trade, innovation and architecture across the city's restored docks and iconic buildings. The 3-hour excursion culminates in cream tea—scones, cakes, finger sandwiches and hot beverages—served inside a Grade-listed Victorian building with ties to the Titanic's ownership. A measured pace combines local stories with genuine British hospitality.

Oxford: Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour Walking Tour

Visit the Oxford locations that shaped three generations of television detective drama on this 90-minute guided walk. You'll navigate the city's medieval colleges and Georgian streets whilst uncovering how filmmakers transformed real buildings into crime scenes. The tour connects Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and the legendary Morse Bar, threading together anecdotes from set visits and the darker historical episodes that inspired the scripts. Suitable for devotees of the shows or anyone curious about Oxford's role in British television.

Private Tour Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace

Explore two of England's most significant royal seats on this eight-hour private tour. Windsor Castle, standing nearly a thousand years old, remains the world's longest-occupied castle and overlooks the Thames-side town with unmistakable grandeur. Hampton Court Palace reveals layers of Tudor craftsmanship—begun by Cardinal Wolsey, expanded by Henry VIII—alongside the baroque additions Christopher Wren created for William and Mary. Your driver-guide navigates between both properties, giving you time to wander the castle grounds and the palace's celebrated gardens.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1342

★ 5.0 (2)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Fly a Motorglider in Devon

Take to the skies above Devon's rolling countryside in a motorglider—a whisper-quiet aircraft built for stability and panoramic views. This 30-minute flight pairs the thrill of aerial sightseeing with hands-on opportunity: your qualified instructor pilot offers tuition on the controls, and you're welcome to take the stick yourself. The motorglider's efficient design means it can glide safely even with the engine off, making it one of aviation's gentler experiences. Ideal for photographers seeking unobstructed angles of the Devon landscape.

30 minfrom AUD $222

Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge & Roman Bath Private Tour with Passes

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge & Roman Bath Private Tour with Passes

A 12-hour private tour connecting three of England's most significant historical sites. Begin at Hampton Court Palace, where Henry VIII's lavish apartments and cavernous Tudor kitchens reveal court life at its grandest. Travel to Stonehenge, the haunting Bronze Age monument surrounded by archaeological riches. Conclude in Bath exploring the remarkably preserved Roman bathhouse complex and Georgian architecture. Private vehicle transport and all entry passes included.

12 hoursfrom AUD $985

Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Heathrow Airport to Luton Airport

Skip the minicab queue and arrange a dedicated driver between Heathrow and Luton airports. A professional chauffeur meets you at the drop-off point with your vehicle ready—saloon cars through 8-seater minivans available depending on group size. The service covers parking and airport fees; journey time runs 30–40 minutes depending on traffic. Book one-way or arrange return transfers to nearby airport hotels within a 5-mile radius.

1 min – 40 minfrom AUD $315

All Inclusive London Highlight Tour with Priority Entry

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

All Inclusive London Highlight Tour with Priority Entry

Pack London's heavyweight landmarks into a single day with a Blue Badge guide steering you through eight hours of priority-access sightseeing. Begin inside Westminster Abbey, then sweep past Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards, Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament. A Thames river cruise from Westminster carries you past St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe before you cross Tower Bridge on foot and finish at the Tower of London.

8 hoursfrom AUD $767

Castles & Bridges Tour : See over 15 London Top Sights

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Castles & Bridges Tour : See over 15 London Top Sights

A guided 2-hour walk through South Bank and the City, covering 15+ landmarks across both riverbanks. Your local guide connects the history and stories behind the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare's Globe and more. You'll trace centuries of London's riverfront development—from medieval fortifications to modern architecture—with plenty of photo stops and anecdotes woven throughout. Small group size keeps the pace relaxed and questions welcomed.

2 hoursfrom AUD $112

Full Day Guided Tour at Windsor Stonehenge and Bath

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Full Day Guided Tour at Windsor Stonehenge and Bath

Visit three cornerstone British landmarks on a 12-hour coach tour. Begin at Windsor Castle, the world's longest-occupied fortress, where you'll see royal apartments, artwork and St George's Chapel (subject to closure and royal duties). Next, walk around the 5,000-year-old Stonehenge stone circle and its visitor centre displaying Neolithic finds. Finish in Bath, the Georgian UNESCO city, exploring Roman Baths, Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. Returns near Gloucester Road around 8 PM. Admissions separate unless pre-booked.

12 hoursfrom AUD $235

Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a Walk in the Heart of London

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Westminster Abbey Private Tour with a Walk in the Heart of London

Explore Westminster Abbey's architectural grandeur and royal history with a private guide, then wander London's political and ceremonial core. This 3.5-hour tour combines the Abbey's intimate spaces—coronation sites, royal tombs, and centuries of state occasions—with a walking route through the capital's most recognisable landmarks: Parliament, Downing Street, the Household Cavalry, St James's Park, Buckingham Palace gates and Trafalgar Square. You'll move at your own rhythm with expert commentary on what shaped Britain.

