Top United Kingdom Historical & Heritage Tours

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The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (on High Petergate, opposite Michael Le Belfrey's church). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and …More

York, England

4.8 (56)

Private Walking Tour of York

The tour begins inside The Guy Fawkes Inn (on High Petergate, opposite Michael Le Belfrey's church). From there you'll learn about the famous conspirators and...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (56)

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$243

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with Storytelling in a Historic Pub

Travel back in time as you discover the history of whisky in Scotland while you sample 4 different Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Discover the people …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.9 (16)

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with Storytelling in a Historic Pub

Travel back in time as you discover the history of whisky in Scotland while you sample 4 different Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Discover the people...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$49

Romans, Royals and Regency Bath Self Guided Tour with App

Walk through 2,000 years of history with this self-guided walking tour— from the ancient baths that gave this UNESCO city its name, to the Georgian …More

Bath, England

4.8 (16)

Romans, Royals and Regency Bath Self Guided Tour with App

Walk through 2,000 years of history with this self-guided walking tour— from the ancient baths that gave this UNESCO city its name, to the Georgian...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (16)

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$9

Discover the Welsh capital on a full-day tour led by an official Wales Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Explore Cardiff’s history, culture and transformation from industrial …More

Cardiff, Wales

5.0 (15)

Cardiff in a Day

Discover the Welsh capital on a full-day tour led by an official Wales Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Explore Cardiff’s history, culture and transformation from industrial...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$115

Jack the Ripper Experience. Written and designed by Russell Edwards himself the author and Ripperologist who has identified Jack the Ripper—this immersive tour takes you …More

London, England

4.8 (17)

Jack the Ripper Tour by Russell Edwards

Jack the Ripper Experience. Written and designed by Russell Edwards himself the author and Ripperologist who has identified Jack the Ripper—this immersive tour takes you...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (17)

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$24

From London: Shakespeare's Stratford & Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the picturesque Cotswolds aboard our luxury 16-seat Mercedes Benz Mini-Coach! Depart from outside London’s Paddington Station and immerse yourself …More

London, England

4.8 (69)

From London: Shakespeare's Stratford & Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the picturesque Cotswolds aboard our luxury 16-seat Mercedes Benz Mini-Coach! Depart from outside London’s Paddington Station and immerse yourself...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (69)

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$134

Royal Pavilion Brighton Admission Ticket

The Royal Pavilion is one of Britain’s most eccentric and extravagant palaces previously occupied by three monarchs, George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria. Built …More

Brighton, England

4.5 (80)

Royal Pavilion Brighton Admission Ticket

The Royal Pavilion is one of Britain’s most eccentric and extravagant palaces previously occupied by three monarchs, George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria. Built...

10 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (80)

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$29

Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.4 (16)

Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.4 (16)

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$88

Les Miserables follows the pursuits of Jean Valjean, released on parole after 19 years on the chain gang and condemned as an outcast. Only the …More

London, England

4.7 (186)

London Theatre Les Miserables

Les Miserables follows the pursuits of Jean Valjean, released on parole after 19 years on the chain gang and condemned as an outcast. Only the...

2 hours 50 minutes

4.7 (186)

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$45

Walk London Like a Local: City, Thames & Southbank

If you only take one walk in London, make it this one: history, views, and vibes all in one! This walking tour is your perfect …More

London, England

4.9 (13)

Walk London Like a Local: City, Thames & Southbank

If you only take one walk in London, make it this one: history, views, and vibes all in one! This walking tour is your perfect...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (13)

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$135

Step into the heart of the Cotswolds in style with our luxury small-group tour, departing conveniently from Oxford. Travel in comfort aboard our premium minibus …More

Oxford, England

4.9 (48)

Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford

Step into the heart of the Cotswolds in style with our luxury small-group tour, departing conveniently from Oxford. Travel in comfort aboard our premium minibus...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (48)

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$201

Giant’s Causeway Private Driving Tour with Hometown Tours Belfast

Steven is a qualified OCN Level 3 tour guide and loves to show off this wonderful country. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and is …More

Belfast, Northern Ireland

5.0 (18)

Giant’s Causeway Private Driving Tour with Hometown Tours Belfast

Steven is a qualified OCN Level 3 tour guide and loves to show off this wonderful country. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and is...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$769

Best of Belfast with Political Murals with Hometown Tours

Experience Belfast’s top sights in comfort on this guided driving tour. Visit Queen’s University, the political murals, Parliament Buildings, and the Titanic Quarter. Includes short, …More

Belfast, Northern Ireland

5.0 (19)

Best of Belfast with Political Murals with Hometown Tours

Experience Belfast’s top sights in comfort on this guided driving tour. Visit Queen’s University, the political murals, Parliament Buildings, and the Titanic Quarter. Includes short,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$398

Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the …More

Oxford, England

5.0 (18)

Tolkien Lewis Walking Tour, with Magdalen College visit, + Alice!

Explore the fascinating world of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis on this guided walking tour through Oxford. See iconic locations such as Exeter College, the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$74

3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness

Witness the Isle of Skye and witness its breathtaking natural beauty: from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools, …More

Edinburgh, Scotland

5.0 (18)

3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness

Witness the Isle of Skye and witness its breathtaking natural beauty: from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools,...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (18)

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$3,573

Tonys Tartan Tour - The Best Day Trip in the Inverness Area

My tour is unique as I am your personal driver/guide and I am a British Army Veteran with over 25 years service in one of …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (10)

Tonys Tartan Tour - The Best Day Trip in the Inverness Area

My tour is unique as I am your personal driver/guide and I am a British Army Veteran with over 25 years service in one of...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$202

Private Tour to Isle of Skye from Inverness

Your full day 12 hour tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye offers a journey through the Highlands and the best bits of the …More

Inverness, Scotland

5.0 (17)

Private Tour to Isle of Skye from Inverness

Your full day 12 hour tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye offers a journey through the Highlands and the best bits of the...

12 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$978

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

See some of England's famous towns and castles on this full-day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you'll enjoy a city walking tour and see the …More

London, England

4.1 (351)

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

See some of England's famous towns and castles on this full-day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you'll enjoy a city walking tour and see the...

11 hours Free Cancellation

4.1 (351)

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$101

Windsor Castle Tour from London with Optional Lunch or London Eye

Follow the footsteps of British royalty with a tour of Windsor Castle, just over an hour’s drive from London. Your half-day trip gives you an …More

London, England

4.3 (185)

Windsor Castle Tour from London with Optional Lunch or London Eye

Follow the footsteps of British royalty with a tour of Windsor Castle, just over an hour’s drive from London. Your half-day trip gives you an...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.3 (185)

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$131

Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour

There are some fantastic places that are very close to the Highland capital of Inverness, but perhaps not on the usual beaten track. Why not …More

Inverness, Scotland

4.8 (82)

Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery - Local Private Tour

There are some fantastic places that are very close to the Highland capital of Inverness, but perhaps not on the usual beaten track. Why not...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (82)

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$1,052

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