Top South East England Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Enjoy a different way to explore the sights of scholarly Oxford—and pair your sightseeing with a cocktail of your choice—on this evening cruise. Board your boat before the sun sets, and head out onto the calm waters with just your guide and a small group for company. Sip a cocktail or a soft drink as you soak up the views, and spot attractions including Christ Church Meadow.

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.

Make the most of your time on land with a private shore excursion that whisks you from Southampton directly into the heart of London. With a guide leading the way, explore at a pace that suits you, and check off multiple must-see sights, including Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Horse Guards Parade, and more. As the tour is exclusive to you, there's no need to feel rushed—instead, enjoy the freedom to linger in the spots that interest you most.

Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable driver. We provide a very personal service and are based near Southampton with a very wide local knowledge and offer a very flexible service, if you have any ideas or places you want to visit during this tour, let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate. With 14 years experience we can offer the best in service, with a relaxed and reliable service. Our main vehicle is a Mercedes E350 but larger vehicles may be available on request. We always supply air conditioned vehicles with bottled water for your comfort and generally supply WiFi where available. We also pride ourselves on our flexibility so if you wish to change your booking please ask and we will do whatever we can to adjust to your requirements.

Make the most of your time while your cruise ship is docked at Southampton with this half-day private shore excursion to Salisbury and Stonehenge. Enjoy convenient pickup from the port or Southampton hotels, and free time to explore Salisbury Cathedral (entrance fees extra) and Stonehenge with included admission. Afterwards, return to your cruise ship.

Instead of wasting time waiting around for buses, this time-saving tour allows you to zip around iconic English locations in a private vehicle—the perfect way to tick off lots of sights in a day. Get picked up in Southampton before stopping off at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge. After some independent exploring, the schedule leaves enough time to visit Salisbury Cathedral to see the Magna Carta.

Make the most of your private drive between Southampton and Gatwick and make a stop at one of England’s most popular attractions. Stonehenge, Windsor, or anywhere else you’d like to visit can be arranged prior to pickup. Your driver will get you there comfortably, and then on to Gatwick in plenty of time for your flight.

The start point is Southampton, but you choose the rest. On this private tour, go on a journey to highlights in or outside of Southampton without having to wait around for public transport. Explore the region's beautiful scenery and attractions from the comfort of a private vehicle with a driver/guide to help you plan a personalized route. Potential places to visit include Jane Austin’s House, New Forest, the Watercress Line Steam Railway, and Winchester Cathedral.

Explore Oxford’s historic town center and ivy-strewn university buildings on this bike tour. Cycle through the City of Dreaming Spires alongside a guide, and learn about the city’s history as you take in University of Oxford buildings where the likes of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, and several British prime ministers have studied. This bike tour allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour, as well as access pedestrianized areas inaccessible to tour buses.

With narrow cobbled lanes and majestic religious buildings, Canterbury is one of England's most charismatic cities. Discover it on this city walking tour with a private, accredited guide—unlike most other city walking tours, it includes access to the Cathedral precincts. You'll see medieval lanes, inns where pilgrims stayed, and lovely gardens, while your guide tells you colorful stories and gruesome tales.

Explore the highlights of Oxford with this 3-hour private walking tour. Led by an Oxford University student guide, visit key sights like the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera and pass by pivotal colleges including Balliol, Hertford, and Oriel. Includes entry into one of the oldest colleges and a Harry Potter film site.

Head out to the Seven Sisters, a group of chalk sea cliffs on the coast of East Sussex, with this small-group boat tour. You'll not only get the chance to see the beautiful cliffs, but you'll also receive a lesson in the history of smuggling in the area from your guide, a descendant of smugglers himself.

Get a history lesson and tour a beautiful English city on this private tour to Salisbury from Southampton. Highlights include seeing the Magna Carta in Salisbury Cathedral and photographing one of the tallest spires in the UK. Relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and ample luggage space, with convenient hotel pickup included.

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 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.

Discover some of the most picturesque highlights of the Cotswolds—and visit UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace—on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation, and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. Head first to the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to visit charming English villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Next, transfer to Blenheim Palace: famed for its opulent design, the palace was also Winston Churchill’s birthplace. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can also be customized to suit your interests.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of two of the most famous authors from Oxford: CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien. Learn about the authors’ lives and works as you walk around past key sites in their lives, including Exeter College (where Tolkien studied), University Church (where Lewis preached) and the Eagle & Child Pub (where the two met weekly as part of The Inklings).

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.

Avoid large tour crowds while exploring England’s south coast and get a personalized experience catered to your needs and wants by booking this private tour from Southampton, Winchester, or the New Forest area. Work with your own private guide to plan out a full-day itinerary of nearby highlights, sites, and attractions to see. Plus, private, round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle is also included for an easy day of exploring.

Discover one of England’s most distinctive museums—and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace—when you book advance tickets to the National Museum of Computing. Located at Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing and others participated in boundary-breaking computing and code-breaking work during World War II, the museum includes the world’s largest collection of working historic computers. Browse the wide-ranging exhibits, and learn more from on-site volunteers.

Explore the Cotswolds without having to drive on this full-day private tour from your chosen location, such as Oxford. With a private car and driver-guide, simply soak in the scenery as you follow an itinerary tailored to you. Visit manor houses, explore towns and villages such as Stow-in-the-Wold and Minster Lovell; and stop to shop and eat at your leisure—all without transport or parking issues.

Discover Oxford’s highlights on foot and two wheels on this walking and bicycle tour. Set out by foot to visit the Bodleian Library, Christ Church, and other colleges as you learn about their history and former luminaries. Then, ride a bike to see the Radcliffe Camera, Magdalen College, places linked to Oxford’s literary heritage, and other sights. Includes entrance fees and bike usage during your tour.

Get some steps in while exploring the charm of Oxford at the same time with the help of a guide on this private walking tour through the city. See the top attractions in town through the eyes of a local, and delve into what sets Oxford apart and discover the town's rich history. See picturesque green spaces and diverse architecture alike—so there's something for everyone.