Britain · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
The 11 best self-guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, from the changing room and tunnel to the museum, with a multilingual audio guide.
“The self guided tour was excellent and the staff were all very happy to provide further information which was awesome.”
Explore the British Museum with priority entry, a 50-point audio guide, famous treasures, and a useful London sightseeing app.
“We were a bit early but we could get in with an earlier group. She led us inside. Gave a few tips ans a few directions. It was great being able to skip the large line and just wait in the park.”
Explore Bath’s Roman Baths with an excellent audio guide, ancient temples, costumed Romans, museum treasures, and a mineral water tasting.
“Absolute delight to experience the history of this place. Very informative and a must do activity when in Bath. Loved every minute of this activity.”
Explore Canterbury Cathedral with an audio guide, ancient stained glass, cloisters, gardens, exhibitions, and 1,400 years of English history.
“maybe have corresponding numbers in the cathedral to match the numbers in the audio guide. did get confusing and had to back track.”
Explore Churchill’s underground war rooms, then follow a self-guided audio tour of London’s key political landmarks.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the war rooms; it was incredibly fascinating to gain a deeper understanding of this significant historical time.”
Walk St. James’s Park and The Mall with a royal guide, then skip the ticket line for Buckingham Palace and its audio tour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Had a great time.”
Review of Stonehenge’s $79 app-guided visit, with admission, close views, practical tips, crowd concerns, value, and booking advice.
“il tour è stato molto interessante perchè permette di visitare il sito molto vicino. l audioguida è veramente imbarazzante. non l abbiamo ascoltata perchè aveva un linguaggio infantile e poco qualificato.”
Solve puzzles across Manchester on a self-guided 2.2-mile city quest, with history, street art, flexible timing, and access for up to five.
“Trop compliqué surtout quand on ne maîtrise pas totalement l’anglais et un suivi de route pour éviter que l’on se perd. On a d’ailleurs abandonné”
Explore Newcastle from Castle Keep to the Tyne with a self-guided puzzle quest, local stories, flexible timing, and family-friendly challenges.
“In verhouding heel duur wat je krijgt. Het was niet makkelijk te vinden en omslachtig verder wat je op papier allemaal Moet doen. Hele kruiswoordpuzzel overtekenen bijvoorbeeld. Maar ook klopten sommige vragen de antwoorden niet. Wij zijn halverwege gestopt. Je stopt echt veel te vaak en te lang om opdrachten te doen, waardoor je helemaal niet zo veel ziet en steeds heen en weer gaat over stukken die je al gezien hebt.”
Solve puzzles across Birmingham on a flexible app-led city quest from Bullring to Cathedral, with clues, canals, history, and family fun.
“certains indices laissent porter à confusion sur ce qu'il faut trouver”
Explore Cambridge with a self-guided puzzle quest through college streets, secret history, city views, and flexible family-friendly fun.
“Our family had a great time exploring Cambridge over half term. Some of the puzzles were a bit difficult for the younger kids, but it kept the older kids interested and they actually liked a 'tour' around a city! Will look for more of these in the future.”
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