Bath Public Walking Tour including Bath Abbey
This was a new tour for 2023, it incorporates our most popular tour with the added bonus of a guide tour of Bath Abbey.
Our talented Blue Badge Guides will bring the city to life in an informative and light-hearted style. During the 120-minute walk you'll see the wonderful Georgian architecture and hear about the events and people who make Bath such a special place. At the end of the walk, you'll enter Bath Abbey with your guide, and they will provide a first class introduction to the building and its history
There are always lots of opportunities for questions so don't hold back!
Hear and see .....
Bath Abbey - inside and out
The Pump Room
Queen Square
The Hot Springs
The Royal Crescent
The Circus
The Assembly Rooms
Pulteney Bridge
This tour is accessible to all and but only assistance dogs.
Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen
Our seasoned river guides will be waiting for you at the Bearded Men Adventure Hub, here you'll be kitted up in our changing rooms and given a safety brief before we drive you to the starting point at the famous Horseshoe Falls.
You'll be fully guided for the duration of your River Tubing adventure by our experienced team.
Once on the water and after some proof that you can float, we'll head down the twisting and winding rapids of the River Dee.
There are three major rapids on our route, do not fear our guides will be on hand to steer you through them all.
The most famous is Serpents Tail, a tick off for most aspiring white water enthusiasts.
You'll have the option to run the same rapid twice or for the faint hearted there is always the option to avoid the rapids completely.
Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York
90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City.
Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day?
We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today
Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!
Birmingham Council House Tour
We step inside one of Birmingham’s most important Victorian buildings on this guided tour of the Birmingham's Council House.
Discover how the city has been run for over 140 years as your guide brings its architecture, people and municipal government to life. The tour gives rare access to key rooms, including the Council Chamber, this tour offers a clear and engaging insight into Birmingham’s civic past and present.
Highlights
1½-hour guided tour of the Birmingham Council House.
Visit the Council Chamber and selected historic rooms.
Learn how local government has shaped the city, then and now.
The London Beatles Private Tour
Although The Beatles are from Liverpool, they were based in London during the height of their worldwide fame. This is where the Fab Four lived, worked and played, cementing a place in the musical history books. Taking this tour in an iconic London Black Cab allows you to travel in style, get to those further out locations all in a few hours. Your guide is a music and Beatles enthusiast so no stone will be left unturned.
Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide
On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very distinctive natural, historical and geological sites you encounter on the way up. Holyrood Park is home to an extinct volcano, medieval religious sites, 3 lochs ("lakes") and a former hill fort. Following your climb up (and many photographs at the top) you'll be guided back down to Edinnburgh, finishing where the tour started.
Get a bird’s eye view of Edinburgh (and Scotland) and experience Edinburgh like a local. Arthur's Seat is the city's No. 1 attraction on Tripadvisor.
To hike Arthur’s Seat does take some physical exertion and those who join us should be confident in their fitness. This tour is great for those who love a good hike but want to learn more about Edinburgh and hear some interesting stories along the way. This tour is only suitable for individuals who can hike for 2 hours up steep hills.
4 hour London Private Tour, with your own Black Cab Tour Guide
See all the iconic sights of London and more from the comfort of one of the Capitals biggest and instantly recognisable icons, a London Black Cab!
With your 5 hour London Highlights tour we will travel through time going back to the city's Roman roots, through the Medieval period right up to the modern day, taking in the major sights of St. Pauls, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace plus many more
Throughout the whole tour my aim will be to keep everything light hearted, fun and memorable on each of the places we visit.
We will not be confined to the taxi, and as opportunities arise, we can always stop for those much wanted photo opportunities and at times perhaps a small stroll to the more advantageous spots.
Please remember this tour can be totally bespoke and therefore totally tailored to your requirements
The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life
This walking tour has received over six hundred 5 star reviews and is recognised as one of the best activities on The English Riviera!
Trip Advisor has awarded this tour the Badge of Excellence and their Traveller's Choice award.
And in 2024 Visit Devon awarded this tour a Gold for International Tourism
Graham, the Tour Guide, has hosted Agatha Christie walking tours for 8 years and is the only full time Agatha Christie guide o The English Riviera.
Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel, watched a film, or seen her plays, it doesn't matter!
Guests will be enthralled to listen to her idyllic early years in Torquay; hear how she created Poirot and Miss Marple; discover how she met her two husbands; her outstanding contribution in both World Wars;
how she bounced back from personal and professional challenges to become the world's most successful author; and how her legacy continues to be celebrated throughout the world.
