Top East Midlands Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Join me, Little John, on a journey through the heart of Nottingham! Hear the real tales of Robin Hood, the wicked Sheriff, and the fight for justice. From the mighty walls of Nottingham Castle to the hidden caves of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, I'll share stories of power, rebellion, and survival. Walk the streets where legends were born, uncover secrets of Sherwood Forest, and discover the truth behind the myths. This lively, immersive tour brings history to life with wit, grit, and spirit. We'll also wander through the old Lace Market, once the pride of Nottingham. I'll show ye how the rich stayed rich, and how folk like us fought back! Adventure awaits — will ye stand with the Merry Men?

Join your local Nottingham guide for a 1.5-hour walking tour that brings the city’s rich and rebellious past to life. Running daily at 10:30am, this tour doesn't just cover the history—it’s about experiencing Nottingham through the eyes of those who shaped it. Wander through Nottingham’s oldest streets, uncovering stories of Anglo-Saxon settlers, medieval merchants, and daring outlaws. Learn how the Industrial Revolution transformed the city, explore its ancient cave system, and hear tales of Robin Hood, body snatchers, and revolutionary entrepreneurs who changed the course of history.

The historic city of Nottingham was home to one of the UK’s most popular outlaws: Robin Hood. Explore the city at your own pace while solving riddles and trying to outsmart the Sheriff of Nottingham on this self-guided interactive tour and scavenger hunt. Learn the hidden history behind some of the city’s most popular landmarks, including the oldest pub in England.

Historic Cambridge is so compact that it can be hard to navigate using apps. Discover the perfect walking route for your group—including access to some university colleges (entrance fees may apply)—with the insider knowledge of your own, private Cambridge guide. Choose between two tours, one focused on Cambridge city center, which includes many university buildings, and the second highlighting the university and a scenic riverside walk.

Discover Nottingham, a vibrant, forward-thinking city deeply rooted in its fascinating past. Starting and ending at the Old Market Square, this roughly circular route takes you past iconic landmarks including the Park Tunnel and historic Nottingham Castle. You'll uncover a pub uniquely carved into a cliff face and explore a mysterious sandstone tunnel deep beneath the city streets. Nottingham is famed for its subterranean wonders, expect descents into underground features, including steps and a large tunnel to walk through. Along the way, your guide Helen shares insider tips and local haunts, so you'll always know the best spots to pause and soak in the atmosphere. This is a self-guided outdoor walking tour. Most stops are exterior visits, for the few attractions offering indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense.

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Become a detective in a real-world murder mystery Solve 10–15 interactive puzzles and challenges Explore Nottingham with a GPS-guided walking quest Fun for couples, families, and groups of friends Play anytime and pause/resume at your own pace

Turning the streets of Lincoln into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the Quest?

Learn all about local culture and history on this group tour of Nottingham. You’ll learn much more than from any guidebook from your entertaining guide. Hear about Watson Fothergill’s architecture, visit the historic town center including the Market Square, check out BOX Nottingham, and more. Finish at a pub, and feel free to grab a pint if you’re thirsty (at your own expense).

An experience like no other! Join us at the DropWorks Distillery, where modern British Rum is made on a scale never seen before on these shores! It is the largest Rum distillery in Europe. Our team of experts deconstruct everything you need to know about Rum and ensure you have the most enjoyable visit with us. Expect a fun twist on distillery tours, with a walk through of the unique ingredients, including a World First, that make up DropWorks Rums, as well as plenty of alcohol (rum) tastings along the way. Get up close with the bespoke DropWorks equipment, including a stunning double retort (the first in England) and impressively big, 8 plate column. Tour Summary: Welcome drink Full DropWorks Rum Distillery tour with tastings. Walk through of the Rum making process. Time to browse our gift shop and make any purchases. Desire to come back and visit us soon – optional but with very good certainty.

This private walking tour explores explores perhaps the most beautiful town in Britain. Midway between London and York on the old Roman road and a smidgeon over an hour by train from London. Stamford is perhaps the finest Georgian-era town in Britain. You might not have been there before but you’ll likely recognise it from its many appearances onscreen. Stamford’s narrow alleyways and hidden courtyards are home to all manner of specialty shops, fine jewelers & designer boutiques. It also has a Friday Market and a buzzing High Street. Almost every street in Stamford is a work of art with beauty everywhere you look. Not forgetting the great history and quite charm. It's heaven!

Explore Nottingham's rich history while visiting 5 of its finest historic pubs. This tour takes you through the city’s charming streets, revealing fascinating tales of Robin Hood, medieval knights, and local legends. Each pub holds a unique story, from one with a canal running through it to another possibly being the oldest in Britain, complete with caves beneath. Enjoy a complimentary drink at each of the four pubs you visit, making it a delightful way to savor Nottingham's vibrant pub culture while soaking in its historical ambiance. - Visit five authentic historic pubs, each with a unique character - Enjoy a free drink at each stop, including local ales and soft drinks - Sightseeing highlights include tales of Robin Hood and local history - Duration of 4-5 hours, with convenient meeting points available

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Nottingham. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From Robin Hood Statue to Old Market Square, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Nottingham to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Nottingham through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Nottingham's architectural gems and rich cultural tapestry. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Nottingham in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Explore Bedford with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Bedford.

