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• Museums and Galleries
• Day Tours From London
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Stonehenge Tours

• Military Tours
• Rambling Tours
• Virtual Tours of Britain
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• Day Tours from Paris
• Overnight Tours of France
• Normandy Tours
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Stonehenge at Dusk or Dawn

"We arrived at at dawn and were allowed to go into the circle. It was a very moving and unforgettable experience".

Private London Tours

See London by car with your own expert driver-guide. "We saw more of London in a day than most people see in a week!".

Stately Homes, Castles & Gardens

Visit some of Britain's most beautiful Stately Homes, Castles & Gardens on a day tour or overnight tour from London

Downton Abbey

See the real sights from the award winning historical TV drama

Private views of the Crown Jewels, The British Museum, Kensington Palace etc ...

Ghost Tours

Spectral Sightings and London's Haunted History

The City of London Walk

The original site of London 2000 years ago, the City is one of the most interesting and unique areas of London.

Ancestry Research

Let our experts research your Family Tree in Britain

The Thames Path Walks

The Thames is a Medieval river, a Victorian river, a Royal river, an Industrial and Commercial river and a river for leisure, pleasure and residential living. Discover the river with your expert guide.

A Walk through the City of London

Victorian market places, medieval churches and Roman remains.

The British Museum

Over 8 million treasures from around the world. See some of the highlights on a private two hour tour or on a flexible full day London tour.

Spitfire Flights

From The Blog: Take to the skies in the legendary Spitfire from a Battle of Britain airfield

Overnight Castles

Visit Hever Castle, Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace and spend the night at luxurious Amberley Castle.

Normandy D-Day Tours

Omaha Beach, St Mere Eglise, Arromanches and many more. By car, train or private plane from London or Paris.

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If you are looking for private London tours, and flexible tours of England, Scotland & Wales with excellent tour guides - you have come to the right place.

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Flexible tours of London by private car, minibus or public transport with expert guides. British Tours since 1958.

Stonehenge Inner Circle Tour

Inner circle Stonehenge Tour at Dawn or Dusk. Your guide will collect you by private car from your London hotel.

Westminster Abbey

Visit the royal church with over 1000 years of history, setting of coronations and resting place of the Kings and Queens of England with your expert tour guide.

Tower of London

Unlock the fascinating history of the Tower of London, a place of drama and intrigue for nearly 1000 years, with your expert tour guide!

London Tours & Surroundings

London tours.

London for first timers and seasoned visitors. Special interests include Residential London, Legal London, Architecture, Kids London, Maritime Greenwich, VIP London and more

Museums & Galleries

We have expert guides for all London's Museums & Galleries including The British Museum, The National Gallery, Sir John Soane's Museum, The National Portrait Gallery and the V & A. For any others just ask!

Private London Walks

Notting Hill, The City of London, Borough and the South Bank, Political London, Rock and Roll London ... we have an expert guide for all special interests and for all languages

Visit Stonehenge with the Avebury Stone Circle, King Arthur sites, Bath, Windsor, Oxford, Salisbury or Winchester. Or visit Stonehenge on an Inner Circle Tour at Sunrise or Sunset

England Tours & Britain

Tour some of England's most historic Castles - Leeds, Hever & Windsor Castle. Also visit Hampton Court Palace, Churchill's home at Chartwell and stay the night at Luxury Amberley Castle

Gems of the South

For centuries the wealthy and aristocratic have built their great manor houses and castles South of London in Kent & Sussex, beautiful regions of orchards, copses & hop fields, splendid gardens, delightful villages and towns

Overnight Stratford Tour

The highlight of this tour is Stratford-Upon-Avon, a small Tudor market town situated along the tree fringed river Avon immortalised by William Shakespeare

Wales Tours

Visit this enchanted country of remote mountains, sparkling lakes, windswept cliffs - beautiful Snowdonia, the majestic castles of Beaumaris, Harlech & Caernarfon, lovely Bodnant Gardens and more

Paris Tours & Surroundings

London to paris day tours.

Take the high speed Eurostar from London to the Heart of Paris where you will be met by your expert, private guide for your flexible tour of Paris

Private France Tours

Overnight normandy.

Visit Mont-St-Michel, Bayeux and the Normandy D-Day sights on this two day tour

Who is your Guide?

Our guides are personable educated men and women, chosen for their knowledge, special interests, backgrounds and personality. They will collect you by car from any central London location and guide you inside places of historic importance

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Private tours of England

Tour stately homes, magnificent gardens, picturesque villages, and stop for lunch at an excellent country pub. explore the small lesser-known towns with your driver-guide and be surprised by england’s stunning coastline, sublime national parks, and high-end restaurants. get adventurous and include hiking, biking, and sailing and make your tour of england dynamic., the iconic road trip.

The Iconic Road Trips features the high-end hotels of the Iconic Luxury Hotel group and touring London and the English countryside.

Town and country

The Classic Town and Country tour is the perfect itinerary for a first-time visit to England. This two-centre private tour of England includes private tours of London and stay in the English countryside or small town. This tour is customizable.