Jackton Distillery Tour and Tasting (90 minutes)
What is included:
The story and origins of RAER. A genuine scottish owned family farm and distillery
A behind-the-scenes tour of our unique distillery including opportunity to view:
- Millroom
- Brewkit & fermentation vessels
- Stillroom & copper pot and column stills
- The sample laboratory
- Bonded warehouse #1
- Hands-on experience in the millroom and with our unique Chambord casks
- Fully guided tasting of four spirits in our Tasting Bar
A Taste of Manchester and Salford with Meals , Drinks and Guide
2 City's for the price of one : Dive into the culinary symphony of Manchester and Salford, where the vibrant colours of Red and Blue paint a vivid picture of two bustling and " Noisy " neighbours. Amidst the urban landscape, savour the eclectic blend of food and drink that bridges the gap between these lively cities, offering a taste of their shared history and vibrant cultures.
Port Sunlight Guided Walking Tour
Discover the charm and history of Port Sunlight on a guided walking tour that takes you through the village built to inspire. This 90-minute journey showcases the stunning architecture, captivating stories, and the vibrant community that was created over a century ago for soap factory workers. For those short on time, a shorter 60-minute tour is also available. Each tour is led by knowledgeable guides eager to share Port Sunlight’s unique past.
- Daily guided walking tours at 11am and 2pm with limited spaces available
- Engage with the village's history through expert storytelling
- Accessibility options for all and well-behaved dogs on leads welcome
Misfits of Covent Garden Walking Tour
This is no ordinary walking tour…Discover the wild sides of Covent Garden and the Seven Dials! On this walk of two historic London neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover hidden stories and the untold lives of the colourful characters that have made this quirky district their home through the centuries - all the way to today!
This is where people who didn’t “fit in”…fit in! Our misfits might be market traders, sex workers, rock bands, actors, painters, poets, writers, gin sellers, suffragettes, social reformers, members of the queer community, or visionaries and pioneers!
As an extra special treat, our walk includes a short visit inside The Actor’s Church (St Paul’s Church), a vital hub for the community since 1633.
Join us as we share incredible stories of a district that has always defied conventions - from the gay subculture of the 18th century, the black actors paving the way through Victorian theatre or a hospital staffed entirely by women…before women were allowed to vote!
Haunted Histories walking tour
90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and theatrical tour guide. An iconic Edinburgh experience suitable for young and old.
The Canterbury Classic Tour
Come with us and delve into the rich history of Canterbury and explore this amazing city with CT Tours. With your dedicated and accredited tour guide, you will experience over 2000 years of Canterbury's history.
With something for everybody, from accounts of ancient settlers to medieval murder and martyrdom, before stories of the many famous historical figures, artists and notable locals round up Canterbury's story right up to the present day!
Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London
You'll be taken off the-beaten-track to discover London's best street art, murals and hidden gems you won't find in the guide books!
We'll walk the vibrant streets of Shoreditch and Hoxton, taking you into side streets and hidden alleyways to get under the skin of London's incredible street art scene.
From huge murals and intricate stencils to finely crafted bronze sculptures and miniature masterpieces painted on discarded gum, you'll hear the stories behind dozens of works.
The tour will finish at our creative warehouse space where your expert guide will teach you spray can techniques: How to spray paint free-hand, use stencils, and build up a final piece to take away with you.
London 3 hours authentic Chinese dumplings private class for 2-6
Learn and Master! 100% Guarantee You’ll Be a Pro at Making Dumplings by the End of the Course.
Exclusive Small Class up to 6 Maximum, everyone 100% Hands-On from start to finish. Not like the other lessons only involved a part of dumping making.
In class, I’ll share my 3 secret dumpling-making tips. After class, ask me for YOUR recipe.
Exclusive Small Group Guided Edinburgh Potter Tour
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans.
This is a chance to experience the original and consistently highest-rated Harry Potter walking tour of Edinburgh with the most experienced guides in the city. Started in 2012, the Potter Trail have been doing these tours longer than anyone, and our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians. The unique small group setting means the guide can tailor the tour to your group, interests and questions.
You’ll discover the magical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series, visit the places where JK Rowling wrote the books, and even learn a spell or two along the way...
- See where "Lord Voldemort" is buried
- Take a trip down the real life Diagon Alley
- Find out which house you would be in at Edinburgh's very own school of magic
- Learn who the world’s worst poet was, and which Hogwarts teacher is named after him
...and much, much more!