London: Private Downton Abbey Tour By Black Cab With Lunch Stop

Explore the real locations that brought Downton Abbey to life on this nine-hour private tour by black cab from central London. Visit Highclere Castle—the show's primary setting—and Bampton village, where exterior scenes were filmed. A knowledgeable guide shares production insights and local stories throughout. The itinerary includes a lunch break at a countryside pub (meal at your own cost) and castle entry. Expect substantial driving time as you travel roughly 90 minutes each way to Hampshire.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1033

Coasts & Ghosts: Haunted Northumberland - Chillingham Castle

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Coasts & Ghosts: Haunted Northumberland - Chillingham Castle

A nine-hour day trip from Edinburgh into Northumberland's shadowed past, visiting four medieval strongholds with documented paranormal activity. You'll photograph Bamburgh Castle, walk the windswept headland to Dunstanburgh's crumbling towers, spend the afternoon at Chillingham Castle—legendarily Britain's most haunted—and finish at Dryburgh Abbey's atmospheric ruins. Running April through October, the journey prioritises substance over spectacle: fewer crowds, proper historical context, and time to absorb each location's darker narratives.

Private Tour: Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

A four-hour private tour of central London's royal landmarks, led by an accredited Blue Badge guide. You'll watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, then explore Westminster Abbey's Gothic interior, where coronations have taken place and numerous historical figures are buried. The tour traces Britain's constitutional history through two of its most significant sites, offering insight into the rituals and architecture that shaped the nation.

Private Tour, Highlights of the Victoria&Albert Museum

A 2–2.5 hour guided tour through the V&A's most significant pieces, led by a Blue Badge specialist who contextualises everything from British design to Islamic ceramics and Asian sculpture. With over 2 million objects on site, your guide filters the essentials, explaining not just what you're looking at but the historical forces that shaped it. Expect to move at a thoughtful pace, stopping to absorb rather than rush.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $430

★ 5.0 (2)

✈️ Transfers

United Kingdom

Post Cruise Private Transfer Southampton to London via Stonehenge

Private transfer from Southampton cruise port to London with a scheduled stop at Stonehenge. This five-hour journey combines practical airport or hotel drop-off with a two-hour self-guided exploration of England's most enigmatic monument. Travel in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, with admission to Stonehenge included and multilingual audio guides available. Ideal for cruise passengers wanting a flexible post-voyage route that skips the coach-tour crowds.

5 hoursfrom AUD $758

Diamond Chauffeurs Private Giants Causeway Excursion from Belfast

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Diamond Chauffeurs Private Giants Causeway Excursion from Belfast

A private seven-hour-forty-five-minute drive from Belfast into County Antrim's countryside, stopping at castles, coastal villages, and the Giant's Causeway. Your accredited guide reveals the stories woven through farmland, film sets, and clifftop paths—the sort of detail you'd miss on a coach full of strangers. The journey connects Belfast's architectural heritage with the raw geology and local legend scattered across the north coast.

7h 45mfrom AUD $1350

Glasgow Luxury Private Day Tour from Glasgow

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glasgow Luxury Private Day Tour from Glasgow

A seven-hour private tour of Glasgow with a Scottish driver who knows the city inside out. Rather than queueing for buses or tagging along with a group, you'll travel in your own vehicle at your own tempo, visiting roughly five major sites across the day. The driver collects you from your Glasgow accommodation or Greenock Cruise Port and drops you back the same way. Glasgow's locals—the 'weegies'—have a reputation for warmth and wit, and you'll get local insight as you move between attractions of your choosing.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1026

Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Aberdeen Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Explore Aberdeen's lesser-known corners using GPS-guided challenges on your smartphone. This self-directed app experience leads you to 100+ destinations across the city and surrounding countryside, where you'll solve clues, collect points, and compete in The Travel League. Perfect for families wanting flexibility—start whenever suits you, share one ticket across your group, and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. Four hours of discovery, whether on foot, by car, or hiking.

4 hoursfrom AUD $29

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

A bespoke 10–12 hour private tour departing Glasgow that takes up to seven passengers into the Scottish Highlands and around Loch Ness. Your driver works with you beforehand to shape the itinerary around your interests—whether that's whisky distilleries, monster-hunting folklore, mountain scenery, or family history. You'll travel in a luxury vehicle with heated leather seats, climate control, WiFi and USB charging, plus complimentary refreshments.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $1632

Gems of the British countryside - sightseeing from Southampton

★ 5.0 (2)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Gems of the British countryside - sightseeing from Southampton

A 14-hour guided drive through southern England's most rewarding historical and natural landmarks, departing from Southampton. Your driver handles navigation and site commentary whilst you discover Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and countryside vistas across Hampshire and beyond. Vehicle stops include comfort breaks, and all parking fees are covered. Admission charges are separate, allowing flexibility to choose which attractions genuinely interest you.

14 hoursfrom AUD $309

Coventry’s Rich Heritage: Godiva Quarter Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (2)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Coventry’s Rich Heritage: Godiva Quarter Private Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour private walking tour through Coventry's architectural and historical heart, guided by a local who unpacks the city's transformation from medieval trade hub to modern centre. Starting at the Lady Godiva Statue, you'll move through the Golden Cross, past the timber-framed St. Mary's Guildhall, the Victorian Council House, and arrive at the resilient Coventry Cathedral—rebuilt after wartime destruction. The route weaves together civic grandeur, religious heritage, and stories of community recovery across centuries.

2h 30mfrom AUD $511

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