England · GUIDED
The 15 best guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Student-led Oxford University walking tour with Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian highlights, key colleges, and optional luxury transfers from London in 2 hours.
“We had a great tour of Oxford with Megan. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share the history and fun facts about her Alma mater. We highly recommend this tour.”
Full day coach tour from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath, with expert guide, optional tickets, and Wi-Fi on board.
“Paulie and Mario were great. The sites were wonderful and full of history. Be prepared for a long day, with only a short time to visit each location and long lines for Windsor Castle. We spent most of our time waiting to enter the castle and had to rush back to the bus in time. Also, you will need to take some time to get something quick to eat. I would recommend bringing food and drinks with you.”
London’s Jack the Ripper night walk with Ripper-Vision projections through Whitechapel, ending near Spitalfields Market. 7:30 pm, 1h45.
“A huge amount of pointless walking. Too many people on the tour which made it difficult to hear the guide. Presentation lacked perspective and context - essentially marching from place to place to see the spot where each crime was committed. The guide was knowledgeable but keep throwing out names and dates as if that was all anyone needed to know. Guide also spent time trying to sell his book and also pushing people to go on another tour he does on medieval history- including passing out advertising pamphlets. I feel he just should have stayed on point with what we signed on for. The "multimedia" aspect was bogus -…”
Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in London: a 2-hour easy walk with house sorting, trivia games, and filming-location sights, ending in Covent Garden.
“Jonas did an excellent job and provided interesting information about both London’s history and the Harry Potter movies and also some useful advice on how to get around the city and where to go. My kids were glued to his side absorbing everything he had to tell. They wanted me to add that they thought his questions were too easy, though. ;-) All in all, it was a very good experience.”
A spooky 2.5-hour London night tour with Berkeley Square tales and a Thames River cruise view of Tower of London at night.
“Marvin was so great! His storytelling style was marvelous. Very generous and had lots of information about each stop on our tour. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!”
Kent day trip from London with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral tour, and White Cliffs of Dover, by Wi-Fi coach with Vox headphones.
“I booked this trip specifically for the cliffs of Dover knowing Canterbury and Leeds were bonus stops we could enjoy as well. This was our first anniversary and was my husband’s only request was to see the white cliffs of Dover. Needless to say the description of the tour vs the very brief stop on Dover very far away from the cliffs with MINIMAL photo opportunity was a gross disappointment. This should NOT lead purchasers to believe they will truly get to see the cliffs at this price! I will say that our tour guide was knowledgeable but we felt rushed all day and the bus ride was so very…”
Day trip from London to Paris with Eurostar, guided coach tour, Seine cruise, and optional Eiffel Tower 3-course lunch with wine.
“we were greeted on the train by our guide Anna, she explained the days events and then when we arrived she provided an excellent tour from bus to boat on the river to lunch at the Eiffel tower. She excellently orchestrated the entry for my wife who needed special attention. The lunch was excellent. It was a very special day and we created wonderful memories of Paris thanks to Anna.”
Tour Shrewsbury Prison with an ex-prison officer, see 200 years of wings, and learn the real story of punishment rooms.
“Absolutly brilliant ,Charlotte our prison guide was brilliant, friendly n knew her stuff,will be going back for nighttime paranormal investigations”
Climb the 52-meter dome of The O2 on a guided daytime route with safety gear and 360-degree London views.
“Really fun , went with my Partner and mum. Loved the tour guide, she was amazing and the event was well organised”
See 30 London landmarks in 5 hours with a small-group local guide, smart routes, and big views, ending near London Bridge.
“Although it rained almost the whole time. The tour guide Nick was awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable”
Open-top night bus with a live English guide, Christmas lights on Regent and Oxford Street, plus Big Ben views from Belvedere Road.
“Great fun! Your was exactly as described. Additionally, since traffic was light our guides swung by Big Ben!! Our tour guide was exceptional…personable, just the right amount of talk, interesting and pertinent facts, with some levity thrown in as well.”
2-hour Bath walking tour with a Blue Badge guide, from Bath Abbey and Roman Baths to the Circus, Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge.
“This was like my own personal historical download of Bath. Jess is so knowledgeable and so excited to share everything she knows, I could have added another hour to the tour. Just be aware there is a lot of walking, some uphill or up stairs so anyone with mobility issues, just be ready. But you will be delighted to run around Bath (and you can fill up on baked goods after!)”
A guided London walk for the Changing of the Guard, moving from Piccadilly to the Mall for smart views of Buckingham and St. James’s.
“Angie was bloody brilliant. Very informative, engaging, organized, loud enough for everyone to hear, and funny. Highly recommend this excursion.”
Step into Shepton Mallet Prison on a guided tour through cells and execution areas with former-officer storytelling and admission included.
“My wife and I did the tour yesterday with Charley. She did a fantastic job as it was her second solo tour. After getting home and going through the photos on her phone, we found a picture that neither of us took. It was inside the 1600 cells. I climbed in to take a couple pictures, then climbed back out. I sent my pictures to my wife's phone, and on viewing, the enclosed picture appeared on hers. I was alone in the cell at the time (at least I thought I was).”
2-hour Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel and Brick Lane with a live guide, interactive quiz, and stops tied to 1888 murders. From $27.74.
“Nick was great. His background in acting shows, and was appreciated. The associated photos really complemented the history of the Whitehall murders.”
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