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London is never more beautiful than when it glows with holiday wonder. Catch its yule magic on this tour, starting in Covent Garden—you’ll wander craft stalls and boutiques before discovering a hidden garden glowing with Victorian gas lamps. Follow in Charles Dickens' footsteps through secret alleys, hear holiday traditions shaped by Queen Victoria, and end at Trafalgar Square with mulled wine to warm your spirit.

Step into Windsor & Eton’s rich past while visiting three historic pubs full of character and charm. This guided walking tour blends captivating local stories with authentic pub culture, offering a truly unique way to explore the town. At each stop, you’ll have 30–45 minutes to enjoy the atmosphere, mingle with fellow guests, and savour the pubs just as the locals do. Between venues, we’ll take short strolls past iconic landmarks, with your guide sharing fascinating tales you won’t find in a guidebook. What you get: + Local guide bringing Windsor’s history to life + Three pub visits, each with its own story and charm + Time to relax, socialise, and soak in the atmosphere We also offer private tours. Flexible days/timings based on guide availability. Available in Italian, French, German or Swiss German. Perfect for corporate events and birthdays. Note: Drinks & food are not included and are available for purchase at each pub.

This lively, jam-packed London walking tour covers the city’s top 30 attractions—you'll end the day knowing you've seen it all. With your guide, you'll begin at Green Park, journeying through Westminster for sights like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. Then you'll explore the iconic London Bridge area, including landmarks like Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe. It's all downhill from there...into the London Dungeons.

David Bowie's early career in Soho—the mime phase, the failed folk trio, the R&B bands—predates Ziggy Stardust by years, and those formative locations and stories aren't featured on standard London tours. This private walking tour covers the Soho venues, businesses, and landmarks that shaped Bowie's early creative career, with a guide providing context at each stop.

Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.

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.

Explore a shadowed chapter of British history on this guided ghost tour of Winchester. Led by an actor-guide, uncover haunted tales at Hyde Abbey’s eerie ruins and walk in the ghostly footsteps of King Alfred the Great. Mix thrills with sightseeing as you pass Winchester Cathedral, Theatre Royal Winchester, and Jewry Street, all in one chilling walk. This shorter tour is the perfect way to end a day exploring the city.

During the holiday season, London bursts into life with Christmas-themed illuminations—but knowing where to see the best of them can be tough. Explore England’s capital at its most festive on a walking tour that covers Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street and more. Plus, learn about England's Christmas traditions from your guide.

Less than a century ago, women in Britain were risking arrest, violence, and even their lives in the fight for the right to vote—a right not fully granted until 1928. This guided walking tour explores Newcastle’s role in that struggle, uncovering the stories of local suffragettes and activists who helped change the course of history. As you walk through the city, learn about acts of protest, political organizing, and militant campaigns, and discover the women behind them. Packed with lesser-known details and local insight, the tour reveals a side of Newcastle’s past that’s rarely found in guidebooks or online.

Combine a gameshow-themed adventure with the opportunity to test your wits and skills on this immersive Crystal Maze-themed experience. Based on the British TV Show, solve puzzles and tackle challenges against the clock as you journey through the Medieval, Aztec, Futuristic, and Industrial zones seen in the show, trying to secure as much time as possible in the namesake Crystal Dome.

Home to almost 1,000 years of history, Durham offers spectacular architecture and atmospheric pubs. Get to the heart of the city without spending hours researching during this small-group walking tour with like-minded adults. From the UNESCO World Heritage–listed castle and cathedral to the historic marketplace and charming bridges, pair sightseeing and socializing. Stop in four pubs, enjoying a half pint (285 milliliters) of beer or cider in each.

London's Notting Hill is known for its beautiful Victorian houses and its annual carnival that showcases the music and food of the Caribbean. It's also a popular filming location, and if you've seen the 1999 movie "Notting Hill," you'll recognize some of the sites you see on this private tour. Visit the famous Travel Bookshop from the film, stop by Portobello Road, and more.

