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Top Things to Do in South East England

We compared all 223 experiences in South East England so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 223 experiences from £ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Oxford University Walking Tour: Alumni Guide & Harry Potter Sites
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Oxford University Walking Tour: Alumni Guide & Harry Potter SitesWalk through Oxford's 38 colleges with a current student guide, entering the Bodleian Library and Divinity School.★ 4.87 (7,648)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 35per person
Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour: 1,000 Years of History
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Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour: 1,000 Years of HistoryGuided tour of Oxford Castle and Prison with costumed character guide, climbing St George's Tower for 360° views and descending into the 900-year-old.★ 4.79 (1,624)1h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 21per person
Oxford City and University Walking Tour: 90 minutes, expert guide
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Oxford City and University Walking Tour: 90 minutes, expert guideWalk Oxford's central landmarks with a local guide covering the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, and college quadrangles: all entrance fees included, no planning needed.★ 4.66 (1,513)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 28per person

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Oxford University & City Walking Tour: 2 hours, 8 colleges
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Oxford University & City Walking Tour: 2 hours, 8 colleges★ 4.80 (1,271)2hfrom£ 30per person
Oxford: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour
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Oxford: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Walking Tour★ 4.61 (1,270)1hfrom£ 19.50per person
Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour & Bodleian Library
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Oxford: Harry Potter Walking Tour & Bodleian Library★ 4.78 (1,233)1h 30mfrom£ 35per person
Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tour
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Oxford River Cruise: 45-minute Thames sightseeing tour★ 4.71 (799)45mfrom£ 21per person
Afternoon Tea River Cruise Oxford: 1.5-hour Thames sightseeing
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Afternoon Tea River Cruise Oxford: 1.5-hour Thames sightseeing★ 4.80 (656)1h 30mfrom£ 58per person
Call the Midwife Tour Chatham: Historic Dockyard & Costumes
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Call the Midwife Tour Chatham: Historic Dockyard & Costumes★ 4.52 (649)1h 30mfrom£ 41per person
Oxford: Inspector Morse & Lewis Walking Tour
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Oxford: Inspector Morse & Lewis Walking Tour★ 4.84 (634)1h 45mfrom£ 26per person

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Oxford: University & Harry Potter Tour with Royal Magician
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Oxford: University & Harry Potter Tour with Royal MagicianFeel Oxford’s magic with a royal magician, live illusions, and stories behind iconic sites like Bodleian Library. Small groups, wheelchair accessible, advance booking advised.★ 5.00 (136)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 20per person
Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford: Broadway Tower & Stone Villages
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Cotswolds Day Tour from Oxford: Broadway Tower & Stone VillagesFull-day Cotswolds tour from Moreton-in-Marsh with private driver Johnnie. Visits Broadway Tower, Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold. Water included.★ 5.00 (105)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 500per group
Brighton walking food tour: 7 stops, independent producers
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Brighton walking food tour: 7 stops, independent producersOver 3 hours and 7 stops, taste your way through Brighton's independent food scene with a local guide, hummus, award-winning burgers.★ 4.99 (175)3hfrom£ 65per person
Silver Ring Making Workshop in Kent: Make & Keep Your Own
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Silver Ring Making Workshop in Kent: Make & Keep Your OwnLearn to make a silver ring from scratch in Kent with a live guide, coffee included, and take home a piece you designed yourself.★ 4.99 (111)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 95per person
Brighton: Bar Crawl Nightlife Tour with Shots & Photos
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Brighton: Bar Crawl Nightlife Tour with Shots & PhotosLaugh, wander, and make new friends on a Brighton bar crawl with shots, fast-track club entry, and a local guide. Includes photos and drinks deals all night.★ 4.98 (431)5h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Brighton Coastal Bike Tour: 15km ride to Rottingdean cliffs
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Brighton Coastal Bike Tour: 15km ride to Rottingdean cliffsCycle 15km along Brighton's coast with a local guide, passing the Royal Pavilion and Palace Pier to reach the white cliffs and Rottingdean village on a guided bike tour.★ 4.98 (126)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 36per person
Canterbury: Walking Tour with Stories & Medieval Gates
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Canterbury: Walking Tour with Stories & Medieval GatesStep into Canterbury’s layered past with a local guide, from Roman ruins to city gates and quirky tales. Includes historical images, easy meeting point, wheelchair access.★ 4.98 (103)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Oxford: Private University Tour with Alumni & College Entry
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Oxford: Private University Tour with Alumni & College EntryFeel the pulse of Oxford on a private university tour led by an alumni guide. Step inside historic colleges, see the Bodleian Library, and enjoy personal stories along the way.★ 4.97 (171)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 125per person
Sky Wave Gin Distillery Experience in Oxford
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Sky Wave Gin Distillery Experience in OxfordTaste three gins at Sky Wave Distillery in Oxford with a welcome G&T, guided tasting and 10% shop discount on the day.★ 4.96 (218)1h 15m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
Stonehenge & Avebury Private Tour by Car with Archaeologist
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Stonehenge & Avebury Private Tour by Car with ArchaeologistStep inside ancient Wiltshire with a private Stonehenge & Avebury tour, led by a local archaeologist. Includes hotel pickup, scenic drives, and hidden sites.★ 4.96 (106)3h–8h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 370per group