Classic tour of England

Discover our custom Classic Tour of England, a private driver-guided vacation. See the famous sights, such as Stonehenge, Oxford, Liverpool, Cotswolds, and get off-the-beaten-path.

The Majestic Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park

Small group tour of England's famous hiking region with emerald hills, dales and rich heritage

England's Lakes, Dales, and Moors

Tour England from east to west across three national parks and regions of outstanding natural beauty with your driver guide.

Great Gardens of the South

The South of England is the perfect region to discover beautiful gardens in a tour. We have made a selection of must-see gardens that are perfect in either spring or summer.

Family experience of Cornwall

This driver-guided tour is a combination of enjoying heritage, outdoor fun and the sublime English coastal landscapes.

England's South Coast

Tour England's UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic coast with a personal driver-guide. See lesser known castles, gardens and enjoy cliff tops walks.

England adventure tour

Discover our driver-guided England Adventure tour. Scale England's mountains, see the famous heritage sites, hike UNESCO national parks and canoe the rivers – we tailor the experience to your level of bravery.

Honeymoon in England

Stay in a beautiful manor house hotel, private castle or secluded cottage on the coast. We can tailor your Honeymoon in England to match both your interests. Uniquely see England and have us include some special events and mini-adventures.

England and Wales

You will experience two countries with contrasting landscapes, two languages, two cultures, and the English and Welsh legendary sporting rivalry, which manifest its self in rugby. Your driver-guide will tell the stories of victories of England and Wales.

Valentine's day in London

Visit London over Valentine's day. Spend a few days with the one you love, see the sights and enjoy special moments together.

Gastronomic pub tour of England

Northern england familiarisation trip.

Travel Advisors will discover the most beautiful region of England and learn how to build dynamic UK itineraries

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United Kingdom (UK) Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

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I LOVE London! But I really KNOW London too... I'm proud to be a Blue Badge Tourist Guide, one of a select few who have passed the highest criteria to become a fully qualified London guide. I hold other London guiding qualifications - I am a City of London Guide and Lecturer, A Westminster Guide and a St Paul's Cathedral Guide. I specialise in private, customised (to YOUR requirements) London tours, giving in-depth insight into the best locations such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, St Paul's Cathedral, the Churchill War Rooms, Kew Gardens, Buckingham Palace (summer opening), the British Museum, National Gallery and many more. .... and we can discover hidden alleyways, explore ancient churches, stand where Dickens or Shakespeare or the Romans would have stood...London's many secrets from so many centuries. Guiding is my passion, but I am also a dog-loving, countryside-walking, museum junkie, knit-aholic, who loves to curl up with a good book (I collect old London books) with a lovely cup of tea and a slice of something nice on the side. Come with me to discover London. Whether this is your first visit or you've been here before, I will make sure that you have a wonderful time and take home memories to cherish - and lots of fabulous photos!                                                                                                                                  

I am a lawyer, historian and official City of London and Westminster tour guide. Introducing guests to the splendours and secrets of my hometown is my passion. I try to make my tours a mixture of fun and fact (with some of the facts being funny and some of the fun being factual). I would love to arrange a private tour that will make your visit to London truly memorable. All of my income from tour guiding is donated to charity - currently World Jewish Relief's Ukraine Crisis Appeal.                                                                                                                                  

Hello! I am Manuel, an experienced and professional tour guide with extensive knowledge of the historic city centre of Cambridge. My walking tours describe men and women whose ideas and actions have affected nearly every area of human endeavour. It is very likely that someone from your region or country is already in this city to either work or study. How can that be possible in a city of less than 150,000 people? Come to one of my tours and find out. I will ensure that, no matter your background or age, your visit to Cambridge is a memorable experience. I hope to see you soon!                                                                                                                                  

Hello everyone, I am Geoff, a tour guide in London. My team and i run some of the best tours in London (and beyond) If you want to visit the filming locations for Harry Potter, try some amazing British food, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, enter Westminster Abbey or go down into Churchills War Rooms : we have the tours for you We are all British and are passionate about London (the best city on the planet) We have been running tours since 2017. We will make it your experience with us one to remember. Lots of great photo opportunities and memories to take home with you Myself and my team are all tourists at heart and we understand what makes a great experience on holiday. You are in good hands ! We know London very well and know all the back streets and great places that every visitor needs to see We are looking forward to showing you around                                                                                                                                  

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I am a fully qualified London Blue badge guide. I have exclusive access to the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St Pauls and Windsor castle. I also guide in Windsor, Oxford, Stonehenge and Bath and Stratford-on-Avon, as well as Hampton Court, the British Museum, National Gallery and the Tate galleries. I am a native Londoner and I have wealth of stories from this great city.                                                                                                                                  

