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Bar hop through Soho with a private guide who will bring the neighborhood’s fascinating LGBTQ heritage to life, exploring hidden history you won’t find on your own. You’ll visit four hidden bars steeped in the underground gay scene, past and present. The tour concludes at a high-energy bar known for great dancing, music, and cocktails, so you can end the evening in style—or keep the party going.

Learn all about London’s vibrant pub culture and discover more about the city’s storied past with the help of a local guide on this small-group walking tour. Sip pints inside some of London’s oldest and most characterful boozers, while you listen to your guide share stories all about what each pub’s four walls have seen over the years.

Enjoy wine flight at the winery, You can also join the self guide vineyard tour at your own pace. Sit back and be driven around the South Downs, stop at one of three country pubs for lunch. Note wine and lunch is not included in the price.

Learn the basics of bartending and have a fun-filled day in Manchester City Center! (lunch included) We deliver regularly hosting masterclasses at our award winning, Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester venue. You'll learn how to create a perfect serve negroni, an aperol spritz and even a margarita with this one day beginner level introduction course to cocktails, held at our charming premise Sicilian NQ bar and bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

Unlike the other public group tours, this is your Private London Christmas Lights Walking Tour. We walk London every day of the year and no-one knows the best streets and most timely routes so that you can see the best decorations during your tour. Along the way we'll visit many of the most famous sights in Londons West End. This is your chance to feel like you're in your own London Christmas movie. Join us as we walk you through a Winter Wonderland.

Nowhere else is prettier, experience this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a local. Savour a local pub lunch and uncover centuries of captivating stories about warring monarchs, aristocrats, and celebrities with a historian.

We are half the price of similar top rated tours because we develop and lead our own tours & don’t have to pay any third party brokers. This is the ultimate like a local tour around Notting Hill. You will literally live like a local for a few hours, enjoying secret places only the locals know about including cafes and bars for breakfast and lunch plus local fashion and gift boutiques hidden away in the backstreets of the area. We visit the super-trendy Golborne Road & cafes and bars and shops of which most visitors have no idea. Portobello Road is a must. We take a look at the architecture of Trellick Tower, a 1960's tower of apartments for local people. Breakfast includes a drink such as coffee or tea or soft drink plus a patisserie or more traditional English item such as a bacon sandwich. Lunch is at one of the areas great pubs for a light lunch of traditional English pub grub. Don't forget Tips 4 Locals where we encourage you to tip locals who serve you. Not obligatory.

Whether you want to commemorate the festive season in your favorite city or make your holiday vacation memories last a lifetime, this private Christmas photoshoot has what you’re looking for. Make sure your festive Instagram post is the best it can be and check out some of the best Christmas light locations in the city while you pose the house down.

Discover the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper on this private half-day private tour in London. Visit key filming locations from the popular BBC series "Sherlock" and other sites related to author Arthur Conan Doyle. Then learn about Jack the Ripper as you stroll through Whitechapel. Travel on foot and by public transport with informative commentary from your private guide.

Check out our references at https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/tour/experiencing-valencia-like-a-local/euvalocalvalencia We are half the price of similar top rated tours because we develop and lead our own tours & don’t have to pay any third party brokers. The Ultimate SPECIAL CHRISTMAS Live Like a Local Tour. Notting Hill. Secrets Locations. Surprise Happenings. Breakfast. Lunch. Think mulled wines, hot chocolate, mince pies. Our mission. To make sure you have an amazing 'day to remember'! Plus the best festive light shows in the area. We start the tour with a festive breakfast at a very cool local cafe and finish with traditional Christmas lunch at a healthy local restaurant .......With secret destinations and surprises in between, whilst avoiding the crowds. Along the way we show you the real multicultural Notting Hill with its varied Christmas gift shops and restaurants, food and drinks and merchandise. Don't forget Tips 4 Locals. We encourage you to tip locals.

Uncover London’s turbulent history with a guided ghost walk around Greenwich’s spookiest places. Your guide will bring history to life as you walk the old streets, passing the most haunted building in London, an abandoned royal palace, and a haunted clipper ship. You’ll also learn about how parts of the city were built on plague pits and burial grounds and how the ghosts of the dead are said to haunt the streets, shops, and parks around Greenwich.

Tour some of London’s best, coziest pubs without the worry of self-driving or the hassle of securing a ride. Take a private, customizable tour in a classic black cab, covering historic neighborhoods including Kensington, Soho, and Covent Garden. Visit up to six pubs in four hours, sample local beer, and enjoy pubs with histories dating back to the 15th century. The pubs can be tailored to your interests, whether that's London history, Shakespeare's haunts, or lively markets.

Private Christmas Lights Evening Tour Available daily from 15th November – 1st January- This tour will be outside Experience the magic of London this festive season with Private Christmas Lights Evening Tour. This exclusive two-hour journey is designed for your enjoyment and comfort, offering a relaxed way to see the city at its most enchanting. Your driver will collect you from your hotel or residence in Central London at a time of your choice between 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM. From there, you’ll be driven through London’s most iconic streets and landmarks, transformed into a winter wonderland with dazzling lights, sparkling decorations, and festive displays. Enjoy opportunities to pause for photos, capturing unforgettable memories as you explore highlights such as Oxford Street, Regent Street, Trafalgar Square, and Covent Garden. At the end of your magical evening, your driver will return you to your original pickup point or another Central London location of your choice.

