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Embark on a captivating journey to Soho’s most interesting pubs, and find out which famous musicians, artists, playwrights, and actors have visited them. Explore venues where icons like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones made their mark, and even where Mozart lived. Hear tales of Karl Marx's visits, Marilyn Monroe, and even the royal family as you immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere.

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Explore the rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside with a guide who speaks English and Spanish, showing you local landmarks and some of the most scenic spots on this tour from Edinburgh. Sit back, relax, and let your guide plan the itinerary and handle all the driving while you watch the lush landscape roll by your car window. See Luss, the Kelpies, the Glen Ogle Viaduct, and lots more.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only at the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you. Travel between Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more while enjoying panoramic city views from an open-top bus. Explore at your own pace, learn local history with onboard commentary, and upgrade your experience to include a River Thames cruise for a fresh perspective of the capital.

Secure your entry to the Tower of London—one of London's most popular attractions—by booking tickets before you arrive. View the remarkable Crown Jewels and visit the White Tower, Traitors’ Gate, and Tower Green, where Anne Boleyn was beheaded. Follow a Beefeater guard on a walk to hear insider stories about this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site, which holds almost 1,000 years of history.

Don't have long in London? See the city’s top sights in the space of a single bus tour—and enjoy a different perspective on the British capital when you explore after dark. Climb aboard your open-top bus to discover landmarks from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London. Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s live commentary (depending on the route) or an audio guide, available in several languages.

The British Museum in London houses more than eight million artifacts, making it difficult to find the top attractions on your own. This small-group or private tour does the work for you, with a guide to show you around some carefully curated highlights. View important pieces such as the Mummy of Katebet, the Rosetta Stone, and more, as you uncover their significance and history.

Have only a limited time in the British capital? See the best of London in just half a day—and enjoy a more immersive way to see the sights—on this guided walking tour. Pick a start time that works best for you, and set off to explore London’s bustling heart and key landmarks. You can look forward to spotting sights like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and more.

See Stonehenge before the crowds arrive—and have time for additional sightseeing afterwards—on this seamless, half-day tour from London. Public transit can be confusing and expensive, but with round-trip coach transit, this tour makes getting there easy. You'll arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site before most of the crowds, and enjoy a hassle-free experience with included admission, shuttle bus, and audio guide. Explore the landmark at your own pace before returning to London by mid-afternoon.

Discover the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this coach tour setting off from Edinburgh. Enjoy stunning scenic views from the window of the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. See Glencoe, Callander, Pitlochry, Loch Ness, the Commando Monument, and more, with lots of opportunities to take photos and soak up your gorgeous surroundings.

Set off from Edinburgh and enjoy an unforgettable day touring the Scottish Highlands in a comfortable vehicle. See Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, the historic town of Pitlochry, and more while your guide points out film locations for the James Bond and Harry Potter movies on this scenic route. Explore the Glenfinnan Viaduct with views over Loch Shiel; the Jacobite Steam Train may be seen crossing if running on the day.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant's Causeway on this full-day tour from Belfast. Traveling on a coach with extra legroom, you can admire the scenic landscapes and see sites such as Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Any entrance fees are at your own expense.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this guided walking tour. Explore highlights such as Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace (view the Changing of the Guard on days it's scheduled). Then, cruise the River Thames on a comfortable boat to the Tower of London, and delve into British history as you view the Crown Jewels.

Without renting a car, visiting 5,000-year-old Stonehenge, the Georgian-era landmarks of Bath, and history-filled Windsor Castle in one day is challenging. However, designed for travelers with limited time in London, this full-day tour takes you to all three attractions and whisks you back to the capital by nightfall.

Uncover a different side of Edinburgh and learn about its dark past with this guided walking ghost tour. Uncover the mysteries, legends, murders, and dark stories over the centuries, including stories about corpses, serial killers, witches, fairies, as you walk along the Royal Mile, with stops at the Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

Stonehenge and Bath sit in different directions west of London, so pairing them in a day means a lot of driving and timing to figure out. Ride a coach that links both, with the route and schedule handled for you. Choose to add entry to one or more sights when you book—Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre—or keep it flexible and explore on your own.

Immerse yourself in the real-life stories behind one of London's most notorious criminal cases on this Jack the Ripper tour that is like no other. Follow your guide through the streets of East London and hear their insights into the serial killer's life and crimes while state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, hand-held projectors bring the atmosphere of Victorian London to life.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this combination walking tour and sightseeing cruise. Explore highlights including Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days). Then, cruise the Thames on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London, where you can delve into British history with a guided tour of the thousand-year-old fortress.

If you’re visiting London for the first time or have limited time, discover many of the most iconic sights of London on this half-day guided walking tour. Follow your guide and stroll past 20 top London sights, such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Plus, exploring on foot gives you a more intimate glimpse into areas that can’t be accessed by cars or buses.

"Harry Potter™" fans in London may rush to the Warner Bros. studio, but plenty of magical movie locations can be found within the English capital. Join a group of fellow Muggles for a walking tour through central London and see the real-life spots that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

Reaching the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on the outskirts of London means working out trains and connections before you even arrive. Ride a coach straight there from central London at a departure time you pick when booking, with entry included. Once inside, explore the film sets, costumes, and props of the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace, and see how the special effects were made.

England's rural highlights are scattered beyond London, and reaching Bath, Windsor, and Stonehenge in a day means driving and navigating country roads yourself. Skip the rental car on this day trip; with transportation handled, you can focus on the sights. Explore the spa city of Bath and the town of Windsor, with optional visits to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge to add on.

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course, where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour for a memorable and personalized experience.

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Enjoy a chance to escape the bustle of modern life as you learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for movies in the “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” series—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too,