Tours and Trips in England

London's Victoria and Albert Museum plays host to a 2.3 million-strong collection of objects relating to art and design throughout the ages. Picking out the highlights of the gallery can be a lofty challenge, so ensure you see the most important expositions on this private 2-hour tour of the V&A. Following an itinerary tailored to your interests, you'll admire exhibits ranging from golden globes and Renaissance sculptures to south Asian tea sets and priceless jewelry. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Discover one of the UK’s most vibrant seaside towns on two wheels with this 2.5-hour cycling tour of Brighton. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow peaceful cycle trails through Victoria Lawns and the Grand Parade with your guide. Discover top local landmarks including Brighton Pier, St Peter’s Church, Preston Manor, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Lanes. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze in your face as your guide explains the city’s rich heritage, take in fine coastal views and soak up the atmosphere in the fishing quarter.

Get acquainted with the seaside splendor of Poole during a 75-minute cruise of Europe’s largest natural harbor from Poole. Climb aboard a traditional fishing boat and enjoy spectacular views of the famous Sandbanks, the Blue Lagoon and Corfe Castle. Listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide as you sail from the picturesque town of Poole to Brownsea Island. Hear of how Poole Harbour was formed in the last ice-age and absorb the tranquility of the ocean before returning to Poole Quay.  

Christmas trees, carols, dinners with family and friends, Christmas cards ... Is there anything else we don't already know about Christmas? The answer to this is, "Yes"! This Christmas, you will take a tour full of surprises. On this tour you will be told all the stories and tales on Christmas in Cambridge, and as usual, it will be done in the most entertaining and fun way. Whether you live in Cambridge or you are just visiting, endeavour to take a different kind of tour this Christmas. Bring your children along, put on a scarf, come and discover a different kind of Christmas.

Settle in for a round-trip cruise from Poole to Swanage, and see the renowned Jurassic Coast from the water. As you listen to the captain's commentary, gaze out at the sights of Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, and Brownsea Island. Travel along the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, learn about its geology, and look out for key landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay.

Maximize your time in Liverpool with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise along the Mersey River! Aboard a colorful "˜dazzle ferry,' pass main city attractions and disembark at any of the port stops to check out the sites up close. Upgrade your tour to include entry to Spaceport, an interactive space center, and the U-Boat Story for a look at an authentic WWII German submarine. Guaranteed fun for the whole family!

Rolling hills, peaceful lakes and sleepy villages await you on this private, full-day of the Lake District from Windermere. Traveling in a private vehicle driven by a professional driver-guide, you'll journey through the beautiful English countryside in search of the region's prettiest lakes. See Windermere, Buttermere Valley and Ullswater Lake; travel along some of the country's highest mountain passes; and visit either Grasmere village or the market town of Keswick.

Secure your top-price tickets to hit Broadway musical "˜42nd Street' at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London's West End. Featuring an all-singing, all-dancing cast of more than 50 talented actors, the show busts with glitzy glamor and follows the story of Peggy Sawyer, who dreams of making it big on Broadway. Enhance your iconic West End experience by upgrading to include two courses of fine, French fare at Boulevard Brasserie, located in the heart of Covent Garden. Choose from top-price or grand circle seats at an evening or matinee performance.

Witness exquisite architecture and verdant public spaces on this hop-on hop-off Cambridge sightseeing bus tour. With your 24-hour pass, relax for the hour-long full tour, or design a personalized itinerary with 16 possible stops with easy access to Trinity College, King's College Chapel, The Backs and more. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-air viewing deck and fun onboard commentary as you savor this medieval university town.

Discover the spectacular mountain landscapes of the Lake District without having to hike on a 9.5-hour minibus tour of the national park's high mountain passes from Keswick. Absorb incredible views from the Wrynose and Hardknott Mountain Passes, ride through Eskdale Valley on the famous Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, and drink in panoramas from Wastwater, voted Britain's best view. Entry to Muncaster Castle and a ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway are included.

Perfect for the palates of chocolate aficionados, this 1.5-hour experience allows you to discover the history of chocolate in the historic heart of York. Guarantee your entry to York's Chocolate Story and explore three floors dedicated o the sweet treat: alongside your guide, you'll take an interactive journey through York's chocolate history and watch a chocolate making demonstration. This family-friendly, small-group tour is limited to 15 people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

Experience the rugged beauty of England's Lake District on 6.5-hour day trip from Windermere. Aboard a comfortable coach, you'll wind through the picturesque hills, visit charming English villages and take in the majesty of 10 idyllic lakes including Lake Windermere, Rydal Water, Grasmere, Thirlmere and Derwent Water. Spend a day surrounded by unspoiled nature!

Come with us and stand in the same spot as the daleks, extraterrestrials and sontarans on this full-day tour of Cardiff's Doctor Who filming sites. Depart from London in an iconic black cab, and then travel to the Welsh capital in search of locations featured in the popular Sci-Fi television series. Hear stories about the Doctor, Rose, Amy and Rory from your private driver-guide, and spots featured in the show.

Visit the Beatrix Potter house and some of the Lake District's prettiest locations on this 4.5-hour afternoon tour from Windermere. After a scenic Lake Windermere cruise, travel through idyllic countryside to Hill Top, the Beatrix Potter home where the beloved children's author lived during the early 1900s. See the garden and rooms left as she would have known them, and learn about her life here. Finish with a visit to the quaint village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school; and Tarn Hows, one of Lakeland's most gorgeous spots.

Discover the significance of your culture in London from the comfort of a private London Black Taxi. I have been a London Taxi Driver since 1994 and I am also a qualified taxi guide. See historical and cultural influences in London from the Americas, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia . . . you choose!

The magnificent scenery of the Lake District National Park is even more magical during the winter months, but it can be tricky to navigate the icy roads without a guide. This half-day tour visits highlights such as Windermere, Hawkshead village, Tarn Hows, and Yewdale Valley, and includes a scenic cruise across Lake Windermere.

On this tour you will get to see:Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District. Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. Hawkshead village Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

Unearth Liverpool's ghoulish past on this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night. Stroll down one of northern England's most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Anglican Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of "˜Lantern Jaw,' the woman in white and the local man who lost his soul to the Devil.

East London boasts an ever-changing tableau of street art, representative of the area's cultural melting-pot. On this private 2.5-hour walking tour, you'll explore one of the city's coolest corners alongside a local guide. Discover the origin of cockney rhyming slang, browse the vintage boutiques of Shoreditch and inhale the fragrant aromas of Brick Lane's curry houses, all the while passing vibrant examples of street art. This private tour allows you to customize your itinerary and receive undivided attention from your guide.

Succumb to the beauty of England's Lake District National Park on this 3-day experience including accommodation, free time and a full-day tour. Spend two nights at the 4-star Lindeth Howe hotel "” a house once owned by Beatrix Potter "” and enjoy time to absorb the Lake Windermere views and perhaps explore nearby Bowness-on-Windermere. Plus, enjoy a guided day trip around the region's highlights. Traveling by comfortable minivan, see ten lakes including Buttermere and Grasmere, cross high passes, visit Keswick and more. Round-trip hotel transfers and daily breakfast and dinner are included on this small-group experience limited to 16 people.