Tours and trails
Imagine exploring a city on a walking trail with a knowledgeable pal, someone who can take you off the beaten track to discover a more quirky side of town. A guided tour can show you the best place to pick up a local delicacy, the right time to avoid the crowds, and the quickest or most scenic route to where you want to go. They tell you when to look up and gaze at something wondrous.
Whether you prefer an electronic audio version, a group tour or an individual local enthusiast, informative and entertaining tour guides can be engaged in all our towns, at major sites, and throughout the countryside for a fascinating walking tour.
Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes around Bristol
Visit the filming locations in Bristol used in the recent BBC series featuring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Location: Bristol
Trace the lives of The Beatles in their home city
Buzzing Liverpool is renowned for its music scene. Discover how its four most famous sons still set the beat for a fab visit to the city.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Take a tour of Liverpool’s architectural marvels
See this handsome, historic city with fresh eyes; join an expert-led RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) tour of its loveliest buildings.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Take a tour of Beatrix Potter's Lake District
Mountain Goat offer superb minibus tours of the Lake District – discover much-loved author Beatrix Potter’s favourite countryside on a half-day trip.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Follow the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle trail
Celebrate 200 of the world's greatest artists at four leading cultural venues in Yorkshire.
Location: Wakefield and Leeds, West Yorkshire
Get the inside story on Manchester’s music scene
See the sights of the city that inspired Manchester’s legendary music scene and made it the envy of the world, with Manchester Music Tours.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Uncover the secrets of HiDDEN Manchester
Unlock a wealth of history and culture with HiDDEN, a collection of eight ‘hidden gem’ attractions dotted in and around Manchester’s city centre.
Location: Manchester and Salford
Explore picturesque Clevedon, as seen on TV’s Broadchurch
Take your time exploring the coastal town of Clevedon near Bristol – filming location for the TV series Broadchurch.
Location: Clevedon, Bristol