Britain · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are standing there.
Walk two miles through London’s pub history, visiting four historic taverns and a Victorian gin palace for $39.
“A great way to spend an afternoon in London. History, humour and beers. Tour Guide Dave was excellent.”
Explore Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, submarines, museums, and a year-long ticket.
“Good but i thought i had booked straight with the dock yard was a bit of a problem when i tried to check in. I did it in the end. But was not a good experience to start with.”
Explore York’s old town with a costumed witch guide, true tales, famous sights, dark folklore, and lively storytelling in 75 minutes.
“Our tour guide Cornelius Piper was very funny and knowledgeable it was a good experience”
Explore Soho’s historic pubs, music legends, hidden lanes, and wild stories on a lively 2.5-hour London walking tour.
“Big Ben was awesome! A very entertaining tour guide that I loved to listen to in every single moment.”
Trace London's rock story through Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, and Abbey Road on a lively 3.5-hour music history tour.
“Saw some great sites and the guide, Ian, was a true music lover that made the experience more genuine.”
Explore royal London, four historic pubs, Churchill’s home, secret alleyways, and British beer on this lively 2.5-hour walking tour.
“Nathan was a wonderful tour guide and gave us a very in-depth history of Churchill and London in general during WW2. My husband and sons (all of whom are very interested in WW2 history) loved the tour. This was my second time taking this tour (first time with Nathan) and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in London's history during WW2.”
Explore Liverpool’s haunted Hope Street, two cathedrals, dark local stories, and St James’ Gardens on a theatrical 90-minute tour.
“A fabulous nights entertainment. The acting was spot-on. The two characters made sure we could all hear and they were constantly checking to make sure we were all there and okay and safe. They engaged with the crowd remembering where certain people had come from and there was constant banter with individuals in the party as well as passers by. I am from Liverpool and found out a lot of history about which I had no idea as well as listening to the ghoulish stories. I would thoroughly recommend and have done to my friends.”
Explore York’s darker past on a lively 90-minute ghost and history walk filled with plague, torture, murder, and local legends.
“Everything the guide was really good he made the evening memorable”
Walk York’s walls, lanes, and historic landmarks with a witty guide, from Roman emperors and Vikings to medieval guilds, for $16.
“The guide was highly knowledgeable and we enjoyed the our”
Explore York after dark on a 90-minute ghost walk filled with grim history, plague tales, executions, comedy, and atmospheric city streets.
“Dan was fantastic and very knowledgable. The route was great. Nothing to add”
Review of St Andrews’ 75-minute Old Course history tour, with golf stories, iconic viewpoints, Swilcan Bridge photos, practical tips, and value advice.
“Good pace. Entertaining tour guide providing fun facts and trivia. Provided multiple opportunities for taking photos with our cameras.”
Explore medieval London on foot from the Tower to St Paul's, with Tower Bridge, Borough Market, Shakespeare's Globe, and an expert guide.
“Mick was a very clear speaker and certainly knew all his history and a bit more! He was very patient with a family who had children and ensured we were all safe. The pace was excellent in the heat of the day. He told us little pieces of information which I didn’t know at all and took care to answer all of our questions. He was very polite and funny at times. I wish him well.”
Explore London’s witchcraft stories and Bankside landmarks on a lively 75-minute walking tour with a costumed guide.
“Pleasant walk with guide Garry , we were satisfied and got that we awaited. No long climb , but fresh 75 minutes walk with nice views and informations.”
Walk through Call the Midwife filming locations at Chatham Dockyard, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and explore ships, exhibits, props, and costumes.
“We had Heather as our guide, she was fabulous! Top tip - wear comfy shoes!”
See dinosaurs, a blue whale, fossils, gems, and more on a one-hour guided Natural History Museum tour with express entry.
“the tour was great. The guide covered the essentials within the time that was given to him. He gave us great explanations and also good hints about things that we did not hve the time to spend time on during the tour so we could go back to it afterwards.”
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