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See the best of western England on this attraction-packed day trip that combines a trip to Bath with visits to Neolithic Stonehenge and the Cotswolds’ villages of Lacock and Avebury. Pass ancient burial chambers and a 4,000-year-old pyramid on route to the Georgian city of Bath; take a guided tour of charming Lacock, where scenes for ‘Pride and Prejudice’ were filmed; hear some of the theories behind the construction of Stonehenge. Plus, a small group promises personalized attention.

Most street-art tours only take you to look at the art, but on this one you have a go creating your own. Discover some of London’s most vibrant street art and learn basic graffiti techniques yourself during a combination walking tour and workshop. Venture off the typical tourist trail in hip, artistic Hoxton and Shoreditch. Discover street art by leading international artists, then enjoy a hands-on workshop.

Finding authentic Shakespeare sites in London can be tricky without local insight. This private tour solves that by guiding you to landmarks tied to the Bard, while a former professional actor brings the stories to life with dramatic readings. Learn about his life, works, and controversies—including religion and authorship—ensuring a richer, more engaging experience than wandering the city on your own.

Get a local’s perspective on the turbulent history of Belfast during a private tour that takes you to sites of political significance. This private tour gives you the freedom to tailor your itinerary according to what interests you most, and transports you between sights in a traditional black cab, allowing you to cover more in less time.

Explore the historic port city of Aberdeen and discover its hidden gems among the towering granite buildings and neo-gothic architecture. Find modern street art around unassuming corners, and find the city’s tunnels that form a maze underneath the streets. Learn about the witch trials that went on here in the 1500s-1600s, and see the old town where the city began as a tiny fishing village.

Guided literary tours move at the group's pace, not yours. This self-guided Dickens scavenger hunt hands you the route through an app, so you start whenever you like and linger where you want. Follow a trail of puzzles and hidden messages between landmarks such as the Charles Dickens Museum and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, piecing together the story as you walk Victorian London's streets.

Harry Potter fans—this one’s for you! Discover the places where author J. K. Rowling gained inspiration to write the world-renowned series of books with stops at the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s Old Town, and a very important café. Along the way, enjoy entertaining Harry Potter–related commentary, such as stories about the characters and J. K. Rowling’s life in Edinburgh.

Make the most of your time in London with tours of two of its flagship museums—the National Gallery and British Museum—with just a small group. Explore the National Gallery, home to one of the world’s greatest painting collections, seeing masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers.’ Plus, let your guide introduce you to some of the must-see ancient and medieval treasures at the British Museum.

Capture some of London’s most photogenic spots on this private photography tour. Benefit from insider knowledge and personalized tips from your guide as you snap shots around St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, and more. Pose for pictures or refine your photography skills as you go, before winding up at a local food market, ideal for continuing your afternoon in London.

Step back in time to the 1960s, when Beatlemania gripped the world and London was the epicenter of it all. Climb aboard a climate-controlled coach for an evening tour of major attractions from the Beatles’ time in London, including Apple HQ, Abbey Road, and the band members' former residences. Learn insider stories that you wouldn't discover on your own, snap photos, and even enjoy rare music and film clips en route.

Amy Winehouse had a huge impact on the British music scene, but nowhere is her legacy more pronounced than in Camden, where she lived and partied. This walking tour takes you to hard-to-find spots significant to the singer’s life, and helps you delve deeper into her relationships and inspirations than you would alone.

Joe Strummer's connection to Ladbroke Grove runs deep—the neighborhood shaped both the man and the music—but the specific locations, stories, and context behind that connection aren't the kind of detail you'd find on a standard London sightseeing tour. This private alternative covers the Ladbroke Grove sites associated with Strummer and The Clash, ending with a beer (on Saturday tours) to mark the visit.

Follow in the footsteps of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts on a small-group walking tour of Notting Hill in West London. See the famous blue door, the Travel Bookshop, and vibrant Portobello Road Market. Learn about the area's Caribbean heritage, counterculture history, and music scene, including sites linked to Bob Marley, for a deeper look beyond the film locations.

Rather than just showing you the street art of East London, this experience gives you the chance to create your own urban mural during a street art workshop. This hands-on experience, lets you discover the usually difficult-to-find street art of Hackney during a walking tour. Then, it's time to create your own masterpiece using stencils and spray paint.

Learn about Glasgow’s vibrant music scene with this guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End. Led by enthusiastic music fans and writers, this tour includes concert venues both old and new along with stories of the musicians that helped to build Glasgow’s notable cultural life. Limited to a small group, this tour explores some of the oldest streets and legendary pubs of Glasgow.

History enthusiasts that want to unpack the complicated history of The Troubles shouldn't miss this private guided tour, where you explore Belfast in a London black cab. Join your guide—one of the drivers that shuttled passengers along the Falls Road and Shankill Road—and learn all about this challenging moment in Ireland's history. As you go, enjoy your guide's live narration, check out historic photographs, and stop to marvel at the now-famous Belfast peace walls.

Break up your walking tour through Belfast by stopping off at recommended local pubs to watch live music and soak up the atmosphere. Don’t worry about traveling in a huge crowd, as this is an intimate small-group tour capped at eight travelers. As well as great pubs and live performances, the tour is also a fantastic way to discover street art by both local and international artists, including a pass-by at Kelly's Cellars.

Dance like nobody’s watching (although they probably are) on a fun silent disco walking tour through London. Equipped with high-tech headphones, follow your guide through the streets of Central London, accompanied by feel-good beats from the 1970s until today. En route, soak up some of the city's top sights, including Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus, and set your inner dancing queen free.

Follow in the footsteps of the Duke of Hastings, visit Bridgerton House, and keep an ear out for Lady Whistledown’s gossip on this immersive, “Bridgerton”-themed walking tour of Bath. Led by an enthusiastic fan of the series, the tour will whisk you away to the show’s key filming locations, and will share behind-the-scenes stories about the “Bridgerton” cast and production, too. You’ll also learn more about Bath’s Georgian history as you explore.

Ideal for music lovers, this David Bowie walking tour covers two distinct London neighborhoods where the visionary artist lived and worked. Starting in Brixton, you’ll see the home where the singer was born, some of the venues he played in the early days, and a local memorial. You’ll then move on to Soho, a neighborhood rich in music history, where Bowie’s career took off.

World War II buffs won't want to miss the chance to pay tribute to almost 58,000 individuals from over 60 countries who lost their lives serving with Bomber Command during the War. A visit to Lincoln's International Bomber Command Centre is the perfect way to commemorate them. Your ticket includes access to interactive galleries, landscaped peace gardens, and the 100-foot (30-meter) memorial, while tours run regularly across the day.

The Beatles spent much of their career in London, but knowing what to see requires insider knowledge. This tour takes you to essential Beatles locations in a black cab just for your party. Visit a Beatle’s home, a filming location from "Hard Day's Night," the famous Abbey Road crossing, the gallery where John met Yoko, the courthouse where one Beatle spent the night in the cells, and more.

Enjoy a quintessentially British experience on the world’s sole surviving tea clipper with this 2-in-1 Cutty Sark and afternoon tea package. You’ll avoid having to book two separate activities and enjoy the flexibility to choose from multiple start times to suit you. Plus, you’ll get panoramic views of the Thames Riveras you explore the Cutty Sark.

Rather than jostling the crowds on land, watch the River Thames light up at night on a dinner cruise with live jazz. Kick off your night with a glass of sparkling wine as you glide into the current and admire the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye, and the Tower of London from a unique perspective on the water. Enjoy live jazz music while you indulge in a 3-course dinner in a heated cabin, with plenty of time to take in the sights between courses.