Top South West England Sightseeing Tours - page 6

Celebrate the festive season on a delightful 70-minute cruise around Poole Harbour, the largest natural harbor in Europe. Enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine and a delicious mince pie as you soak in scenic views of iconic landmarks like Brownsea Island and Sandbanks. With live commentary from our knowledgeable captain, learn about the rich history and natural beauty of the area while enjoying the festive atmosphere. This cruise is perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking to add a touch of holiday cheer to their season. - 70-minute scenic cruise around Poole Harbour - Free mulled wine and mince pie for adults, soft drinks for children - Live commentary from a knowledgeable captain - Fully licensed bar available on board

West Cornwall has more history per mile than almost anywhere else in Britain. On this self-guided audio driving tour, you’ll trace the deep roots of Kernow, a Celtic kingdom with its own language, legends, and hard-won identity. You’ll make your way through coastal villages, prehistoric monuments, and the ruins of an industry that once powered the world. The tour starts at Penzance – a working port that gave the world both a famous opera and Humphry Davy, the scientist who discovered laughing gas and its possible use as an anaesthetic. You’ll drive through Poldark country at Porthgwarra Cove and arrive at Land’s End, where legend says a drowned kingdom called Lyonesse once stretched toward the Isles of Scilly. The tour ends at Lanyon Quoit, a Neolithic chambered tomb on the open West Penwith moorland, with wide views across the peninsula.

Step into Glastonbury’s haunted past on a 45-minute self-guided walking tour through one of Britain’s most mystical towns. Beginning at St. Dunstan’s car park, you’ll glimpse the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, said to echo with ghostly monks. Explore the sacred landscape of the Tor, linked to Celtic Otherworld legends, and walk Dod Lane, once called Dead Man’s Lane. Highlights include: • The haunted George and Pilgrims Hotel • The Holy Thorn tree blooming each Christmas, and chilling tales of executions, tragic suicides, and restless spirits. • Ancient chapels to eerie crossroads and even a nightclub with flying objects This spine-tingling journey blends history, folklore, and the supernatural—leaving you with a new perspective on Glastonbury’s otherworldly reputation.

Bristol‘s Old Market is at the centre of the city’s story, from its time as a medieval trade destination, to the vibrant cultural hub it is today. On this walking tour, you‘ll explore Bristol‘s oldest neighbourhood and find out what makes this area unique. You’ll pass coaching inns, hidden priest holes, independent breweries and music venues, each with their own fascinating layers of history and culture. The tour starts at Castle Bridge, where you‘ll hear about Bristol‘s Anglo-Saxon origins and how the city got its name. You‘ll walk through Castle Park, find remnants of Bristol Castle‘s curtain wall, and discover how this once-mighty fortress shaped the surrounding area. In the Old Market itself, you’ll see where trading has taken place for almost a thousand years.

Wells is a city where beauty and darkness have always coexisted. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore the city’s ghostly history through the eyes of Walpurga the Wells Witch, hearing about murders, plagues, and restless spirits lurking behind medieval facades. The tour starts at St. Cuthbert’s Church, where marble memorials honour the Tudway family – slave traders who bought respectability from the profits of their Caribbean plantations. You’ll pass a building where executions took place, visit the City Arms pub – a former jail where paranormal investigators recorded off-the-scale spirit activity – and walk streets whose very names hint at dark histories. The tour ends at the Bishop’s Palace moat, where the ghosts of Bishop Richard Kidder and his wife – crushed in their bed when chimney stacks collapsed during the Great Storm of 1703 – are still seen on the battlements.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Bristol. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Bristol Cathedral to St. Nicholas Market, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Bristol to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Bristol through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Bristol's harbourside and architecture, reflecting its vibrant culture. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Bristol in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

The Stonehenge Salisbury and Avebury Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi day journey through one of England's most historically layered landscapes. Covering approximately 124 miles (198 km), under 5 hours drive time, the route travels through Wiltshire. From honey coloured villages and abbeys to vast prehistoric monuments and cathedral cities, the journey reveals thousands of years of history. Includes West Wiltshire Villages – Castle Combe, Lacock, Bradford on Avon and Corsham introduce the journey with stone villages, abbey landscapes and historic towns. Avebury and The Ridgeway – The North Wessex Downs prehistoric landscapes including Avebury stone circle and an introduction to Britains oldest road. Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain – The route crosses open downland to Stonehenge before finishing in Salisbury where the cathedral spire rises above medieval streets. This online, self-guided road trip guidebook helps you plan and explore at your own pace.

