Tours and Trips in England

London didn't just inspire J.K. Rowling's imagination as she wrote the Harry Potter books; the city also served as a backdrop to numerous scenes in the movies. On this half-day walking tour, discover some of London's top Harry Potter filming locations - from Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross and Trafalgar Square to Millennium Bridge and Westminster - and learn insider stories from your guide. Your tour also includes 24-hour tickets to a hop-on hop-off London bus tour.

Marvel at two magnificent royal castles in one day with this convenient shuttle service from Hampton Court Palace in London to Windsor Castle in Windsor. Spend the morning exploring Henry VIII's lavish royal residence, peek into the state rooms and Tudor kitchens, and stroll around the idyllic gardens. Then, soak up the scenery on the 30-minute journey to Windsor, where you can marvel at the world's oldest continually occupied castle, visit St George's Chapel and admire Queen Mary's famous Dolls House.

Even if you only have a short time in London, make the most of it with a private driver/guide who knows the city as well as they know the ins and outs of road rules and parking. Your itinerary is completely flexible, but typically first-time visitors enjoy the classics: Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square.

Step back into the Tudor era on this private tour of Hampton Court Palace. Built by Henry VIII in the 16th century and later expanded, it's one of southern England's highlight palaces. Meet your guide - a celebrated historian who's appeared on Tudor-themed television specials - and get ready to explore (entry own expense). Whether it's fashion, royal intrigue, artworks, or more, the tour can be specially tailored to fit your interests. You can also sign up for the general tour option for a broad overview of the landmark.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this 6-hour trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts' student wizards at leisure. Behold original sets such as Platform 9 ¾ and Diagon Alley; see the Hogwarts Express steam train; ride a broomstick like the cast; and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movies' on-screen wizardry. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Discover the Harry Potter movie locations of Oxford on this 2-hour walking tour. Visit the famous Bodleian Library to see the hall used as Hogwarts' Infirmary in many movies, and view other locations in one or two of Oxford's oldest colleges. As you walk, enjoy a fun Harry Potter quiz, and learn about Oxford University and other famous children's books written in the city. Entrance fees to the Bodleian and select colleges are included.

See London through a wizard's eyes on a 2.5-hour walking tour of the city's Harry Potter film sites. Visit the 'Ministry of Magic' and the entrance to the 'Leaky Cauldron,' then take a walk down 'Diagon Alley,' as your guide shares behind-the-scenes stories from the films. This small-group Harry Potter tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized (and magical) experience.

A private tour not to be missed, visiting some of the most rugged and beautiful sights in Roman Britain. Hardknott Fort on the famous mountain pass that controlled the route from the coast into the mountains.  The onwards to Hadrian's Wall, the incredible feat of engineering built by the Romans that cut across Great Britain at its narrowest point.

The Warner Bros studio might be the top ticket for Harry Potter lovers visiting London, but the city has so many more magical movie locations for fans to explore! Join a group of fellow muggles for a 2.5-hour walking tour and see the real-life locations that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

Explore the former London homes of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and 1960s guitarist Jimi Hendrix on this 60-minute tour. Meet your guide on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived 200 years apart, and tour the rooms of Handel's house, where he lived, composed, and died in 1759. Then, head next door to see the painstakingly restored flat that Hendrix called home in 1989. Entrance fees included.

- Personal tour guide with maximum of 8 persons - All admission fees and transport on tour included - Fun and eco-friendly way to experience the Greenwich Peninsula - Siemens Crystal, Emirates Air Line cable car, Greenwich Mean Time Brewery, Docklands Museum - In Canary Wharf all included. - Photo ops to last a lifetime!

Rewind to the worlds of baroque composer George Frideric Handel and Jimi Hendrix with this admission ticket to London's Handel and Hendrix Museum. Head inside the museum on Brook Street, where both musical greats lived, separated by 200 years, and explore their restored homes at your own pace. Wander through the rooms where Handel lived, composed and died, and see the neighboring flat where Hendrix lived during London's swinging 1960s.

The magnificent Hampton Court Palace is the former home of Henry VIII, set along the banks of the River Thames in the London Borough of Richmond. On this tour, enjoy stunning views of the historic palace as you cycle around the palace grounds, explore the royal Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park, and stop at landmarks including Eisenhower's WWII base and Long Water.

Discover London's magical side on a private, Harry Potter-themed tour of the city. Meet your guide directly at your Zone 1 accommodation, and hop aboard a vintage Mini Cooper. On this engaging, interactive tour, you'll zoom across the city and will visit a number of Harry Potter filming locations. As you go, you'll also participate in a lively treasure hunt. The tour concludes at Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross station.

Uncover the secrets of wizardry and witchcraft in London on this entertaining 2-hour Harry Potter walking tour. Recreate your favorite scenes at filming locations from the Harry Potter movies, including the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic. Pass London landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge and the Leadenhall Market, as your guide fills you in on insider facts and trivia about the iconic books and movies.

Calling all fans of the world's favorite wizard, this private 10-hour tour covers Harry Potter filming locations in Oxford and Lacock. Departing London in an iconic black taxi, you'll visit the landmarks featured as Godric's Hollow, Hogwart's Hospital, the Great Hall, and Hogwart's Library. Throughout the tour, your guide reveals insider gossip and Harry Potter trivia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

In a single street in London, separated by a wall, are the homes of two of history's most significant musical artists: Jimi Hendrix and George Frideric Handel. The top floor of 23 Brook Street is the flat where Jimi Hendrix lived with his girlfriend, record player and guitar from 1968-69. Step back in time to 60s London on our guided tour of the room where Hendrix slept, partied, worked and relaxed. 

Let your imagination run wild on a 3-hour Harry Potter walking tour of magical London and discover a world of wizards, witches and Death Eaters, hidden from the view of mere Muggles. Start your adventure on Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross Station, the departure point for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where you can pose with magic wand in hand. Next, tour the filming sites for the Harry Potter movies, including the entrance to Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the bridge destroyed in the 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.'

Visit two of England's most magnificent royal palaces on a full-day tour of Hampton Court and Windsor from London by luxury coach. First up is King Henry VIII's lavish London retreat, Hampton Court, where you can explore the State apartments, Great Hall and landscaped gardens. After lunch, head to historic Windsor, where the star attraction is the mighty Windsor Castle (entry not included), the Official Residence of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, set amid vast parklands.

Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are two of London's most revered historic landmarks and this 3-hour guided tour lets you discover both in one day. Hear about the royal weddings, coronations, and funerals of Westminster Abbey as you follow in the footsteps of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess Diana, and Queen Elizabeth, then learn more about British politics with an audio tour of the Houses of Parliament.