Top United Kingdom Holidays - page 8

The city of London is centuries old, playing host to some gruesome goings-on over the years. Explore the spooky streets on this nighttime ghost walk. Learn about murderous queens, grisly grave robbers, the Black Dog of Newgate, and the ghosts that are said to haunt London’s most popular landmarks, from St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Bank of England.

Discover the magic of London during the festive season on this enchanting Christmas lights tour. Stroll through iconic streets adorned with stunning decorations and vibrant displays, starting from Oxford Street and continuing to the charming Ever After Garden in Grosvenor Square. Experience the elegance of Bond Street's Cartier decorations, the captivating angels of Regent Street, and the festive window displays of famous department stores like Selfridges and Liberty. Learn about Britain's holiday traditions and their Victorian roots while soaking in the city’s festive spirit. - Explore London's iconic streets illuminated with Christmas lights - Visit renowned locations including Oxford Street, Regent’s Street, and Covent Garden - Discover the history and traditions of Christmas in Britain - Enjoy a guided tour filled with festive surprises and decorations

Rather than just sampling cocktails on a night out, this special sensory experience takes your cocktail tasting skills to a new level. Take part in a series of interactive audio and visual experiments to help you discover why you like certain flavors and what kind of taster you are. Best of all, there’s no need to pay extra for your drinks, as four cocktails are included.

Get to know three of Liverpool’s traditional pubs with this evening walking tour, starting from the Philharmonic Dining Rooms and ending at Pier Head. You’ll discover the pubs known to locals, that tourists often miss, with the help of a local guide. A half pint of real ale is included in each pub, along with commentary to pique your interest about the history of the pubs and the characters that have drank in them.

Chocoholics and cocktail enthusiasts rarely find experiences that cater to both their passions. During this exclusive tasting and cocktail-crafting workshop, try some of the world’s best chocolate made by an artisan London chocolate boutique. Get top tips from a pro on how to properly taste chocolate, and learn how to make delicious Mexican-inspired cocktails, such as the Melt Margarita and the Pisco Passion.

Discover the haunted side of London on a virtual ghost tour that reveals haunted houses, cemeteries, and harrowing historic tales. A great way to learn more about London without leaving the security of your own home, this tour includes an array of interesting details from your guide. Plus, interactive quizzes keep you engaged and ensure you don’t get bored. All tour times are in the British Summer Time timezone.

For fans of Peaky Blinders, this historical walking tour in Birmingham brings the history behind the TV show to life. Spend the evening visiting a selection of historical pubs whilst the guide shares stories about the city’s slogging gangs. Ideal for guests interested in local true crime and those looking for an alternative type of history tour.

Christmas is arguably London’s finest season, and you’ll experience it’s best, glowiest side on this guided tour. Beginning at St Martin’s in the Fields Church, you’ll explore holiday sights like Regent Street’s dazzling lights, Carnaby’s Soho decorations, and Mayfair’s chic displays. Enjoy caroling, quizzes, holiday tales, and festive treats before finishing at Winter Wonderland, where your own holiday adventures await.

During the holiday season, London bursts into life with Christmas-themed illuminations—but knowing where to see the best of them can be tough. Explore England’s capital at its most festive on a walking tour that covers Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street and more. Plus, learn about England's Christmas traditions from your guide.

Ideal for history buffs, this private walking tour of London offers a deeper view of the city’s notable landmarks than you could get on your own. With your guide—a historian educated at the University of Oxford—in the lead, set off to discover highlights from Temple Church to St. Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. Along the way, receive a unique scholarly perspective, and learn the stories behind the sights.

Get a different perspective on London—and get a bit of exercise in while you’re at it—on a cycling tour. Visit many of the city’s most recognizable landmarks in a short amount of time. Follow your guide on a provided hybrid bike (with helmet) past Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and many more attractions. Make frequent stops along the way to ask questions and take photos.