I'm a qualified London guide now offering History Walks with Gender, Sex and Class. Walks focus on the lives of poorer working people rarely described in historical accounts except as criminals or objects of charity. When there’s an opportunity to talk about women I’ll take it, and social class is always on the table. I've been a writer, researcher and critical historian all my life, and I've been a Londoner since the 1960s, although I've left to live in other towns and countries. Author of Sex at the Margins: Migration, Labour Markets and the Rescue Industry, for many years I've focused on getting the stories out of women and others marginalised because of being poor, foreign, ‘different’ or doing jobs some folks think are Wrong, in the present and in the past. I'm known as The Naked Anthropologist.                                                                                                                                  

Hello, fancy a day out from busy Central London and enjoy cycling? Why not join me and see real parts of outer London on our bikes. I was lucky enough to grow up in a glorious area of South West London and apart from travelling to see the world I've always returned. I love meeting new people and showing them my favourite local places by what I feel is the best mode of travel. . . a bike. This historic area is set on a beautiful part of the River Thames, it has old Royal hunting grounds containing deer, world famous places like the 16th Century home of royalty Hampton Court Palace + UNESCO Kew Botanic Gardens. It is only 30-45 minutes from Central London by train or tube and a peaceful place to visit or base yourself whilst visiting London. I hope to see you in my area of London for a bike trip soon Ginette                                                                                                                                  

Hi, my name is Kemal (English name : Kevin). I'm a, professional photographer, tour guide and whisky enthusiast. I'll be happy to help you for specialist tours in London and the UK. In college I studied law but decided to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a photographer and started my professional career in 1993. I was granted a professional tour guide badge in Istanbul, Turkey in 1996 after a vigorous training by the Ministry of Tourism. I spent my last 30 years working for top magazines and taking people around the World with private and group photography tours. My work has been published globally by well-known magazines including National Geographic, Geo, Cosmopolitan, Reader's Digest, Atlas etc. and my photographs were exhibited internationally. Anthropology Museum of Wichita State University in Kansas holds a permanent exhibition of my work on the last remaining Kurdish Nomads of Eastern Turkey. My prints are sold regularly through art galleries, Gallery The Route in Amsterdam is the main gallery that I'm working with. I was the Deputy Editor of the Turkish Edition of National Geographic Magazine from 2000 to 2011. I did my first photo tour in 2007 and I loved it so much I went on doing it on weekends and holidays while working at the magazine. At one point I left my full-time position at NatGeo in order of doing more photography tours & workshops. Since then I've done hundreds of photography tours all around the World including in the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa. I also did birdwatching, food and whisky tours as they were all, things that I personally enjoy and wanted to share my experience with my clients. In my photo tours / workshops my focus is teaching the practice and instinctual behaviour of a pro photographer and trying to catch the things as they happen, I never do any set-ups or stage the photos. Looking forward to see you in London and spend some great time together.                                                                                                                                  

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The Cambridge years of C S Lewis

This 1.5-hour walking tour covers the years that c s lewis spent in cambridge in the 1950s and early 1960s. we shall walk some of the streets he walked, listen to some quotes from his books read out loud, and if anyone is willing, even talk about some of the topics which interested him. lewis once said "i can’t imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once.” this tour will show you that c s lewis was more than the famous author who wrote the chronicles of narnia..

Edinburgh Old Town - Castle and Palace

Start to explore the centre of edinburgh from its majestic castle - learn about its long and distinguished history and enjoy the views from inside. from there we will take a stroll down the "royal mile" passing by centuries of history. once everybody lived together on or close to this historic street and i will show you where famous economists, philosophers and writers rubbed shoulders. we will end up in scotland's royal palace - holyrood where the royal family still visits every summer..

The deep-rooted excellence and beauty of Cambridge

Most people know of cambridge's excellence in many fields of human study and activity. fewer people are aware, though, of the deeply-seated social environment surounding many of its pioneering individuals. this walking tour invites you to admire the sheer beauty of cambridge's streets, bridges, river and green spaces while you hear some fascinating stories about such people of both past and present..

Cambridge: top secret agents

A walking tour revealing how cambridge has been a source of secret agents for five centuries. starting with tudor england and all the way to the 21st century, the actions of some of these individuals changed the course of several important historical events. to any fans of agent 007 out there: if you come in this tour be ready for a big surprise about him., new united kingdom (uk) private tours.

30+ Top Sights of London Private Tour & St. Paul's Cathedral Entry

Join your own expert private tour guide on an exploration of london’s major landmarks, then step inside the iconic st. paul's cathedral you'll enjoy walking through the westminster and london bridge areas of the city as your guide shows you sights including buckingham palace, trafalgar square, big ben, westminster abbey, tower of london, tower bridge and so much more there will be plenty of stories told along the way, and afterwards you'll enter the grand st. paul's cathedral.

Top London Landmarks Private Tour & The Shard Viewing Gallery Entry

Join your own fun private guide on an exploration of london’s major landmarks – ticking over 30 sights off your london bucket list in just 5 hours before heading to the top of the shard for a view you’ll never forget sights include buckingham palace, big ben, houses of parliament, westminster abbey, tower bridge, tower of london and many more top landmarks.

