South West England Tours

Turn the historic streets of Winchester into an amazing puzzle adventure, with the legendary tale of The Bishop's Golden Tankard! Discover hidden gems & cryptic clues to unravel the unsolved mystery. Wow your friends with amazing local history. Get 5,000 steps & a memory to treasure for life! Includes 4 historic pubs on the way! Your adventure takes you back to Tudor Winchester, where a magical golden tankard lies hidden in the vaults of the city's cathedral. Lured by its riches, Henry VIII planned to seize the tankard, but when its case was cracked open, the priceless relic was gone! Use your Winchester Mystery Guide to explore Winchester's historic streets, crack the hidden clues, and finally unmask the villain behind this legendary Tudor mystery!

Spend the day exploring and learning about the Jurassic Coast! Corfe Castle - Explore Corfe Castle built in 11c by William the Conqueror and see how the Normans dominated this area! Lulworth Cove - Step back in time and learn how the tectonic plates shaped this coastline over 140 million years ago! Durdle Door - Selfie Alert! 180 million years of history. See the best preserved limestone archway in the world! Weymouth - Wander through the old harbour, buy fish & chips, a pint of ale or an ice cream! But maybe not all at once! Portland - Standing at the Olympic Rings on the top of Portland overlooking the 18 mile long Chesil beach, it's hard not to be impressed!

See the best of Bath, including the Roman Baths, on a morning or afternoon walking tour. As you walk between the sites, hear about this UNESCO-listed city and its Roman and Georgian heritage. Admire landmarks like Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent, and visit the Roman Baths to see the baths and artifacts left by Britain’s Roman occupiers almost 2,000 years ago. Upgrade to include the baths' admission fee.

Settle in for a round-trip cruise from Poole to Swanage, and see the renowned Jurassic Coast from the water. As you listen to the captain’s commentary, gaze out at the sights of Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, and Brownsea Island. Travel along the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast, learn about its geology, and look out for key landmarks such as Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay.

Explore the breathtaking city of Bath—arguably England’s most beautiful city—from the comfort of an open-top double-decker bus. With your 24-hour pass, witness the city’s grand Georgian architecture and create your own civilized itinerary with multiple stops on two different routes near the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, Georgian Garden and more!

The Jurassic Coast features some of southern England’s most scenic shoreline. Travel via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, and visit Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, with 3 hours to spend at your leisure. This half-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site departs by coach from Bournemouth, easily reached by bus or train; it makes for an easy day trip from London and South East England.

Running for over 20 years, Bizarre Bath is a unique and fun way to see the city in the evening. Combining street theatre, comedy and stunts there is truly nothing else like it. A tour that truly has something for all ages, and is welcome light relief amongst the history and culture of Bath.

Unwind after a long day of sightseeing on a 1-hour cruise down the River Avon. Advance purchase allows you a guaranteed spot on your desired date. The leisurely cruise offers a different perspective of Bath’s picturesque attractions, including Halfpenny Bridge, the Abbey, and Pulteney Weir. Sip a courtesy glass of prosecco with your friends or special partner.  Snap photos of the famous monuments or simply relax.

Instead of a predictable walking tour that only covers Bath’s history and top landmarks, this tour allows you to experience a completely different side of the city. Hear stories about crimes, corruption, and hidden sins of Bath that visitors don’t usually find out about. From thieves to gamblers to an infamous preacher—John Wesley, this tour provides humor, history, and sinful stories while walking between key sights such as the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Have you seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders in picturesque places? A shadowed silhouette of paddle and person against a tinged sunset skyline? Well now is the perfect time to come and try the world’s fastest growing water sport for yourself! The goals come quickly with stand up paddle boarding, and we guarantee to have you cruising the coast in your first session. Our SUP Lesson & Tour has been designed to teach you many core skills including how to: launch and land, stand up and balance, hold your paddle, perform basic strokes and how to make directional changes. Alongside these new technical skills, we also want to give you the tools to carry on this sport as an exciting new pastime. This means being able to judge the best weather, wind and wave conditions; a skill that our instructors will make sure you’re confident with. Our experienced instructors will also engage you with tales of the area’s history and information about the wildlife that calls it home.