Spend an unforgettable Christmas experiencing London, England on your own terms with this hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. See the UK capital’s most incredible landmarks at any of the bus route’s 70 stops, from Marble Arch to St Paul’s Cathedral to the Tower of London and much, much more.

Follow in the footsteps of London’s most notorious serial killer on this spooky Jack the Ripper evening walking tour. Follow your guide on a stroll around the dimly lit alleyways and backstreets of East London, where the gruesome murders took place. Along the way, uncover the truths and mysteries about Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror, and hear the many theories about possible suspects.

Unravel the truths and myths of London’s most notorious serial killer on a Jack the Ripper walking tour that reveals the capital beneath the atmospheric cloak of darkness. Explore the dimly lit backstreets of London’s East End by night in the safety of a group, visit places frequented by Jack the Ripper, and learn the many different theories about the infamous murderer.

Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s cutting-edge craft beer scene—and visit some of the city’s best breweries—on this small-group, half-day tour. With bus transit, you can leave the navigation to someone else and focus on enjoyment. You’ll taste up to 12 beers in one day, all while you go behind-the-scenes at locals-loved breweries and learn more about the brewing process. To accompany your beers, you’ll also tuck into your own pizza.

Immerse yourself in London’s pub culture with a tour to take you to some of the city’s finest, strangest, and most historic boozers. From Blackfriars to Fleet Street and plenty of places in between, you’ll explore the weird and the wonderful sides of London’s watering holes. Learn all about the pubs and their history from your guide as you walk and drink.

Be immersed in London’s festive spirit on this private walking tour of the city’s world-famous Christmas light displays. Choose an afternoon or evening departure to suit your schedule, then set off with your personal guide to discover Trafalgar Square, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, and more, stopping to capture picture-perfect scenes and learn about the city’s holiday traditions.

Experience a different, darker side of London on this small-group guided walking tour. Join like-minded ghost hunters as you explore some of the city’s most haunted sights. Listen to tales of ghoulish prisoners while wandering through the former execution site in Smithfield Market, hear about St. Bartholomew’s Church’s haunted monks, and much more, finishing at the haunted Clink Prison Museum.

Discover London’s festive atmosphere on this private guided walking tour through the heart of the city. See some of London’s most impressive Christmas displays in Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, and more. Listen as your guide shares historical facts as you go, and keep the cold at bay with a complimentary hot drink.

Discover local-favorite breweries and hidden beer spots that most tourists miss on this guided walking and tasting tour of London's vibrant Battersea neighborhood. With your guide in the lead, set off to explore a range of pubs and breweries, enjoying 10 craft beers (1/3 pints) as you go. Leave the guidebook at home—your guide offers more in-depth stories and insights into beer and the brewing process.

Get in the holiday spirit on this private guided walking tour to see London's spectacular Christmas lights, decorations, markets, and window displays. Save hours researching and planning your itinerary by having a local host take you straight to the top attractions. See Covent Garden’s window displays, learn where to admire the best Christmas lights, and enjoy shopping opportunities.

Get into the festive spirit in London with the help of a local guide to show you around the city’s Christmas lights on this small group tour. Explore Christmas markets, enjoying snacks and lunch, watching street performers, passing by the London Eye, and checking out the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.

Embark on a journey to the heart of England and discover some exquisite pubs with this Peak District Pub Tour with Transport. Led by a knowledgeable tour guide, you’ll discover and visit pubs of importance while delving into the Peak’s incredible history. Across the tour, which starts at Thornbridge Taproom in Bakewell, you’ll see six unique pubs. Pre-orders for your drinks in each pub are taken by your tour host as you journey between each charming location. Join the others in the group and take a seat on the luxury coach; delve into the Peak District’s fascinating views before heading to the first pub. Upon arrival, you’ll be shown VIP seats where your pre-ordered inclusive drinks will be waiting for you. Spend an hour in each pub and enjoy your drinks as your guide regales you with interesting facts about the area’s history.

Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.