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Portsmouth: Historic Walking Tour & Spinnaker Tower Views
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Portsmouth: Historic Walking Tour & Spinnaker Tower ViewsGuided walking tour of Old Portsmouth's 800 years of naval history. Includes Spinnaker Tower, Round Tower, cathedrals, and waterfront stops. Wheelchair accessible.★ 4.95 (175)30m–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 10per person
Winchester historical walking tour: Romans to literary legends
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Winchester historical walking tour: Romans to literary legendsWalk Winchester's streets with a guide who brings the Romans, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Henry VIII.★ 4.88 (375)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12per person
Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour: 900 years of secrets
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Old Portsmouth Historical Walking Tour: 900 years of secretsWalk Old Portsmouth's medieval streets with a local guide uncovering 900 years of hidden history.★ 5.00 (51)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 12.50per person
Windsor Walking Tour: Royal Castle & Thames Street with Local Guide
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Windsor Walking Tour: Royal Castle & Thames Street with Local Guide1.5-hour guided walk through Windsor's royal landmarks, including Windsor Castle exterior, St. George's Chapel, and The Long Walk. Small groups, 11am & 2pm departures.★ 4.87 (144)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Brighton Treasure Hunt: Phone-Based Clues & Self-Paced Maps
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Brighton Treasure Hunt: Phone-Based Clues & Self-Paced MapsSelf-guided treasure hunt across Brighton using phone clues and maps. Start anytime, solve at your own pace, learn local stories. No printing needed.★ 4.87 (163)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Brighton Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 1 or 2 Day Ticket
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Brighton Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 1 or 2 Day TicketHop on and off the Red Route bus at 12 stops around Brighton: Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier, Marina and more.★ 4.59 (169)50m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Treasure Hunt Around Oxford: Solve Cryptic Clues at Your Own Pace
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Treasure Hunt Around Oxford: Solve Cryptic Clues at Your Own PaceSelf-guided treasure hunt through Oxford on your phone with cryptic clues and maps sent in real time: solve puzzles, spot hidden details.★ 4.88 (214)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Walk the Secrets of the Titanic: Southampton's Port History
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Walk the Secrets of the Titanic: Southampton's Port HistoryWalking tour of Southampton's Titanic history with a local guide covering the port, the Mayflower, QE2 and where passengers stayed before departure.★ 4.81 (467)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
Canterbury Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Cathedral
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Canterbury Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & CathedralWalk the medieval lanes and Cathedral Precincts of Canterbury with a Green Badge guide who brings 90 minutes of history to life, pilgrims, royals, murder.★ 4.84 (242)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
Canterbury Walking Tour: Cathedral & Medieval Streets
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Canterbury Walking Tour: Cathedral & Medieval StreetsWalk Canterbury's medieval lanes and Cathedral Precincts with a Green Badge guide who brings 90 minutes of history to life.★ 4.86 (478)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 16per person
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South East England at a glance ✓ 2026-10-14

  • Most booked: Oxford University Walking Tour: Alumni Guide & Harry Potter Sites, £ 35 (2h, 4.87★ · 7,648).
  • Top rated: Oxford Castle and Prison Guided Tour: 1,000 Years of History, £ 21 (1h, 4.79★ · 1,624).
  • Best value: Oxford City and University Walking Tour: 90 minutes, expert guide, £ 28 (1h 30m, 4.66★ · 1,513).

Of the 223 experiences: 207 with free cancellation, 192 with instant confirmation, 111 with hotel pickup and 87 last-minute.

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