Top United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt The Deathly Dark Tour of York View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in United Kingdom?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in United Kingdom are: United Kingdom Luxury & Special Occasions United Kingdom Luxury Tours United Kingdom Cultural & Theme Tours United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours United Kingdom Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in United Kingdom →

The opportunity to visit one of the first English Whisky Distilleries, taste the full range of our products, and we also catering for drivers so …More

Cotswolds, England

5.0 (763)

Guided Tour & Tasting

The opportunity to visit one of the first English Whisky Distilleries, taste the full range of our products, and we also catering for drivers so...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (763)

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$34

This full day tour combines visits to two of best selling sites, Stonehenge & Windsor. Visit Windsor, home to one of the official residences of …More

London, England

4.9 (2,482)

Stonehenge and Windsor from London

This full day tour combines visits to two of best selling sites, Stonehenge & Windsor. Visit Windsor, home to one of the official residences of...

9 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,482)

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$94

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (978)

1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh

Travel northwest from Edinburgh on this small-group tour for an unforgettable day of stunning mountains, lochs, and ancient Scottish castles. We will take you through...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (978)

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$79

Derrie Danders: Highlights of the Walled City a Self-Guided Audio Tour

Welcome to the historic city of Derry – or Londonderry, depending on who you ask. Ours is a city rich in complex history, and filled …More

Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland

4.9 (33)

Derrie Danders: Highlights of the Walled City a Self-Guided Audio Tour

Welcome to the historic city of Derry – or Londonderry, depending on who you ask. Ours is a city rich in complex history, and filled...

40 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (33)

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$12

The Ultimate Private Beatles Tour of Liverpool

Discover the Beatles' Liverpool on the ultimate private tour, exclusively for you and your group! Your own vehicle, your own expert guide, and absolutely no …More

Liverpool, England

4.9 (31)

The Ultimate Private Beatles Tour of Liverpool

Discover the Beatles' Liverpool on the ultimate private tour, exclusively for you and your group! Your own vehicle, your own expert guide, and absolutely no...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (31)

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$212

Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Spanish

This Tour combines three iconic destinations in one day, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning scenery. Travelers can explore the prehistoric marvel …More

London, England

4.9 (2,683)

Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Spanish

This Tour combines three iconic destinations in one day, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning scenery. Travelers can explore the prehistoric marvel...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (2,683)

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$97

Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

Whether it's your first or fifth time in London, traveling around on a vintage Routemaster bus is the perfect way to get a comprehensive view …More

London, England

4.4 (422)

Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye Option

Whether it's your first or fifth time in London, traveling around on a vintage Routemaster bus is the perfect way to get a comprehensive view...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (422)

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$85

Tour Skye's Best of Skye will take you to all the main attractions on the mystical Isle of Skye. Walk with the supernaturals through fairy-sized …More

4.8 (119)

1 Day Tour from Portree Best of Skye

Tour Skye's Best of Skye will take you to all the main attractions on the mystical Isle of Skye. Walk with the supernaturals through fairy-sized...

8 to 9 hours

4.8 (119)

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$123

British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Your …More

London, England

5.0 (1,149)

British Museum London Guided Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour visit one of the world’s largest collections of artifacts at the British Museum. Your...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,149)

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$82

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour

The most fun 2 hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to …More

London, England

4.9 (1,873)

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace London Walking Tour

The most fun 2 hour tour in London. Watch the Changing of the Guard with an experienced and acclaimed guide, where you'll be taken to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,873)

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$27

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an …More

York, England

5.0 (138)

The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off included. Explore the backroads and unspoilt countryside of James Herriot Country on this exclusive small-group tour from York. Travelling in an...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (138)

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$164

Llandaff's Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Crafted by a specialist in Welsh folklore and paranormal history, this immersive audio tour unearths the chilling secrets that standard city guides ignore. This digital …More

Cardiff, Wales

4.6 (30)

Llandaff's Ghosts: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Crafted by a specialist in Welsh folklore and paranormal history, this immersive audio tour unearths the chilling secrets that standard city guides ignore. This digital...

50 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (30)

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$6

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (25 High Petergate). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in …More

York, England

4.9 (633)

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (25 High Petergate). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and the gun powder plot, in...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (633)

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$25

****This Tour is SHARED with other customers - NOT A PRIVATE TOUR**** Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE …More

Cambridge, England

4.9 (944)

Shared Guided Punting Tour of Cambridge

****This Tour is SHARED with other customers - NOT A PRIVATE TOUR**** Boats leave at the scheduled times. LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (944)

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$22

London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit

It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover …More

London, England

4.9 (950)

London in WW2 Walking Tour with Churchill War Rooms Visit

It’s time to go back to the 1940s. Big Ben no longer sounds. Air raid sirens are the norm. German bombing raids come under cover...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (950)

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$98

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

Enjoy this Changing of the Guard tour in London with unbeatable views of the world famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace! The Changing …More

London, England

5.0 (1,061)

Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London at Buckingham Palace

Enjoy this Changing of the Guard tour in London with unbeatable views of the world famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace! The Changing...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,061)

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$17

Explore the cutting-edge architectural design features that make up the award-winning, multipurpose venue and discover why it's the first of its kind in the UK. …More

London, England

4.9 (745)

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour

Explore the cutting-edge architectural design features that make up the award-winning, multipurpose venue and discover why it's the first of its kind in the UK....

30 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (745)

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$31

Maid Marian and Robin Hood Quest Experience in Nottingham

Robin Hood has vanished into Nottingham, and you are Maid Marian, the only one brave enough to find him. Follow clues through 13 legendary landmarks …More

Nottingham, England

4.5 (34)

Maid Marian and Robin Hood Quest Experience in Nottingham

Robin Hood has vanished into Nottingham, and you are Maid Marian, the only one brave enough to find him. Follow clues through 13 legendary landmarks...

65 to 95 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (34)

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$8

Edinburgh: Festive Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Winter Adventure

Discover the magic this Christmas on our festive one-day tour to visit magnificent Bamburgh Castle. From the 11th November to 3rd January, see it transformed …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.8 (19)

Edinburgh: Festive Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Winter Adventure

Discover the magic this Christmas on our festive one-day tour to visit magnificent Bamburgh Castle. From the 11th November to 3rd January, see it transformed...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (19)

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$80

Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour

This is a very personal walking tour with Bob and is restricted to 12 people. Bob, has lived in Bath for over 40 years and …More

Bath, England

5.0 (502)

Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour

This is a very personal walking tour with Bob and is restricted to 12 people. Bob, has lived in Bath for over 40 years and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (502)

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$33

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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