London’s Best Landmarks Private Tour & Tower Bridge Entry

This incredible tour takes you through two of london’s best-known areas - westminster & the london bridge neighbourhood (a.k.a the southbank). with your own expert private tour guide, you’ll enjoy a fascinating 5-hour walking tour with over 30+ bucket-list sights. then it’ll be time to explore tower bridge your ticket includes access to all exhibitions, the victorian engine rooms and the thrilling 42-metre-high glass walkway with views of the london eye, st. paul’s cathedral, and much more.

Private Westminster Tour with Abbey & Churchill War Rooms Entry

See 20+ london attractions with a fun local guide as you walk the famous streets of westminster, with buckingham palace, big ben, houses of parliament & more then you'll enter two of london's most interesting historical attractions. first, explore the great westminster abbey where royal coronations and burials have taken place for over 1000 years then visit the churchill war rooms - the underground nerve centre where churchill and his cabinet lived and planned victory in world war 2., popular united kingdom (uk) private cars.

High quality Loch Ness Tour

I will pick you up from your hotel at 9.30 am. we will start from inverness and the first stop will be loch ness viewpoint, we will take some pictures, enjoy the scenery, then we will head to drumnadrochit, and then we will visit loch ness exhibition centre, after that the next viewpoint will be urquhart castle, after that the next viewpoint will be culloden battlefield, the next viewpoint is clava cairns, and that's our tour completed and then will head back to inverness..

Liverpool Shore Excursion in Luxury Mercedes up to 7 Guests

Enjoy a stunning day out in the modern vibrant city of liverpool with one of the uk's best guides neil mcdonald who studied as a blue badge tourist guide in 2013 and has a beautiful licensed mercedes. there will be lots of stops to take photos and opportunity to ask questions and buy souvenirs. learn how and why this city has changed in the footsteps of the beatles. the content can vary according to your groups interest with lots of beatles locations, football, architecture & culture..

Private Isle of Skye Tour

We travelled from inverness to loch ness, urquhart castle, eilean donan castle, kyle of lochalsh, portree, ferrypools, old man of stor, kiltrock and then we headed back to inverness..

Premier Tour North

Our tour north includes million dollar view, falls of shin, dundrobin castle, glenmorangie distillery. this tour is for people who like to see the beautiful scenery of the north of highlands and if you are interested to see the live salmon fish jumping on the falls, have a tour of one of the famous castle in the north, visit one of the well-known whisky distilleries and go and do whisky tasting., united kingdom (uk) tour reviews.

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The Tower of London and the British Museum

“ Pleasant and knowledgeable. ”

Vivien was lovely! We toured the Tower of London and British Museum with her. On both tours she easily guided us through the maze of rooms and objects; informing us of the history and stories connecting them. She easily handled our questions and kept us focused. We had the opportunity to overhear other guides, some (loudly) reading information from a tablet which made us appreciate Vivien that much more. We highly recommend your tour with Vivien.

What a pleasure it was to meet you both today and I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. Thank you for your tour rating and very kind comments which are greatly appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your stay and happy onward travels. Vivien x

The Best of Royal London - Highlights Morning Tour

“ Vivian was the BEST! ”

We enjoyed our tour with Vivian and would highly recommend her. Great knowledge of all the sites of London… very interactive and friendly. We had spoken to several guides prior to hiring her and they just didn’t hit and understand like she did. She provided a great service to us and hope you discover what we did! A real GEM

Hi Tim & Lisa - Very many thanks for your wonderful review and tour rating. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour so much and for my part it was a great pleasure to spend the morning with you both. Wishing you happy onward travels. Vivien x

London's Jewish History

“ London Jewish history tour was the best ”

It was unforgettable tour. Ian is very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. We enjoyed every minute of this tour

Anna, Thank you so much for your lovely review and your good company. I hope to have the opportunity to tour again with you and your husband. Best wishes, Ian

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Expert private guides, luxury vehicles, flexible rescheduling, discover the uk and ireland with your private driver-guide.

Our officially licensed, experienced, and knowledgeable driver-guides  ensure that your private tour of the UK will be a vacation that will exceed your expectations .

Whether you desire a driver-guided tour experience of England, Ireland, or Scotland individually, or if you would like to combine two or more of the countries in one tour, our friendly expert driver guides and tour planners are ready to start planning an unforgettable vacation for you.

We take care of everything, from planning sites & locations perfect for your group’s taste, pacing the holiday to achieve the ideal balance between activities and traveling, even down to recommending and booking restaurants and accommodations for you, all you need to do is concentrate on having a fantastic time here in the UK!

Private Driver-Guided Tours of England, Scotland, and Ireland

If you want a private driver-guided tour of any of the countries in the UK individually then you can follow the links below that will take you to our dedicated pages for tours of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

If you would prefer for our specialist travel planners to create a custom tour itinerary that includes cities and locations from two or more countries then simply send us an online custom tour request form and we will draft up a completely complimentary tailored bespoke itinerary for you.

