United Kingdom Tours

Top 14 Things to See and Do in United Kingdom

1. London

   
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   London is one of the world's top and most visited tourist destinations in the world. There are so many private cultural tours in London city that many tourists outstay their intended visits to Britain's capital. Guided London Tours will take you to famous destinations like Windsor, Big Ben, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Picadilly Circus, Covent Garden and many more hot spots around this vibrant and unique city.

2. Belfast

   
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   The captivating capital of Northern Ireland Belfast was once one of the best and well-renowned shipbuilding cities in the world. Private Belfast City Tours are very popular with visitors as there are many historical and interesting sights in the city.  The top-rated sightseeing tour is the powerful Titanic Exhibition at the beautiful Belfast Docks, the building alone is spectacular and the tour is factual with many interactive exhibits.

3. Edinburgh

   
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   Edinburgh is the cultural capital of Scotland and is located in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.  Private guided Edinburgh city tours are full of fantastic sightseeing opportunities including The Castle, Old Town and the lovely Georgian New Town. There are a wealth of annual festivals held in the city with many museums and galleries that hold magnificent works of art and are full of the cultural heritage of the Scottish people.

4. Cardiff

   
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   Cardiff is a wonderful city that offers many diverse private sightseeing tours and attractions to it visitors every year. From award-winning golf clubs, rugby matches, world-renowned choral festivals and sightseeing opportunities that are just breathtaking Cardiff has it all. Located on the beautifully stunning Severn estuary, the Welsh capital will keep you coming back for more time and time again.

5. Glasgow

   
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   Glasgow is home to the famous Royal Scottish Opera and is known universally as being the cultural centre of Scotland.  There are many Glasgow City Tours to choose from when you visit this beautiful city and most will stop at the Theatre Royal and any one of the 70 parks and green areas of the city. The annual festivals are very popular, and thousands of people descend on the town every year especially for the highland games.  

6. Liverpool

   
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   Liverpool boasts many city Tours, but the most popular are, without doubt, The Beatles Tour where you will be taken to the studio where the famous four recorded some of their most fantastic albums from Strawberry Fields to Penny Lane.  The city hosts many cultural and heritage site and is a beautiful place to visit and also the home of one of the most famous football teams in the world. 

7. Stonehenge

   
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   Stonehenge is up there as one of the most iconic landmarks not only in England but the whole world. The date of exact construction is unknown although specialists believe that it may be around 2200 to 2400 BC, work is still ongoing at the site. Pictures do not do this sight justice, private guided tours to Stonehenge are available, and this site is a must-see on any visit to The heavenly United Kingdom.   

8. Windsor

   
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   The beautiful quaint town of Windsor is located in the suburb of Berkshire in London and lies on the south bank of the lovely River Thames. Private escorted tours of Windsor with its cobblestone lanes, timber houses and winding alleyways will make you feel like you are in a Harry Potter novel. This medieval town is, of course, popular for Windsor Castle home to the Royal Family and many sightseeing opportunities. 

9. The Scottish Highlands

   
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   The Scottish Highlands stretch from Inverness to Thurso and are split from the rest of Scotland by the Glen More or Caledonian Canal. The vast area of the Scottish Highlands is very popular with walking, hiking and biking custom tours.  The scenery and locals are very welcoming even though most of the region is unpopulated the few that live in this area are unique and exceptional to meet, and of course, a visit to John o'Groats is a must.  

10. York

    
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    York is the capital of Northern England and head of the Church of England and is home to the famous York Cathedral.  With many private guided tours available in the city of York one of the most famous streets on every tour is "The Shambles" where the buildings are literally nearly joined at the top. There are a lot of medieval festivals held in York and a lot of tourists arrange their trips to coincide with them. 

11. The Lake District

    
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    The lovely Lake District is located in Cumbria and with many private sightseeing tours it is a must-see for all tourists visiting the UK. Named after the stunning glacial lakes this district of the UK is visually breathtaking.  Home to some of the UK's most iconic and loved writers and artists like Wordsworth, Ruskin, Turner, Beatrix Potter, and Constable the district is shown in many of their famous works.

12. Loch Ness

    
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    Legends and myths are at the centre of the famous Lough Ness, and until you visit the area, you may not understand why. Some of the most popular private sightseeing tours in the United Kingdom are in the Lough Ness region with many tourists wanting to catch a glimpse of the Lough Ness Monster. Whether it is a myth or legend scores of visitors, go there every year, and it is a must-see on any visit to the UK.

     

13. Cambridge University

    
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    The University of Cambridge was Constructed in the 13th Century and is the second oldest English-speaking University in England with the University of Oxford being the first. It is the centre and hub of the lovely Cambridge town and on all private sightseeing tours and has beautiful views with over 30 college buildings within the University. 

14. Buckingham Palace

    
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    Buckingham Palace is synonymous with the United Kingdom and the world. The Queen one of the oldest monarchs to hold a throne calls the Palace home. Millions of tourists flock to her place of residence, Buckingham Palace and take guided tours, every year. The palace was built in 1837 and has been renovated on numerous occasions and always been home to the Royal Family.