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Learn about the secrets of Cambridge University on this private, guided walking tour. Explore the colleges with a knowledgeable insider—a current or former student. You can ask your guide questions about what life at Cambridge is really like, and hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the Oxbridge admissions process. Along the way, look out for highlights from the Mathematical Bridge to the Backs, and even upgrade to visit King's College Chapel.

Pair two British classics—The Beatles and London taxis—on this private half-day tour, with direct pickup from the majority of central London hotels. Drive around the city, visiting highlights including the Abbey Road crossing and studios, Carnaby Street, Soho, and Savile Row. This private tour can be customized with additional stops. Enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging, while your driver/guide takes photos to share.

Ideal for time-tight travelers, this whistle-stop Liverpool tour saves hours of research time and showcases a shortlist of city landmarks and sights linked to The Beatles. Join a small group and hop aboard a taxi to visit highlights, including a ride past the place where John Lennon was born, and Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s old school. Along the way, the guide enriches the tour with plenty of insider stories and Beatles-related trivia.

For visiting David Bowie fans, locating the London landmarks associated with the musical icon isn’t always straightforward. But on this walking tour, follow your music-expert guide straight to Bowie’s favorite haunts in two vibrant neighborhoods. Begin in Brixton, where Bowie was born, and continue to Soho, where he lived and recorded some of his most beloved songs. Along the way, hear stories you wouldn’t have encountered otherwise.

Follow in the footsteps of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts on a small-group walking tour of Notting Hill in West London. See the famous blue door, the Travel Bookshop, and vibrant Portobello Road Market. Learn about the area's Caribbean heritage, counterculture history, and music scene, including sites linked to Bob Marley, for a deeper look beyond the film locations.

The National Gallery features thousands of paintings on display. Enjoy a private guided tour that helps you navigate the renowned collection. Begin with 13th-century portraits and see how styles evolved over the centuries as you admire major works from Titian, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Tours can be adapted for kids to include interactive games and quizzes.

Booking separate tickets for each London attraction takes time and planning. The London Explorer Pass covers admission to between two and seven attractions, depending on the package you choose. Pick where to use your credits from a list of more than 75 attractions across the city, and plan your sightseeing around the ones that interest you most.

See a different side of London on a private tour of London's Shoreditch, a vibrant area renowned for its dynamic art scene and cosmopolitan mix. Alongside your local host, visit signature spots such as Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields Market, and/or lesser-known gems like the Nomadic Community Garden and the Grenfell Tower Memorial Wall. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary and the undivided attention of your host.

Step back in time into the worlds of both baroque composer George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix with this admission ticket to London’s Handel and Hendrix Museum. Head inside the museum on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived, separated by 200 years, and explore their restored homes at your own pace. Wander through the rooms where Handel lived, composed, and died, and see the neighboring flat where Hendrix lived during London’s swinging 1960s.

Follow in the footsteps of iconic playwright William Shakespeare on this half-day walking tour of central London. Explore the lively South Bank and tour the Globe Theatre, plus see the site of the original theater and its competitor, the Rose Theatre. Additional attractions include Southwark Cathedral, Winchester Palace, the Golden Hinde, and Borough Market.

Relive key moments from the swinging sixties—and The Beatles’ career trajectory—during this private Fab Four-themed half-day tour. Travel through London in an iconic black taxi cab with a guide who lived through the era. Highlights include Carnaby Street, the place where John and Yoko first met, the famous crosswalk in Abbey Road, and the Savile Row rooftop where The Beatles performed their last show.

See many of London's highlights in one day without dealing with a crowded tour bus, with this private tour, which visits both Westminster and the City of London. See the Changing of the Guard and Buckingham Palace, check out Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, and visit St Paul's Cathedral, with a stop for an included pub lunch along the way

Explore London’s markets on this private tour in an executive vehicle. Visit Borough Market, Camden Market, and more without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar public transportation. Enjoy hotel pickup, as well as a comfortable ride with your own driver for a seamless experience.