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Browse a range of our example UK tour itineraries below, before getting in touch with our team to start planning your own tailored trip!

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7 Day Driver-Guided Private Tour of Ireland

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Our chauffeured and guided tours across the UK provide the ultimate way to experience the most value from your time spent here. Booking your private tour with us ensures that you can travel the country at your own pace, and spend more time visiting sites and engaging in activities that truly interest you.

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All our tours are fully customizable

We hope that you like what you see on our selection of popular tours of England, Scotland & Ireland, and on our suggested itineraries for those countries, however, we prefer not to provide ‘off the peg’ tours, and instead, your private tour specialist will consult with you to ensure that every aspect of the tour is tailored to your groups taste.

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Our chauffeur cars are luxury models with air conditioning and comfortable seats. All our tours are private, you will only be traveling within your bubble and our executive vehicles are sanitized daily with antibacterial gels and wipes onboard.

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We have specialists for each part of the UK, and our driver guides have been chosen for their unsurpassed knowledge, experience, and winning personalities, after all, we believe that you will enjoy learning more about the historic and fascinating locations here in the UK if you have a fun and engaging guide to discuss them with you.

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If you would like our tour designers to include special VIP experiences, or to book hotel accommodation to match your preferences, taste, and budget simply let us know by sending us an online inquiry and we will get started drafting a complimentary itinerary for you that will price in all of the above.

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To receive your complimentary custom tour itinerary simply let us know when you will arrive in the UK, which countries you would like to visit, and an idea of the types of locations and activities that interest you.

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Our one-week in England itinerary has been designed for you to experience the best of England in just seven days. Starting from the capital city of London you will explore the most iconic sights and locations such as Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, while the next day you will visit the Queen’s favorite residence, Windsor Castle in Berkshire.

The rest of your itinerary will include driver-guided day trips to experience the Green and pleasant lands of England’s countryside, cottages and village life, and the awe-inspiring coastal walks along the White Cliffs of Dover, our ancient Roman heritage through to our Victorian and Georgian era and ultimately modern Britain.

Read on for how to discover the best of England in 7days, while if you would like us to customize any element of this itinerary for you, simply complete our online contact form below.

Our 7 Day private tour from London includes:

• London City Highlights
• Windsor Castle
• Dover & Canterbury Day Trip
• Bath City Tour
• Cotswolds Tour
• Oxford University & Town
• Seaside Town of Hastings
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Day 1: Best of London City Tour

Our one-week itinerary begins by exploring the main highlights of the city of London. 

As a major global capital, there is naturally so much to see and do in London that you could barely exhaust it in a lifetime never mind your 7-day vacation, so instead we have focussed on visiting the most iconic landmarks where your private guide will be able to provide historic and cultural insight to create a much fuller and rewarding experience than simply visiting by yourself.

Iconic London Guided Walking Tour

Your walking tour begins with your guide for the day collecting you from your London accommodation as you make your way towards your first destination, the grounds of St James’ Park, and then into Buckingham Palace for your private tour.

The path around St James Park that you will take with your guide is just over a mile long, however, alongside admiring the lush greenery, birds ducks, and Pelicans en route, it serves as an excellent opportunity for your guide to discuss the relevance and historical significance of the historical figures that have been immortalized in stone throughout the park such as Queen Victoria, The Duke of York, and The Queen Mother Memorial before you arrive at the Royal Palace.

Buckingham Palace Private Guided Tour

A private guided tour of Buckingham Palace is a truly unforgettable opportunity. Perhaps the most famous Royal Palace of all, this is the Queen’s official London residence and serves as the centerpiece for most Royal events.

Private tours are only available in the summer months, so please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your admission tickets. Alongside your private guide for the day, your ticket grants you access to 19 lavish staterooms and Royal Palace Garden. 

Visiting the State Rooms under any conditions would be a fabulous experience, however, exploring them with your officially licensed Palace guide beside you will provide expert insight into the history and traditions of each of the rooms, alongside the legendary figures who lived in or past through the Palace over the centuries ranging from Queen Victoria in 1837 up to Queen Elizabeth the 2nd in the present day.

Your Buckingham Palace tour will include:

• The Throne Room
• White Drawing Room
• Grand Staircase
• Treasures of the Palace
• Marble Hall,
• Picture Gallery 
• State Dining Room
• Changing of the Guard Ceremony

Westminster Abbey Tour

The next section of your iconic London walking tour will see you explore the hub of British Power since the 13th Century – Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben – the emblematic clocktower that stands proudly above the Palace of Westminster.

We will start this section of the tour at the Gothic-style Westminster Abbey the coronation site of all English monarchs since William the Conqueror in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings, and the resting place of some of the most formidable names in England’s history, alongside your tour guide you can visit the tombs of luminaries such as Mary Queen of Scots, and literary giants like Charles Dickens, The famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, the author of The Waste Land, and the Lovesong of J Alfred Putrock T.S. Eliot, alongside the great Romantic-era poet John Keats, and many more.

