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Immerse yourself in English history with this group tour taking you from London to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy ample exploring time at each location. Walk around Windsor Castle, seeing things like St George’s Chapel and Queen Mary’s Doll's House, and cast your eyes on Stonehenge with a complimentary audio guide.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a well travelled globetrotter you will enjoy this great day out to Oxford & Windsor. • On our guided tour of Royal Windsor enjoy fantastic views of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world, where Queen Elizabeth II used to spend most of her weekends ! We also see Eton College, the UK's most famous private school. • Walk through the quaint streets of Oxford city, and visit the oldest university in the English speaking world, dating back to the 12th Century. 28 British Prime Ministers, at least 30 international leaders and 55 Nobel Prize winners have taught or studied here! Oxford is consistently ranked in the top 5 universities in the world • Round trip and hassle free transportation provided

Explore Oxford as you wish with your own guide on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the heart of the history-steeped city and hear about its famous past and university as you explore the cobbled streets and squares. Use the flexible itinerary to tailor your sightseeing around your interests, visiting highlights such as the Bodleian Library, Christ Church College, and other landmarks as you please. Entrance fees at own expense.

See Canterbury in less time with this express tour of the city. Perfect if you’re a time-crunched traveler, the tour offers a condensed itinerary that focuses on Canterbury’s storied history and culture. Hear about Thomas Becket at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, learn of Christopher Marlowe as you pass by the Marlowe Theatre, and get the lowdown on “The Canterbury Tales” at the statue of Geoffrey Chaucer.

This chocolate-themed tour is your shortcut to finding Brighton’s tastiest chocolate spots. Discover local haunts and quirky independent chocolatiers in the historical city center, as well as Hove and Kempton. Along the way, taste delicious sweet treats such as macaroons, chocolate cake, and pralines, and pass by famous landmarks too, such as Brighton Dome, and Brighton Palace Pier.

Take your friends and colleagues on an adventure in the scenic Peak District and test your problem solving and strategic skills. Choose from 3 different mission types, spy game, post-apocalyptic or mythical, all with their own escape room-style clues and challenges to solve and overcome. Explore the Peak District as you follow the game’s instructions. Will you beat the hunters and save the world before it’s too late?

Discover all that Brighton has to offer on a bike tour of the city, zipping easily between sites while still enjoying an intimate experience of the city. Explore landmarks including the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Lanes, and the iconic beach, and learn more about the bohemian city’s history with insights provided by a local guide.

Discover sides of Brighton that you’d never think to put together on this independent food tour, with a whopping seven stops at some of this quirky city’s foodie hotspots. You might be meeting food industry revolutionaries, discovering British seaside signatures, or testing out sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. All tours are suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans, but please let us know your dietary requests.

Join a tour that dissects the long history of medical research and practice in Oxford! The history of medicine is always a bit uncomfortable. This tour walks you through medical history in the city from medieval plagues, to the founding of the medical school, and the first trials of penicillin. Far from a straightforward linear progression, Oxford’s medical history is a complicated conversation about health equity, medical ethics, and continued clashes over the control of the body. All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.

Explore the historical ties between Oxford and the British Empire and the impact of imperialism on this private guided walking tour. Led by an Oxford University student guide, visit key sights, like the Natural History Museum, the Pitt Rivers Museum and pass by pivotal colleges and schools, including Rhodes House, New College and the Oxford Martin School.

With its cobbled lanes, semi-crumbled castle, and bohemian air, Lewes delights history, shopping, and culture buffs. This self-guided audio tour offers a wholly flexible way to experience its highlights and history without the strictures of a guided tour. Download the smartphone app, and use it whenever it you wish to discover Lewes landmarks like Cliffe High Street and Lewes Castle; and hear tales of the town's colorful past you could miss alone. The perfect companion for independently minded travelers.