Swap York for a small-group day trip to Whitby and the North York Moors National Park. Visit dispersed outdoor sights that would be hard to get to without your own car, and enjoy free time to explore Whitby independently and see its famous abbey, Captain Cook-themed attractions, and fish and chip shops. The trip also shows you great photo opportunities at the North York Moors, Helmsley, and other picturesque English villages.

Finding truly authentic food and drink experiences in a big city can be a challenge. However, drive just outside Bristol and discover a peaceful rural setting dedicated to natural wine and cider making. Walk through the vineyard and orchard to learn how organically grown fruit is transformed into wine and cider without added sulphites, and gain insight into the fermentation and bottling process along the way. Finish your visit with a guided tasting of natural wines and ciders, paired with local cheese—a relaxed and flavorful introduction to the region’s craft produce scene.

True crime fanatics often focus on Jack the Ripper, one of London’s most notorious serial killers, rather than the women whose lives he (or maybe she?) cut short. Learn about Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly on this informative walking tour through Whitechapel. See the spots where some murders took place as you discover both facts and theories behind this long-cold case.

Your flagship shows. These shows will feature some of the finest headline comedians from across the UK and beyond. With regular TV faces. You'll be sure to have an absolutely side splitting night of laughter at Hot Water Comedy Club. The show doesn't end after the comedy as you can enjoy live music in your bar area until late.

Enjoy a relaxed introduction to the growing wine scene and traditional cheesemaking with this intimate cellar tasting in Bath. Instead of searching for specialty tastings on your own, settle into a cozy, atmospheric setting where three carefully selected wines—typically a white, rosé, and red—are paired with artisan cheeses and curated accompaniments.

Our Private Oakham Pub Tour isn’t just a pub tour but also visits some of the oldest and most characterful parts of the market town of Oakham and we will see castles, churches, market squares, and all sorts of other history along the way.  A drink for each person in each pub is included in the tour price though of course, soft and sometimes hot drinks are available if preferred. We normally meet outside Oakham Railway Station which is easy for day-trippers from London (also Nottingham, Peterborough, and Leicester) but this tour is also perfect for anyone staying in one of the lovely hotels in Rutland, all just a short taxi ride away.  If you’re staying in Oakham itself, I can meet you at your hotel.

Pair a top-notch stand-up comedy showcase with a pre-show dinner with this evening entertainment package in London. Enjoy a 3-course meal of French-inspired bistro classics at Côte Brasserie in the early evening. Then, head to the adjacent Comedy Carnival, where you’ll watch international comedians take the stage—Jack Whitehall, Flight of the Conchords, and Michael McIntyre have previously performed.

Discover the dramatic limestone valleys and emerald countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on an 8-hour tour from Windermere. Travel with ease from the Lake District and visit the quaint towns of Hardraw and Wensleydale, famed for its cheese, and Bolton Castle, in which Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned. See, too, Aysgarth Falls and the lovely English village of Dent.

Discover a side of London that few other visitors get to experience—and indulge your love of modern and classic movies—on this insider filming locations tour. After meeting your guide and group, set off on foot to visit key movie-making sites and landmarks that you'd otherwise overlook. See where the kiss scene in "Bridget Jones' Diary" took place, discover streets made famous by Harry Potter and James Bond flicks, and much more.

Head to London’s East End and go back to Victorian times, when Jack the Ripper lurked around on this guided group tour. Your guide makes the story entertaining, and you also get a tour of this part of London too. You pass by Old Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells where Jack the Ripper’s victims drank, plus other landmarks. You finish at the White Hart pub, so feel free to purchase drinks at the end.

Get to know three of Liverpool’s traditional pubs with this evening walking tour, starting from the Philharmonic Dining Rooms and ending at Pier Head. You’ll discover the pubs known to locals, that tourists often miss, with the help of a local guide. A half pint of real ale is included in each pub, along with commentary to pique your interest about the history of the pubs and the characters that have drank in them.

Avoid waiting for a table at London's Hard Rock Cafe with this set menu package. Choose from 2- or 3-course lunch or dinner options, including soft drinks. This package also includes priority seating, making it a great option if you have tight afternoon or evening plans. Enjoy the eclectic atmosphere while you dine, and see authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history.