Top United Kingdom Holidays - page 2

The Leith Walk Brewery Trail offers an immersive journey into Edinburgh's vibrant craft beer culture and rich history. As you stroll through Leith and the Shore, discover the significance of this area to the city while visiting three esteemed craft breweries. Enjoy a tasting experience with a beer at each stop. Edinburgh breweries pride themselves on having high quality gluten free beer options at every stop. Conclude your tour with a personal pizza, from one of Edinburgh's premier pizza restaurants. We will be visiting Newbarns, Campervan and Moonwake. All of these breweries offer a unique take on craft beer and have had a large impact on the brewery scene of Leith. - Explore Leith and the Shore, rich in history and culture - Visit 3 acclaimed craft breweries with beer tastings at each stop - Enjoy gluten-free options and light snacks at the first two breweries - Savor a personal pizza at the last brewery to round off the tour

Get into the holiday spirit with this private tour of London's festive illuminations. London is a sprawling city, and getting around to all of the displays in one go is no straightforward feat. Save your energy and let your driver-guide navigate the way on board a classic black cab. Enjoy a roadside view of the lights around Regent Street, Oxford Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden, and more.

Discover London’s lively pub culture and learn about a spooky side of its history at the same time on this private walking tour of the city’s (allegedly) haunted pubs. London is a very old place with lots of grim and gruesome stories that your guide can’t wait to share with you about everything from riots to executions to outright murders.

During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.

Learn about a different, macabre side of the UK's capital city on this evening ghost tour. Follow your guide as you listen to haunting tales of London’s hidden history that most tourists miss out on—spanning crime, murder, and mayhem. Check city landmarks off your sightseeing list at the same time, including St Paul's Cathedral and more.

Delve into London’s dark history on an evening ghost tour of the city’s royal parks, ideal for thrill-seekers and history buffs. Under the cloak of darkness, explore dimly lit parks and historic buildings while listening to spine chilling stories from your ghoulish guide. Plus, enjoy a Thames River cruise which ends at the Tower of London, allegedly London’s most haunted landmark.

Learn more about London’s history on this fascinating Jack the Ripper-themed walking tour of the East End. As well as the notorious serial killer, learn about his women victims, who have largely been overlooked by history. You’ll visit former crime scenes and historic landmarks as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Victorian London. Get a close-up look at this part of the city by exploring on foot.

Many Jack the Ripper tours focus on sensational details rather than historical context. This guided walking tour takes a different approach by centering on the lives of the victims and the social conditions of Victorian London. Walk through the streets of Whitechapel while learning about Jack's victims—Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Mary Jane—and how poverty, housing, and employment shaped their lives. Your guide explains how the crimes affected the local community, offering a more thoughtful way to understand this chapter of London’s history without relying on shock-driven storytelling.

Savor traditional British favorites on this small-group London food tour. Led by a local guide, guests are taken to artisanal and local food stalls at the city’s historic Borough and Leadenhall Markets and nearby Southwark. The tour menu may include stops to try sausage rolls, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. An excellent option for travelers who like to learn about a city through its culinary heritage, this tour allows guests to sample a selection of classic British flavors in a single morning.

Delve deeper into London’s rich Christmas culture during a small-group walking tour based around Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol." Capture the festive spirit and wander through hidden alleys, historic courts, and centuries-old taverns, experiencing London as Ebenezer Scrooge would have. Visit real locations featured in Dickens’ stories, including a stop at one of London’s oldest pubs, where Dickens and the Hellfire Club once gathered.

Explore London’s sparkling Christmas displays from a vintage open-top bus on this festive guided tour. Take in the street decorations and window displays as you travel through Oxford Street, Harrods, and Hyde Park, and listen as your guide shares interesting facts about the landmarks you pass by. It's a great way to soak up the holiday cheer.

Travel back to the dark and dismal days of the Victorian era when Jack the Ripper roamed the streets. A Spooky Walking Tour about the most famous serial killer in the world. Explore the History Behind the Mysterious Jack the Ripper Murders. Learn about the murder sites, victims and suspects from a professional guide.