Why spend your layover stuck in the airport food court when you can explore London’s top attractions? Take a private tour of the capital and create a custom itinerary based on the things that interest you. Visit Tower Bridge, eat traditional fish and chips, stroll through Covent Garden, and more. Whatever you decide, your private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure an authentic English experience.

Discover Brighton’s vegetarian food and the independent eateries behind it in a way tricky to do alone on this small-group tour. Exploring with a guide passionate about the city’s veggie scene, visit restaurants and outlets to sample five treats like kombucha, cheeses, and scones; and save time by combining your tastings with views of Brighton’s landmarks. Plus, along the way, benefit from your guide’s local insights and some choice product discounts: perks you’d miss exploring by yourself.

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.

Discover the supernatural side of Oxford with this after-hours guided walking tour around Oxford. Hear spooky tales from pesky pub poltergeists to bloody battles as you walk the cobblestone streets past ancient colleges and public houses believed to be haunted, while hearing stories of encounters with spirits and ghosts and other supernatural phenomena.

If you’re interested in Oxford’s rich history, look no further than this walking tour for a comprehensive overview of the historic city and its famous universities. Pass by landmarks like the Bodleian Library—home to 'Harry Potter' filming locations—and go inside at least college, and learn about Oxford University alumni such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Punting is an iconic Oxford activity. Enjoy the experience, without having to do all the punting work, with small-group guided tour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as you glide along the River Cherwell, as your student guide directs the punt. Pass by key landmarks, colleges, and literary inspirations.

Enjoy a day exploring vineyards and tasting great wine without the hassle of booking taxis on this private wine-themed tour. Visit two different vineyards in Kent’s countryside that produce award-winning English wine, with tastings included along the way. Once you've worked up an appetite, stop for lunch in an atmospheric setting such as a country pub or a vineyard.

Discover the best of Brighton—and pair your sightseeing with a classically English afternoon tea—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Uncover more about this vibrant seaside city than you could alone, as you follow your guide to top sights from the Royal Pavilion and The Lanes to the Brighton Palace Pier. Then, sit down for a complete afternoon tea spread, featuring tea, finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones with jam and clotted cream.

Visit filming locations from the British television series 'Inspector Morse,' as well as spin-offs 'Lewis' and 'Endeavour,' on this Oxford walking tour. With a guide, learn about the making of the detective show and visit Oxford University colleges to gain insight into what it might be like to be a student here. Entrance fees to select university locations are included; drinks are not.

Explore the Cotswolds without having to drive on this full-day private tour from your chosen location, such as Oxford. With a private car and driver-guide, simply soak in the scenery as you follow an itinerary tailored to you. Visit manor houses, explore towns and villages such as Stow-in-the-Wold and Minster Lovell; and stop to shop and eat at your leisure—all without transport or parking issues.

Visit Leeds Castle and Canterbury in one seamless excursion on this day trip from Brighton. Avoid the headaches of driving or hopping between trains and cabs, and travel in comfort first to the magnificent Leeds, once owned by Henry VIII, to enjoy the castle, parkland, gardens, maze, birds of prey displays, and more. From there, it’s on to medieval Canterbury for a guided tour of its landmarks and free time to explore independently.

Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable driver. We provide a very personal service and are based near Southampton with a very wide local knowledge and offer a very flexible service, if you have any ideas or places you want to visit during this tour, let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate. With 14 years experience we can offer the best in service, with a relaxed and reliable service. Our main vehicle is a Mercedes E350 but larger vehicles may be available on request. We always supply air conditioned vehicles with bottled water for your comfort and generally supply WiFi where available. We also pride ourselves on our flexibility so if you wish to change your booking please ask and we will do whatever we can to adjust to your requirements.

Oxford is home to one of the world’s most famous and prestigious colleges, and this private 2-hour walking tour unveils all the secrets of the university city. Marvel at landmarks including the Bodleian Library and the Bridge of Sighs; and follow in the footsteps of British legends such as J.R.R Tolkien, CS Lewis, King Henry VIII, and Harry Potter.