Top South East England Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Exploring Oxford’s historic streets and colleges can be confusing on foot, especially if you’re short on time. This hop-on hop-off bus tour makes it easy to get around the city while seeing its top sights, with a choice of 24- or 48-hour passes that let you create your own itinerary. Ride past highlights such as University of Oxford colleges (including filming locations from the “Harry Potter™” movies), Oxford Castle, and the Bodleian Library, one of the world’s oldest public libraries.

Follow in the footsteps of famous former residents like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis—and discover many of Oxford’s top landmarks in just a couple hours—on this introductory walking tour. Meet your group in central Oxford, and set off on foot. You’ll see key attractions like the Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre, will explore the university area, and you will see many of the elegant colleges from the outside. Note: book an afternoon tour to tour inside the colleges (subject to availability).

Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts’ Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford’s oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children’s books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.

Explore Southampton’s modern history on this private tour led by a Ph.D. historian or a trained guide with a background in history or education. Learn how historical events and modern culture have shaped the city while practicing mindful tourism to understand your impact as a visitor. With a personalized pace and expert insights, this tour offers a unique and thoughtful way to experience Southampton.

Avoid wandering Oxford without context or missing its hidden corners on this roughly 90-minute walking tour of Oxford University’s historic colleges. Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide as you follow the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien, admire landmarks including Trinity College, New College, and the Radcliffe Camera, and step inside selected colleges and chapels to understand the traditions and stories that have shaped one of the world’s most famous universities.

Experience England’s Cotswolds on a private tour that whisks you around its highlights so you don’t have to worry about itineraries or transport. Avoid the inconveniences of a DIY or large-group trip, and relax on a chauffeur-driven tour of the must-see towns and villages. See the riverbank houses of Bourton-on-the-Water, and admire honey-stoned Broadway and other gems; all with a driver-guide for personalized service plus flexible pickup and drop-off options.

With narrow, often busy country lanes, complex geography, and limited parking, the Cotswolds can be challenging to explore independently. Leave route planning, navigating, and parking to your personal driver-guide on this flexible private tour that hits all the highlights direct from your door. Upgrade to add a professional photographer who can capture your group amid the beauty and create memories that can last a lifetime.

Get the inside scoop on Oxford's storied history on this private walking tour. Through your dedicated guide's informative narration, learn about the evolution of the university and all the achievements that have taken place there. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions, since this is a private tour for just you and your party.

Explore Oxford University’s famous regatta course on this Thames River sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in the heart of Oxford and cruise out onto the famous waterway. Learn more about the city’s rich history from your guide, and discover local landmarks such as Folly Bridge, Christchurch College, the Oxford University boathouses and the Meadows.

As darkness falls, Oxford’s haunted history stirs to life! Journey through the oldest parts of the medieval city, uncovering its grim and gruesome past. Hear of murders and executions, phantoms and spirits, ancient libraries and unsolved mysteries—and the fascinating history behind them! From Martyrs Cross, where bishops burned in Bloody Mary’s reign, wander down shadowy streets to Dead Man's Walk, where a spectral soldier guards the city walls. Learn how Oxford’s brooding architecture has inspired storytellers like Tolkien, Lewis and Wilde, and hosted literary icons from Hamlet to Harry Potter. As you walk the moonlit passageways, your guide will share horrible histories and spectral stories from across the ages. They may even tell of their eerie experiences on Oxford's most haunted lane... if they're sure the poltergeist isn’t listening! Join us—and the ghosts of centuries past—for a tour of Oxford's macabre history, fantasy heritage and sinister tales to haunt your imagination…

The Cotswolds' prettiest villages are spread across narrow country lanes that coaches can't reach. This private tour puts in a luxury Mercedes-Benz handles the back roads with ease, delivering you to stops like Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Your itinerary is designed around your interests, with optional pauses at farm shops and village bakeries.

Immerse yourself in English history with this group tour taking you from London to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy ample exploring time at each location. Walk around Windsor Castle, seeing things like St George’s Chapel and Queen Mary’s Doll's House, and cast your eyes on Stonehenge with a complimentary audio guide.

Set sail for a romantic cruise through the heart of Oxford—and pair your sightseeing with a classic afternoon tea—on this unique, two-in-one boat tour. Tuck into English teatime treats such as finger sandwiches and scones with jam and clotted cream as you glide downstream. Following a scenic route along the University Regatta Course, discover Oxford’s greenery and admire views of the University Boat Houses, Christ Church Meadows, and Iffley lock.

