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London
Private Family Tower of London Treasure Hunt
2 hours
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Private
History comes alive on this two-hour, family-focused visit to the Tower of London, which turns the vast UNESCO-listed site into an interactive playground for curious kids. Aided by custom activity booklets (and an entertaining private guide), youngsters will follow clues and solve riddles as they...
(photo courtesy of Unique Tours UK)
London
Private Crimes & Cocktails Walk
3 hours
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Private
Trace the footsteps of Golden Age detectives and East End gangsters on this private walk led by an entertaining historian guide. Setting off from the birthplace of modern policing at Great Scotland Yard, you'll dive into the capital's murky underworld as you track down sites linked to infamous...
London
Private Family British Museum Treasure Hunt
2 hours
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Private
Forget museum fatigue—this fun-filled scavenger hunt is the perfect way to keep little ones entertained and engaged as you explore the vast collections of the British Museum at a kid-friendly pace. It's 2.5 hours of storytelling, riddles, and games, all customized to your family's ages and led by...
The Cotswolds
Clarkson's Farm Countryside Experience
4 hours
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Small group
Perfect for fans and foodies alike, this scenic four-hour experience takes you deep into the Cotswolds countryside to visit filming locations and businesses made famous by the hit Amazon Prime original series Clarkson's Farm. As you loop through tiny stone villages and the bucolic landscapes of...
(photo courtesy of Meet the Locals)
London
Private Family City Highlights by Black Cab
4 hours
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Private
Hop in a classic black cab to cruise around London's most iconic landmarks (and a few well-kept secrets) at a kid-friendly pace. This four-hour adventure pairs you with your own personal driver and a cheery storyteller guide, turning a standard sightseeing drive into an engaging introduction to...
(photo courtesy of Go Cotswolds)
The Cotswolds
Secret Villages & Countryside Day Trip
8 hours
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Small group
Discover a quieter side of the Cotswolds with this scenic day trip through the region's rolling countryside, honey-colored villages, and ancient stone circles. With the help of a comfortable minibus and a local driver-guide, you'll set off along winding rural roads, pausing in charming (and...
The view from Richmond Hill stretches as far as the Surrey Hills and Windsor (and is protected by an act of Parliament)
London
Private Richmond Park & Riverside Loop Hike
5.5 hours
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Private
Get a taste of the English countryside without leaving Greater London with this gentle 7-mile walk around the riverside borough of Richmond. Accompanied by a private guide, you'll catch a quick train from Waterloo Station before setting off on foot for a scenic ascent up Richmond Hill. Continue...
(photo courtesy of Eating Europe)
London
Twilight Soho Food & Drinks Walk
3.5 hours
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Small group
Weave your way through the lively streets of Soho as an in-the-know guide leads you on a twilight stroll to some of the area's best independent restaurants and cocktail bars. In between generous tastings of everything from Indian chaat and Burmese fritters to fluffy Chinese bao buns (each paired...
(photo courtesy of Tally Ho)
London
Private Family City Highlights by Bike
3.5 hours
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Private
This 3.5-hour jaunt around Central London introduces you to the city's monuments, palaces, and parks at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace. Pair each family member with a perfectly-sized Pashley bicycle, then set off with your private guide for a gentle cycle along a safe, flat route, following...
(photo courtesy of Tally Ho)
London
South Bank Gin Safari by Bike
3.5 hours
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Small group
This spirited ride through South London takes you on a gin-flavored exploration of the cool, creative neighborhoods of Southwark and Bermondsey. Paired with a vintage-style Pashley bicycle and an irreverent guide, you'll pedal past renovated warehouses, cobbled alleys, and the Thames' South...
You'll begin the hike in Leigh-on-Sea, where colorful fishing boats line the tidal estuary
London
Private Leigh-on-Sea & Thames Estuary Hike
8.5 hours
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Private
Venture east of the capital for a day of hiking among the tidal salt marshes and windswept nature reserves of coastal Essex. After meeting your accredited private guide at London's Fenchurch Street Station, you'll catch a 50-minute train to the historic town of Leigh-on-Sea and set off on a...
(photo courtesy of The Rubens at the Palace)
London
Private Beef Wellington Dining Experience
3 hours
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Private
Tradition meets haute cuisine during this behind-the-scenes beef Wellington experience at The Rubens at the Palace. This historic London hotel is located just steps from Buckingham Palace, and you'll get a royal welcome as you're guided into the kitchen to meet the head chef. Take a seat at the...
Bath
Private Countryside Dairy & Distillery Tasting Day Trip
8 hours
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Private
Discover the flavors and farms of southwest England with this day trip into the Somerset and Wiltshire countryside. Striking out from Bath with your private driver, you'll stop by some of the region's best artisan producers, starting with a behind-the-scenes visit and a guided tasting at a...
Your walk begins on Doughty Street, where Dickens lived with his life and young children early in his career
London
Private Charles Dickens Storytelling Walk
1.5 hours
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Private
The world of Charles Dickens comes to life on this 90-minute private walk through Holborn, where you'll explore the historic London neighborhood with an entertaining storyteller guide. Learn how the author drew on the "sooty spectre" of Victorian London as an endless source of inspiration for his...
Pass the Ten Bells pub as you learn about its role in the likes of Mary Jane Kelly and Annie Chapman
London
Private Jack the Ripper & East End History Walk
1.5 hours
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Private
Go beyond the gruesome legends of Jack the Ripper with this enlightening walk that focuses equally on the day-to-day lives of his victims and the social conditions that led to their tragic fates. Led by a private storyteller guide, you'll dive into the modern, multicultural neighborhoods of...
