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City Guides of Britain

Britain has a diverse mix of cities, towns and villages. From the iconic cityscape of London to the tranquil beauty of Stratford-upon-Avon.  Many have a rich history, full of character and charm, with many dating back to the Roman empire.

Our City Guides provide a highlight of what you can expect on a tour of Britain. Use our travel guides to explore the range of tours passing through each location. Simply click on the links to find out more.

Aberdeen

Scotland's third largest city, Aberdeen is a lively, maritime port of Georgian architecture perched overlooking the wild North Sea and providing an excellent base for exploring the Royal Deeside region...

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Bath

Bath is a city of unrivalled charm and beauty harbouring a rich history waiting to be explored. With foundations built in Roman times and a rebirth in the Georgian era,...

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Canterbury

Canterbury is known as the ecclesiastical capital of England. Dominated by its impressive medieval cathedral, Canterbury is an ancient town of rank. Situated on a prehistoric route linking London with...

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Cardiff

Widely touted as Europe's youngest capital, Cardiff is undoubtedly the heart and soul of contemporary Welsh culture and innovation. However its modern reputation belies a long history and a cityscape...

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Conwy and Llandudno

The Victorians and Edwardians called Llandudno the Queen of the Welsh resorts and it was graced with some of the most elegant seaside architecture in Britain. Neighbouring Conwy is one...

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Dover

Dover is most well-known for the world famous White Cliffs from which you can enjoy an exhilarating cliff top walk with spectacular views. But the cliffs are by no means...

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a truly enchanting capital city. Synonymous with the nation's ancient culture, the capital of Scotland is also visually spectacular, bristling with elegant architecture and hallmarks of a long...

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Fort William

The town's stunning location provides the main appeal for visitors; Fort William is spectacularly set overlooking Loch Linnhe and the rugged West coast with Scotland's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis, providing...

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Glasgow

Scotland's largest city, Glasgow is a thriving urban centre home to the hallmarks of a rugged history of trade and industry whilst remaining at the fore-front of modern Scottish culture....

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Inverness

Nestling in the stunning surrounds of Scotland's remote Highlands, Inverness provides a cultural and commercial hub for the surrounding communities and the far north of Scotland. Granted city status in...

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Liverpool

Undoubtedly one of England's most distinct cities, Liverpool is home to a colourful character and a local population (known as Scousers) renowned for their sense of humour and unmistakeable accent...

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London

London is a colossal city in both size and stature. Whilst home to a wealth of history and mindful of age-old tradition, London also remains a world-leader in commerce, politics...

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Oxford

Originally a small town of Saxon England, Oxford grew in size and importance throughout the middle ages and even acted as England's de facto capital for Charles I during the...

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Portree

Portree is an historic town, its name thought by many to be derived from the Gaelic Port Righ or King's Harbour, following the 16th century visit of King James V....

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth is situated on the south coast of central England occupying the Portsea Island Peninsula and directly opposite the small island of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel....

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St Andrews

St Andrews is synonymous with golf; this small Scottish town located in the Kingdom of Fife is home of the governing body of the sport not to mention the much...

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St Davids

St Davids, is the picturesque ecclesiastical capital of Wales, and is named after the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. Nestling on the coast of Pembrokeshire it enjoys a tranquil...

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Stirling

Known as "the Key to the Kingdom", the beautiful city of Stirling lies at the heart of Scotland both figuratively and literally. With an enchanting Castle to rival Edinburgh it...

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Once a quaint and unassuming market settlement, Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque town in its own right but was catapulted in to the limelight in the 16th century with the renown...

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Tenby

Tenby is another chocolate box welsh tourist resort with beautiful beaches, colourful houses, shops, cafes and pubs all linked by cobbled streets. The original name of the town was Dinbych...

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York

Touched by England's inhabitants throughout history, everyone including the Romans, Vikings, Anglo Saxons and Normans have left their stamp on the city. As a result the city offers a feast...

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