Houses of Parliament & Big Ben Experience

After a 5 minute walk from Westminster Abbey, you will find yourself under the shadow of Big Ben. Newly gleaming after a conservation project costing £80 million, the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell that rings out each hour) is now open for tours commencing summer 2022.

Once you descend from the clocktower it is time to step into the hallowed halls of the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament. Your private guide will be with you as you explore both the House of Commons and the famous debating chamber, and the House of Lords. Included in your Houses of Parliament tour are:

• Westminster Hall 
• The Queen’s robing room
• Chamber of the House of Commons
• Chamber of the House of Lords

Churchill War Rooms

Winston Churchill is one of the most significant characters in British history, and World War 2 was an era-defining conflict that shaped modern history not just for the UK but on a global scale. Visiting The Churchill War Rooms with your private guide will give you a unique insight not only into the man and the role he played in the war effort. But also into the mindset of the nation as a whole during the dark years of the war.

Step into the cabinet room where Churchill declared, “This is the room from which I will direct the war” and where some of the most important decisions of the 2oth century were made.

Explore the Churchill museum detailing Churchill’s life before, after, and during the war years. Discover more about Clementine Churchill, Winston’s wife of 56 years as you read the letters between the two stored in the vaults here.

Listen to recordings of the captivating speeches delivered with such eloquence and determination by Churchill during the war that helped steel the determination of the British citizens.

An Evening Trip on The London Eye

To conclude the first day of your 7-day tour of England, you can make the short walk to the South Bank of the River Thames where you will be lifted 135 meters into the London sky as you take a seat aboard the largest observation wheel in the world. 

The London Eye offers a panoramic vista of London with a spectacular view overlooking the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and The Shard amongst other famous sights.

Day 2: London to Windsor Castle Day Trip

The second day of our week-long England itinerary will see you take a driver-guided tour in one of our luxury executive class vehicles as you are driven in style and comfort on the 45-minute drive out of London to Windsor Palace and then onto Hampton Court Palace.

The castle takes its name from the countryside estate it is located in and is known to be The Queen’s favorite stately home. Windsor Castle is of such historic importance to the Royal family that it was the inspiration behind King George V taking Windsor as a surname in 1917.

During your guided visit to the Palace you will explore:

• Windsor Castle with skip-the-line access
•  St George’s Church where many Royal weddings have taken place
•  The dollhouse belonging to Queen Mary
•  The State Apartments
•   The Moat Room
•   Guided Tour of the Fine Art housed here
•   The porcelain China museum

After enjoying lunch at the Undercroft cafe at Windsor Castle, your driver-guide will collect you as you set off for Hampton Court Palace.

Hampton Court Palace Guided Experience

With a history dating back to 1529, Hampton Court Palace is most associated with the reign of King Henry VIII and features two distinct but equally stunning architectural styles as the original Tudor design coalesces with Baroque flair introduced under King William the Thirds expansion projects that ran from 1690 to 1694.

Your Hampton Court Palace visit will be a journey of discovery into the origins and history of the castle and what made it Henry the Eighth’s favorite residence and the fascinating life he lived with Anne Boleyn. Your guided tour will include

• Skip the line access to the palace and the Great Hall, resplendent with its hammer-beam ceiling
• The Abraham Tapestries
• The infamous Haunted Gallery
• State Apartments of King William III and King Henry VIII
• The immaculate, lush gardens complete with a hedge maze, and grapevine
• The largest kitchens in Tudor England

After this full day of Royal Palaces and Castles, it is time to rejoin your driver as they return you to your central London accommodation in the same luxury you have become accustomed to throughout the day!

Day 3: White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury Cathedral Day Tour

Your first two days in England were primarily spent enjoying the aristocratic and Royal dimension that we are so world-renowned for, but day three will introduce you to something completely different as your driver-guide takes you to the coast to discover the raw power and beauty of a coastal walk along the White Cliffs of Dover as the waves of the English channel crash below.

We recommend the Cliffs as a must-see attraction on a day tour from London because they provide a stunning nature walk with jaw-dropping views over the Ocean and the chance to spot some of the gorgeous birds, butterflies, and flowers that populate the area as you stroll atop the chalky white formations 350 feet above the ground. Quite the change of pace from the hustle and bustle of London and the opulent Royal Palaces and Castles yet truly a defining characteristic of English culture.

Furthermore, your driver guide can take this opportunity to discuss the significant role throughout British history the Cliffs have played, especially during World Wars 1 & 2, and how they have come to symbolize hope and peace for generations of British citizens. To emphasize their military history, your guide can take you to explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter – an underground tunnel complex built in 1940 linked to the gun battery at the top of the cliffs used as part of England’s coastal defense in WW2.

Dover Castle Visit

With a history dating back to the 11th century, Dover Castle has a unique significance in British history. Over the centuries the Castle was given the name “The keys to England ” such was its importance throughout history, from the era of the Roman invasion, through Saxon and Napoleonic times, all the way up to its current standing.