London
Private Knole Park & Ightham Mote Hike
9 hours
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Private
Perfect for avid hikers (and intrepid history buffs), this full-day adventure takes you south of London and into the ancient landscapes of the Kentish Weald. After a quick 25-minute train ride from the capital, your private guide will lead you on a 10.5-mile route through the 1,000-acre grounds...
The Cotswolds
Vintage Steam Railway Experience
5 hours
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Self guided
Step back in time with a journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, following a 14-mile stretch of restored track between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway. Wind through some of the Cotswolds' most spectacular scenery, passing honey-colored villages and rolling fields, and enjoy...
The Cotswolds
Best of the Cotswolds Day Trip
7.5 hours
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Small group
Board a comfortable minibus and set off into the heart of the Cotswolds, experiencing the region's rolling hills, honey-colored villages, and sheep-dotted pastures with the help of a local driver-guide. Start with a short walk up Dover's Hill to get your bearings with panoramic countryside views,...
London
Private Seven Sisters & South Downs Way Hike
11 hours
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Private
Tackle one of Britain's most spectacular coastal hikes with this active day trip from the capital. With the help of a private hiking guide, you'll catch a 1.5-hour train to Seaford, where you'll link up with a 14-mile portion of the South Downs Way. This intermediate-to-challenging route skirts...
Cliffs of Dover
London
Dover, Canterbury & Kent Countryside Day Trip
12 hours
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Small group
Leave London behind with this epic 12-hour sightseeing trip into the "Garden of England." Join your guide and driver on a comfortable bus, then settle in and enjoy the views as you wind through the hop fields, orchards, and villages of the Kent Downs National Landscape to reach the White Cliffs...
Take a guided stroll around Castle Combe, considered England's prettiest village (photo courtesy of In & Beyond Bath)
Bath
Hidden Cotswolds Day Trip
8 hours
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Small group
Leave the crowds behind with this small-group day trip through the rolling chalk downlands and river valleys of northwest Wiltshire. Setting off from Bath, your driver-guide will take you on a scenic route toward the medieval villages and ancient Roman roads of the quieter southern Cotswolds,...
(photo courtesy of Bath River Cruises)
Bath
Scenic Prosecco Cruise by Wooden Boat
30 minutes
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Small group
See Bath from a different perspective with this relaxed 30-minute out-and-back cruise along the River Avon. Perfect as an accompaniment to a day of sightseeing on foot, this short and scenic experience begins when you step aboard a vintage wooden river launch and glide upstream in comfort,...
(photo courtesy of Bainton Bikes)
Oxford
Private Blenheim Palace Cycling Day Trip with Entry Ticket
6 hours
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Private
Do like the Oxford locals and hop on a bike for an hourlong pedal through the countryside to one of the UK's most magnificent historic estates. Paired with a private guide, you'll follow a traffic-free route north along the River Thames to reach Blenheim Palace, then leave your guide (and the...
You might stroll past the Roman Baths on a more history-focused route
Bath
Private City Discovery Walk with Afternoon Tea
2 hours
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Private
This short-and-scenic stroll around Bath introduces you to the city's highlights and hidden corners at a relaxed pace before ending in style with a traditional afternoon tea. Following a completely customizable route, you'll spend an hour exploring Georgian architecture, Jane Austen's Bath, or...
(photo courtesy of Oxford Official Walking Tours)
Oxford
Private City & University Highlights Walk
2 hours
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Private
Perfect for first-time visitors, this two-hour stroll pairs you with a local private guide (usually a current or former Oxford student) for an insider's introduction to the city. Follow "The Broad" past medieval colleges, and duck down atmospheric passageways as you make your way between...
Afternoon tea is served on the hotel's signature jade-and-white-striped bone china (photo courtesy of Claridges)
London
Afternoon Tea Experience at Claridge's
2 hours
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Private
Enjoy the time-honored British ritual of afternoon tea at Claridge's, a legendary London hotel set in the heart of Mayfair. This two-hour seating takes place in the elegant Art Deco foyer, where you'll choose from over 20 loose-leaf teas and enjoy a succession of sweet and savory treats served on...
(photo courtesy of Unique Tours UK)
London
Private Spycraft & Espionage Walk
3.5 hours
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Private
Lift the curtain on London's hidden world of spycraft and espionage with this private, 3.5-hour walk designed by a former British Intelligence officer. Highlights might include strolling through the streets of Lambeth, St James, and Mayfair, visiting the headquarters of MI5 and MI6, and passing...
Pause at Pewley Down for far-reaching views across the Surrey Hills
London
Private Guildford, Surrey Hills & Pilgrim's Way Hike
8.5 hours
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Private
Escape the city for a day of hiking among the famous chalk downs of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. With the help of a private guide, you'll hop a quick train from Waterloo Station to Guildford, where you'll set off on a scenic 11-mile loop. Cross meadows, heath, and old-growth woodland,...
(photo courtesy of Unique Tours UK)
London
Private Churchill Walk with War Rooms Visit & Lunch
3.5 hours
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Private
Step into Winston Churchill's London as a private guide introduces you to the storied landmarks and hidden headquarters that shaped his life and leadership during World War II. You'll start with a walk past iconic locales like Whitehall, 10 Downing Street, and the Houses of Parliament, then dive...
(photo courtesy of History Up Close)
London
Private Hidden Tudor History Walk
2 hours
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Private
Take a trip back to the Tudor era with this entertaining two-hour walk through the atmospheric streets of Smithfield and Clerkenwell. Led by a witty private guide, you'll uncover the hidden sites and dramatic history of this ancient area of London—standing atop grassy squares that were once...