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Built in 1793, Shrewbsury Prison stands today as a key example of Georgian and Victorian architecture and heritage. Pick a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and then spend as long as you’d like discovering its highlights. While exploring, you can take in its interactive elements, learn about its history, and discover its spooky lore on a self-guided tour.

How does studying at Oxford University compare with studying at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Fun tour for Muggles of all ages. Guide will cater tour according to everyone's interests, introducing also Oxford heritage. Join tour to find out why we have over 1,000 reviews recommending this tour online! Calling all fans of the world’s favourite wizard, this Oxford walking tour takes you to recognizable locations of the Harry Potter films. During this family-friendly tour, see the grand buildings of Oxford University and see inside the Divinity School—which featured as the infirmary & classroom space in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Learn of other literary legends that attended Oxford University. Tour includes entry worth £3 per person inside the Divinity school at the Bodleian Library. Tour lasts average 90-120 minutes. Notice: on dates when Divinity school is closed - see closures notices under What's not Included section- we instead visit New college.

The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising showcases retro items and iconic brands from the Victorian era to today. This admission ticket grants full access to the museum without a time limit, letting you explore the nostalgic exhibits at your own pace.

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.

Discover the history, stories, and architecture of the country’s oldest prison—and explore at your own pace—when you pre-book tickets to Shepton Mallet Prison. Constructed in 1625, the landmark has witnessed many centuries of British history. Choose a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and step back in time when you visit its cells, gruesome execution areas, and more.

Tour the historic streets of Glasgow and see its iconic buildings and monuments in a totally unique way—through the medium of silent disco! Head off on an adventure around the city led by your guides, as they use music through hi-tech headsets to get things moving and keep the party going. Like a silent disco with added Glaswegian hospitality, learn about the history and culture of the city and rave through the streets.

Be immersed in London’s creative culture on this half-day photography tour of Camden street art. Go off the beaten track around Camden Market and Kentish Town, exploring backstreets and canal paths on foot for an intimate glimpse of urban creativity, with insights provided by your local guide. See heritage landmarks like the Amy Winehouse statue and Hawley Mews graffiti and enjoy the personalized service of a small-group tour.

Skip the lines and raise a glass at the world-famous Madame Tussauds in London. Sail past the waiting tourists with fast-track entry, and step into a star-studded world featuring over 150 lifelike wax figures across three immersive floors. Enjoy a chilled glass of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne and gain exclusive access to rarely seen pieces from the Madame Tussauds archive.

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.

Delve deeper into medieval Lavenham than most tourists do with this lifelong-access self-guided audio walking tour. With your GPS-based app downloaded, set out to discover this lovely town’s half-timbered buildings, including its Swan Inn and 16th-century Guildhall. Chart their history, hear stories of their long-gone owners such as Tudor wool traders and aristocratic dukes; and pause and resume the tour as you wish to explore at your own pace.

There are lots of places to see murals in Belfast, but without local knowledge, it can sometimes be tricky to decode what the hidden meaning behind the artwork is. With this tour, enjoy the personalized attention of having a private driver to transport you between must-see murals. Learn about the history of “The Troubles”, the peace process, and what life is like living in Belfast now.

David Bowie's early career in Soho—the mime phase, the failed folk trio, the R&B bands—predates Ziggy Stardust by years, and those formative locations and stories aren't featured on standard London tours. This private walking tour covers the Soho venues, businesses, and landmarks that shaped Bowie's early creative career, with a guide providing context at each stop.

Explore the best sights of Cheltenham at your own pace with this flexible, self-guided audio tour. See sights like the Royal Crescent, Neptune Garden, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square and Gardens, and more. Includes convenient turn-by-turn directions and maps, and automatic GPS playback, which can all be used offline.

Take a journey through the former epicenter of Brit-pop—Camden Town—with this self-guided audio tour. Make your way to key Brit-pop landmarks in the northwest London neighborhood, such as the Electric Ballroom, the Good Mixer, and the Dublin Castle. Offline access and GPS autoplay makes for a seamless experience, with audio playing automatically upon arrival at each sight.

Devote some time to Liverpool’s film and music culture during a tour with a private guide. Ideal for a group of up to six people, the private walking tour puts the spotlight on bands like the Beatles and Queen, along with stories and gossip about the city’s links to TV and film productions such as the Harry Potter movies and "Peaky Blinders."

Opt for a sightseeing tour of Newcastle with a difference on a silent disco tour that leads you through the city streets wearing hi-tech headsets that blast pop music. A large group adds atmosphere as you boogie past attractions such as Grainger Market and Eldon Leisure Centre.

London is well known for its Harry Potter landmarks, but finding them all can be tricky on your own. Discover filming locations and spots that inspired the writer on this group tour. See the famous Platform 9¾ at King's Cross Station, browse Potter-related stores, and walk over the real-life (still-standing) Millennium Bridge, before rounding off your adventure with included admission to the Clink Prison Museum in Southwark.

Understanding street art in East London can be difficult without local knowledge—especially as murals and installations change frequently. This private walking tour explores creative hubs such as Shoreditch and Brick Lane with a guide who knows where to look. Learn about Cockney rhyming slang, browse vintage shops, and walk past constantly evolving street art while taking in the area’s food culture and multicultural history.

This tour of Belfast with a black taxi driver who lived through the civil rights clash of The Troubles allows you to learn loads more about the city's complicated history than you would traveling on your own. Sit back in rapt attention to your driver's narration, as you visit the famous Belfast murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road, painted by ex-prisoners on both sides of the conflict. Hear four versions of the city's history: the British version, the Republican version, the Loyalist version, and the truth according to someone who lived through it. Listening to your guide's narrative helps you make sense of a tangled history that is complicated and difficult to understand for visitors. You'll also see photos and videos depicting the neighborhoods visited on the tour as they were at that time.

London’s National Gallery is one of the capital’s finest museums—and on this immersive, private tour, you’ll enjoy a personalized way to explore its galleries and see its collection highlights. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, and meet your guide right out front. Then, follow them to masterpieces by artist the likes of van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, da Vinci, and many more.

Take a deep dive into the history and medieval sites of Bath with this self-guided audio tour. Choosing an independent adventure means you can stop to take breaks and photos along the way—without feeling rushed to keep up with a group. During the tour, follow the ancient city wall and hear stories about Roman history as you pass by Bath Abbey, the River Avon, and The Roman Baths.

Immerse yourself in Soho’s music history with a guide to lead the way. Visit venues, pubs, and concert halls to see where some of the best-known names in rock history started their careers. Walk the back streets of Soho and learn about bands like the Rolling Stones. Plus, recreate the cover of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust LP at the very doorway he was photographed in.

Experience Edinburgh Old Town’s highlights in your own way with this self-guided audio tour. Download the app onto your smartphone, and set off when it suits to discover the streets and sights: stopping, lingering, and restarting whenever you wish. Wander cobbled closes, stroll parks, and admire grand buildings as you discover history and detail you might otherwise miss. Lifetime access to the tour also means you can enjoy it at home any time in the future.

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.