Go behind-the-scenes of British TV drama Doc Martin on a 90-minute walking tour of Port Isaac in Cornwall. Spot memorable filming locations like the Doc’s house, Louisa’s school and Mrs. Tishell’s pharmacy as you stroll around Port Isaac, seen on-screen as the fictional Portwenn. Along the way, hear stories and anecdotes about actors like Martin Clunes from your guide, a former Doc Martin extra.

Get acquainted with the seaside splendor of Poole during a cruise around Europe’s largest natural harbor from Poole. Climb aboard the boat and enjoy spectacular views of the famous Sandbanks. Listen to illuminating commentary from your knowledgeable captain as you sail from the picturesque town of Poole. Hear of how Poole Harbour was formed in the last ice-age and absorb the tranquility of the ocean before returning to Poole Quay.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to be introduced to the World Heritage City of Bath by the UK's only qualified tourist guides. They are the internationally respected Blue Badge registered / fully insured / Institute of Tourist Guiding qualified guides. They will ensure you take away a full understanding of Bath, and show you the must-see highlights. The walking tour will be enjoyable, informative, interesting, entertaining, and historically correct!

Maximise your time in Bath and enjoy an overview of the UNESCO World Heritage listed city on this 80-minute small-group tour. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Avon River and admire landmarks such as Bath Abbey, Parade Gardens, and Pulteney Bridge from the water, then follow your guide on a walking tour of attractions such as the Roman Baths, the Guildhall, and Queens Square.

Wiltshire is widely considered among England’s most beautiful counties, and there’s no better way of admiring the scenery than from the air. On this dusk or dawn tour, take to the skies by hot-air balloon and soak up spectacular views over the pretty Wiltshire countryside. With your pilot on hand to control your altitude, follow the wind effortlessly through the skies and enjoy a refreshing glass of Champagne mid-flight.

There’s a reason Bath has its name. Its mineral springs and spa traditions are known around the world. Admire the views of Bath Abbey – a 1,300-year-old house of prayer. Enter the Pump Room. Tune in to the classical music as you pass the cafe. The Thermae Bath Spa. Britain’s historical day spa. Walk and discover the Roman and Celtic traditions. Stroll past the River Avon by crossing the Pulteney Bridge. Visit the shops right on the bridge! The Assembly Room and 18 The Circus Apartments are maisonettes. Both are a must-see! Bath is on the World Heritage City list by the way. Our guide will take you to the Royal Crescent. And its row of 30 terraced houses will show you why Bath is on the list!

Delve into the dark history of Bath on a ghost tour with a difference. Exploring the city at night gives you a completely new perspective of top sights such as the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths, while this interactive tour encourages you to take part in both the spooky stories and the paranormal experiments.

This is the perfect tour for fans of the TV series “Bridgerton”. Save time trying to work out where famous scenes were filmed and instead, go on a guided walking tour that covers key filming locations. Pass by the exterior of Lady Danbury’s home as well as the the National Trust property where the ballroom scenes were filmed. Throughout the tour, expand your "Bridgerton" knowledge with lots of interesting behind-the-scenes facts about the show from your guide.

Hit new heights on this spectacular 1-hour hot air balloon flight over Cornwall. Swoop over the rugged beaches, sea cliffs and picturesque villages of England’s southwestern tip, and marvel over the Cornish countryside from your unique aerial vantage point. Sip complimentary Champagne as you float along the coast and enjoy live commentary from your pilot along the way. Best of all: balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk, so you’ll also experience the magic of a Cornish sunrise or sunset.

Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful City of Bristol & surrounding countryside. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October. Minimum of two people.

Take an express tour of Bath to see the city’s highlights in less than an hour. The ideal tour for families or those who have limited free time, the experience takes in sights of the Roman Baths, Guildhall, Theatre Royal, and more, along with the lowdown on each one. You’ll hear tips for places to eat and visit on your own as you explore the city with a local guide.

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 400 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors. Experience the hidden world of capital punishment and see first-hand where executions took place. Shepton Mallet Prison conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these prisons. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view our historic buildings and learn more about their history dating back to 1610.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. With this surfing lesson in Newquay, begin with a safety briefing and a warm-up session on the beach. Then, learn the fundamentals of surfing with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

This is a very personal walking tour with Bob and is restricted to 12 people. Bob, has lived in Bath for over 40 years and his love of the city and his sense of humour shines through as he brings to life not only the great characters, but also the grim realities faced by the ordinary people.