York Gin Tasting Experience
York Gin Tastings are fun, fascinating, and one of the best things to do in York.
Come along with friends and enjoy two full G&Ts (or other mixer!) while tasting a wide selection of your award-winning range.
You'll learn lots and laugh lots with your famously friendly and knowledgeable York Gin Experts, who'll take you through the amazing legends, myths and history of gin.
Includes: Two drinks, 6 tasters, optional snacks, 10% discount on everything at the event.
Speakeasy setting within York City walls.
Dog friendly.
The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions
Join local guide John for a fascinating 1.5-hour history walk through the charming Cornish town of Padstow. Discover the stories hidden within its narrow streets, historic harbour, and centuries-old buildings as you explore how this picturesque fishing port has evolved over time.
As you stroll along the waterfront and through the town’s winding lanes, John will bring Padstow’s past to life — from its maritime heritage and tales of seafaring adventure to the traditions, trades, and people that shaped the town’s unique character.
Highlights include:
• The historic harbour, once bustling with fishermen and traders.
• Insights into Padstow’s shipbuilding and fishing industries.
• Stories of local legends, smugglers, and sailors.
This relaxed and informative walk offers a perfect way to experience Padstow’s rich heritage, blending storytelling with beautiful scenery. Suitable for all ages, the walk covers a gentle route lasting around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
York's Best Fun Interactive History Tour - win a trophy!
An entertaining and immersive tour of York from Roman times to the present day. There will be plays, suprises and stories about Roman toilets, Dick Turpin's execution and Black Death Cures. Will you be the one to take home the Time Traveller's Tour Trophy?
Brighton Coastal Bike Tour
From the vibrant heart of Brighton's city centre we travel out along the coast, via busy seaside throng around the pier and amusements to the calm of the stunning white cliffs and coastline where the South Downs meets the English Channel. Our destination, the historic and charming village of Rottingdean.
Distance: 15km (9 miles)
Private Tour of London's Landmarks in a Classic Car
London is a wonderfully busy metropolis. You cannot beat the hustle and bustle of a vast city. Our Landmarks of London Tour has been specifically designed for people who want to have a solid overview of the capital but do not have the time for an all-day excursion. We specialise in maximising your time, so you can cover as much ground as possible in the time given. We know which roads snarl-up with traffic and which roads keep on moving, so you can see as many landmarks as possible. You will be picked up in a beautifully restored classic Mini Cooper with your very own passionate local guide to take you around all of the landmarks that make up London’s iconic skyline.
What to expect to see on your Landmarks of London tour:
The Big One 150ft Abseiling Experience
Experience the thrill of taking on the 150ft abseil of the main quarry wall, while enjoying breath-taking view of the Severn Channel and Weston-Super-Mare.
Half-Day (2hr) Surf Experience in Newquay - Beginners & Improvers
This course is perfect for beginners looking for an introduction to surfing, or just a quick surfing fix! This is a 2 hour surfing lesson, tailored to your ability
For students on a first lesson your coach will introduce all of the skills and techniques necessary to surf with control and safety. Soon enough you will be riding the waves with style!
If you have already surfed, you can then use this session to build on more advanced techniques, including paddling, turning and reading the ocean.
We meet at Escape Surf School, in Newquay, which is located overlooking Towan beach on the premises of Belushis / St Christophers Inn.
Burnings, Butchery & Black Death: A Walking Tour of London's Bloody Past
Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting medieval knights, body snatchers, Charles Dickens, an eighteenth century ghost, and William Wallace - aka Braveheart (and learn how he was in no fit state to shout "Freeeedoooommmm!" whilst being executed!)
On our walking tour we'll visit the areas around Smithfield, for centuries London's site of both animal and human slaughter. We'll learn about how the city disposed of the tens of thousands of Black Death corpses in the fourteenth century, the execution methods used in the Middle Ages, and how the area became a notorious slum which Dickens used as the setting for Oliver Twist.
The walking tour begins outside Barbican Station, ends near to Farringdon Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.
Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.
Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour
Delve into the chilling history of Victorian London on the Jack the Ripper Small Group Walking Tour. Upgrade your tour at checkout to include museum entry to the Jack the Ripper museum!
Guided by knowledgeable experts, this two-hour adventure navigates the haunting streets of Whitechapel, revealing the dark enigma of the infamous serial killer. Experience the eerie atmosphere of 1888 as you visit key sites such as the historic Ten Bells Pub and the vibrant Brick Lane, where the past intertwines with the present. With limited group sizes, this tour ensures an intimate experience filled with gripping tales and historical insights.
- 2-hour walking tour exploring the notorious streets of Whitechapel
- Led by passionate guides with expert knowledge of true-crime history
- Visit iconic locations, including the Ten Bells Pub and Brick Lane
- Conducted in small groups for a personal and immersive storytelling experience
- Conclude at the Jack the Ripper museum (if option selected)
A Taste of Manchester's Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide
Explore Manchester's vibrant history and its significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution focused on the cotton trade. This journey through the city's past highlights the innovations that transformed industry and society. Learn about Manchester's pivotal role in shaping the modern world as you delve into its rich heritage and stories of the cotton trade.
- Discover Manchester's role in the Industrial Revolution through its cotton industry
- Engage with the city's historic sites and learn from knowledgeable guides
- Explore the intersection of innovation and industry that defined Manchester's evolution
- Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in industrial heritage
Tours of Colchester
Choose from 4 tours.
It’s your City Tour
Ghost and Witches Tour
Roman Tour
Victorian Tour
Once booked you will be contacted to confirm which tour and what time you would like the tour.
Colchester, Britain’s first City and now its newest.
Discover 2000 years of history and see the legacy the Romans, Saxons, Norman’s and others left on this city.
Led by a fully trained Colchester Council recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA).
