Top England Self-guided Tours

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.

Head off the usual tourist trail to explore a darker side of London's history and one of the city's unsolved mysteries: the serial murderer known as "Jack the Ripper." Navigate the winding streets of the East End with ease as a ripperologist guide leads the way, learn about the theories surrounding the killer's identity, and gain insight into the lives of the women he murdered.

Walk around Manchester while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Manchester for bragging rights with all your friends!

Book your arrival ride ahead of time from Heathrow Airport to your Central London hotel, and avoid the stress of finding a last-minute ride. This private 1-way transfer service meets you right at the airport, and even helps you with your luggage. Plus, it’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Negotiating public transport in London can be stressful, particularly when you’re all packed up for a cruise. Get your vacation off to an affordable yet stress-free start when you prebook this convenient small-group 1-way transfer, direct from your London hotel or apartment. Simply select the cruise terminal you desire (Southampton, Dover, Harwich or Tilbury), then relax as the driver looks after your luggage and drops you at your check-in point.

History enthusiasts will love this private walking tour of London that focuses on Britain’s World War II–era prime minister, Winston Churchill. Explore places in Mayfair, Westminster, and Piccadilly associated with Churchill, from his childhood home and 10 Downing Street to the cigar shop he once frequented. Your final stop is at the Churchill War Rooms, the secret bunker from which he governed during the war.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your trip by booking a shared arrival transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted Airport to your London hotel. Avoid taking your luggage on public transportation or worrying about a rising taxi meter with this ultra-convenient option.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to explore Stonehenge—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this day trip from London. This package includes round-trip transit aboard an air-conditioned coach, plus prebooked Stonehenge tickets and audio guides. On arrival, you have plenty of free time to explore this UNESCO-listed landmark independently. You can even upgrade to include a classic fish-and-chips meal on your return to London.

Explore the many cultural spots spread throughout the Central London district of Shoreditch while using your brain to solve clues and answer questions about the local landmarks and historic buildings surrounding you. Search among the storefronts, restaurants, and colorful graffiti to find the solution to various puzzles on this scavenger hunt-inspired self-guided tour.

A historic city with bags of charisma, Sheffield doesn't tend to get much coverage in the guidebooks. This fun treasure hunt game is the perfect way to discover the city's hidden gems and bond with friends. The simple WhatsApp-style interface that lets you follow Captain Bess's cryptic clues, maps, and riddles—and learn interesting facts and trivia too.

Set out on an adventure across London in a search for the elusive Holy Grail on this self-guided adventure scavenger hunt tour. Discover hidden details about London landmarks and follow a trail of clues as you race towards a secret location, all the while learning ancient historical facts as you trek through the busy London streets.

The winding streets of London make it an ideal place for outdoor scavenger hunt adventures. Head out into the city ready to solve an engaging mystery adventure on this private gaming activity. Investigate quirky locations that most tourists miss as you race to solve clues that unlock your next destination.

If you’re looking for an unusual way to explore Brighton’s sights without being stuck in a crowded tour group, then this is the experience for you. After opening a link on your phone, follow treasure maps and solve cryptic clues to reveal interesting stories about the city. Everything is outdoors and the tour is completely independent and self-guided, so there’s no need to worry about sticking to someone else's schedule.

Set out on a fun escapade and uncover Leed’s sights and history on route with this self-led treasure hunt. Use the smartphone-based app’s treasure maps to discover the city’s top sights: searching for clues, cracking riddles, and finding hidden gems as you hear tales and background you could otherwise miss. Pause and restart the hunt whenever you want, and once done, pat yourself on the back for getting to know Leeds without having to follow a tour group.

Discover the beauty of the English countryside as you pedal past thatched-roof cottages, historic castles and lively market towns on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Armed with a rental bike, map and suggested itineraries, set out on a self-guided adventure and explore Kent’s cycle trails and parks, stopping at markets, pubs and vineyards along the way.

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.

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

Challenge yourself to a pirate-themed treasure hunt in Bristol, which takes place on the city streets, passing shops, pubs, sights, and some hidden gems, too. Using a web link and instructions sent to you by “Bess” after you book, you’ll explore with your personal group, following maps, solving cryptic clues, and learning about Bristol as you go.

Puzzle fans need look no further than this immersive York treasure hunt murder mystery, set in 1491, that’s sent to your phone (over the Telegram app) as a series of riddles. Discover classic sights and quirky delights as you unravel each cryptic clue, unlock the path to the next location—and bring the criminal to justice. You’ll cover around 2.5 miles (4 kilometers), with two optional pub breaks en route.

London is the setting of countless espionage movies and the home of some of the world’s best-loved fictional spies and detectives. Immerse yourself in a spy-themed adventure on this half-day self-guided walking tour. Visit dead drops to decipher hidden messages and solve cryptic clues to uncover your next destination, all delivered via your phone’s web browser.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to explore Paris in one day from London on a group tour. Your guided day trip includes round-trip transportation by Eurostar from London. Your guide meets you and takes you on a walking tour that stops at both the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. On Tuesdays, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine River; on other days, explore the must-visit Louvre Museum instead.

Lose yourself in the mystery-solving world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson on this private walking tour of London. Learn about author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then follow the trail of the "Sherlock" BBC TV series as you visit filming locations in Russell Square and Whitehall. Plus, see where the fictional detective lived, at 221B Baker Street, and extend the experience at the Sherlock Holmes Museum (admission tickets own expense).

Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter and other characters from the Harry Potter movies on this private London taxi tour. Settle into a black cab with your own Harry Potter-expert driver as your guide and visit a host of locations used in different Harry Potter movies. See Diagon Alley, the Knight Bus bridge, Platform 9¾, and many other spellbinding sites as your driver recounts fascinating Potter trivia. Each taxi seats up to five passengers for the same fixed price. Great for families.

Stay in control of your own sightseeing itinerary by touring London in a private vehicle with a driver. With flexible departures and hotel transfers, this tour lets you build an itinerary around your interests and schedule. Choose historic landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge, or modern attractions like the London Eye and the Shard skyscraper—or both.