Top South West England Historical Tours

The COTSWOLD DISCOVERY TRAIL is a self guided private tour enabled by our beautifully designed maps and Trail Pack. There are 2 day long Trails to do. Avoid expensive tour guides, the map is your guide. Explore things on your own, at your own pace with the confidence you know where you are going. The centrepiece of the Trail Pack is a fold out map. There is a Trail on each side, one for the North & South Cotswolds. The Trails are circular to complete in a car, structured around many stops where you explore on foot. There are many start points, so you finish where you start, which is the most convenient place for you. The maps offer comprehensive directions, are packed full of interesting information and loaded with questions and clues to answer which illuminate further on your surroundings. If you have a limited time in the Cotswolds this is the best way to see a lot of it.

Enjoy 7 days in Somerset. We can take up to 42 people for the same price as 15! This works out at £50 each a day. ** YOU CHOOSE WHERE YOU WANT TO VISIT & WE ARRANGE THE DETAILS ** See beautiful historical Somerset all together. No carrying luggage on and off the coach. You have the private luxury of staying with all your friends or family all in the same complex. You are able to relax and spend time together as you desire. The whole tour is designed around you and your groups specific desires. Experiencing Somerset with a group of friends is a beautifully memorable experience. You will be immersed in history and in awe of nature. Our cottage complex enables you to unwind in the countryside without crowding one another, but close enough to enjoy creating forever memories together. All our self catering cottages are convenient and newly refurbished to a high standard. A stones throw from our complex is the Firehouse offering special deals for guests staying with A Touch Of Home.

Enjoy 3 nights in Somerset. And 2 days at attractions. We can take up to 42 people for the same price as 15! Experience the beautiful festival of light with those you love. No carrying luggage on and off the coach. You have the private luxury of staying with all your friends or family all in the same complex. You are able to relax and spend time together as you desire. The whole tour is designed around you and your groups specific desires getting everyone in the mood for Christmas. . Our cottage complex enables you to unwind in the countryside without crowding one another, but close enough to enjoy creating forever memories together. All our self catering cottages are convenient and newly refurbished to a high standard. A stones throw from our complex is the Firehouse offering special deals for guests staying with A Touch Of Home.

Make your visit to Stonehenge immersive and stress-free on a private 4-hour tour. Skip the hassle of public buses and schedules and relax in private end-to-end transportation from your Bath hotel. En route, take in the iconic English countryside while your guide narrates the surroundings. Enjoy a detailed tour at the mysterious archaeological site, followed by free time to wander around at your own pace.

Exploring the prehistoric sites around Bath is difficult in a day without resorting to a hire car. This private tour delivers: covering three sights in a single morning and afternoon. Admire England’s rolling countryside as you leave Bath for the world’s largest neolithic stone circle at Avebury, and stroll among its ancient stones. Then, continue to see the West Kennet Long Barrow tomb before visiting Stonehenge and making your return.

Exploring any of the villages near Bath independently may give you only a superficial glimpse of rural England. On this private half-day tour, visit a village that encapsulates country life, both past and present. Settle into a private vehicle and travel to an off-the-tourist-trail village with some unusual historical features. Stroll the lanes and surrounding countryside; enjoy refreshments (own cost) at the pub; and gain insight you’d miss if alone.

This private tour is a great way to experience one of the most unique places near Bath. Glastonbury is unlike any other town in England. The small town is steeped in legends relating to King Arthur, Jesus and the Holy Grail and today it is a popular place for yoga, meditation and New Age spiritualism. During this tour you will visit its key attractions and hear about its fascinating stories. • Explore sites related to the legends of King Arthur • Visit the picturesque gardens and ruins of Glastonbury Abbey • Enjoy panoramic views from one of the region’s most famous landmarks: Glastonbury Tor • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included

Benefit from the insider knowledge of a local guide on a private tour of Bath, the ideal choice for travelers with limited time in the historic Georgian city. Rather than exploring as a large group, you'll receive undivided attention from a private guide who was born and raised in Bath, meaning that you'll stray from the beaten path and discover parts of the city that tourists usually miss out on. Plus, you can choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Private tour with private transportation exploring one of Britain's most famous monuments - Stonehenge and the beautiful city of Bath. • Explore the famous site of Stonehenge with your private guide • Your guide will share interesting stories on Stonehenge, how it was built and the latest archaeological discoveries • Your private walking tour of Bath will give you a great introduction to the city • You will be shown around Bath by a guide who was born and grew up in Bath • Throughout the day enjoy the benefits of a local private guide and private transportation • All admissions included This tour picks-up and drops-off at locations In Bath – ideal for visitors staying in Bath or visiting Bath for the day.

Make the most of your limited time in the area—and visit two of England’s highlight destinations—in one seamless, private tour. Depart in the afternoon from your Bath accommodation, and head first to Lacock, where you’ll tour the village's historical streets, spy its many filming locations, and more. Then, continue to Castle Combe (said to be one of the Cotswolds' prettiest villages), for a tour and traditional English cream tea.