Discover why they came, why they stayed and what they have left us.
With access to city landmarks including a Roman theatre.
Learn about the remarkable history of Britain's first City, given in an entertaining and informative style.
Tours available are:
Colchester City Tour
Ghost and Witches Tour
Roman Colchester Tour
Victorian Colchester Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
We are the only tour company with access to Bristol's secret underground Air Raid Shelters! Discover Bristol's subterranean Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town and experience the nation's No.1 covered market.
Join us for an experience you'll never forget.
Our local guides will take you on a unique tour from the height of Bristol's trading past through the swinging 60's to the city's vibrant present.
Enjoy privileged access to subterranean passageways, WW11 air raid shelters and rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the world.
Once you've been fascinated and amazed, you'll be spoilt for choice with places to eat, drink and pick up the best local gifts to take back as a lasting reminder of your stay in Bristol.
Jack the Ripper Tour in Spanish
Featuring archival photographs, replicas from the case and immersive narration, our Jack the Ripper tour offers a fascinating insight into one of history's most enduring mysteries. Join us if you dare to uncover the secrets of Victorian London's darkest chapter.
Setting off from Whitechapel, the heart of the Ripper's terror, you'll follow in the footsteps of his macabre murders. Your guide will unravel the mysteries surrounding the case.
Private London Highlights Tour in a Black Cab: 2, 4, or 6 Hours
Explore the hub of British politics, power, and royalty on this two-hour private driving tour of Westminster and Central London in an iconic London Black Cab. With your expert private driver-guide, you will pass by all of Westminster’s historic landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, and Westminster Abbey.
Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park with an introduction to Herriot Country, including the picturesque town of Grassington (famous for its role as the fictional town of ‘Darrowby’ in the new ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ television series), Masham (traditional market town in Lower Wensleydale), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery) and the picture postcard traditional Yorkshire Dales limestone waterfalls at Linton. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.
National Gallery of London Museum Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max
Explore a world-class art collection with our energetic guides during this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour of the National Gallery. Discuss the museum’s most prominent paintings so that even first-time visitors can appreciate these iconic works. Your semi-private tour is limited to 8 participants and entry to the gallery is free.
Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London
Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger and guided by a member of the local community in Spitalfields.
Ramble through two thousand years of culture in the heart of London and encounter some of the people and places that make this ancient neighbourhood distinctive.
Discover Spitalfields’ rich and diverse history of resourcefulness driven by successive waves of migration from across the world - Huguenots, Jews, Irish and Bengalis among many others - telling the story of how modern Britain was created.
Stonehenge Private Car Tour with Driver Guide
Enjoy an 6-hour tour to Stonehenge, one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious World Heritage Sites. Travel in comfort from London in a luxurious Mercedes Benz with your personal driver-guide. Upon arrival, enjoy a fully guided visit to the prehistoric monument and explore its world-class visitor centre, showcasing fascinating archaeological finds and exhibits.
Take in the history of this ancient site at your own pace, as your expert guide unravels the secrets of Stonehenge. The Visitor Centre offers a comprehensive museum, providing a deeper understanding of the monument’s origins and significance.
This tour, ideal for up to 7 people, offers a personal experience with your knowledgeable driver-guide.
Up at The O2:Twilight Climb with Guided Tour with Panoramic Views
Enjoy a bird’s eye view over the UK’s capital city on this 1.5-hour O2 climb in London. With your harness and safety line attached, follow a guide on the 52 metre climb to the top of The O2 — the world’s most popular live music venues. Scale the roof in moonlight. You’ll be surrounded by twinkling lights and stars and, if you climb on a show night, you might even hear what’s happening underneath. From your vantage point on the roof of The O2, admire uninterrupted views of London landmarks like Greenwich Park, Canary Wharf, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Capture the views on camera, then return in safety to ground level.
London Movie Locations Walking Tour with Film Clips
Discover where some of your favourite movies were filmed on a guided walking tour of London.
Your expert guide will lead you to each location, showing you clips from films like Mission Impossible, Bridget Jones Diary, Fast and Furious, Harry Potter, Marvel movies, James Bond and Disney. Hear about the history of film and where the British film industry started. This tour will take you across London, showing you some of its iconic locations like Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and Millennium Bridge. Discover some of its lesser-seen gems like Cecil Court, Scotland Yard, and the Anchor pub. The tour then ends at one of London's longest-running food markets, Borough Market, home to great food and drink.
A few things to note. We will be using the London Underground on the tour so every person (over 11yo) will need an Oyster card or contactless payment method with at least £2.40. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult. The tour contains about 90 minutes of brisk walking
Clay Shooting Experience in Warwickshire
We're the largest clay shooting ground in the Midlands and look after thousands of shooters every year.
Highly experienced and qualified instructors looks after the participants (they're really nice people too!)
No previous experience is required.
North Devon: SkyTrail High Ropes Course
Experience the SkyTrail High Ropes Course in North Devon. Tackle 24 challenges 10 meters up in the air. Suitable for ages 5 and up, with all safety equipment provided.
3-Hour Private Tour of Oxford With University Alumni Guide
Building upon the success of our 2-hour tour, this extended 3-hour version now includes entry into one of the oldest colleges at Oxford University. It also incorporates visiting the world-famous Bodleian Library, one of the best examples of Medieval architecture in Europe, and a Harry Potter film site. As always, this is done uniquely with our Oxford University student guides.
Coasteering
We specialise in PRIVATE sessions (just your group and our guides) and sessions are BESPOKE to suit you. Are you feeling a little nervous and need an extra hand along the way? Or are you looking for an adrenaline packed plunge off the biggest jumps we have to offer? Have you been before and would like to experience the washing machine instead of the caves? Whatever you want, Coastal Adventures have got you covered!