10 Cultural Tours in South East England That You Shouldn't Miss

You will learn lots about Oxford and what to see and do tips of the guide with your own private guide for the evening. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Oxford and explore its city streets at night. Average duration is 3 hours. Visit a handful of local pubs and learn the stories and urban legends behind them while socializing with others at the two or three historic pubs we visit. This tour offers a social night out in Oxford while you hear stories about local students and their antics, learn urban legends, discover the favourite hangouts of famous alumni, and pass the famous university at night.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities

Queen Victoria loved her holidays. She travelled to Scotland, France, and Italy and stayed at lavish palaces and princely courts in lush locations, but there’s nowhere she loved more than the Isle of Wight, a diamond-shaped pearl in the English Channel. It’s not far from London and boasts beautiful beaches, epic white sea-cliffs, a warm climate and remnants from the Romans, Normans, and two World Wars. On this tour, you visit Queen Victoria’s Italian-inspired holiday home, Osborne House. You venture to the sea-shores and see gorgeous cliffs, barren bunkers and stunning white rock structures. And on the mainland, you even get a chance to celebrate your journey with a drink at the home of Bombay Sapphire Gin. Join this trip, follow in the footsteps of royalty and let your guide lead you through England’s favourite holiday island.

Inclusions: 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast in either a B&B or 3-star Hotel., Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers), Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Join this six-day adventure exploring the best of Wales from London, where you'll absorb breathtaking scenery in National Parks and marvel at some of Wales' most historic castles. During this small-group tour you'll also spend time the capital city Cardiff, visit Britain's smallest city St Davids, discover Welsh industrial history at the Big Pit & St Fagans and much more… • Small-groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting and finishing in London • Travel through beautiful scenery in Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons,and the Pembrokeshire Coast. • Discover the history of some of the most magnificent castles in Wales • Spend time exploring Cardiff and also visit Britain's smallest city; St David's • Learn about Wales' industrial past at the Big Pit National Coal Museum and St Fagans National Museum of History  • Includes: five-nights accommodation, services of professional Driver-Guide and minibus transportation

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5-nights en-suite accommodation, Driver/Guide, Breakfast each morning, Transportation in air-conditioned minibus, Small-group tour (max. 16 passengers), Breakfast

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance to attractions

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a well travelled globetrotter you will enjoy this great day out to Oxford & Windsor. • On our guided tour of Royal Windsor enjoy fantastic views of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world, where Queen Elizabeth II spends most of her weekends ! We also see Eton College, the UK's most famous private school. • Walk through the quaint streets of Oxford city, and visit the oldest university in the English speaking world, dating back to the 12th Century. 28 British Prime Ministers, at least 30 international leaders and 55 Nobel Prize winners have taught or studied here! Oxford is consistently ranked in the top 5 universities in the world • Round trip and hassle free transportation provided

Inclusions: Air-conditioned executive coach, Professional Guide, Guided walking tour of Windsor & Eton, Changing of the Guard ceremony at Windsor Castle, Guided walking tour of Oxford University

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This tour is designed for a small private group and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. You can be sure of a nice friendly atmosphere in a modern comfortable nifty minibus capable of taking the small roads and side streets, avoiding heavy traffic when necessary. Also this makes for a more interesting tour as you will be taken through beautiful small country roads where the bigger coaches cannot go. No time wasted loading and unloading gives you much more time to enjoy your tour of the Cotswold. Your experienced friendly driver/guide will point out places of interest throughout the journey and you will see famous villages buildings and monuments, the best of the Cotswold and Oxford. Your guide will make sure that you are comfortable at all times and enjoying a day to remember in the beautiful english Countryside.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Lump in the throat that comes from Alma mater nostalgia? Surge of love-hate emotions tied up with classrooms and profs? Pretty much a given…on the cobbled streets of the oldest university of the English speaking world, with your enthusiastic historian-guide. Cover the obligatory stops, including Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, New College, University Library, Sheldonian Theatre, Christ Church Radcliffe Camera building. Get your head around the unique college-system of Oxford and Cambridge and the infamous ‘Town and Gown Wars’. Shiver at stories of Oxford martyrs burning at the stake. Explore movie locations - Harry Potter, Bridshead Revisited, Inspector Morse. Literature buffs can celebrate, because Oxford has inspired many works of fiction from JRR Tolkein, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and JK Rowling. Lunch with a dreamy view of the River Isis to stir up more brainpower. If you’re up for it, climb up a 74′ bell tower for a drone-view of those dreamy spires. A day well spent.