Immerse yourself in London’s rock history on this private guided walking tour of Soho. Learn about the UK capital’s music past, from David Bowie and The Rolling Stones to Hendrix’s UK debut and The Police’s early days. Hear these tales from a passionate music fan as you see the sights of the city’s vibrant musical heritage.

Many sites in Liverpool that are related to The Beatles are spread across the city, with many in residential areas that are difficult to reach without a car or local knowledge. This private taxi tour solves that by taking you directly to key locations in a classic cab, with hotel pickup and a flexible route shaped around your interests. Travel easily between Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and the childhood homes of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, while your guide connects the dots with stories about the places behind the music.

The Fab Four’s life story is all over London, but discovering far-flung Beatles-themed sites on your own isn’t easy. Ideal for fans, this private walking tour ticks off the highlights in just several hours. Begin with the iconic Abbey Road Crossing and Abbey Road Studios. Head to Mayfair to see where the band lived, then venture to Soho to the site of their last public performance.

With rich Roman and Viking history and beautiful architecture, York is among England’s must-see cities—but exploring independently means you may miss its hidden secrets. On this private walking tour, follow your guide through historic York and find out what makes the city special. Explore top attractions like Clifford's Tower, the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Roman walls, and St Mary’s Abbey, and enjoy skip-the-line access and sweeping views along the River Ouse.

Don't just admire London's street art—capture it on camera, with this private photography tour. In the company of a professional photographer, you'll explore the backstreets colorful Shoreditch, and discover the creations of famous street artists like Roa, Eine, Stik, and Shepard Fairey. With expert one-to-one tuition and insider tips, you’ll be sure to get some killer shots, as well as new knowledge of the boundary-pushing art scene in London’s East End.

The National Portrait Gallery houses more than paintings and photographs of famous faces and artistic muses. Delve into the history of the political revolutionaries, trailblazing suffragettes, and outspoken writers and reformers who left their mark on British history on this private gallery tour. Explore the exhibition while hearing about the inspiring individuals who dared to dream differently.

Located in the heart of London and packed full of treasures, The National Gallery can feel overwhelming without guidance. This tour keeps things simple and helps you focus on the true highlights with a Blue Badge Guide leading the way. Discover masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and more while learning the techniques and historical context behind the works.

Battle stations! Report for duty aboard the iconic HMS Belfast, one of only three vessels not to be scrapped from the entire D-Day fleet that participated in Operation Overlord. Gain an insight into what life was like on-board this famous warship during World War II, and whose guns are so powerful that they managed to crack the ship's toilets on D-Day. Imagine yourself being in the bowels of the ship as she fired the first shots of D-Day, or sleeping in one of the tightly-packed hammocks during convoy duties in icy Arctic waters. THE QUARTER DECK The Quarter Deck is where you'll take your first step on board HMS Belfast. Here you are introduced to the three key time periods of the ship’s active service; The Second World War (1939 - 1945), End of Empire (1945 - 1949) and Cold War (1950 - 1966). Meet some of HMS Belfast’s leading figures including the last operational Captain Morgan-Giles.

Go on the trail of Harry Potter in London with this adults-only tour and cocktails experience. You’ll visit the locations used in filming, stop for a mid-tour cocktail, and get insider tips from your guide for bars in the area. Highlights include Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station, Borough Market, and the House of Spells where you can shop for butterbeer and books.

Immerse yourself in London’s vibrant street art scene on a private tour through the city’s most colorful corners. From Brick Lane to Camden, explore ever-evolving works by local and global artists. Follow your guide along the buzzing Regent’s Canal and spot murals and graffiti that tell stories of protest and pop culture. Hotel pickup makes things easy, and the route is totally customizable to match your preferences.

Step back in time to the 1960s, when Beatlemania gripped the world and London was the epicenter of it all. Climb aboard a climate-controlled coach for an evening tour of major attractions from the Beatles’ time in London, including Apple HQ, Abbey Road, and the band members' former residences. Learn insider stories that you wouldn't discover on your own, snap photos, and even enjoy rare music and film clips en route.