Discover the cinematic and celebrity side of London on this private Notting Hill film locations walking tour. With your own expert guide, explore one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, famous for its colorful streets, creative spirit, and unforgettable movie moments. Walk along Portobello Road and its lively market, home to street art, historic houses, and locations linked to writers, musicians, models, and film stars. Visit well-known filming spots from Notting Hill and Love Actually, including the famous Blue Door and charming mews streets used on screen. Along the way, hear engaging stories about celebrities who lived or worked in the area, from music legends like Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd to modern pop culture icons. Learn how Notting Hill became a magnet for creativity, fame, and filmmaking. As a private tour, the experience is relaxed and flexible, ideal for couples, families, and film lovers looking for a memorable walk through one of London’s most famous districts.

Go beyond the UK for the day with this excursion to the capital of Belgium. With a Eurostar return ticket pre-arranged, enjoy a busy itinerary with a beer focus. Visit Belgian Beer World, indulge in a free beer tasting, and take in the city on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus. Ideal for travelers wanting a little taste of Belgium during their stay in London.

Begin by meeting your guide at the world-famous Piccadilly Circus. After a brief introduction, set off on your adventure into the buzzing Soho area. Visit four different pubs and be regaled with hilarious stories about Soho legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix, and even Mozart. Visit boozers where the likes of David Bowie, John Lennon, and Elton John used to frequent. See where Jimi Hendrix played his first and last gigs in London. You can also purchase drinks in each pub as you rub shoulders with the locals. Between the pubs and all of the famous locations you visit, hear tales of influential characters and the history of the area. From the renowned 'Windmill Girls' of the adult entertainment industry to the bar brawls of The Who and The Sex Pistols, no stone will be left unturned. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities too as you explore lots of hidden alleyways and side streets that lead to off-the-beaten-track locations.

Come and join us for your unique pub tour and fabulous singalong! Join us on our London Pub Crawl and Cockney Sing-Along for the ultimate London evening experience! You will get to experience some of London's Historic pubs, hear about the history of Covent Garden, Kings, royal prostitutes and London Theatre. You will have the option to try some delicacies imported from abroad, or try some classic British bar snacks! To finish off we will head to London's best Cockney Singalong with other Londoners for a truly authentic experience. We will visit five distinctive pubs along the way, each with a different vibe and story to tell. Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in wonderful and ornate buildings. Have a drink in a pub still originating from the 13th Century! Visit a pub frequented by Charles Dickens and host to many a bare-knuckle boxing match.

On this small-group walking tour, step off the tourist trail when you explore parts of London that many visitors overlook—and learn all about the city’s crooks, pirates, and other historical criminals and misdoings. Meet your guide and set off to explore the city’s docklands. On this 5-mile (8-kilometer) walk, you’ll visit waterfront highlights, history-saturated pubs, and lively neighbourhoods. This small-group tour is capped at 12 for a personal feel. Find your sea legs and sail into the past! Beneath the eerie cry of the gulls, walk along the river from Dead Man’s Hole to Execution Dock, via ancient smugglers’ taverns where press gangs dragged men off to sea. Explore a salt-encrusted, maritime world that was the making of Britain’s empire, and step off the beaten track to discover a long-forgotten way of life – a time when rum-soaked buccaneers chased Spanish treasure ships, and Royal Navy crews fought criminal captains in the Golden Age of Piracy.

Welcome to Notting Hill—a place where pastel-painted houses, eclectic markets, and cultural legends come together to create one of London’s most photographed districts. On this immersive walking tour, you’ll not only see the famous sights—you’ll feel the history woven into every street. Your journey begins on Portobello Road, home to the world-renowned market that has been trading antiques, curiosities, and street foods since the 19th century. As you wander through its energetic stalls, your expert guide reveals how this once rural lane evolved into a global treasure trove thanks to waves of migration, Caribbean heritage, and the rise of London’s bohemian scene. You’ll spot filming locations from Notting Hill, hear stories of the area’s artistic revolution in the 1960s, and learn how the neighbourhood became the birthplace of the legendary Notting Hill Carnival—Europe’s largest street festival and a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture.

This private walking tour reveals Newcastle’s historic character through its rich cultural heritage. You will explore a city shaped by centuries of trade, innovation, and architectural influence. Ancient routes and historic gathering places reflect a civilization older than the United States. What stories of merchants, travelers, and transformation still echo through Newcastle’s streets? You will discover architectural landmarks that showcase the city's evolving identity. Medieval foundations blend with grand civic buildings that reflect generations of cultural achievement. Historic venues and public spaces reveal how Newcastle developed into one of northern England’s most influential cities. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

London is a magical time during the holiday season, with beautiful Christmas light displays all over the city. Knowing where to find them can be made easier by going with a guide and a London taxi driver who knows where to find the best displays and how to get between them easily.

Join The Great London Pub Experience to visit the finest, most historic and unusual pubs in London. You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide. We will explore secret alleyways and hear astonishing tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, where people have been imbibing for over 500 years. We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century and historic Gin Palace culture as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves and vagabonds. We'll discover up to five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England. Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in an ornate building.

London is home to a seemingly endless number of pubs, each with their own unique heritage and cultural flair. On this private pub crawl tour, visit some of the city’s oldest pubs while learning the history of Covent Garden and the London Theatre before heading to a Cockney sing-along experience to round out the evening.

London’s pub scene is renowned, but knowing which pubs to choose—and what’s worth trying—can be tricky for visitors. On this private beer-tasting tour, your guide leads you to some of their favourite spots in central London, saving you from tourist traps and guesswork. Choose from several options with different tasting levels, ranging from a few classic beers to a broader selection of drinks and traditional food dishes, and enjoy the experience at a pace that suits you.