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Step Back in Time: Bake & Sip Traditional Afternoon Tea in Shakespeare's Stratford

The Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon offers an immersive taste of England. Located in a traditional English building in the town center, you'll bake, savor scones with clotted cream and jams, enjoy charcuterie, cakes, and bubbly for a delightful culinary journey. Perfect for all skill levels!

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Duration In Minutes Duration: 180 minutes

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Step Back in Time: Bake & Sip Traditional Afternoon Tea in Shakespeare's Stratford

Step Back in Time: Bake & Sip Traditional Afternoon Tea in Shakespeare's Stratford

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Yorkshire Dales Tour: 'All Creatures Great & Small'

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Unearth Liverpool's Dark Secrets: A Haunted Ghost Walk Through St. James Cemetery

Unearth Liverpool's Dark Secrets: A Haunted Ghost Walk Through St. James Cemetery

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Best Guided Experiences to Enjoy in Manchester

Explore top-rated guided experiences in Manchester selected using guide quality scores above 5. These tours and visits are led by knowledgeable, clear, and engaging guides who enhance the experience through storytelling, helpful insights, and memorable interactions.

Step into Christmas Magic: York's Festive Walking Tour!

Location Icon York

£12.5

Step into Christmas Magic: York's Festive Walking Tour!

Historical Tours Best Conversion Seasonal

Rating Star 5.0 (106 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 90 minutes

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York: Explore 2000 years of Christmas history through medieval streets adorned with lights. Join Blue Badge guide Sarah Cowling for festive tales of Vikings, Romans and authors. Discover York's Christmas spirit and traditions. Perhaps even enjoy takeaway mulled wine!

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Unleash Your Inner Falconer: A Private Family Bird of Prey Adventure in Carlisle

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£96.15

Unleash Your Inner Falconer: A Private Family Bird of Prey Adventure in Carlisle

Involves Animals Wildlife Watching Nature and Wildlife Tours

Rating Star 4.9 (51 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 60 minutes

Experience the 'Private Family Bird of Prey Experience' in Carlisle, set in the Cumbrian countryside. Discover falconry's English heritage, get hands-on with local birds, and enjoy the outdoors. Learn about the history of falconry from medieval Britain. A unique and educational family adventure awaits.

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Durham Pub & History Tour: Ales & Tales!

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£30

Durham Pub & History Tour: Ales & Tales!

Walking Tours Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Historical Tours

Rating Star 5.0 (20 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 150 minutes

The Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting combines Durham's best features: its fascinating history and its cozy pubs! Explore the stunning architecture in the heart of the historic city centre and hear tales of conquest, miracles, and tragedies that make Durham unique. This is a walking tour perfect for those who enjoy history and a good pint.

The tour takes guests to iconic locations like the Market Place, Saddler Street, and Palace Green, each with its own story to tell. Walk across the Kingsgate Bridge, explore Elvet, and delve into Durham's dark history near Old Elvet. The tour also crosses the River Wear bridges and stops at a City Centre Bar. Along the way, guests will visit four atmospheric and historic pubs to enjoy real cask ales.

This experience includes alcoholic beverages at each pub stop. It excludes additional purchases made at the pubs. It's a small-group walking tour led by an expert guide. This tour provides a unique and engaging way to experience Durham's culture and history.

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Uncover Liverpool's Soul: A Walking Tour with a Local Scouser

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£14

Uncover Liverpool's Soul: A Walking Tour with a Local Scouser

Short term availability Cultural Tours Excellent Quality

Rating Star 5.0 (80 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 90 minutes

Liverpool with a Local: Walking Tour immerses you in Liverpool's vibrant culture and history. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a passionate local guide. Discover the city's Titanic connections, mythical Liver Birds, and The Beatles' legacy. A perfect blend of historical insights and Scouse charm, offering an authentic Liverpudlian experience.

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Nottingham's Robin Hood Tour: Secrets with Little John

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£21

Nottingham's Robin Hood Tour: Secrets with Little John

Walking Tours Historical Tours Culture

Rating Star 5.0 (30 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 120 minutes

Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham takes people on a fun walk to see the city. Hear real stories about Robin Hood, the bad Sheriff, and how they fought for what's right. Little John will show you Nottingham Castle, where the powerful people lived. He will also take you to secret caves like Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. You'll hear tales about being strong, fighting back, and staying alive.

Walk where Robin Hood walked, find secrets in Sherwood Forest, and learn the real story behind the stories. This tour is exciting and makes history come to life with fun and spirit. The tour also goes through the Lace Market, a place that Nottingham was once proud of. See how the rich stayed rich and how people fought back. It's a great adventure to learn about the Merry Men.

What to Expect: This tour shows you Nottingham City Centre, places where Robin Hood lived, Nottingham Castle, and Shire Hall, which is an old courthouse. You'll walk around and see important places while hearing interesting stories. The tour guide will tell you about the history and stories of Nottingham. This is a walking tour.