Enjoy the iconic Oxford experience of punting on the River Cherwell without doing the hard work on this private tour led by an Oxford University student. Relax and take in views of key landmarks, colleges, and literary inspirations as you glide along the river with your student guide directing the punt.

Discover the royal town of Windsor before stepping inside the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Take Windsor at your own pace, spend quality time with a local and get your bearings on your very own private tour of Windsor. This experience combines a guided walking tour of Windsor with expert historical insight into Windsor Castle before you enter, so when you go inside, everything you see has context, stories, and meaning. Your guide will bring Windsor to life with tales of kings, queens, scandals, ceremonies, and centuries of royal drama, while showing you the town’s most important sights. Outside the castle, you’ll get a full introduction to its history, architecture, and the Royal Family’s connection to it today. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you directly to the entrance, and assist you in entering the castle with your tickets (included in this tour price!) allowing you to explore the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, and more at your own pace.

Discover a range of top attractions in London with this day bus excursion. Windsor Castle This iconic site dates back to Norman times and features expansive landscaped gardens along with its distinctive Round Tower, making it easy to understand why it is favored as the King’s weekend retreat. Take an intriguing look into the opulent State Apartments where priceless artworks by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci are displayed, and visit St. George’s Chapel. Enchanting Stonehenge Stroll around this UNESCO World Heritage site and be enthralled by its extraordinary rock formations. Located on Salisbury Plain, massive 40-ton stones have stood solitary since being placed there 5,000 years ago. Roman Baths Renowned for its ancient Roman Baths, Bath is home to one of the best-preserved Roman spas from antiquity. You will return to London at approximately 8:00 PM.

Oxford is home to one of the world’s most famous and prestigious colleges, and this private 2-hour walking tour unveils all the secrets of the university city. Marvel at landmarks including the Bodleian Library and the Bridge of Sighs; and follow in the footsteps of British legends such as J.R.R Tolkien, CS Lewis, King Henry VIII, and Harry Potter.

Explore Brighton on your terms, at your own pace, with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy an easy way to get your bearings as you travel around the English seaside city by open-top, double-decker bus. Benefit from unlimited hop-on, hop-off access with your 1- or 2-day ticket.

Admire Oxford from the water on this cruise, and see a side to the city that many travelers miss. Float along the tranquil Thames River as your skipper points out places of interest such as Christchurch College, the Meadows, Port Meadow, and Folly Bridge—which you can enjoy without having to jostle the land-based crowds. A picnic lunch midway keeps you fueled throughout.

Immerse yourself in the world of Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Hathaway during this 2-hour walking tour in Oxford. Listen to stories about the city's most famous detectives and stop at landmarks such as Broad Street, the White Horse pub, and the Randolph Hotel.

While big bus tours waste hours in Central London traffic, I meet you at East Croydon—just 15 minutes from the city— or another local station - to get you into the Kent countryside faster. You’ll enjoy more time at the visit sites and less time travelling, I provide the luxury of a private chauffeur with the freedom of solo travelers. Unlike rigid group tours, I have no strict timetable. If you want an extra hour in Hever’s gardens or a slow lunch at a 16th-century village pub, I adjust to your pace. It’s your day, your way. The ideal trip is to visit 2 of the locations with a stop for lunch in a country pub. My name is Paul, I am a retired School Principal and I'd love to share my local knowledge of these historic Kent attractions with visitors as I transport you around the countryside.

UNESCO World Heritage–listed Stonehenge is one of England’s signature sights and its majesty is only amplified when you understand the story behind it and the theories as to how it was built. Enjoy a more personal encounter with these ancient stones when you book this private tour with a driver-guide, direct from your Southampton-area hotel. Your package includes tickets, ensuring there are no hidden costs.

Take flight in the Brighton i360 pod and rise 138 metres above the city. Enjoy stunning 360° views stretching from the South Downs to the Sussex coastline, and on clear days as far as the Isle of Wight. A must-do experience for all ages. The View 360 ticket is a 25-minute experience with a specified timeslot. Travel up Europe's tallest moving platform, with access to the Sky Bar, enjoying Brighton's best views. This attraction is unlike anything else in the world. It’s bold, brilliant, and full of character — just like the city itself. After your flight, grab a bite to eat at Drift, enjoy locally sourced treats, browse our beachside shop filled with creations by local artists, and explore the story behind this remarkable structure. Book your flight today and see the city from a whole new perspective — you won’t leave without a smile.