UNITED KINGDOM
Britain's best.
The 15 most popular historical tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Guided English tour of Edinburgh Castle with entry tickets included. Expect big views, funny stories, and time to explore museums.
“Gregg was a great guide. His animated tales of Scotland kept us engaged and focused. It was fun and informative.”
Intimate Edinburgh whisky tasting at Hot Toddy. Taste 4 single malts, follow the stories behind them, and get tasting notes. 2 hours.
“Great tour, we had Ben who was very engaging and new his stuff. Well worth going.”
Edinburgh Old Town walk with UNESCO streets, Auld Reekie tales, landmarks like St Giles and Mercat Cross, plus Harry Potter inspirations for $24.
“our guide Max was very interesting. i liked the tour very much . thank you. Marianne”
A 90-minute guided walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile plus exclusive access to the Underground Vaults, with stories from writers to criminals.
“Lived in Edinburgh for a while, but never knew about the fascinating history just below our feet. Chihon, the tour guide, was very entertaining and engaging. Enjoyed the tour.”
A 75-minute Edinburgh Old Town walking tour with a character guide on witch trials, dark closes, and Grassmarket history for $24.
“Fabulous walking tour hearing all about the history of witchcraft and the witch trials in Edinburgh. Our lovely guide Angelica was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Delightful way to learn a bit more about the city!”
A 3.5-hour Central London walking tour of historic pubs, hidden backstreets, and a Victorian gin palace, guided by lively storytellers.
“Fantastic tour, i enjoyed the stories very much and Diggity’s company was a plus :)”
Explore Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a year with included entry to Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, submarines, and a harbour tour.
“the day from start to finish was filled with fun and facts, the boats are amazing and the whole place is well kept. staff were very helpful when needed and extremely polite. I will 100% recommend it to everyone i speak to as it was a truely great day out for the family.”
York Witches and History Old Town walk: 75 minutes of character-led tales from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate past York Minster to Shambles.
“Informative with a touch of humour. Little standing around and a pleasant tour of this wonderful city. Insights with a twist.”
A respectful Belfast city-centre walk tracing the causes of The Troubles, the fear on the streets, and the path to peace.
“This was one of the best walking tours I've been on. Our guide, Chris, was excellent: he really made the subject matter come to life, thanks to his incredible knowledge of Irish history coupled with his own personal experiences of growing up during "the troubles". At all times his comments were fair and balanced and…”
Soho music and historic pub stops on a 2.5-hour walk from Piccadilly Circus, with stories, hidden lanes, and optional drinks.
“Gherto was absolutely fantastic providing many stories along the way, much history, and a tremendous delivery. A top shelf tour that we thoroughly enjoyed. The tour was well worth the money and Gherto was the best. Cheers”
3-hour Italian walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town highlights, from Royal Mile icons to Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“Dominga la nostra guida è stata favolosa un entusiasmo contagioso che ha trasmesso in maniera eccellente durante tutto il tour. Si percepisce fortemente il suo amore per questo lavoro e la passione per questa città.. unico punto che mi sarei aspettata e che mi piacerebbe forse che fosse migliorato è un tour un pochettino più…”
See Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, and Abbey Road on a 3.5-hour London Rock ’n’ Roll History Tour by air-conditioned bus.
“Colin was extremely knowledgeable, the more he spoke about places, the more I wanted to know. 10/10 recommended.”
A 75-minute small-group Edinburgh vaults tour with Blair Street access, headset audio, and museum artifacts and 3D displays for context.
“Absolutely fabulous tour. Michael was brilliant. Funny, very knowledgeable and professional. Would recommend this if your in Edinburgh with a spare 90 mins”
Royal historic pub crawl near Buckingham Palace with Churchill stories, secret alleyways, and 4 pint stops in 2.5 hours.
“Henry was an outstanding guide. He combined history with good humor and energy. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour Edinburgh Old Town history walk with expert storytelling at St Giles, the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, and Harry Potter lore.
“it was a great tour , Raj was a great story teller . He walked us across the city telling us all about history in a very engaging manner. I highly recommend this tour ! you will fall in love with edinburg after this tour . Raj also gave us an extensive list of suggestions…”
