Top England Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Enjoy the iconic Oxford experience of punting on the River Cherwell without doing the hard work on this private tour led by an Oxford University student. Relax and take in views of key landmarks, colleges, and literary inspirations as you glide along the river with your student guide directing the punt.

Make the most of your time in London with a private half-day driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and the flexibility to customize the itinerary to sights that interest you, from highlights such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to museums and more. Avoid the crush of the London underground by traveling in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver.

Don't worry about planning a thing with this private excursion into the English countryside, with door-to-door travel from London included. After your guide picks you up, you escape the city for an early stop at Stonehenge—before the tour buses arrive—and an afternoon exploring the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. Stop at the Roman Baths Museum and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city's Georgian architecture while your guide regales you with stories of the region's history. See the rolling hills of the Cotswolds as you drive back to London, choosing to stop at Castle Combe or Lacock.

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.

The Tower of London is one of London’s most iconic landmarks and boasts a fascinating history. With this private tour, discover the many faces of the Tower of London, from royal palace to mint to execution ground. Follow in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, and William the Conqueror; marvel at the Crown Jewels, treasury, and armory; and learn about the Beefeaters, the Ravens, and the Tower’s dark history.

The British Museum is one of the largest museums of its kind in the world, with more than eight million items on display. With this tour, make the most of your time with an experienced guide and an itinerary customized to your interests and preferences. Take in the highlights or pick and choose the exhibitions that interest you most, and take a fascinating journey through human history, art, and culture.

Take a trip around the wild land of the Isle of Man with your friendly local guide and learn about the historic and unusual buildings, legends, hills and traditions that make this island so unique. Visit a Viking castle on a rocky peninsula, journey over a road that’s used as a high speed race track during the TT races, and see the rolling countryside and wide open skies of this tiny island.

Visit the real-life locations from your favorite TV show during this private “Downtown Abbey” tour from London. Visit more locations in a single day than you possibly could by public transportation, as your personal driver–guide chauffeurs you from site to site. Highlights include manors and cottages of the Cotswolds region, lakeside Cumbria, and stately Highclere Castle (admission own expense).

The sheer quantity of art held within London’s National Gallery makes exploring the museum independently an intimidating feat. This private tour of the National Gallery ensures you see all of the collection’s highlights, giving you the opportunity to admire masterpieces and artistic techniques you may miss by browsing aimlessly. Your guide will lead you to works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Rembrandt, while offering insight into the painters’ lives.

Get a new perspective on London, without the rush of a group tour, on a private night tour aboard a classic black cab. Learn about the city's Illuminated River project, which lights up nine bridges along the Thames. Your driver-guide shows you many of the best-known river-facing attractions, including St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the Tate Modern.

Discover the grand palaces, parks, and parliamentary buildings of Westminster, without getting footsore, on this private black cab tour. Travel with a private chauffeur-guide for your chosen duration, stopping to admire Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and No. 10 Downing Street. Enjoy photo opportunities at the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, the Thames, and more.

Get more out of your time in London, with a personalized, private tour made just for you. With this private tour experience, let your guide design the tour to meet your needs. From London's popular attractions like Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament, to the hidden gems in between, you can work with your guide to create the perfect London experience.

Get in plenty of sightseeing during your time in London with this private tour by traditional black cab. Visit landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the Tower of London, with plenty of photo stops and take in closer views. Enjoy personalized recommendations for additional stops tailored to your interests.

Tailor-made for archaeology fans, this private walking tour takes you into the nooks and crannies of the City of London where Roman ruins still lurk. Discover the ancient city once known as Londonium, from old Roman baths, the ancient city walls, the remains of an amphitheater, and, when access allows, the Temple of Mithras that rests beneath a 21st-century office tower.

London’s Natural History Museum houses some 80 million objects, making it difficult for visitors to home in on the highlights independently without pre-planning. Save time with a privately guided tour that lets you avoid random roaming by focusing on the museum’s must-see specimens. Plus, having a guide by your side means you'll hear the stories behind many of the exhibits, learning secrets and details you might have missed otherwise.

Perfect for WWII history buffs, this private tour traces Winston Churchill's life through his childhood homes, favorite tailors, and cigar shops. Cross essential London sights off your bucket list, like 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament, then enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Churchill War Rooms for a focused visit without waiting.

Avoid overcrowded groups on this private tour that focuses on the British Royal Family. Ideal for English history buffs, you check top London landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the House of Commons, The Ritz Hotel, and St. James Palace off your bucket list, learning about King Charles and the legacies of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana all the while.

Exploring further afield on vacation can be enticing, but handling foreign roads or an unfamiliar city’s public transport can be such a drag. On this private Cotswolds tour, you escape the hustle and bustle of London with ease, seeing the charming towns that feel a world away from the Big Smoke. Just sit back, relax, and let your driver whisk you away.

Save time and enjoy an action-packed adventure by combining multiple historic sights in a day—Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath—on this private tour. Save hours planning how to get between attractions, and enjoy the perk of having a private driver to transport you between sights (entry own expense). Enjoy time to explore each location on foot, including a visit to the Roman Baths.

Don’t waste a minute of your London vacation waiting in line—skip the long ticket lines outside of Westminster Abbey on a private tour that includes pre-booked tickets to the top London attraction. After heading straight inside, your Blue Badge guide will regale you with tales of royal weddings, coronations, and christenings. You’ll get their undivided attention and have ample time to ask questions.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it’s one of southern England’s highlight palaces. Meet your guide—a celebrated historian who’s appeared on Tudor-themed television specials—and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it’s fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

The Tower of London and Westminster Abbey are two of London’s most impressive must-see attractions, but the entry queues can be long. Save valuable time with skip-the-line entry and head straight inside with your guide. Also see other highlights such as Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, and more.

If it’s your first time in London, enhance your experience of England’s vibrant capital on a private tour that covers all of its iconic sights. Rather than missing out on scenery during rides on the London Underground, you’ll be transported between highlights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and many more in your own electric London black cab with hotel pickup included.

Fans of the Beatles, and anyone interested in London pop culture, will love this private Beatles tour of the city in a classic London cab. Visit locations associated with the 1960s band, including Abbey Road Studios and Savile Row, where they performed their last gig, and learn more about the Beatles and the swinging ‘60s from your entertaining guide.