Are you looking for things to do around Bath? Try our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt to walk this historic city. Walk from Parade Gardens to the Royal Crescent via the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Center, various museums, and monuments. Solve challenges at every stop to learn your next destination. You’ll also learn some local history and fun facts. The Bath walking tour is a 3.7 km / 2.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete. A fun learning experience See the sights! Learn some local history Challenge your knowledge Fun for all ages, kids included Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout Pets are welcome throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

You will guide yourself via a provided pen and paper quest pack along a marvellous route around the incredible and beautiful historic city of Bath. As you visit the major sights and lesser known spots you will learn fascinating facts and be tasked to decode the included map by searching your surroundings to answer provided clues that will in turn reveal the next location along the route. EASY TO UNDERSTAND FUN - Awesome clues to crack, test your map reading skills, learn fascinating history facts while standing in front of each sight! FREEDOM - Start anytime, go at you own pace, stop at cafes, shops, pubs as you please! NO STRESS - No need to plan and research all the Sights before you even get to Bath, let the quest route guide you! PHONE FREE EXPERIENCE - It's pen and paper, no screens, feel free to experience the wonderous world. GREAT FOR GROUPS - Share one pack or order more quest packs for large groups so everyone feels included.

Sherborne is a town where there’s history in every ancient stone and lingering shadow. On this atmospheric self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover the supernatural side of this historic Dorset market town, exploring its haunted buildings, eerie alleyways, and the spectral residents who’ve refused to depart. This tour starts at the magnificent Sherborne Abbey, whose 1,300-year-old walls have heard countless prayers and may still harbour a few restless souls. You’ll weave through the narrow streets of the town center, passing the old Bridewell prison, historic coaching inns, and the elegant Sherborne House with its famous blue-tinted apparition. You’ll explore hidden tunnels, ancient almshouses, and even an old laundry home where a young girl’s ghost still moves around on the original floor level. The tour ends at The Conduit, a historic house in the heart of town where local legends tell of executions and rebellion.

Cornwall’s north coast has always been shaped by its relationship with the Atlantic. On this self-guided coastal audio tour, you’ll discover how Newquay became Cornwall’s premier surfing destination – and how it still maintains deep connections to its ancient past. You’ll explore cliff-top paths where Bronze Age settlers once traded tin across Europe, and learn how smugglers, saints, and surfers have all left their mark on these golden shores. You’ll learn how Celtic saints arrived by boat in the 5th century, bringing Christianity to these pagan shores, and how pilchards once fueled Cornwall’s economy before modern fishing practices changed everything. You’ll also find out how local fishermen once resisted the hotel’s construction, even pushing the foreman’s hut into the Atlantic during its controversial beginnings. The tour ends at the Barrowfields, ancient burial mounds dating back over 3,000 years, where Bronze Age traders once gazed out at the same ocean you’ll be admiring.

Explore Bristol at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location. The route covers the historic Old City and bustling Harbourside, from the Christmas Steps to Bristol Cathedral, passing sites like St John on the Wall, the Llandoger Trow pub, and the Cary Grant statue. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both small and large groups, they provide pre-arranged guestlist access to selected bars and clubs across the UK. You are free to visit as many or as few of the included venues as you wish, at your own pace, making this a great option for those who prefer an independent night out rather than a fixed itinerary. This experience is not a guided tour. There is no host and no timetable to follow. Instead, your group is placed on the guestlist at each participating venue. On arrival, simply give your name at the door to receive guestlist entry. Where a standard door charge applies, entry is included at no additional cost.

Our Party Passes offer a flexible way to experience popular weekend nightlife venues. Designed for both small and large groups, they provide pre-arranged guestlist access to selected bars and clubs across the UK. You are free to visit as many or as few of the included venues as you wish, at your own pace, making this a great option for those who prefer an independent night out rather than a fixed itinerary. This experience is not a guided tour. There is no host and no timetable to follow. Instead, your group is placed on the guestlist at each participating venue. On arrival, simply give your name at the door to receive guestlist entry. Where a standard door charge applies, entry is included at no additional cost.

The visit to Wellhayes Vineyard, includes a talk by the owner along with a tour of the winery and the vineyard as well as a glass of the award-winning Wellhayes Sparkling Wine and samples of the Wellhayes luxury handmade chocolates together with a traditional Devon cream tea. Stout footwear is recommended. Well-behaved accompanied children are welcome for whom cream tea is available at an additional cost. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome, although we ask that they don't come into the winery. It is usually fine for the owners to stay with them and listen from the door. All facilities are wheelchair-accessible.

