Top England Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Get a new perspective on London, without the rush of a group tour, on a private night tour aboard a classic black cab. Learn about the city's Illuminated River project, which lights up nine bridges along the Thames. Your driver-guide shows you many of the best-known river-facing attractions, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the Tate Modern.

Don't worry about planning a thing with this private excursion into the English countryside, with door-to-door travel from London included. After your guide picks you up, you escape the city for an early stop at Stonehenge—before the tour buses arrive—and an afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. Stop at the Roman Baths Museum and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city's Georgian architecture while your guide regales you with stories of the region's history. See the rolling hills of the Cotswolds as you drive back to London, choosing to stop at Castle Combe or Lacock.

The British Museum houses millions of artifacts over multiple floors, which means knowing just where to start can feel overwhelming. Make it easier on yourself by joining a private guide on a tour. See highlights such as the Rosetta Stone, Celtic artifacts, and more, with the added benefit of having a guide on hand to answer any questions.

The National Gallery holds over 2,300 works spanning seven centuries of Western European painting—without a guide, it's easy to spend the visit moving between rooms without a clear sense of which pieces are worth pausing at and why. This private tour moves through the collection at your group's pace, with a guide providing context on the works and answering questions throughout.

Visit the real-life locations from your favorite TV show during this private “Downtown Abbey” tour from London. Visit more locations in a single day than you possibly could by public transportation, as your personal driver–guide chauffeurs you from site to site. Highlights include manors and cottages of the Cotswolds region, lakeside Cumbria, and stately Highclere Castle (admission own expense).

The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey are two of London’s most impressive must-see attractions, but the entry queues can be long. Save valuable time with skip-the-line entry and head straight inside with your guide. Also see other highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, and more.

This private London tour is designed with fans of the world’s most famous wizard in mind. Ideal for families as kids go free of charge, this tour reveals more than 10 London locations used to film scenes from the Harry Potter movies. As well as exploring the City of London without worrying about getting lost, you’ll stop for photos at Platform 9¾.

Avoid tourist traps and head straight to the best pubs in Central London on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center and visit up to seven atmospheric, historic pubs. Choose to purchase drinks and learn stories and tales about the pubs that you’d never uncover on your own.

Don’t waste a minute of your London vacation waiting in line—skip the long ticket lines outside of Westminster Abbey on a private tour that includes pre-booked tickets to the top London attraction. After heading straight inside, your Blue Badge guide will regale you with tales of royal weddings, coronations, and christenings. You’ll get their undivided attention and have ample time to ask questions.

Get in plenty of sightseeing during your time in London with this private tour by traditional black cab. Visit landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the Tower of London, with plenty of photo stops and take in closer views. Enjoy personalized recommendations for additional stops tailored to your interests.

Hampton Court Palace, King Henry VIII’s favorite residence, makes for an excellent London day trip, but nobody wants to spend their vacation juggling travel logistics. Treat yourself to a seamless excursion during this private tour. Either hop on the train (own expense) or arrange your own car transfers. Then, visit the sumptuous Tudor-era estate with a private guide to fill you in on all the details.

Perfect for WWII history buffs, this private tour traces Winston Churchill's life through his childhood homes, favorite tailors, and cigar shops. Cross essential London sights off your bucket list, like 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, then enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Churchill War Rooms for a focused visit without waiting.

Seeing London's landmarks by public transport means working out routes and navigating crowds between scattered sights. This private black cab tour puts a driver-guide behind the wheel instead, so you cover more ground without tackling the streets yourself. Shape the route around what you want to see, or follow the driver-guide's suggestions, with commentary on the city's history along the way.

Make the most of your visit to Westminster Abbey with a private 2-hour tour of the highlights. You’ll learn all about the kings, queens, and other notable historical figures who were crowned, married, or buried here. Don’t struggle to hear or to keep up with a guide on a large group tour, as you’ll have your guide all to yourself.

The British Museum is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary customized to your interests and preferences. Take in the highlights or pick and choose the exhibitions that interest you most, and take a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture.

Explore Windsor Castle with ease on this half-day private tour that includes hassle-free round-trip transfers from London. Wander around the castle at your own pace and learn about its history and how it became an important residence of the British royal family. On certain days you can even watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony.

Discover the highlights of the world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum during this bespoke private tour. Avoid getting lost as you are guided through one of London's biggest and most iconic art collections. Follow a customized itinerary through the museum, tailored to reflect your interests, as you listen to little-known anecdotes from the collections on display.

Make the most of your time in London with a private half-day driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and the flexibility to customize the itinerary to sights that interest you, from highlights such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to museums and more. Avoid the crush of the London underground by traveling in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Vacationers in London usually have to choose between learning about the city’s history and exploring its drink culture. This historical pub crawl gives you the best of both worlds. Explore the heart of London on foot with your guide, visiting a hand-picked selection of bars and distilleries. Listen to stories dating back centuries as you pass by St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Old Curiosity Shop, and Covent Garden.

Stonehenge is difficult to reach by public transit. Say no to stressful left-side driving and yes to your own driver/guide on this full-day private tour direct from London. Explore Windsor Castle with guidance outside the castle; enjoy lunch in a country pub; and see Stonehenge. Entrance fees and lunch are at your own expense.

Save time and enjoy an action-packed adventure by combining multiple historic sights in a day—Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath—on this private tour. Save hours planning how to get between attractions, and enjoy the perk of having a private driver to transport you between sights (entry own expense). Enjoy time to explore each location on foot, including a visit to the Roman Baths.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

If it’s your first time in London, enhance your experience of England’s vibrant capital on a private tour that covers all of its iconic sights. Rather than missing out on scenery during rides on the London Underground, you’ll be transported between highlights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and many more in your own electric London black cab with hotel pickup included.