London: Essential London Morning Tour

A morning tour of London with a panoramic tour of some of London's best sites. 

Duration of tour: 4 hours

The tour begins with a panoramic drive around Parliament Square to see Westminster Abbey, where many of our Kings, Queens, Statesmen, poets and writers are buried. See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a fascinating panoramic tour seeing Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, London's Theatre District and Piccadilly Circus. 

Then you will travel to Buckingham Palace to see the colorful ceremony of the Changing of the Guard; accompanied by a military band, a detachment of the Queen's Foot Guard march to Buckingham Palace in their bearskins and red tunics, and change with the Old Guard. 

London: Bath, Stonehenge, and Salisbury with Lunch

A full day visiting mysterious Stonehenge with its magical aura, medieval Salisbury Cathedral with its famous Magna Carta, and the unique spa waters at the Roman Baths.

Duration of tour: 10 hours

We depart London and head to Stonehenge. Five thousand years ago, these huge forty ton rocks were dragged to the lonely, windy plain of Salisbury hill. You'll get time to learn more about this iconic monument steeped in mystery and legend! Then it's on to Salisbury where we'll visit the finest medieval Cathedral in Britain. In the Chapter House you will see the Magna Carta, the famous agreement made between King John and his barons in 1215. It is then onto the city of Bath where you'll have a panoramic tour and see the Royal Crescent, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. We also visit the Roman Baths which is the best preserved Roman Spa from the ancient world. Lunch will be taken in a traditional English pub.

London: The Cotswolds & Stratford-Upon-Avon

Enjoy this tour and visit the villages of the Cotswolds plus cream tea in Stratford upon Avon.

Duration of tour: 9 hours

Our full day tour of the Cotswolds begins in Burford, where the magnificent High Street, which slopes down to the River Windrush, holds every variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the church or small tea houses before heading southwest to Bibury described by William Morris as the prettiest village in England. Here we will enjoy a small walking tour past the picturesque mill and over the small bridge that watches over the sparkling stream abundant with fresh trout. Lunch beckons and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a fabulous two course lunch at the Swan hotel situated in the centre of Bibury overlooking the River Coln. This seventeenth century former coaching Inn serves a fabulous range of traditional cooking, ales and fine wines. The afternoon is spent exploring Bourton on the Water, sometimes called Little Venice before heading out of the Cotswolds to the delightful Stratford-Upon-Avon. Here we enjoy a small walk through the city centre passing Shakespeare's Birthplace and Knot Garden, Shakespeare’s retirement home. Here we will enjoy afternoon refreshments of cream scones, Shrewsbury biscuits served with fruit juices and elder flower press.

London: Jack the Ripper, Ghosts, and Sinister London

A ghostly evening tour visiting the haunts of the demon barber Sweeney Todd and London's first serial killer “Jack the Ripper."

Duration of tour: 3 hours

In this evening tour, we will show you the sinister and ghostly side of London. The house in Berkeley Square, where the happenings took place, so terrifying that for most of the nineteenth century it was known as “the most haunted house in London.” Hear about the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where a distressed man in eighteenth century attire is regularly seen striding backstage. Shudder at the tale of the demon barber of Fleet Street, Sweeney Todd, and his accomplice Mrs. Lovatt who was said to have baked pies from the flesh of victims, selling them to unsuspecting customers. We will then move into the notorious East End of London, where we tread in the footsteps of the infamous Jack the Ripper. We'll visit the sites where, in 1888, he hunted and gruesomely murdered five London prostitutes. 

London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover

Come with us to the Garden of England and enjoy the best that the County of Kent has to offer.

Duration of tour: 11 hours

We drive to the home of the Church of England, Canterbury, the county town of Kent, and enjoy entry to and a tour of the ancient Cathedral and walled City. We travel on through some of the country lanes of Kent (inaccessible to large tourist coaches) and arrive in Dover at the coast just thirty-two miles across the sea from France and mainland Europe. We take in the magnificent White Cliffs and Dover Castle before returning back inland to the most beautiful castle in England - Leeds castle. Set on its own island on a lake, with heritage dating back as far as the Doomsday Book, entrance to the castle is included with free time to explore its interior and grounds before we return to London.

London: Style Capital—Private Shopping & Fashion Tour

An interesting walk aiming to introduce you to the some of the best shopping places in the Capital.

Duration of tour: 3 hours

On this tour you will fast-track to the inside knowledge across London's style scene. There is no better shopping destination in the world than London—but London's sheer size and scale can often leave visitors overwhelmed and even worse, lost. Your in-the-know, insider guide (a London based style journalist or designer) will introduce you to the hottest neighborhoods, boutiques and one-off shops in London. This is an engaging, relaxed walking tour for the style conscious and curious. The tour will thrill serious shoppers and casual browsers. Get the inside track on locations known only to native Londoners, urban sybarites and fashion insiders. The Capital Style tour focuses on the up market enclaves of Bond Street and Marylebone. Packed with interesting treasures on every corner, we take you to slick department stores, world renowned designers, intimate boutiques, and independent shops. From the established to the up-and-coming, we look forward to showing you London's best.

Edinburgh: Jamie’s Scottish Evening at Thistle Edinburgh

A traditional Scottish dinner-show with entertainment such as highland dancing, bagpipes and fiddle music.

Duration of tour: 3 hours 15 minutes

“Jamie’s Scottish Evening” is the longest running show of its kind in Scotland. Enjoy a Scottish banquet with unlimited wine during the meal, followed by laughter, songs, dancing and music (performed by some of Scotland's most accomplished artists). The meal consists of traditional Scottish fare, including a choice of two options for each course (including such favorites as Scotch broth, Salmon, Beef or Chicken for the main course).