Bristol’s rich history has a sweet side, with a long chocolate making heritage. From the Georgian’s first imports of sugar and cocoa, to Fry’s producing the first chocolate bar, Bristol’s history is intertwined with the sweet stuff. Join us for a historic ramble through the Old Town sampling delicious treats along the way. The perfect tour for those with a sweet tooth! Your tour begins at the bottom of Christmas Steps – a street as pretty as its name. Your guide will describe how chocolate has shaped the city whilst you pass hidden rivers, world class street art and buildings which date back to the origins of the city. You’ll then wander towards the old town, passing 300 year old sugar houses, medieval streets whilst stopping to nibble chocolatey delights along the way. Your chocolate tour then finishes amongst the magical independent traders of St. Nicholas Market, where you can then spend the rest of the day exploring the market stalls in your own time.

No other tour in the city takes you through Bristol’s legendary seafaring pubs while bringing the Golden Age of Piracy to life. Perfect for stag and hen parties, birthday celebrations, and groups looking for something unforgettable.

This is a tour like no other. All participating business and points of interest are within a 1.5km radius. The self-guided approach to this tour gives visitors the ideal chance to seek out the very best history, landmarks, food and drink the town has to offer. Customers on the tour should expect a broad range of tasting experience from traditional fish and chips, cream teas and locally brewed beers to international cuisine of the finest standard in authentic settings. The tour covers many hard to find and lesser known locations and businesses, which many visitors would not alway hear about, as well as the great locations Weymouth is famous for. With 6 hours to use your five tasting experiences ticket codes, this gives ample time to drift between the available locations.

The Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Online Road Trip Guidebook is a structured multi-day journey through one of Britain’s most atmospheric border landscapes, where England and Wales meet. Covering approximately 76 miles (122 km), the route works best over 3–6 days, with flexibility for 3–10+ days. Distances are short but the contrasts are striking as forest roads open into dramatic river viewpoints. Forest of Dean – Ancient woodland, mining heritage and traditional forest towns surrounded by England’s last great wildwood. Wye Valley – Limestone cliffs, river viewpoints and historic landmarks including Symonds Yat and Tintern Abbey. Each section includes narrative introductions, route structure and time-based planning ideas. This online self-guided trip helps you plan and explore at your own pace. With 12 months included, access begins from the selected booking date — choose a date that allows time for planning rather than your travel date.

Enjoy a scenic day trip around some of Englands famous Cotswold Villages & Neolithic Stone Circles !Your private car will pick you up and take you to some of the most renowned villages and sites such as Castle Combe, Avebury Stone Circles & Lacock Village & Abbey. We offer a relaxed, comfortable trip through the English countryside. Our driver will be on hand to answer questions and give you pointers or advice on what to see at each location. However, unlike other tours, we let our guests explore each location at their own leisure! Our driver will remain close by and be completely flexible on timings between locations. You may want to leave an area sooner or fall in Love with somewhere and want to stay a little longer. We are focused on letting our guests make the most of their trip and remain flexible.

Delve into the eerie past of Bristol on this private walking tour, exploring the shadowy tales that shaped the city. Over 1.5 hours, unravel stories of gruesome executions, ghostly encounters, and notorious criminals as you stroll through the historic streets. From the chilling history of College Green to the haunted Rummer Tavern, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Bristol's dark side with a knowledgeable local guide. Public punishments, haunted taverns, exploding coffins, and duels to the death… Bristol’s past is anything but ordinary. - Flexible start times available to suit your schedule - Discover haunted locations, tragic tales, and dark secrets - Meeting point at College Green, with customizable arrangements available

This tour of Salisbury offers a rich and immersive experience through its blend of historical, cultural, and natural landmarks. Starting at the awe-inspiring Salisbury Cathedral, home to the Magna Carta, visitors are immediately drawn into centuries of history and architectural brilliance. The tranquil Cathedral Close provides a serene contrast with its charming historic buildings and gardens. The lively Market Square offers a taste of local life with its vibrant market, while the stroll through High Street and the Old City showcases the quaint beauty of timber-framed houses and hidden courtyards. The elegant Mompesson House adds a touch of 18th-century grandeur, and the peaceful walk along the River Avon to Harnham concludes the tour with picturesque scenery and a relaxing riverside ambiance. This diverse itinerary encapsulates the essence of Salisbury, making it a uniquely enriching experience

Understanding the history, ancient beliefs and modern day theories behind Stonehenge really enriches a visit so your personal guide will share these with you along with its unusual stories and the most recent discoveries!

This private half day car tour reveals one of Britain’s most ancient monuments. Travel from historic Bath through peaceful countryside shaped by centuries of rural life. Your guide shares stories of prehistoric civilization and the mystery surrounding Stonehenge. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as one of the world’s most important archaeological landmarks. Massive standing stones rise from the ancient landscape with powerful presence. Scholars still debate how early builders moved and placed these remarkable stones. Walk the paths around the monument and reflect on a culture that existed thousands of years before the United States. The journey offers insight into early human belief architecture and ritual life at one of the most famous prehistoric sites on Earth. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.