What to do and see in England, United Kingdom: The Best Rail Tours

Discover London in a new light with a 3.5-hour tour that is completely customized for you. Custom pick-up time and itinerary allows for maximum convenience. Explore London by visiting locations noted on your personally completed checklist. Whether you want a tour focused win history, architecture, shopping or dining, your guide will be more than happy to cater. Let your guide arrange logistics and plan the day for a tour that cannot be rivaled. See hidden gems interspersed with your selected sites selected by your private guide.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (guide only), Professional, knowledgeable guide, A concierge-style service before and after you tour for any questions about London or your trip, Public transportation passes during the tour for all guests

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Private Vehicle - This is a walking tour with complimentary public transport included., Entrance Fees - Not required (this tour does not enter inside attractions)

We all know that Downtown Abbey and Downtown Village are in beautiful Oxfordshire and whilst we do tours there also, there are many Downtown Abbey related locations in Central London itself.  This 3 hour walking tour will take you to some of the locations used in Downtown Abbey as well as Mr. Selfridge and The Halcyon. Group Maximum 15 Travelers

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off on foot, Private tour

Exclusions: London Underground ticket to the tour starting point., Gratuities

Explore the best of the 'City of Light' on this fantastic full-day Rail Tour that also includes a three-course champagne lunch cruise. Dine and dance your way along the meandering River Seine, taking in the incredible views of the Parisian waterfront. Along the way, on a Panoramic Tour of the city, you'll see Paris's top sights and most iconic landmarks as your Expert Tour Guide brings the history of Paris to life.

Inclusions: Fully escorted Rail Tour from London to Paris with an Expert Guide , Enjoy a panoramic Small Group Tour of Paris with Superior Small Group Vehicle, Visit the historic Sacré-Cœur, Return train journey with reserved seating. Optional extra to upgrade to Standard Premier

Exclusions: Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel

Join us for a full day Highlights tour of London, this tour is designed to show you around some of the most famous sites. Your Blue Badge guide will take you to Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before heading into Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London to explore inside.  This Tour provides a fantastic overview of central London, your guide is packed with stories and information to make for an unforgettable day.  You will travel around like a local, using public transport; tube and buses.

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

The day tour will start at 10.30am at Charing Cross Underground station. I’ll start by showing you all the main attractions in London’s famous Westminster through an amazing walking tour. We’ll be seeing sights such as; Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, St James’ Palace and Park, Buckingham Palace, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey and the iconic London Eye. Afterwards you’ll enjoy a short brunch break and at a British cuisine. Afterwards I’ll take you to go and explore other famous parts of London including St paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern Gallery, Tower Bridge and London Bridge while teaching you all the hidden tips and tricks of London. you’ll spend this time touring and exploring the best shopping centres, children’s play areas, pubs and party hangouts. Finally, we’ll end the tour at 4.30pm with a café trip where you’ll experience Britain’s classic popular treats and drinks In the end, on this day you'll get a tour guide, teacher, local expert but also a new friend.

Inclusions: Lunch, WiFi on board, Transportation included, Coffee and/or Tea

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If you're interested in England’s Royalty past and present, this is the tour for you.  We start in the centre of London and meander past the outside of both St James’ and Buckingham Palaces which have been at the heart of many Royal events for centuries.  If it is scheduled to take place on the day of your tour, we will watch parts of the ancient ceremony of the Changing of the Guard before walking through leafy St James’ Park to reach Horse Guards.  This remains the official entrance to both palaces to this day.  After lunch, we travel by train from London’s Waterloo station to Hampton Court where we explore Henry VIII’s Tudor palace and William III’s Baroque palace.  We’ll marvel at Henry’s vast kitchens, his magnificent Great Hall and the eerie Haunted Gallery before admiring William’s impressive display of weaponry and his art collection.  We return to London by train.  The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Entry ticket to Hampton Court Palace, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions and the return train from London Waterloo station to Hampton Court

Choose from a half-day or full-day completely customized tour. Explore central London taking in the major sights and hidden gems. Discover this fascinating city with your professional guide.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional, knowledgeable guide, A concierge-style service before and after your tour, Central London hotel pickup and drop-off (guide only), Public transportation as required for the tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees - Not required (this tour does not enter inside attractions), Gratuities, Private Vehicle - This is a walking tour with complimentary public transport included.

Explore the stunning North York Moors by road and steam train on this wonderful small-group day trip from York. You'll follow the back roads and farm lanes through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and the North York Moors National Park, enjoying photo stops and chance to walk among the nature in the Moors. You'll visit the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for its association with Captain James Cook and featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula, before boarding a steam train for a journey across the majestic North York Moors. You'll see the best of the Moors, spend time by the seaside and visit the charming railway station made famous as 'Hogsmeade Station' in the Harry Potter films.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Transport by climate-controlled minivan, Pickup from a centrally located meeting point

Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions in Whitby and Helmsley, Ticket for the steam train journey - your guide will organise tickets for the steam train and take payment (£10 - £12) during the tour, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Enjoy this full day, small group, luxury minibus/train tour of The South Downs National Park and The Seven Sisters. You will meet your guide in London at London Bridge Station at 08:45 and take the 65 minute train to Brighton, here you will join a luxury minbus where you'll be driven through the majestic Sussex countryside. Our tour will take in the highlights of the South Downs National PArk and the Seven Sisters Cliffs, stoping in 7 different places to make the most of your day.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

See over 30 London sights in 1 day We will guide you on an exploration of London’s major landmarks. This will give you a good idea of the history, culture, and legends of Europe’s best-loved city  We will head through Green Park to Buckingham Palace, where we'll watch the world-famous Changing of the Guard ceremony. After witnessing this impressive, traditional ritual, where the New Guard exchanges duties with the Old Guard, we'll head to Westminster. Sights we'll see along the way include Downing St, Westminster Abbey & the Houses of Parliament. We'll time our walk so we get to hear Big Ben's globally recognizable chimes Then we'll go to the London Bridge area, where we'll see Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Potter film locations, The Clink Prison, London Bridge, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge & the Tower of London

Inclusions: Local Fun Guide, Walking Tour Of The Top 30 Sights Of London, Small Tour Group

Exclusions: Please bring a topped up Oyster Card or Travel Card. We do hop on the underground for a few stops, Food and drinks (please bring your own drinks & snacks to sip and nibble on the tour), Hotel pickup and drop-off : please meet us at the starting point