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York Time Traveler Tour: Roman Toilets & Dick Turpin!

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£16

York Time Traveler Tour: Roman Toilets & Dick Turpin!

Historical Tours Culture Cultural Tours

Rating Star 5.0 (158 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 75 minutes

Time Traveller's Walking Tour of York - Morning Tour offers an entertaining and immersive journey through York's history, from Roman times to the present day. This walking tour is perfect for friends, families, and social groups who want a fun and engaging experience.

Expect surprises, plays, and captivating stories about Roman toilets, Dick Turpin's execution, and Black Death cures. The tour visits key historical locations, including Roman York (Eboracum), Medieval York, Norman York, and the York Castle Museum. Participants even have a chance to win the coveted Time Traveller's Tour Trophy!

This experience includes a fun and engaging walking tour of York, but excludes admission fees to attractions.

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Uncover Durham's Dark Secrets: A Guided Walking Tour Through History & Mystery

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£10

Uncover Durham's Dark Secrets: A Guided Walking Tour Through History & Mystery

Historical Tours Best Conversion Excellent Quality

Rating Star 5.0 (244 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 90 minutes

Guided Walking Tour of Durham explores its captivating history through unforgettable stories. Discover Durham's Narnia link, mining heritage, and eerie tales. Led by a local expert, this accessible, family-friendly tour unveils Durham's hidden gems and breathtaking views for locals and tourists alike.

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Miniature Horse Walk: A Falabella Adventure in the East Midlands

Location Icon East Midlands

£25

Miniature Horse Walk: A Falabella Adventure in the East Midlands

Top Product Nature and Wildlife Tours Walking Tours

Rating Star 5.0 (44 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 60 minutes

Private Miniature Horse Walking near Lincoln offers a unique countryside experience with Falabella horses. Groom, learn to handle, and walk with these rare Argentine breeds, enjoying views of Tattershall Castle. Perfect for gentle nature lovers; birthday cakes are optional. A calm and memorable wildlife encounter.

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Windermere: Private Sailing & Lakeside Dining

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£299

Windermere: Private Sailing & Lakeside Dining

Sailing Lunch Dining Experiences

Rating Star 5.0 (29 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 180 minutes

Experience the beauty of Lake Windermere with a Private Sail and Dine experience. This unique adventure lets guests charter a 10-meter Oceanis Clipper sailing yacht on England's largest natural lake, Windermere. It's a special way to see the lake, perfect for those who want a more personal and luxurious experience.

Guests can help sail the boat or simply relax and enjoy the stunning views and fresh Cumbrian air. The tour includes a delicious ploughman's lunch made with local ingredients, served during the second half of the trip. If the weather is nice, you can eat on deck with amazing views.

The yacht has everything needed for a comfortable trip, including a bathroom and central heating. With 20 years of sailing experience on Windermere, the skipper has many stories to share about the lake and enjoys teaching guests how to sail. The tour ensures a memorable and exclusive sailing experience on one of England's most beautiful lakes.

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Liverpool: Private Beatles Tour to Penny Lane & More!

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£330

Liverpool: Private Beatles Tour to Penny Lane & More!

Worry-Free Shore Excursion Bus Tours Top Product

Rating Star 5.0 (28 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 240 minutes

The Bespoke Beatles Private Tour in Liverpool offers an immersive journey into the lives and music of the world-renowned band. This tour takes guests on a trip through the city that shaped The Beatles, exploring the places that inspired their legendary songs and fueled their rise to superstardom.

What to Expect: Guests will visit iconic locations such as The Beatles Statue at Pier Head, a tribute to the band's lasting legacy, and explore the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts/Liverpool College of Art, where some of The Beatles honed their musical talents. The tour continues to Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, immortalized in their songs, and includes a stop at St. Peter's Church in Woolton, where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met. Guests will also see Mendips, John Lennon's childhood home, and 20 Forthlin Road, Paul McCartney's childhood home, along with Ringo Starr's childhood home and The Cavern Club (exterior), a pivotal venue in their early career. A visit to Liverpool Town Hall will allow guests to see the historic building. The tour provides private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable and personalized experience.

Included in this private tour is transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey between each iconic Beatles landmark. Not included are entrance fees to attractions and food and drinks. This tour ensures an in-depth exploration of Liverpool's Beatles heritage with an expert guide.

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Uncover York's Chilling Secrets: A Frightseeing Ghost Walk

Experience the Eerie History of York, a guided walking tour through haunted locations, offers spine-tingling tales of the supernatural. Designed for thrill-seekers, it provides a comprehensive 'DEADucation' in the world's most haunted city with no jump scares, gimmicks, or actors. It is a shocking and bizarre tour for those with a taste for terror.

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Duration In Minutes Duration: 75 minutes

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