Top United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025 …More

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York, England

Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,154)
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$16
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4,839)
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$38
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,189)
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$56
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$53
The Deathly Dark Tour of York

The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked …More

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York, England

The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$19
Derry City: The Troubles Bogside Walking Tour

This walking tour takes you into the heart of the Bogside,see the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, learn about all the important events, Civil …More

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Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland

This walking tour takes you into the heart of the Bogside,see the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, learn about all the important events, Civil...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (594)
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$27
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (674)
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$49
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

This is the original and longest running Beatles sightseeing coach tour. Your qualified Beatles guides offer an entertaining informative tour to immerse you in the …More

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Liverpool, England

This is the original and longest running Beatles sightseeing coach tour. Your qualified Beatles guides offer an entertaining informative tour to immerse you in the...

2 hours
5.0 (12,957)
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$30
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are...

1 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (751)
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$16
St Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)

SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - book early to avoid disappointment. Our tour is a must do on a visit to St Andrews. Of course, it's …More

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St. Andrews, Scotland

SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - book early to avoid disappointment. Our tour is a must do on a visit to St Andrews. Of course, it's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (595)
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$21
Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London

Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the …More

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London, England

Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,249)
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$175
Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket

With a choice between lively local guides or a multilingual audio system offering commentary in 10 languages, our staff are set to whisk you away …More

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Liverpool, England

With a choice between lively local guides or a multilingual audio system offering commentary in 10 languages, our staff are set to whisk you away...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,127)
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$20
Cambridge University Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by …More

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Cambridge, England

This is the original Alumni Tour™ — the first of its kind and the most professional experience in the city. Our tours are led by...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,588)
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$31
Early Access Tower of London: Crown Jewels and Beefeater Ceremony

Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and most iconic landmarks. Begin with early access to the legendary Tower of London, where you …More

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London, England

Embark on a captivating journey through London’s royal history and most iconic landmarks. Begin with early access to the legendary Tower of London, where you...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.7 (974)
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$90
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,756)
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$37
Walking Tour of Bath with Blue Badge Tourist Guide

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are the …More

Bath, England

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,007)
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$30
Ultimate Jack the Ripper : Guided Tour of London

In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely …More

London, England

In 1888, tragedy struck: Five lives were taken, countless more changed forever. While the killer has become a household name, his victims have been largely...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,609)
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$30
The Bloody Tour of York with Mad Alice and Lady Peckett

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe …More

York, England

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,366)
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$20
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along...

70 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (723)
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$25
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (712)
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$121

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