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Bath: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Flexible StartYou’ll wander Bath’s streets on your own schedule, solving cryptic clues sent to your phone and sharing laughs with friends along the way. Expect to notice quirky details most people miss, pause for snacks or drinks whenever you want, and finish feeling like you’ve really explored — not just visited — this city.
Bath: Bridgerton Tour & City Highlights with HeadphonesYou'll walk 90 minutes through Bath's Georgian streets wearing headphones that play Bridgerton's music and sound design as your guide shows you the Assembly Rooms ballroom, the Holburne Museum, and Lady Danbury's exterior. The headphones and the show's soundtrack are included, so you're not just seeing the filming locations—you're hearing them as they appeared on screen.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bath's Bridgerton filming locations without arranging your own route or missing the show's audio—the headphones and fixed itinerary handle both.
Sea Kayaking Newquay: Paddle Past Smugglers' CavesYou’ll learn to handle your kayak right on Towan Beach before paddling out along Newquay’s rugged coastline with a local guide—exploring old smuggler caves, spotting seals if you’re lucky, and drifting into hidden coves most people never see. Expect laughter, splashes, and maybe a story or two that’ll stick with you long after you’ve dried off.
Stonehenge & Cotswolds Villages Day Trip from BristolYou visit two major stone circles and three villages famous for history and film locations, with Stonehenge entry included and transport handled from your Bristol pickup. The day is paced around comfort breaks and free time for lunch, so you're not rushing between stops. A driver-guide narrates the route, and the coach seats a maximum of 16 people.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Bristol who want to see Stonehenge and the Cotswolds without renting a car or planning the route themselves. Expect a full day out — the length is what lets you fit two stone circles and three villages into one trip without feeling rushed between stops.
Newquay Surf Lessons for Beginners with EquipmentYou arrive, get fitted for a wetsuit and board, walk to the beach, and spend two hours learning to paddle, catch waves prone, and pop up to standing with a coach watching your form. All equipment is included, and the lesson is built so you leave knowing you can surf on your own. Plan for three hours total from arrival to leaving the beach.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to try surfing without owning a board or wetsuit and with someone teaching the basics. Expect active water time and a moderate fitness demand — this is real surfing, not a float, which is what makes learning possible in two hours.
Bournemouth: Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach with Durdle Door & Corfe CastleYou get picked up in Bournemouth and driven to six major Jurassic Coast stops, with the ferry included and a local guide providing commentary throughout. Lunch and Corfe Castle entry are on you, but three hours at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are built into the schedule, so you're not rushing. The trade-off is a full day out—that's what makes fitting all of it in possible.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Bournemouth who want the Jurassic Coast's main sights in one day without driving or planning stops themselves. Expect a full day out—around eight hours—which is what makes fitting all six locations and three hours of free time at Durdle Door possible.
Bristol Old City & Harbour Walking Tour: History, Banksy, DocksYou’ll trace Bristol’s story step by step—from bustling markets to Banksy street art to echoes of ships along the harbour—with a local who knows every shortcut and quirk. Expect laughter over odd facts, moments of quiet at old ruins, and details you’d miss alone. It feels less like ticking off sights and more like joining someone who loves showing their city.
Bath: Bridgerton Filming Locations & Royal Crescent Headphone TourYou wear wireless headphones that stream music and facts as your local guide walks you through Bath's Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, Holburne Museum and the side-streets used in Bridgerton filming. The audio keeps you connected to the guide even in busy streets, and the whole loop takes two to three hours without requiring you to arrange transport or navigate the city yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Bath's major landmarks and Bridgerton filming locations in one guided walk without figuring out the route yourself — the wireless headphones and local guide handle both the navigation and the storytelling, leaving you free to take in the city.
Newquay: 2-Hour Surf Lesson for Beginners & ImproversYou arrive at the beach, spend twenty minutes learning technique on the sand, then paddle out with a coach who either stabilizes your board as you pop up (if you're new) or focuses you on turns and paddling (if you've surfed before). You leave with a wetsuit, board and two hours of hands-on coaching, plus hot showers afterward. Start time depends on the tide — Escape Surf School confirms it after you book.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to try surfing or improve basic skills without arranging gear or a coach yourself. Plan for the start time to shift based on tides — that's what lets the lesson work with the ocean instead of against it.
Stonehenge Private Tour from Bath & Fast-Track EntryYou get picked up from your Bath hotel, driven to Stonehenge with fast-track entry already arranged, and spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the stones with a guide who knows the site inside out. Hotel drop-off is included, and the whole tour runs half a day, leaving your schedule flexible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Stonehenge without arranging your own transport or queuing for entry—the private vehicle and fast-track admission mean you move at your own pace instead of following a coach schedule, and the guide's deep knowledge of the site makes the mystery of it feel present instead of distant.