England’s largest military castle, Dover Castle played a key role in the defense of England in both World War 1 and 2. On your private guided tour, you can explore the wartime tunnels including a visit to those from where the evacuation of Dunkirk was commanded.

Canterbury Cathedral

Your driver-guide will deliver you to the historic town center in Canterbury as you explore the centennial walls and cobbled streets.

The highlight of your Canterbury visit will be a guided tour around the gorgeous Gothic architecture and stunning stained glass windows of Canterbury Cathedral, a pilgrimage site since the middle ages and known as the mother church of the Anglican Communion worldwide.

Day 4: Day Trip to Bath - A City of Georgian Architecture & Roman Heritage

Our one-week-long itinerary of England has been designed to reveal as many of the dimensions as possible that make up the classically English character & culture. The city of Bath is a fabulous example of both the Roman influence that had such an impact on ancient England and the Georgian period which saw Britain establish itself at the forefront of industrialization and emerge as a leading global power. 

Bath is manageable as part of a one-day tour from London, but even in our luxury air-conditioned vehicles it is quite a long drive – clocking in at 2.5 hours from central London, so we will break up the drive in the morning by stopping at the lovely riverside town of Reading for breakfast on our way there.

When you arrive in Bath you will immediately understand why we felt it was so essential to include it in our week-long tour of Britain itinerary. The city is listed as a UNESCO-listed site due to its uniquely grand and preserved Roman remains and 18th-century architecture.

Along with your private driver-guide, you will enjoy a panoramic car tour of Bath to see: 

• Bath Abbey & Tower
• The Victorian-influenced Victoria Art Gallery
• The Royal Crescent

Alongside monuments to many writers and authors that left an indelible mark on the culture of Britain, and in many ways had an impact across the world such as Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Roman Baths Private Tour

Now that you have got a sense of the Georgian aspect of Bath’s character, it is time for your private guide to the UK’s only hot spring to reveal one of the best-preserved Roman Artifacts in all of England & Northern Europe, the still-functioning Roman baths. Originally constructed in 60-70AD the structure was developed over the next 300 years and molded into the incredible temple and bathing site that you see today – do remember to take your bathing suits for a quick dip!

In the evening you have the option of staying in Bath for the night or returning to your accommodation in London. If you elect to stay in Bath for the evening we can provide the best recommendations for your evening meal and entertainment and you will reduce your driving time the following day by 45 minutes.

Day 5: Cotswolds Villages Tour & Stratford Upon Avon

On day five of our one-week itinerary, we will celebrate the relaxing slow pace, and warm glow that is intrinsic to English village life. 

The Cotswolds is the region most exemplary of this lifestyle in all of England, and our guests love the way it feels like an image frozen in time from centuries gone by, with the golden hue that emanates from the structures and cottages thanks to the particular Jurassic Limestone used to construct the buildings providing the glorious finishing touch.

On your full-day tour of the Cotswolds and its villages, you and your driver-guide will visit:

The Slaughters

Despite the ominous-sounding name, The Slaughters is simply the name for two villages ( Upper and Lower Slaughters) and the name comes from the Olde English “Slohtre” meaning “muddy place.” In another unfortunate example of misnomering the Slaughters are not muddy p[laces, and in fact, are rather lovely to visit! The exquisite manor houses, gardens, and churches here are exactly as they were just over a century ago.

Your next destination in the Cotswolds was described by the poet  William Morris as “The most beautiful village in England”. The town of Bibury is perhaps most famous for the row of old weaver’s cottages on Arlington Row with a history going all the way back to 1380. Another highlight of Bisbury is St Mary’s Church with its gorgeous Norman-era arches, 13th-century entrance, and Saxon chancel columns.

Bourton-on-the-water

Your driver will then take you to the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, the riverside town of Bourton-on-the-water. Here you can take the time to admire the small stone cottages and bridges before arriving at your final destination of the day, Stow-on-the-Wald. After enjoying the boutique antique stores we will book you in for a traditional English meal with fresh local produce before you rejoin your driver guide to embark on the journey back to London or Bath for the evening.

Stratford-Upon-Avon

If you choose to stay in Bath the previous evening rather than return to London for the night, then we will have time to make the brief journey from the Cotswolds to Stratford-Upon-Avon – the town most famous for being the birthplace of The Bard William Shakespeare.

Your driver-guide for the day will help you to choose which of the most significant locations for the young Shakespeare you should visit on your tour, consisting of:

• The house Shakespeare was born and raised in.
• Holy Trinity Church where the Bard was christened and buried.
• Stratford Grammar School attended by Shakespeare.
• 16th century Tudor buildings including Anne Hathaway’s cottage and others of significance to the great playwright.

Day 6: Oxford Full Day Tour

“I wonder if anybody does anything at Oxford but dream and remember, the place is so beautiful. One almost expects the people to sing instead of speaking. It is all like an opera.” – WB Yeats

Our week-long tour itinerary of England would not be complete if we did not dedicate a day to discovering the city of Oxford, known as the “city of dreaming spires”  thanks to the many Georgian and Victorian architecture spires piercing the clouds across the city.