Inclusions: Private Driver Guide, Live commentary throughout the tour, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

*SMALL GROUP TOUR - NUMBER RESTRICTED - AUDIO HEADSET SYSTEM*QUALIFIED GUIDES* Your fully qualified guides - members of The Institute of Tourist Guiding and The Oxford Guild of Tour guides are delighted to offer this 'Simply Oxford University' tour to experience the very best of Oxford in just under 2 hours. Meet at Christ Church memorial gardens for this comprehensive small-group walking tour of the city and see many of the famous colleges and university buildings.  Perfectly timed to ensure you maximise your visit to this beautiful city. At the end, your guide will provide further information and suggestions for what to do in Oxford including further colleges, museums and restaurants.  This tour represents outstanding value for money as we keep our groups small in size and that is what make this tour unique.

Inclusions: Local Blue Badge guide - Fully Qualified and member of The Institute of Tourist Guiding, Entry to a college (subject to availability .. not currently possible due to C-19), Small Group Tour - limited numbers, So you can hear the guide clearly no matter how busy!

Exclusions: Gratuities

Leave bustling London behind for five wonderful days in the countryside of southwest England! On this small-group tour from London to the counties of Devon and Cornwall, your guide will tell you interesting historical facts and stories about the area and show you beautiful towns, famous sights and breathtaking landscapes you’ll never forget. Discover the beauty of these two regions – some of England's best – and visit popular attractions like Stonehenge. You’ll see the South Devon coast, Dartmoor, Exeter and, of course, the idyllic county of Cornwall. In a group of less than 16 people, you are sure to enjoy a personalized and valuable experience with your guide.

Inclusions: 4 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast in either a B&B or 3-star Hotel., Driver/guide, Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers), Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals and refreshments, Admission fees

The Cotswolds are like stepping into a landscape painting. Vivid green colours, lush waterways and the most delightful cottages. And Oxford needs no introduction. The city of students, spires and sumptuous cathedrals is as inspirational as it is fascinating. Join this 10-hour, guided small-group tour and experience two of England’s most deservedly-famous locations. Transportation between attractions is included. Food and drinks can be purchased along the way.

Inclusions: Driver Guide, Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach, Small Group Tour with maximum 16 people

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Palace re opens from May 17th. Enjoy a guided tour of one of England's most famous palaces & gardens but also home to the Churchill family and Duke of Marlborough. Our tour will describe the destiny of events which led to the creation of Blenheim palace. Its creation was no easy achievement- the main architect was even refused entry to see his completed work! However, it is open today for all to enjoy its sumptuous interior and its expansive gardens, lake house and maze. Palace entry ticket worth £28.50 per person is included in your tour price. Guided tour duration is 90 minutes+. Upon arrival at Blenheim palace, your guide will take you on a guided tour lasting approximately 90 minutes. You will then have free time to visit other parts of the palace and gardens on your own. OPTION ALSO EXISTS TO SELECT TO ADD ON A 90 MINUTES PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF OXFORD AT START OF THE TOUR FOR ADDITIONAL £100 FEE.

Inclusions: Local guide for guided tour of the palace (this does not include tour of the gardens and estate)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, We offer you a guided tour of the palace state rooms. The tour does not include a tour of the gardens and the estate grounds as the estate is very extensive and you can explore the gardens and grounds at leisure after the tour in your own free time., If you opt to return after activity by taxi to Oxford, then that is not included (a taxi may cost anything from £30-45 single journey) but this can be arranged for you, if you request it.