Bude: Widemouth Bay Surfing Lesson with Gear & InstructorYou’ll start with a friendly local instructor right on Bude’s Widemouth Bay beach—wetsuit zipped up and surfboard in hand—before heading into the waves as part of a small group lesson. Expect plenty of laughs (and maybe some tumbles) as you learn to balance and ride your first wave. It’s less about perfection and more about feeling that wild Cornish energy.
Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour Looe 1.5-Hour WalkYou walk Looe's harbor, town center, and riverside for 90 minutes with a guide who knows both the show and the town. You see the Guildhall, the working fish market, The Sail Loft, and East Looe Beach—all real locations that appeared on screen. The guide shares production stories and local history as you move, and you finish understanding why the cast and crew chose this corner of Cornwall to film.Is it for me?Right for Beyond Paradise fans who want to see the real Looe behind the show without spending a full day on it. The 90 minutes covers the main locations at a steady pace, which means you're walking uphill and over uneven ground—plan for moderate fitness and comfortable shoes.
Bath: Jane Austen Trail, Roman Baths & Georgian LandmarksYou’ll trace Jane Austen’s footsteps through Bath’s golden streets, peek inside her world at the Jane Austen Centre (entry included), and wander past grand crescents and ancient baths with stories from a local guide. Expect laughter, odd facts, and moments where history feels suddenly close—you might even find yourself picturing Regency dances or catching that mineral scent by Pulteney Bridge.
Jurassic Coast: Day Trip to Durdle Door, Corfe Castle & BroadchurchYou’ll feel salt spray on your cheeks at Durdle Door, climb ancient stones at Corfe Castle, and pause in Tyneham’s silent lanes—all with a local guide leading your small group along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and views that linger long after you’ve left.
Stonehenge & Avebury Private Tour by Car with ArchaeologistYou’ll walk among ancient stone circles at Avebury and stand beneath Stonehenge with stories from a real archaeologist guide. Expect misty fields, pub lunches in old villages, quiet moments inside prehistoric tombs — plus hotel pickup and plenty of small surprises along winding Wiltshire roads.
Bristol: Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Game with Clues & MapsYou’ll wander Bristol’s lively streets chasing clues sent straight to your phone, pausing whenever something catches your eye. Expect laughs over cryptic puzzles, glimpses into local stories you’d never spot alone, and moments where you’ll feel unexpectedly proud (or just hungry for another bakery stop). You set the pace — start whenever you like and see where curiosity leads.
Bridgerton Filming Locations Bath: 2-hour walking tourYou walk through Bath's Georgian streets with a Blue Badge guide, stopping at 14 real Bridgerton filming locations across two hours. You'll see the Royal Crescent, the Assembly Rooms where the balls were shot, the homes of the Featheringtons and Lady Danbury, and finish at the Holburne Museum. The guide connects each stop to specific scenes and characters, so you're not just looking at pretty buildings — you're understanding why Netflix chose them and how they were used.Is it for me?Right for Bridgerton fans who want to match the show to the real Bath without figuring out the locations themselves. Plan for two hours on your feet through a hilly city — that's what lets the guide take you through all 14 stops and actually explain what was filmed where.
Padstow: Ghost Walk Tour with Local Legends & Costumed GuideYou’ll follow Padstow’s twisting streets with a costumed guide who brings Cornwall’s haunted history to life. Expect eerie inns, medieval churches, stories from locals who still get goosebumps—and moments where even skeptics might shiver. It’s not just spooky tales; it’s laughter, strange silences, and glimpses of Padstow you’d never notice alone.
Glastonbury: Tor Climb & Trees Walk with Local GuideYou walk gently through Glastonbury's countryside and town with a local guide who knows the trees, the history, and the hidden corners. The tour includes a Tor climb with views across Avalon, visits to the red and white springs, tree introductions, seasonal poetry, and folk music. It takes a few hours and suits any fitness level—the pace is set by observation, not speed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Glastonbury through its landscape and history rather than rushing between attractions—Matt's local knowledge and the slow pace mean you'll see the town and its surroundings the way someone who lives there actually does.
Falmouth: Ghost Tour Stories, Haunted Vault & Cannibal TalesYou’ll step into Falmouth’s haunted vault with your undead guide, walk its shadowy opes listening to tales of shipwrecks and cannibals, and hear how locals shaped their own legends. Expect laughter, chills, and moments that linger long after you leave the cobbled streets behind.
