Top South East England Sightseeing Tours - page 3

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.

Enjoy a day exploring vineyards and tasting great wine without the hassle of booking taxis on this private wine-themed tour. Visit two different vineyards in Kent’s countryside that produce award-winning English wine, with tastings included along the way. Once you've worked up an appetite, stop for lunch in an atmospheric setting such as a country pub or a vineyard.

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.

From the debauched days of the music-loving Prince Regent, to 21st-century beach raves, Brighton’s history has been shaped by successive musical eras. Skip having to research this rich heritage for yourself, and discover the places that saw and made it happen on this self-guided audio tour. Stroll Brighton seafront, see famous live music venues, hear about the city’s legendary mods-and-rockers clashes, and more–all to your own schedule.

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.

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.

Make the most of a day or half-day to explore Wiltshire’s UNESCO-listed Neolithic and historical wonders on this customizable private tour. Avoid logistical worries and agree your preferred itinerary with a driver-guide who’s an archaeology graduate. Marvel at Stonehenge, Avebury, and Silbury; add gems such as Salisbury Cathedral, and benefit from your guide’s extensive knowledge of the sites and eating spots on route. Pickup and drop-off within Wiltshire is included.

Explore the best sights of Cheltenham at your own pace with this flexible, self-guided audio tour. See sights like the Royal Crescent, Neptune Garden, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square and Gardens, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions and maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.

Learn about the making of Harry Potter at Oxford with this private walking tour. Visit filming locations in the Divinity School and the secondary film site at the Bodleian Library, with entry to another college if the Divinity School is closed. Includes entry to Christ Church College, which you can explore independently with a self-guided audio tour.

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.

Enjoy a relaxed, hassle-free evening in Oxford with this river cruise and dinner combination that takes care of both sightseeing and dining in one seamless experience. Cruise along the River Thames while sipping chilled prosecco and taking in peaceful views of Christchurch Meadows and the university boathouses. Afterward, head to a highly regarded city-center restaurant for a delicious three-course meal—perfect for making the most of your time without juggling separate bookings.

Bypass the larger sightseeing groups, and head out with your own personal guide to discover Canterbury and its cathedral. The private tour is led by an esteemed Blue Badge guide who’s lived in the city for more than two decades, meaning you’ll get an insider’s perspective as you explore. You’ll listen to tales of the pilgrims of the “Canterbury Tales,” follow the trail of Thomas Becket, and see Canterbury Cathedral, too.

Explore the world of ‘The Inklings’—the mid-20th-century writers’ group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—on this private Oxford walk. Rather than researching locations yourself, let a guide show you where the writers worked and relaxed. Visit Exeter College where Tolkien studied; and see Lewis’ Magdalen College and other sights while learning history and literary tales you’d otherwise miss. A choice of departure times gives you flexibility.

Experience Blenheim Palace with a personalized 90-minute tour with your private guide. Afterwards, explore the palace and its grounds at your own pace, pausing where and when you like. At the end of the day, easy to use public transportation takes you back to Oxford. Includes option to include a tour of Oxford before Blenheim Palace.

The historic city of Bath and the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge are two of the most visited attractions in southwest England and are protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With this tour, visit both in one day with a private guide, including round-trip transport from Southampton. Admire the Georgian architecture and see Jane Austen's house on a walking tour of Bath, visit the Roman Baths, then discover the mysteries of Stonehenge on a guided tour.

Enjoy Oxford’s pubs and illuminated historical sights on this private evening walking tour. With a local guide, delve into twilit streets and visit two or three pubs as you hear urban legends, stories about student antics, and tales of this university town’s past. Discover pubs favored by famous alumni, relax into the sociable atmosphere, and admire the exteriors of well-known colleges on route.

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.

Immerse yourself in Britain’s world war seaside history with this private day trip to the Kent coast. After a visit to the Edwardian seaside town of Folkestone, you’ll check out the Battle of Britain Memorial where Spitfire and Hurricane planes can be seen. Look out at the sea from the White Cliffs of Dover. Perfect for modern British history buffs, the excursion offers a more personal tour with your own private guide.

Make the most of your time in port with a private shore excursion from Southampton to two of England’s most historic sites. Travel in a private vehicle reserved just for your group to Salisbury Cathedral—home to one of the original Magna Carta documents—and onward to the archaeological wonder of Stonehenge. With hotel or port pickup included and a flexible pace at each stop, you can explore both landmarks without the rush of large-group tours.

Simplify your arrival in London with a shared transfer and skip the stress of public transport and the expense of taxis. You’ll be picked up from Gatwick International Airport and transferred to your accommodation in central London in climate-controlled comfort. As this is a small-group service, you won’t spend all day dropping people off, either.

Book this tour to hear stories of the Titanic, its passengers, and much more from your guide. You’ll visit the Mayflower Memorial, QE2 Mile, and a few more spots in Southampton along the way. You’ll keep costs down with this small-group tour, and maybe make a few new friends too. At the end, receive 10% off your drink at The Grapes pub.

Get off the tourist track and onto quiet country lanes on this unusual e-bike guided tour. Savor stone cottages and quaint gardens in villages like Wilcote, Crawley, and Swinbrook; admire the ruins of the North Leigh Roman Villa and medieval Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote; and capture signature photos in popular Burford. This is a private tour, meaning you choose where to stop to buy lunch, a drink, or afternoon tea.

Calling all fans of the iconic British TV program, Inspector Morse, this private tour visits famous filming locations around Oxford. With a private guide, you’ll visit landmarks such as Exeter College, the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Covered Market, and more. Includes entry into Wadham, St Johns, Exeter or Balliol college, if they are open.

With its cobbled lanes, semi-crumbled castle, and bohemian air, Lewes delights history, shopping, and culture buffs. This self-guided audio tour offers a wholly flexible way to experience its highlights and history without the strictures of a guided tour. Download the smartphone app, and use it whenever it you wish to discover Lewes landmarks like Cliffe High Street and Lewes Castle; and hear tales of the town's colorful past you could miss alone. The perfect companion for independently minded travelers.