Britain · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See London’s top sights by open-top bus, with flexible hop-on access, audio commentary, Thames cruises, walks, and optional night tours.
“You can’t stop the rain 🙂! It was an incredible way to explore and get initially acquainted with the city. Loved it!”
See Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Beatles childhood homes, Liverpool landmarks, and the River Mersey with live music and local stories.
“Both Joe the bus driver and Damien the guide, took time to assist with taking pictures. Both were very friendly and made the experience very worth while. Damien the guide also sang songs and made jokes. Along with his knowledge of the beatles this was a fantastic experience on such a lovely day.”
See Oxford University with an alumni guide, from the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera to college courtyards and Harry Potter sites.
“Will was excellent. A great mix of fact and anecdote.”
Tour Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, from the players' tunnel and dugouts to Pep Guardiola's virtual press conference.
“It was fantastic, as season ticket holders we come to the Etihad alot but we have never done the tour, my son wanted to do it for his 9 th birthday and he loved it. The tour guides, David and Singh were brilliant, so helpful and knowledgeable making the tour so much fun!!”
Explore Oxford’s dreaming spires, Bodleian Library, filming sites, and one historic college with a university-educated guide.
“It was amazing! Our tour guide, I belive it was Simon, had very interesting facts about the colleges and gave us good tips to spend our time on Oxford.”
Walk Bath’s Roman and Georgian highlights with a lively local guide, then add entry to the Roman Baths for a self-guided visit.
“I loved everything and how educative it was. Will I do this again? Definitely YES!!”
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“Westminster Abbey was Amazing The Golden Tour Bus 🚎 was comfortable well organised and staff polite and helpful”
See York’s walls, bars, Minster, river and museums by open-top bus, with live or audio commentary and flexible hop-on hop-off access.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the bus tour. Did not hop off for the first lap - just sat on the bus and listened about the city, marking what we want to see later. on a second lap we hopped off where we wanted. Great tour and lots of valuable information.”
York's small-group walking tour links Roman ruins, Viking streets, the Minster, and the Shambles in 90 lively minutes.
“Charlotte, our guide, was a mine of information about all things York from ancient history to the modern day. She showed us many interesting things off the beaten tracks and had personal anecdotes and stories which made the tour even more interesting. A lovely hour and a half in her company was the highlight of our trip to York.”
See Oxford’s colleges, castle, shops, and Carfax Tower by open-top bus, with audio commentary, flexible stops, and a seasonal walking tour.
“Easy to fine bus stops and good information provided.a”
Explore Oxford’s spires, colleges, pubs, Harry Potter sites, and secret lanes on a lively two-hour walking tour with an expert local guide.
“I had a lovely tour. Although I was the only participant I got the full tour, with a lovely local guide. Great stories, good historic insights and laughter included. very pleasant experience.”
See Liverpool’s Albert Dock, cathedrals, museums, Chinese Arch, and more on a funny, informative 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
“It was a lovely day out. The guide was relaxed and knowledgeable. No stress . Worth every penny”
See Cambridge’s colleges, museums, Botanic Garden, and American Cemetery by open-top bus with 18 stops and multilingual commentary.
“A really good way to see the city of Cambridge on a beautiful sunny Sunday. Very informative, I learnt some things I didn't know.”
See Inverness from an open-top bus, with cathedral views, the Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness country, and flexible hop-on hop-off stops.
“the tour gives a panaromic view of the entire city. must for all tourist”
Explore Liverpool’s haunted Hope Street, two cathedrals, Rodney Street and St James’ Gardens on a theatrical 90-minute ghost tour.
“Both the guides and the tour itself were excellent. A great insight into Liverpool’s past and covers some great parts of the city you may have missed otherwise.”
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