Private Sightseeing Tours in England

Checking off London's top sights is one thing; but discovering its hidden gems independently is quite another. This private tour lets you do both, with a guide to show you the must-sees as well as tucked-away sights that many visitors overlook. View Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and other landmarks, and go off-grid to find old prisons, cemeteries, and other secret places, all as your guide reveals their stories and secrets.

Unravel the secrets of Britain's rich maritime history on a 3.5-hour small-group guided walking tour of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, the biggest of its kind in the world. Marvel over highlights like Turner's Battle of Trafalgar painting and the Trade gallery, learn about iconic vessels like the HMS Victory and the Royal Navy fleets, and be shocked by the history of Britain's slave trade.

Cruise through historic Notting Hill on a private custom tour by traditional black taxi! On this 75-minute ride, your personal driver will design your perfect itinerary, escorting you to key neighborhood attractions like Portobello Road Market. Choose a morning or afternoon trip time, travel at your own pace, and request stops to snap photos or have a closer look at a site. Along the way, lose yourself to fascinating stories from Notting Hill's celebrity residents to notorious criminals.

Get your kids excited about history on a private guided tour of the British Museum. Choose a start time that works for your schedule and let the fun beginning. Deciding what to see in the vast museum can be a challenge.  But your guide hand picks two to three exhibits that are sure to hold your child's short attention span and keep you interested as well.

Get a local's insight into life in the British capital on this private royal-themed walking tour. In the company of just your party and a royal-expert guide, visit such sites as St. Mary's Hospital, birthplace of many royals; Kensington Palace, residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Westminster Abbey, setting for the funeral of Princess Diana. With a wealth of new knowledge about the royal family, conclude your tour at the famed Buckingham Palace.

Eliminate the stress of getting to Windsor Castle on your own on a private day trip that includes round-trip transport by Range Rover - the preferred mode of transport for Her Majesty the Queen. This tour, which includes free time to explore Windsor Castle independently, combines the convenience of an organised tour with the flexibility of traveling alone.

See many of London's major highlights in just a short amount of time - and tweak your itinerary to fit your interests - on a private tour of the city, led by a long-time London resident. Pick morning or afternoon tour times and meet your guide in the city's Pimlico neighborhood. Choose to see major landmarks, art museums, bustling neighborhoods, and more. You'll also head off the tourist track to explore locals-frequented areas and venues, and will learn insider tips about the city from your guide.

With so much to see and do, travelers visiting London for the first time can often feel overwhelmed. Escape the crowds and skip the hassle of navigating an unfamiliar public transport system on a customizable tour by private minivan, a hassle-free choice designed with travelers on a time budget in mind. Your private chauffeur transports you between top attractions with ease and reveals lesser-known spots that you won't find in the guide book.

Enjoy a Range Rover at your disposal during your visit to London. Whether it's for a business trip, sightseeing, or a shopping day out, explore London with ease with this private 8-hour chauffeured Range Rover . Hop aboard your minivan at your London hotel then spin through the city streets with a private driver. Discover diverse corners of the capital such as Chinatown, Piccadilly, Soho, and the West End, and explore on foot at your leisure. Perhaps hit popular landmarks like Festival Hall, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye, and plan your route to take in the attractions of most interest.This is a great chauffeured service perfect for small families that are visiting London and want to go shopping or take tours.

See York the way you want on a private, fully customizable 2-hour walking tour of the history-steeped city. With your private guide, tailor your itinerary from start to finish according to your interests. Admire York Minster, the City Gates, and Clifford's Tower; stroll around ruined St. Mary's Abbey; or delve into the cobbled lanes to absorb the landmarks on route and learn their stories and secrets.

Get a comprehensive overview of the city of London on this full package tour. Meet your driver at the airport or your hotel and head off on a private 4-hour tour. Listen to commentary from your guide about the city and then enjoy tickets to Madame Tussauds, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. This package is great for first-time visitors and for those who don't have a lot of time.

Discover Cambridge the way you want, at the pace you want, on a private 2-hour walking tour. Use the flexible itinerary to tailor your sightseeing to your interests, and learn about the city's history and university from your private guide. Choose to visit famous colleges like Trinity and Queens', admire King's College Chapel, or just absorb the atmosphere and architecture on a stroll through the medieval streets. Entrance fees at own expense.

Visiting Hampton Court Palace on your own may mean you miss out on the full history and tales behind this Tudor and baroque royal residence. Get the most from the palace - once home to Henry VIII - on this private tour from London, with your own guide to bring everything to life and ensure you cover the highlights. Plus, explore unrushed at your own pace, with return hotel transfers for convenience.

Kickstart your stay in London on this private tour that's tailor-made for families just like yours - and short enough for little people with miniature concentration spans. Your private host will inspire the kids with fun-filled games, quizzes, treasure, and treats, as you check off highlights like Big Ben, buses, and galleries. Along the way, plan the rest of your vacation with a local who knows London like a pro.

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.

Make the most of your layover at Heathrow when you embark on a seamless, half-day tour of London. After landing, meet your chauffeur at any Heathrow terminal, and set off in a luxurious private vehicle. Your sightseeing is up to you: choose to explore the highlights of Westminster, drive along the Thames, glimpse the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and more. Disembark where and when you please (entrance fees at landmarks are an additional expense) before returning to the airport.

Visit two of London's major sporting venues on this tour that allows you to make your two selections from three options. You can choose Wembley Stadium, where football (aka soccer) is played; Lord's Cricket Ground, nicknamed "the Home of Cricket"; or the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, where the Grand Slam tennis tournament is held. Traveling to each stadium by Tube, you'll see the public locations as well as behind-the-scenes areas.

Travel back to the days of hansom cabs and fog-shrouded nights of Victorian intrigue on this Sherlock Holmes-themed sightseeing tour. Visit iconic scenes from the legendary detective's most unforgettable cases, and learn more about the man behind the stories, famed for his cunning narratives: doctor Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Tours are conducted by a bonafide Sherlockian and also cover filming locations from Sherlock TV adaptations.

Grand architecture, hilly parkland and narrow streets lined with quirky pubs and cafes are just some of the sights you can expect to see on this independent sightseeing tour of Greenwich. Spend a morning exploring the royal borough - one of only three in London - at your own pace. Simply select the attractions you want to visit. From the 'Cutty Sark' tea-clipper ship to the Royal Observatory, and then let your private driver arrange your itinerary for you.

Experience the magic of London after dark on a private 3-hour sightseeing tour custom-made for you! Drive through the illuminated city, stopping to marvel at Tower Bridge, the London Eye and Piccadilly Circus. Along the way, hop out to stroll around Trafalgar Square, soak up the electric atmosphere of the West End, Chinatown and Soho or admire the views along the River Thames.