A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.
Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle, meandering walk around Glastonbury's countryside, taking in spectacular views and natural beauty while orientating to the town’s main attractions. A Tor climb and visit to the springs are included.
Matt, a resident of Glastonbury for over 12 years, has keen knowledge of local heritage, attractions, trees, walking routes, and landscapes. He shares the natural beauty alongside historical insights into the town and countryside.
You will discover local attractions, idyllic spots off the beaten track, and meet some of the oldest and largest trees in the area.
The walk includes readings of seasonal nature poetry and a short acoustic performance of gentle folk music. A Tor climb can be included—a great way to finish by looking down on the routes travelled, landmarks, and Avalon's farthest horizons.
Explore Glastonbury, Avalon, and its history and heritage through nature and trees, guided by a local resident.
3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness
Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from Inverness to Loch Ness and get the chance to ride on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train. From romantic castles to cascading waterfalls and the famous Eilean Donan castle: every part of this journey uncovers a little more of Scotland’s unique heritage.
Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film
Ideal for those interested in this atmospheric part of the city where Birminhgam originated. We learn about how it all started as a market hamlet growing to become the ‘workshop of the world’.
The Peaky Blinders TV series is based on this area. The Peaky Blinders films is being produced here and if we have time we will visit the Digbeth.com studios where it is being filmed - great for a selfie!
The area has public art of all descriptions to experience, as well as atmosperic canals to walk along and modern developments such as the coming of HS2. This is an amazing mixture of the bohemian along with the modernity of a city reinventing itself yet again.
The tour is timed so that you can also take our Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham if you want to make a day of it!
The guide on the Digbeth tour is Jonathan Berg, local author who is currently writing the book: ‘Birmingham’s Public Art’ which is due to be published in 2023.
Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours
Our Eat the East End tour is designed to showcase the very best of London's ethnic communities and the amazing food we all love.
This small group tour will take you through the character filled streets of London's east end. Stopping at some of our favourite eating spots. Some world famous, some only locals know. All independently owned with fantastic dishes waiting for us to try.
From a Ghanian chocolate maker to a Bengali snack bar this tour packs a powerful flavour punch as we meander the narrow streets of Shoreditch and the East End ending in a traditional English pub.
Colouful stories are never far away. We'll walk the very streets where Jack the Ripper prowled in Victorian times. We'll see unique street art and hear about a few local legends.
Ending in Spitalfields market our tour traces London's history. From early Shakespeare days right up to the glistening glass towers of the financial city today. And all whilst trying some of London's best bites. We can't wait to welcome you
Rebel!Rebel! Jacobite Tour - Outlander's Scotland
This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, West Parliament Square, Lady Stairs close, the writers museum, the Lawnmarket, Johnston Terrace, Victoria Street, The Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriar's Kirkyard. Greyfriar's Bobby and The Elephant House.
Your costumed guide will share with you the stories that makes up the incredibly colourful History of Scotland's capital. We talk about heroes and villains, witches and pirates, wizards and damsels in distress, Kings and Queens and famous dogs. There's something for everyone. UPDATE We have just won an award for Excellence in Service in Scotland in 2024 so this tour is tremendous value for money.
moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game
Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, moviESCAPE is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike.
Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the moviESCAPE experience!
Let The Game Begin!
You find yourself disoriented, afraid and locked in a sinister dingy basement room. But where are you? Why are you there? And most important of all, who put you there?
As the true nature of the horror that awaits you becomes clearer, you realise that you have to work with your fellow team members to unmask a killer amongst you, then escape the room and the dreadful fate that lies in store for you all if you fail to do so before the real killer returns.
He will show you no mercy!
SAWtopsy is a gory and ominous room with dim, atmospheric lighting, however it does not feature any jump scares
London Classic Sightseeing Private Taxi Tour
A great private tour of London for all the family. Your London Highlights Taxi Tour will maximise the sightseeing time you spend in London and the fun you have. That’s why the London Highlights Taxi Tour is our most popular. On your 4 hour tour you will see some of the most iconic, famous historical London sights. All with a full commentary from your London Taxi Tour Guide and lots of photo opportunities on the day. If the changing of the guard is timetabled on the morning as your 4 hour tour then we can stop for 10/15 minutes to observe. Spend some of your 4-hour tours enjoying typical London pastimes, like a drink in an old London pub, tasting some great fish and chips, or visiting a London market. Just let your guide know if you would like to include any of the above on your tour.