Just over an hour from London by train ( I do the journey daily), Leicester is rich in history, sport and culture. Remember the discovery of King Richard III under a carpark in Leicester. In this tour we will visit the spot where he had lain buried for 527 years as well as visiting his majestic resting place in Leicester Cathedral where he was re-interred in the presence of royals and descendants of those who fought with him at the Battle of Bosworth. On our private walking tour of Leicester we will also visit the beautiful old Guildhall and see the old Jewry Wall Bathhouse which dates from Roman times and visit other spots that were important in the life and death of King Richard III Leicester also played host to the English Civil War. Whilst not much of the castle remains now it has an important past. You can still see the loopholes the Parliamentary defenders made to shoot out at the Royalists outside. We will also explore the ‘modern’ Georgian streets in the centre of the city.

Book this tour to find out about many different aspects of Nottingham. We will discuss the myth and legend of Robin Hood and the historical links. There will be a reflection on Nottingham's role in the civil war. You will hear about how a riot brought about the end of Nottingham Castle. We will discuss the city’s rich cultural past, from rendezvous at the Left Lion to its sporting and fashionable history. The tour will explain the Anglo-Saxon history and goose fair. The tour will take in many of the city center's top sights and stories, including; The Old Trip to Jerusalem (and the story of the Cursed Galleon), The Robin Hood statue (find out the truth behind the legend), The Nottingham Castle Gate (discover Nottingham's royal past), the Old Market Square (where the people of Nottingham meet. The tour will end at Weekday cross & the Lace Market which will allow for a reflection on Nottingham, from Anglo-Saxon times to the current day.

Nottingham is packed with fascinating sights that you won’t find in the guidebooks—and that even locals walk past without noticing. Discover the city and connect with your travel companions on this fascinating treasure hunt game where you solve clues, follow maps, and stop as often as you like—you can even turn it into a pub crawl! Finish with a great overview of Nottingham plus inspiration for what to do next.

Join your local guide on your very own 1.5-hour Private Nottingham City Walking Tour to explore this amazing city. Our tour is all about spending time with a local, as well as uncovering our deep history. This tour doesn't just cover the history—it’s about experiencing Nottingham through the eyes of those who shaped it. Wander through Nottingham’s oldest streets, uncovering stories of Anglo-Saxon settlers, medieval merchants, and daring outlaws. Learn how the Industrial Revolution transformed the city, explore its ancient cave system, and hear tales of Robin Hood, body snatchers, and revolutionary entrepreneurs who changed the course of history.

Our private walking tour will show you all the best bits of this incredibly unique city, home to the largest public square in the U.K. There is one man who epitomizes Nottingham above all else and we will follow hot on his tail to various points in the City that are pivotal to the adventures of Robin Hood including Nottingham Castle. Nottingham sits upon what is known as the City of Caves with there being almost 1,000 known caves beneath the city. In our tour we will descend underground, seeing the highlights, some of which were used in WW2 as public air-raid shelters Visit the old Lace Market & uncover the secrets of this famous part of Nottinghams' heritage. We will also learn about some of the less palatable parts of the history of Nottingham, where many of the executions took place.  We end at possibly the oldest pub in Britain. Frequented by crusaders heading south and partially built into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle.

Be inspired by Robin Hood himself! With over 33 years experience, the multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to explore Nottingham, learn about it's history and discover all about Robin Hood. On the streets, in caves and ancient watering holes the story will unfold as you embark on the outlaw's trail and discover a twenty first century city. Join Robin Hood for finest ales after at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem.

In this fun Chesterfield scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Chesterfield.

Competitive travelers visiting Derby—this is the experience for you! Race against the clock to find hidden objects, solve riddles, and perform challenges in order to gain points and win a place on the leaderboard. No need to worry if you get stuck—as a remote guide is available to help you during the game.

Stamford is a real hidden jewel of England. It has unique mix of history and fabulous Georgian architecture along with some terrific old shopping streets. Maybe that is why Sir Walter Scott declared Stamford to be “the finest stone town in England”. With over 600 listed buildings of gorgeous limestone including five of the most spectacular medieval churches anyway it is perhaps not a surprise that it is often voted amongst the best places to live and also home to best high street in Britain.  Next to Burghley House, known around the world for its Horsetrials and depicted in all sorts of big TV and cinema shows. Burghley is one of the largest & grandest surviving houses of the 16thC & amongst the very finest examples of the great Elizabethan houses.  We will explore all over the house in the service areas & upstairs for all the magnificent rooms and corridors all richly decorated with fabulous works of art. Finally we can explore the gardens and landscaped estate.