Top United Kingdom Holidays - page 3

Filled with beachside bars, cocktail clubs, and character-full pubs, Brighton has a nightlife scene that matches its diverse city culture. If you’re new to the city, then head out on this Brighton bar crawl to discover the city’s go-to drinking dens and meet likeminded revelers at the same time. Speedy entry to select venues, discounted drinks, and up to five free shots are included. A pro photographer will also tag along to capture your night out on camera.

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.

Witness the enchantment of London at night on an evening cruise on the River Thames, which reveals the capital from a fresh perspective. A glass-encased boat provides unrivaled views of the city’s main attractions as they begin to illuminate, so you can see the London Shard, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the HMS Belfast away from the land-based crowds. Sip a glass of sparkling wine (or soft drink) and canapés as you sail.

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.

Step into the murky world of Victorian-era London as you uncover the shocking truths of the city’s most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper. Brave a 90-minute walking tour of the murderous streets of East London where Jack the Ripper found his unfortunate victims, as you unravel the facts and play detective to one of London’s greatest mysteries.

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.

Learn about one of Scotland’s favorite beers, Tennent’s, by going on a behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Discover deep insights about the brewing process that you likely wouldn’t learn about otherwise, and see brewery artifacts that date back to the 1500s. As you go, your guide will share insider facts about how Tennent's is made. Then, finish the tour with a rare pour of unpasteurized Tennent's, straight from the tank.

Learn all about the darker side of London’s history and experience its spirited pub culture at the same time on this small-group walking tour around some (allegedly) haunted pubs. Tour with a qualified historian who’s called this area home since they were a kid, and listen as they share stories all about everything from murders to the Black Death. Visit locations you're unlikely to discover if exploring solo, and hear chilling tales that only the locals know about.

Enjoy a unique night of clubbing with Thames Silent Disco party cruise that combines a pumping rave with after-dark sightseeing on the River Thames. Put on your headphones, fire up the DJ of your choice, and dance to the tunes with your friends. When you’re done dancing, enjoy a cruise down the river taking in the city lights and sight. Sail under the Tower Bridge and past city landmarks like Canary Wharf and the HMS Belfast.

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.

Discover the best of London on a guided luxury coach tour through the city’s iconic landmarks—all while savoring a classic British afternoon tea, expertly crafted on board and served with a branded souvenir travel cup. As you nibble, view highlights from the London Eye and Big Ben to St. Paul's Cathedral. Afterwards, receive timed-entry tickets to the Buckingham Palace State Rooms, open to the public for just a few weeks every year, which you can explore independently.

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.

Experience a Jack the Ripper tour with a difference during a small-group, crime-solving experience that takes place on the historic streets of Whitechapel. This tour, which is not for the faint of heart, follows the chronological route of the grisly Jack the Ripper murders. Unlike many other tours, it also includes a true-crime element that invites participants to solve the gruesome mystery of the serial killer.

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.

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

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

Explore London’s historic pubs on a guided walking tour through Covent Garden, visiting four centuries-old pubs with unique histories. Enjoy time for a local drink at each stop while learning about the pubs’ colorful pasts and social role. This tour offers a rich experience of British pub culture and lively atmosphere, with plenty of pub recommendations to enhance your visit.

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.

Go where standard sightseeing tours don't and discover a darker side of London on this atmospheric private nighttime walking tour. Trace eerie tales from Farringdon to the historic Old Bailey and beyond. Follow your guide through shadowy streets as you hear chilling stories of grave robbers, public executions, and reported hauntings, bringing the city’s grim past to life.

Get a behind-the-scenes view of one of Britain’s most popular TV shows, "Midsomer Murders," on this guided tour from London. Head out to Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to see some of the locations where the series was filmed. Expect a real taste of the English countryside as you drive past thatched-roof cottages, historic pubs, and rolling hills.

Embark on a quick and fun ride through Edinburgh's rich literary history. This literature-themed pub crawl through Edinburgh's Old and New Towns is led by a couple of actors who will bring such figures as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson to vivid life as you journey in and out of Edinburgh's most atmospheric pubs, courtyards, and hidden alleyways.

In the depths of an historic Edinburgh close, taste local beer and learn about the differences and delights of a range of brewing styles. Discover the history of beer brewing in Edinburgh, and taste the difference between light and golden beers and their darker, roastier cousins. Edinburgh has a rich beer drinking heritage—get to know more about beer in the heart of the old part of town.

Get into the festive spirit with this nighttime tour around London’s sparkling Christmas lights—without having to battle the crowds on the city's busy sidewalks. Ride through the bustling city streets on a classic 50-year-old double-decker bus and see Oxford Street, Knightsbridge, the Houses of Parliament, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, and more. Hear all about the sights you’re seeing from your guide’s commentary, and enjoy the lights from a unique vantage point that many travelers miss.

Make the most of a short trip to London with this private highlights tour of its neighborhoods and historical attractions. Start at Soho, Chinatown, and Westminster before taking the tube to the Notting Hill neighborhood. Stroll through Portobello Road Market and see filming locations from Julia Roberts movie, 'Notting Hill'. Opt to eat like a local and upgrade your experience to include a coffee and a pastry.