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 →

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Maximum Group Size of 16 clients - Small Group Tour Consistent 5 Star reviews from Visitors Discover one of the most beautiful locations in the …More

5.0 (116)

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour starting Balloch

Maximum Group Size of 16 clients - Small Group Tour Consistent 5 Star reviews from Visitors Discover one of the most beautiful locations in the...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (116)

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$130

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour, …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.3 (461)

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour,...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (461)

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$27

Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (202)

Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular...

12 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (202)

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$143

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and …More

York, England

4.9 (140)

York Historical Gems Tour & A Taste of York Chocolate

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and...

70 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (140)

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$23

Beatles Tour of London by Private Black Taxi

Enjoy a 3-hour black cab tour of Beatles locations in central London including Abbey Road and Trident Studios. This guided, small-group tour will show you their …More

London, England

4.8 (82)

Beatles Tour of London by Private Black Taxi

Enjoy a 3-hour black cab tour of Beatles locations in central London including Abbey Road and Trident Studios. This guided, small-group tour will show you their...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (82)

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$570

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! Cool …More

Devon, England

5.0 (372)

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! Cool...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (372)

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$27

Belfast Black Taxi Tour: Private Journey Through History

Welcome to N.i.black taxi tours, the leading black taxi tour company in Belfast. Allow us to take you on an incredible journey full of history, …More

Belfast, Northern Ireland

5.0 (1,389)

Belfast Black Taxi Tour: Private Journey Through History

Welcome to N.i.black taxi tours, the leading black taxi tour company in Belfast. Allow us to take you on an incredible journey full of history,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,389)

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$65

Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!

Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English …More

Cambridge, England

4.9 (144)

Curious Cambridge - The History Tour that's FUN!!

Hear the whole story of Cambridge. From rank Romans, through scary Saxons, vile Vikings and nasty Normans, the ‘Cam-bridge’ was at the centre of English...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (144)

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$27

Cardiff Castle to Cybermen: A Self-Guided Walk with Doctor Who

Cardiff has spent decades starring as somewhere else entirely – its castle walls and coal-trade streets standing in for alien worlds and secret agencies. On …More

Cardiff, Wales

4.8 (14)

Cardiff Castle to Cybermen: A Self-Guided Walk with Doctor Who

Cardiff has spent decades starring as somewhere else entirely – its castle walls and coal-trade streets standing in for alien worlds and secret agencies. On...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (14)

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$20

London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry

Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone …More

London, England

4.7 (219)

London: British Museum Guided Tour and Priority Entry

Start by meeting your guide in Russell Square. From there, you'll enter the British Museum and discover the most famous exhibits, including the Rosetta Stone...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.7 (219)

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$13

Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have …More

London, England

5.0 (10)

Slave Trade Money Trail Tour in the City of London

The organisation's drive is in changing the narrative of the common story of British history. Through studying Sociology, History and Black Studies, our organisation have...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$48

1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Set off from Edinburgh on an exhilarating one-day adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands. This unforgettable tour combines the rich heritage of Scotland's whisky making …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (376)

1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

Set off from Edinburgh on an exhilarating one-day adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands. This unforgettable tour combines the rich heritage of Scotland's whisky making...

12 hours 25 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (376)

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$73

Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Semi-Private Tour 6ppl Max

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of …More

London, England

5.0 (294)

Churchill War Rooms and Wartime London Semi-Private Tour 6ppl Max

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Churchill’s London and the Churchill War Rooms on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Learn about the life and achievements of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (294)

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$189

Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

Oxford’s Only Guided Tour with Live Entertainment All tours given in English only Magician to The Royal Family as your guide! Experience Oxford like never …More

Oxford, England

5.0 (106)

Oxford University and Harry Potter Tour with Live Entertainment

Oxford’s Only Guided Tour with Live Entertainment All tours given in English only Magician to The Royal Family as your guide! Experience Oxford like never...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (106)

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$27

The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey …More

London, England

4.6 (31)

The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station

Lift 109 offers a unique ascent inside Battersea Power Station's iconic chimney, elevating you 109 meters for spectacular 360-degree views of London. Begin your journey...

1 hour

4.6 (31)

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$23

Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel

Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard …More

Cambridge, England

4.9 (194)

Private | Cambridge Tour by Alumni™ with optional King's Chapel

Looking to visit King’s College Chapel? Please ensure you book the specific tour option that includes entry, as it is not part of our standard...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (194)

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$341

Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour

Led by a Passionate Local Historian, this tour walks a FULL circuit of the famous City Walls. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual …More

Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland

5.0 (178)

Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour

Led by a Passionate Local Historian, this tour walks a FULL circuit of the famous City Walls. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (178)

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$27

Tour Highlights: • Visit areas of historical significance. • Famous murals on Falls Road & Shankill Road • Memorial Gardens • Drive through both communities …More

Belfast, Northern Ireland

5.0 (370)

Belfast Murals Taxi Tour

Tour Highlights: • Visit areas of historical significance. • Famous murals on Falls Road & Shankill Road • Memorial Gardens • Drive through both communities...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (370)

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$50

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Scotland, the …More

Glasgow, Scotland

5.0 (144)

Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to one of the most dramatic and scenic landscapes in Scotland, the...

8 hours 40 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (144)

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$130

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (61)

Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (61)

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$116

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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?

No problem. These United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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