Get a great introduction to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath on this private tour with a local guide who was born and grew up in Bath. In the afternoon visit a small falconry to have the unique experience of flying a hawk in the countryside. Bath is located 14 miles from Bristol, the tour includes private transportation to and from Bristol.

The charming UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is located a short distance from Bristol and is highly recommended as a place to visit. This tour of Bath will give you a great introduction to the city and has the benefits of being a private tour with private transportation to take you to and from Bath. You will have the added benefit of being taken on the tour by a guide who was born and raised in Bath giving you an insider's perspective on the city. • Private walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath • Be shown around Bath by a local guide who was born and grew up in the city • Private round-trip transportation from Bristol to Bath

This private day trip is a great way to experience some of the must-see attractions near Bristol. Visit Wells, England's smallest city, and see its magnificent cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge. • Visit England's smallest city, Wells, and see the world's 2nd oldest working clock • See Europe's oldest residential street • Try authentic Cheddar cheese at a cheese factory in the area where Cheddar cheese was originally invented • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of England's largest gorge • Travel comfortably by private transportation with a local guide

Explore the top attractions surrounding Bath with ease on a private day tour. Private transportation allows you to visit multiple locations in just one day, which would otherwise involve sluggish and indirect bus routes. See Wells Cathedral, buy lunch at a traditional pub, and sample Cheddar cheese at its origin. Beyond cuisine and culture, your private adventure includes a scenic jaunt through England's largest and most scenic gorge.

At the confluence of the rivers Avon, Nadder, and Bourne there is a city in Wiltshire, England, called Salisbury. Many of Salisbury's landmarks have great cultural significance and date back more than eight centuries into the past. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site as Salisbury railway station. Explore and admire the streets from the medieval era with a coalesce of old and new Sarum as well as half-timbered Tudor townhouses and Victorian villas.

Explore this wonderful English landscape declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, you will be able to admire this monument with more than 5000 years old and be impressed with English culture and heritage. During this tour you will not only enjoy Stonehenge but also the beautiful town of Bath, where you can admire its famous Roman Baths.

Our two principal guides, myself (Alasdair) & Tom lead colourful tours in Georgian/Regency era costumes with a dash of role play & are both historians who deliver an insights with humour about the life & time of Jane Austen & about Bath. We also have other experienced local guides who deliver equally memorable 5 star tripadvisor reviewed tours but without the costumes. Our third guide Adge also runs licensed vehicle for day tours beyond Bath too.

This self-guided cycling holiday based in Cornwall will allow you to explore the locations from the popular Rosamunde Pilcher novel, The Shell Seekers as well as some of the filming locations of the popular German Television adaptation. It will take you to the area where the author grew up as well as the stunning Lamorna Cove. This tiny fishing village also starred in what’s considered Rosamunde Pilcher’s most famous work. You will also have the opportunity to explore various spots as detailed in Rosamunde Pilcher’s classic novels including St Michael's Mount and much more!

On this scenic Cornwall cycling tour you will discover the ever-changing landscape around the tip of Cornwall (and the British mainland). Starting in Truro or Penzance, you cycle through several famous towns, villages and landmarks including Falmouth, Penzance, Porthleven and Lands End.

South Cadbury Castle is one of England’s most fascinating ancient ruins, dating back to the late Bronze Age. On this walking tour, explore the remains of the legendary hillfort, learn why it is believed by many to have been the site of King Arthur's Camelot, and enjoy stunning views across the Somerset countryside.

The prehistoric stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury attract admiration and intrigue in equal measure, drawing curious visitors from across the world—but visiting independently means missing out on their hidden significance. On this half- or full-day tour, explore Stonehenge and Avebury as your guide shares the many theories on their origins. Visit lesser-known nearby sites many visitors miss, with pickup and drop-off in towns within the local area included.

Swap Bath for an evening of country pubs in the heart of the Cotswolds, and immerse yourself in British hospitality and good food. Ideal for those who long to discover the locals’ drinking dens, this evening experience takes you off the tourist trail with a guide from the region. Listen to stories about the Cotswolds and English pubs as you visit up to three traditional pubs, enjoying a 3-course dinner and drinks.

On this all-inclusive, full-day excursion from Bath, you’ll venture deep into the English countryside to discover picturesque, under-the-radar attractions. Enjoy a relaxing, small-group journey filled with hidden highlights, from TV and film shooting locations to one of the country’s most enigmatic prehistoric sites. Exclusive day trips include a traditional lunch in a local inn, afternoon tea, and hotel transfers.

Leave the crowds of Bath behind on a small-group half-day tour to the Cotswolds. Pickup and drop-off from the transportation center spare you the headache of navigating the bus system and timetables on your own. With maximum eight people per tour, your visits to ancient tombs, local nature, and Castle Combe are sure to be intimate and immersive. Round out your authentic English experience with a cup of traditional cream tea.