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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.

Explore one of London’s most lively and characterful areas—and immerse yourself in the city’s thriving craft beer scene—on this walking tour of Bermondsey and the South Bank. Over the course of several hours, you’ll visit a number of bustling pubs, breweries, and other watering holes, and will learn how beer is made. You’ll also have the chance to try numerous different brews. As you go, your guide will share stories about the area and its history.

Set sail on a romantic evening cruise along the Ouse River and see York’s historic landmarks away from the land-based crowds. Glide past the illuminated city skyline, and admire the riverside parks and buildings when they look most dramatic. Choose from two options: a tranquil Ouse River cruise with an included drink, or the upgraded cruise with the quintessentially English combo of strawberries and cream, plus a drink.

Drown out the London traffic and soak up the festive spirit on this silent disco walking tour of London's Christmas displays. Follow a curated route through areas such as Regent Street and Seven Dials while listening to festive music through headphones to add to the holiday ambiance. Learn intriguing stories and about local holiday traditions from your guide.

During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.

Taste your way through Bermondsey’s Beer Mile with a local guide to show you some of the area’s best watering holes. Discover new breweries and taprooms on a guided beer crawl, stopping at five different spots and trying new beers as you go. Whether you’re new to the city or you’ve lived here for years, your guide can help you experience a delicious new side of the city.

Discover a whole new underwater world at Sea Life Center Weymouth. See a range of aquatic wildlife, from otters to sea turtles to the world’s smallest penguins, and much more. You can get closer to sharks than you would in the wild in the Ocean Tunnel, and kids will love the Caribbean Cove Adventure Playground as well as the interactive rock pool, where they can touch a real starfish.

The mystery of Jack the Ripper, a serial killer who preyed on East End women, endures. Follow in the footsteps of the killer and his victims on an enriching tour that brings Victorian London alive with reenactments, storytelling, and a deep understanding of the period’s history. Discover Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, the Ten Bells pub where Mary Kelly was last seen, the site of the “Ripper Riots”, and more.

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.

Tick off two of Britain's finest Royal residences on a day trip to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle from London, during which you’ll get a rare glimpse inside the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace. Travel by coach to skip the hassle of navigating public transport, and enjoy charging ports and on-board Wi-Fi to keep you entertained during the journey between attractions. This is an unguided tour but a guest service assistant is available to help with logistics.

If you're short on time in London, cover more of the capital's top sights in less time on an electric bike tour that lets you skip the stress of navigating public transport. Your guide leads the way so you don't have to navigate, while an electric bike saves you breaking a sweat like you would on a standard bicycle.

Thanks to its magnificent architecture and rich history, the Tower of London is perhaps one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Head inside after the gates have closed to the public and explore the Tower's grounds in the company of a Beefeater, and hear historic tales along the way. To top it off, witness one of London's most historic acts: the Ceremony of Keys.

Get into the festive spirit on this private London Christmas lights tour by traditional black cab. Cruise past top sights and stroll down bustling shopping streets adorned with twinkling lights. See glitzy illuminations in upscale neighborhoods like Belgravia and Chelsea, plus the iconic Oxford Street displays. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup for a seamless start to your festive evening.

Discover the highlights of Notting Hill—one of London’s most distinctive and destination-worthy neighborhoods, on this walking tour with a local guide. Meet your guide and set off on foot. You’ll see the blue door made famous by the *Notting Hill* film, and browse the bustling Portobello Road Market. You’ll also learn about the neighborhood’s history, discover recording studios once frequented by Bob Marley, and explore other hidden gems.

See London in a new light on this private night tour of the city by taxi, which includes your choice of pickup and drop-off locations. Your driver has passed the Knowledge of London exam, and can share stories and trivia with you as you go. Discover London’s key landmarks lit up after dark, from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament, with plenty of flexibility to customize your tour.

Soak up the magic and romance of London during the Christmas period on this double-decker bus tour through the city by night. Admire the decorations and watch the city sparkle as you pass by Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Square, and more famous spots. A guide accompanies you along the way and tells you Christmas stories, past and present, that you don't want to miss.

Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, and The Shambles, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

Discover two of the UK's most famous university cities in just one day one this full-day tour of Oxford and Cambridge from London. Travel between the cities by comfortable climate-controlled coach. Explore the highlights of both Oxford and Cambridge on a walking tour with a professional guide, and learn more about these historic cities and universities than you would wandering around alone.

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.

Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputation for having a pub for everyday of the year. Find out about some of the oldest as well as the people and events associated with them. Inquests, riots, politics, plagues, religious influence, bizarre entertainments and strange auctions, York's pub history provides a strong picture of the social life of the city. Fiona Laing: i weekend "They say there is a bar for each day of the year in York. They come in all shapes and sizes and there is even a walking tour, which traces their history, some dating back to the 16th century. Keith Martin will share his passion for York's oldest pubs in return for a donation to Keep Your Pet a charity which helps people keep their animals at difficult times" Private tours can be arranged for groups of 6 or more at mutually convenient times and days and starting points. All money raised through the tours supports a local York charity.

Beat the rush and get guaranteed entry to one of the United Kingdom’s hottest comedy clubs with pre-booked admission tickets to the International Stand Up Comedy Showcase in London. Get a chance to see award-winning performers like Flight of the Conchords, Russell Brand, and Sara Pascoe in a centrally located Covent Garden location. Anyone over 18 is free to join, and seating is allocated on arrival.

Immerse in one of the Roman Empire’s last frontiers when you join this fascinating walking tour led by a “Roman” guide, along the Cawfields stretch of the Roman wall. Learn about the rise and fall of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed engineering wonder, why Northumberland has so many castles, and soak up glorious views of moorland, coastline and medieval villages. Numbers are capped at just 12 for an intimate and memorable experience.

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.

This small-group tour takes you to two of England’s top attractions, the city of Brighton, and the Seven Sisters cliffs. Your driver-guide fills you in on the best spots to go in Brighton, like the Lanes and Brighton Pier. You can explore the city on your own, stop for lunch if you like (at your own expense), and then carry on to explore the grandeur of the Seven Sisters.