With evidence of lectures being given here ever since 1096, Oxford University claims to be one of the oldest Universities in the world, and with no fewer than 28 Prime Ministers and 50 Nobel Prize winners passing through its doors to date, it is clear that visiting Oxford University is fundamental to exploring another of England’s defining characteristics – the notion that education is the engine of both the culture and economy of the country.

A tour of the University could take a week just in itself given that it covers 38 facilities across the city, however, some highlights we recommend:

The Bodleian Library & Radcliffe Camera

This iconic building is one of the oldest and most beautiful libraries in Europe. Fans of the Harry Potter movies will recognize it as the setting for the Hogwarts Infirmary.

University of Oxford Botanic Garden

The oldest botanical garden in the UK, and one of the most diverse in the world containing over five thousand different species of plants.

Christ Church

The glorious cathedral and picturesque grounds of Christ church are probably the most well-known campus in the University and are again featured heavily in the Harry Potter films such as the Hogwarts Dining Hall and several other scenes.

After spending the full day exploring the many sites of Oxford University and Oxford town center itself, your private driver-guide will recommend the best dining options to suit your tastes and requirements. As your driver-guide will be able to comfortably fit all of your belongings in the vehicle while you are on tour, you can choose to stay in Oxford for the night or return to London to spend the night there.

Day 7: Seaside Town of Hastings

Your final day on our five-day tour of England will be a relaxing day trip to the coastal town of Hastings, a town that isn’t as overpopulated as some other nearby towns but bursting with character, culture, and charm.

Hastings is well known for its connections to William the Conqueror, who defeated King Harold to become the Monarch at the battle of Hastings in 1066.

As a classic English seaside town, your driver will first take you to explore Hasting’s Stade and net fishing huts and Pier before you take a trip to the top of the cliff on the Hastings Funicular – the steepest cable-operated carriageway in all of the UK!

The rest of your day will be split between strolling along the golden sands of the Pier and exploring the curiosities and quaint little boutiques in Hastings Old Town. The final treat we have in store for you will be a quintessentially English tea of Fish and Chips, freshly caught earlier that day from the pier! Sending you back to the airport for your return flight with a full stomach, and a heart full of memories of England!

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Private tours to stonehenge & bath from oxford:.

Discover two of Britain’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour to Stonehenge and Bath from Oxford. Start the day at Stonehenge, a Neolithic site over 5,000 years old. Admire the stone circles, learn more about the extraordinary engineering that went into the construction of the site and take in the beauty of the Salisbury countryside.

From here, head to the historic town of Bath. We recommend a visit to the Roman Baths and a walking tour around the city. Highlights of a visit include the Bath Abbey, Jane Austen Centre, and stunning Georgian architecture. Bath is also known for its great selection of pubs, cafes, and restaurants.

private tours to Cotswolds from Oxford:

Bibury Village in The Cotswolds

We offer a private version of our small-group Cotswolds tour . We visit some of the charming and prettiest villages in the region as well as driving through narrow, windy and twisty country lanes. See the rolling green hills and chocolate box houses. We’ll also stop off along the way for a traditional English pub lunch. Highlights include villages such as Burford, Upper Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bibury.

A private tour to the Cotswolds could also be combined with a visit to Blenheim Palace or Stratford-upon-Avon.

Private Downton Abbey Tour from Oxford

Highclere Castle

See the real locations used in the making of Downton Abbey on a private tour from Oxford! You’ll begin the day with a visit to Cogges Farm which was the set for Yew Tree Farm. We’ll explore the 13th-century manor house, Victorian kitchen and gardens. Our private tour continues with a visit to Bampton, the real-life setting for the fictional village of Downton. Here, we’ll get to see the church where lots of Downton events took place, including weddings, funerals and christenings. We’ll also see the real-life location for Downton Hospital. After driving through some of the glorious English countryside we arrive at Highclere Castle. This is the highlight of our Downton Abbey trip from Oxford. You’ll get to explore the beautiful State Rooms, Castle bedrooms and gardens. At the end of the day, we return to Oxford.

This private tour is available on dates when Highclere Castle is open to the public.

private tour to Blenheim Palace & Stratford-upon-Avon:

Blenheim Palace

A private tour to Blenheim Palace & Stratford-upon-Avon from Oxford. Start the day with a visit to Blenheim Palace, one of the most impressive country estates in England. This enormous palace was built in the English Baroque style and was the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Highlights include its remarkable State Rooms, Churchill exhibition, and magnificent landscaped gardens.

From here head north to Stratford-upon-Avon. This town was the birthplace and residence of William Shakespeare, and we’ll visit the houses associated with the life of this literary giant, including the house where he was born, the cottage of his wife Anne Hathaway and Mary Arden’s Farm, the childhood home of his mother.

**A Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon private tour could also be combined with a visit to the Cotswolds.

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