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Beatles fans visiting Liverpool—this is the tour for you. Instead of exploring the city on foot, set off on a coach tour—the ideal way to cover lots of ground and tick off more Beatles-related sights in less time. During the tour, enjoy regular photo stops—including Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the childhood home of Paul McCartney, and The Cavern Club—where the Beatles performed 292 times.

Skip the standard group tours and enjoy an alternative history of York during this award-winning, immersive guided tour of the city. Pass by top attractions—such as the Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre—as you listen to your guide tell tales of witches, queens, and murderers that you wouldn’t hear on most other tours.

Skip the line on your visit to one of Scotland's most popular attractions on this Edinburgh Castle walking tour. Walk up the Royal Mile toward to the castle with your guide while they share insight into the significance of the fortification in Scottish history and introduce you to some of the key characters associated with it. Once inside, explore the main buildings as your guide provides further details about such elements as the one o'clock gun, the Argyle Battery, and the castle dungeons. 

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour of the magnificent visitor experience. Explore the institution at your own pace in order to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays; watch audiovisual presentations; and feel your adrenaline levels surge during an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic with your Titanic Belfast ticket.

With a collection of at least 8,000,000 objects, and 80,000 on public display, you could spend weeks exploring the British Museum—and still not see it all. Skip the long lines and follow your guide on a whistle-stop tour of the museum’s key highlights: relics of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and more. After your tour, explore independently for as long as you like.

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on-campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands", learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” films—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too.

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside a painting, here’s your chance. And it won’t just be one painting or one painter—you’ll experience the sensation of being surrounded by 42 masterpieces by 29 different artists, from Cézanne to Monet, Dali, and more. Traveling through multiple artistic movements and genres, deep soundscapes add to the experience, equal parts trippy, transcendent, and beautiful.

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry Potter™ on this trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Travel to the fabled Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets. This Harry Potter studio London tour includes round-trip coach transport and entrance tickets.

Discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Belfast. Accompanied by a guide, travel by luxury coach through Northern Ireland’s spectacular countryside. Then arrive at the Giant’s Causeway and discover its natural beauty, as well as the Carrickfergus Castle, the Dark Hedges, and the Caves of Cushendun.

Dare to discover the legend of London’s notorious Jack the Ripper on a tour like no other! Using state-of-the-art RIPPER-VISION™, innovative hand-held projectors help to recreate the atmosphere of Victorian London using spooky images, film clips and moving images. Follow your guide on a walking tour to explore the dimly lit backstreets of Whitechapel and hear the harrowing tales and conspiracy theories of London’s most notorious serial killer.

Delve into London’s rich musical history on a magical mystery tour of the capital’s rock ‘n’ roll sites. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the vibrant city in a luxury vehicle and visit renowned clubs, famous hotels, and record labels associated with rock ‘n’ roll legends like The Beatles, Jimmy Page, and Bill Wyman.

Visit three top attractions outside London on this day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath. Start at Windsor Castle (if option selected; the castle is closed Tuesday–Wednesday) for a tour of the State Apartments and St. George’s Chapel. Then continue to the mysterious, UNESCO-listed Stonehenge. Finally, arrive in Bath, known for its elegant Georgian architecture. Explore its UNESCO-listed highlights, and visit the Roman Baths (if option selected).

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. With your guide and group for company, observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the household cavalry put on an impressive display. Follow history-rich guide commentary with ease using a headset.

Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard on this Harry Potter–themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Alongside your Potter-mad guide, enjoy exploring the winding streets and mysterious alleys that inspired J. K. Rowling to create the iconic wizarding world. As well as checking off filming locations, you can also enjoy the thrill of interactive games with prizes to be won.

If you’re visiting London for the first time, orient yourself in England’s bustling capital city with ease during this guided walking tour. Perfect for families and first-time visitors, the guide leads you past 20 top London sights, such as Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Plus, exploring on foot gives you a more intimate glimpse into areas that can’t be accessed by cars or buses.

Delve into London’s dark history on an evening ghost tour of the city’s royal parks, ideal for thrill-seekers and history buffs. Under the cloak of darkness, explore dimly lit parks and historic buildings while listening to spooky stories from your guide. Plus, enjoy a Thames River cruise which concludes at the Tower of London, reputedly London’s most haunted landmark.

Step off the tourist trail and explore the Scottish capital’s hidden secrets on this underground walking tour in Edinburgh. Follow a guide from the South Bridge in Edinburgh Old Town down below street level, where a series of ancient vaults lie. As you explore the dark passageways, learn why the vaults were built, hear of the poor souls who sought refuge in the depths and discover a hidden witchcraft temple. Gain insight into city life during the 18th century, and learn of the deadly diseases which threatened Edinburgh’s inhabitants.

Journey through Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred.

Perfect for readers, families, and fans of the Harry Potter books, this immersive walking tour whisks you straight to London's most magical destinations. From filming locations to the landmarks that inspired settings in the book, you'll see it all as you follow a guide through Soho, Covent Garden, and beyond. As you go, learn insider trivia, take a fun quiz to test your own knowledge, and be sorted into your Hogwarts house.

Experience London’s traditional drinking scene on this small-group, half-day pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the City of London, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense). Pop into centuries-old ale houses, see literary haunts favored by writers like Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture through the ages.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of World War II on an enriching and emotionally stirring tour of London. Descend to the subterranean Churchill War Rooms, and enrich your knowledge of British history with commentary that covers little-known facts. As you explore, see iconic London sights like the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, and delve into the life and work of former British prime minister Winston Churchill.