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyrood House

Enjoy a visit of the official Scottish residence in Scotland of Her Majesty the Queen—a chance to explore the life and history of the Royals at this beautiful Palace

Duration of tour: at your own pace

The Palace of Holyrood House is the official residence in Scotland of Her Majesty the Queen. It stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s seat. The Palace is rich in history. You will get to see the Royal apartments which are still used today by the Queen for state ceremonies and official entertaining. The apartments are finely decorated with magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection. Also a must see when visiting the Palace of Holyrood is a look at the ruins of the twelfth Century Abbey as these enhance the romantic atmosphere of the whole Palace. The Abbey is the burial place of several Scottish kings and the site of the coronation of Charles I.

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond National Park and Stirling Castle

A day spent in the land of Scots heroes, taking in the splendor of the medieval Stirling Castle and the beautiful nature of Scotland's National Park and Loch Lomond. 

Duration of tour: 9 hours 30 minutes

This tour departs Edinburgh and heads northwest past Linlithgow Palace— on the site of one of the earlier main residences of the Scottish Royal family. It is then a relatively short run to Stirling Castle. Stirling Castle is known as the “Key to Scotland.” From Stirling you head into the highlands and an area known as the Trossachs. The Trossachs form part of Scotland's first national park, and the name means “spiky hills.” You will climb through the hills of the Queen Elizabeth forest park, passing Lochs Venachar, Achray and Drunkie. We stop for lunch at Aberfoyle in the heart of the Trossachs. Then it is up to Loch Lomond at the highland end of the Loch. Loch Lomond is Scotland's largest lake and it takes its name from the mountain Ben Lomond on the Eastern shore.

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whiskey Experience

Discover the history and mystery of Scotland's most famous export. The entire Scotch Whiskey experience, including barrel ride.

Duration of tour: at your own pace

The Scotch Whiskey Experience brings 300 years of Scotch Whisky history to life. This unique interactive visitor attraction in Edinburgh, allows you to experience the sights, sounds and smells of whiskey, and the opportunity to discover how scotch whiskey is made. Scotch whiskey dates back to the fifteenth century and probably long before. On the Whiskey Heritage Tour you will learn the origins of malt whisky distilling in Scotland. To get you in the mood we offer a "wee dram" (taste) of Scotch for those over eighteen years of age or a soft drink for the children. Using a specially constructed model you can see how a distillery is laid out. We will show you how all the processes fit together to produce the unique product known as Scotch whiskey. 

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands Tour   

Enjoy this one day tour and learn all about some of Scotland's monsters, mountains and massacres!

Duration of tour: 12 hours

This is the monster of all day trips and you'll never forget it. Through misted glens and the shadows of the imposing mountains you will touch and experience the magic of the Scottish highlands. Crossing the Forth Road Bridge, we travel north towards the Perthshire mountains, where, in the homeland of the clans, we'll stop for coffee. Climbing up into the empty wild of the Monadhliath Mountains we head into Monarch of the Glen country. Stopping at Spean Bridge you can prepare yourself for some monster spotting with a free nip of whisky! At Loch Ness enjoy a one hour cruise aboard the Royal Scot, one of the most sophisticated vessels on the Loch. Turning south we travel under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. Afternoon refreshment is taken at the entrance of Glencoe, scene of the notorious massacre of the MacDonald clan. Lastly we make our way towards Stirling the back drop for the Wars of Independence. As you pass under impressive Stirling Castle hear the stories of William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce.

Edinburgh: Secrets of the Royal Mile 

This tour—the only one of its kind which runs throughout the year, is the ideal introduction to the Old Town of Edinburgh. It explores buildings and courtyards no bus can ever reach!

Duration of tour: 1 hour 30 minutes

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Let your expert guide unfold the history of this fascinating street and reveal its unique place in the development of the Scottish nation. Discover how the Royal Mile received its name. Marvel at the splendor of Scotland's original Parliament Hall. Find out how Britain's oldest equestrian statue shocked the ladies! Learn why, to this day, Scots spit on a stony heart. Explore closes and courtyards. Stand where the great and the good once lived and worked. Conclude your tour at the Blair Street Interpretation Center.

Edinburgh: The Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tour 

An evening walking tour, taking you on a light-hearted journey into Edinburgh's dark past. 

Duration of tour: 1 hour 30 minutes

By day Edinburgh is a bustling metropolis, but at night the old buildings and narrow closes take on a more sinister air. A long history of murder, torture, hangings and plague has left a haunting legacy on the city's Old Town and ghostly apparitions now walk its streets. Enter the underground vaults whose walls, it is said, have absorbed the memories of those who once lived and worked there. This part of the tour is not for the faint-hearted. Cling tightly to the person beside you: we try to leave with the same number as we had on going in!

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline and Stirling Castle Tour   

Enjoy this one day tour on a quest to discover and piece together the jigsaw of Scotland's medieval history.

Duration of tour: 9 hours

The Legend of the Grail has spawned many tales throughout the last 800 years. Not many people know that Scotland is reputed to be the resting place of the grail and a safe haven of the Knights Templar. We'll cross the Firth of Forth into the Kingdom of Fife and pay homage to King Robert the Bruce, at Dunfermline Abbey. After a stop for coffee we'll travel west into the shadows of the Fortress of Stirling. Our lunch will be taken here with time to visit Stirling Castle or explore the city center. After lunch we'll pass the battlefield of Bannockburn and head back towards Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills. At the foot of the hills is Rosslyn Chapel, the reputed resting place of the legend that is the Holy Grail, made famous by Dan Brown's book The Da Vinci Code. This is the templar holy of holies and you'll have the chance to bask in its mystery and explore the chapel for yourself.

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