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What to do and see in Windermere, England: The Best Sightseeing Tours
This popular resort town is located just a mile from Windermere Lake, the largest lake in Europe and alleged home of more than one peculiar sea creature. If we've scared you out of skiing, boating and fishing in Windermere Lake, there's always horseback riding and golf. Or you can explore the lake from the safety of a ferryboat, which regularly takes passengers from Hawkshead to Bownes.
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1. Stunning Lake District 4 Hour Tours!
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Hello! My name is Simon. I offer a customised tour to every customer to reflect your desired places of interest to visit. Choose from a vast range of stunning lakes & waterfalls with gorgeous views. Just choose your desired time frame and I will put together your ultimate Lake District Tour!! Thank You Simon
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, soft drinks & water are available at any point on the tour.
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Reviewed By COYS_02
Simon was a very professional: quick in responding to our first query and offered a great plan for one-day tour. During the tour, too he was an excellent and knowledgeable guide telling a lot about the nature, villeges around the lake - very impressive. Highly recommended!
2. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise, a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.
Inclusions: Lake Cruise, Commentary in English, Exclusive use of a Mercedes Viano, Private transportation, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments., Entrance Fees, unless specified.
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
3. Private Hire: Lake District from Liverpool
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour gives you an incredible day in the Lake District National Park, from Liverpool. It’s an ideal way to see amazing landscape associated with this stunning National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit beauty spots such as Tarn Hows, enjoy lunch in a quaint medieval town and visit Coniston famed for Donald Campbell's Bluebird. This private tour is the perfect way to experience and explore everything the Lake District has to offer. Travel from Liverpool with your own personal driver guide in comfort and style. Mountain Goat's drivers are all incredibly knowledgeable about our beautiful national park and will be on hand to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your trip. As it is a private trip customers can also request additions and changes to the itinerary and we'll do our best to include them.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lake cruise included, Onboard commentary , Knowledgeable and friendly driver guides, City centre hotel pick ups
Exclusions: There are plenty of places to stop on your private tour of the Lake District to enjoy lunch, teas and coffee., Entrances, unless specified
Reviewed By thuyn1207
Got a unique experience with 2 amazing tour guides, Mike and Gary. Windermere Lake Cruises was ok. The best part of the trip was when we took the off-the-beaten tracks to Sticklebarn, the view was breath-taking. Both tour guide and driver were very nice and knowledgeable. Worth every penny spent!
4. Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
This tour takes you to: • Lake Windermere • Kirkstone Inn • Kirkstone Pass • Brothers Water • Patterdale • Glenridding • Ullswater • Lake Cruise on Ullswater. • Castlerigg stone circle • Lakeside at Keswick • Surprise View • Ashness Bridge • Honister Mine • Honister Pass • Buttermere • Crummock Water • Moss Force waterfall • Thirlmere • Dunmail Raise • Grasmere • Rydal Water
Inclusions: Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Live commentary on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By JasMax44
Absolutely first class! Tim was a pleasure to have as a driver - knowledgeable, very amicable and all in all the experience was exactly as we could have hoped. My wife and I did 2x half day private tours and cannot realistically fault the trips in any way. Highly recommended - thanks to Tim for our great experience :-)
5. 4 hour Private Lake District tour (Tour A)
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Surprise view is regarded by many as one of the best viewpoints in the whole of the Lake District. This tour incorporates not only Surprise view but includes Ashness bridge, also known for it's world famous views. We will travel through the 'Borrowdale Valley'. One of the most idyllic places on earth. Driving along the picturesque Newlands valley we make a brief stop to view Moss Force, a spectacular waterfall, which is easily accessible being barely 200 metres from the roadside.
Inclusions: Knowledgeable driver-guide. , Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else), Air conditioned vehicle., Drop off at a destination within the Lake district., Complimentary bottled water., Umbrellas provided. (Just in case), Anytime photo stops at your request.
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Reviewed By keep-it-kool
Absolutely brilliant day being driven around by David ! What a knowledgeable and likeable man who made the day very interesting with all the special places he took us to which we would never have found . Highly recommend and we will definitely use him when we return to the Lakes again .
6. Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery - Afternoon tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Lake Windermere, views of the largest lake in the lake district. • Kirkstone Pass • Brothers Water • Patterdale • Glenridding • Ullswater • Glencoyne • Scenic drive along the shores of Ullswater. • Castlerigg Stone Circle • Ashness Bridge • Surprise View looking out over Derwent Water with spectacular views towards Bassenthwaite Lake • Thirlmere • Dunmail Raise the low-level mountain pass and legendary burial place of King Dunmail. • Grasmere one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District. • Rydal Water
Inclusions: Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By H9BJisabellem
We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!
7. 2 hour Private evening tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This popular 2 hour evening tour runs throughout the Spring and Summer. It is ideal for visitors with limited time or are just passing through but would still like to see, experience and get a real sense of the Lake District. The guided tour will open your eyes to the incredible natural beauty of Lakeland, and will no doubt give you an appetite to see more of the Lake District in the future.
Inclusions: Knowledgeable driver-guide., Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else), Air conditioned vehicle., Drop off at a destination within the Lake district., Complimentary bottled water., Umbrellas provided. (Just in case), Anytime photo stops at your request., Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces. , Hand sanitizer provided.
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Reviewed By nashmeelm
Amazing day out! David was a great guide, very knowledgeable but also friendly and funny. Been to places we would never have seen or found. He took us to great parts of the lakes that we all loved and kept the kids also very much interested. Highly recommend this private tour. Thank you David
8. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular in 16 seater minibus
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. Visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.
Inclusions: Exclusive use of a Mercedes Sprinter Minibus, Commentary in English, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide , Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments., Entrance Fees, unless specified.
Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf
Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.
9. Private Hire : High Adventure Tour in 16 Seater Minibus
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Our Private Hire High Adventure Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 16 Seater minibuses will allow you to travel the Lake District in style. Discover the beautiful sights of the Western Lake District on this adventurous full-day tour. Discover the magnificent scenery of the Lake District with its beautiful mountains and dramatic lakes. Make your way over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes, the steepest passes in England we drive past the extraordinary remains of Hardknott Roman Fort. In the afternoon you will drive onward to “Britain’s Favourite View” at Wastwater, England’s deepest and most dramatic lake. Your next destination is the splendid Muncaster Castle, where you can explore its internationally acclaimed gardens and World Owl Trust.
Inclusions: Full commentary from your driver guide, Entrance to Muncaster Castle Gardens, Luxury Mercedes Vehicle , Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments.
Reviewed By 76rhysm
Huge thank you, the tour was simply incredible and we had the best time, really informative and the views were mindblowing - we got so many nice photos which we've looked back on so many times already of our tour. We can't wait to plan another weekend away and will definitely be contacting Mountain Goat when we do! Also wanted to say Tony our tour guide was the best tour we've ever had, such a nice guy and really made the tour an experience - Honestly can't recommend him enough!
10. Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
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4.9 based on 38 reviews
Sightseeing Tours the way they should be. Fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. Our Lake District tour will take you to places not normally visited by the casual tourist, showing you the true essence of why this part of the country is so spectacular.. Fun and laughter all the way, all day.
Inclusions: Map, Narration, Media, Audio, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Pety_3000-
I joined the North Wales Adventure with Busy Bus, on 26/9/2020. It was a fantastic day trip through N. Wales and the Snowdonia Park. The places we visited, the scenery we met, the organisation of the trip were brilliant. Frank, our driver and guide was amazing! He made our tour unforgettable! A wonderful man, who loves his job and made us a little Welsh too. I'm looking forward to joining more day trips with Busy Bus. Thank you.
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