London's most original and popular Jack the Ripper pub tour, led by published authors and true crime experts. Visit key crime scene locations, stopping off for drinks along the way at several historic pubs, including the famous Ten Bells - where Annie Chapman and Mary Jane Kelly were last seen alive - and the notorious White Hart Pub, where a prime suspect lived and worked in the dark cellars below. Explore the social heart of Ripper-era London, hearing of the murders as the locals would have heard them: whispered over pints, argued late into the night, and etched into pub walls and memory. Far more than a walking tour; it’s an immersive descent into the world of 1888, where every story is meticulously researched and every location is brought vividly to life. As part of your experience, you’ll receive an exclusive souvenir guidebook, crafted by our expert team and packed with rare photographs, detailed maps, and in-depth crime scene insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Immerse yourself in the history of England—and see some fantastic architecture along the way—on a full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. Rather than spending hours figuring out how to reach this rural part of England, you'll be transported through the countryside on a Wi-Fi-equipped coach that ensures you stay connected. See filming locations used in the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" and upgrade to go inside Blenheim Palace, to see landscaped gardens and lavish decor.

Walking up to the London Dungeon often means joining a queue and hoping a slot's free for the time you want. Book ahead to lock in an entry time and head straight in to a theatrical walk through the city's darkest history. Actors and staged sets bring the Great Plague, the Great Fire of 1666, London's infamous criminals, and a sentencing at Newgate Prison to life across the experience.

London’s top sights are spread out, making it tiring to try to hit them all with limited time. Instead, zip by attractions such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye during this double-decker sightseeing tour. Even better, coaches depart in the evening so you can beat London’s snarls of traffic while seeing its landmarks all lit up after dark.

Step beneath Edinburgh’s historic streets and discover a hidden Scottish wine cellar just moments from Princes Street. Tucked away among ancient stone walls, aged timber and a remarkable collection of bottles, this unique experience invites you to explore Scotland through its food, drink and stories. Enjoy a carefully curated five-course tasting menu, expertly paired drinks, and fascinating insights into Scotland’s rich culinary heritage. As you dine, your host will share the traditions, history and local tales that bring each flavour to life. Far more than a food tasting, this is an intimate and immersive journey into Scottish culture, away from the crowds and well beyond the usual tourist experience. Whether you're a passionate foodie, a curious traveller or simply looking for an unforgettable evening in Edinburgh, this hidden gem offers a truly authentic taste of Scotland. Perfect for: • Food enthusiasts seeking a unique culinary experience • Travellers keen to discover Scotland through its food and drink • Couples, solo travellers and small groups who value authenticity, atmosphere and local stories

Raise your glass to an exciting night in Belfast and make new friends during this pub crawl. Join a local guide as you discover traditional Irish pubs, enjoy live music, sample beverages such as whiskey and Irish Cream, and hear stories of the city’s drinking past. Along the way, stroll through hidden alleyways and get inspired by street artwork. Visit local favorites that you won’t find in the guidebooks.

Enjoy an alternative, chilling spin on the traditional city tour with this ghost walk across London. Join a small-group and visit a selection of these (allegedly) haunted sites, including Charterhouse Square, Smithfield Market, and The Clink Prison Museum. Wander by night safely with a guide, and as you listen to creepy stories that reveal a darker side of the city's history.

Discover a darker side of London on this immersive and interactive guided walking tour of the South Bank. Walk the city streets at night with your local guide and hear little-told stories of London’s grisly past. Then settle down in Southwark’s George Inn and watch a recreation of a true story of murder and revenge, told in the very room in which it happened.

Vacationers in London usually have to choose between learning about the city’s history and exploring its drink culture. This historical pub crawl gives you the best of both worlds. Explore the heart of London on foot with your guide, visiting a hand-picked selection of bars and distilleries. Listen to stories dating back centuries as you pass by St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Old Curiosity Shop, and Covent Garden.

Chocolate fans—this is the one for you! Rather than simply buying chocolate from a shop in York, this experience allows you to learn how to make your own chocolate bar from scratch. Learn special techniques used by chocolatiers—such as how to temper chocolate, and experiment with different flavor combinations too. At the end of the lesson, enjoy the perk of being able to take your chocolate bar away with you.

While today Whitechapel is one of London’s most popular districts, once upon a time it was where one of the city’s most famous criminals stalked his victims and carried out his murders. Discover the areas that Jack the Ripper once terrorized while getting a deeper understanding about Victorian London and the still-unsolved murders on this Central London walking tour.

Manchester is home to one of the UK's most thriving craft beer scenes, and on this insider tasting tour, you'll discover some of the city's best breweries. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at a selection of hand-picked, locals-loved watering holes. Enjoy plenty of samples of a wide range of beer styles and learn more about local beer history as well as the brewing process from your guide.