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Top 15 City Tours in Britain

32 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The 15 best city tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - City sights before the Beatles locations
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Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

1.“Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Ride Liverpool City Sights’ Blue Route for a 90-minute city and Beatles tour with live commentary and music. Stop for photos at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Mendips, and Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Guides such as Chris, Tommy, and Damion may add Beatles songs on guitar or ukulele. The tour begins and ends at Gower Street.

“Definitely would recommend. Angela was great and made it really fun. Very knowledgeable about the Beatles.”

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Liverpool: City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music - Starting at Royal Albert Dock
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Liverpool: City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music

2.City & Beatles Tour with Live Guide & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,249 reviews · from $29

Join Liverpool City Sights for a 90-minute City and Beatles bus tour from Gower Street at Royal Albert Dock. A live guide such as Jimmy, Damien, Tommy, or Jen may add songs, jokes, poetry, and Beatles facts as you visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

“We arrived at Liverpool at noon Tues and just overnight to Wed leaving at 3pm, we live in Essex. We saw the Beatles LIVE in 1964, as it is our 60th Wedding Anniversary this year we are trying to do a memory lane!! Excited about tour, main reason to come to Liverpool.!! Early breakfast at hotel, taxi to Gower street for 9.35 trip Ref GYG48ZFLN5NR . It was cancelled!!! Had to hang about for an hour, not long enough to get to the Cathedral, which we planned to do afterwards. However, the tour with driver Arthur, and the guy who plays the ukelele, was GREAT. So much info, fun, photos,…”

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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide - Entering Oxford’s colleges and courtyards
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Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

3.University and City Walking Tour with Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,429 reviews · 2 - 10 hours · from $40

Walk through Oxford with a current student or recent graduate who explains college traditions, admissions, ceremonies, and daily university life. Visit an Oxford college, see the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera, hear stories about Tolkien and Harry Potter, and learn why Oxford’s buildings and customs still shape the city.

“Our guide Saga was great. A history major student at Oxford, she was knowledgeable about the history of school and also shared about her life at Oxford as well.”

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The Manchester City Stadium Tour - Inside the home dressing room
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The Manchester City Stadium Tour

4.The Manchester City Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,176 reviews · from $35

Visit Etihad Stadium with guides such as Martin, Hannah, Tim, and Gary. See the home and away dressing rooms, walk the glass players’ tunnel, sit in Pep Guardiola’s dugout seat, question a virtual Pep in the press room, and watch the club’s story unfold in a 360-degree cinema.

“Guide Mark was amazing. We enjoyed it so much. This is really a great activity to do in Manchester City”

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Etihad Stadium: The Manchester City Stadium Tour - The City Story starts before the pitch
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Etihad Stadium: The Manchester City Stadium Tour

5.Etihad Stadium: The Manchester City Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,096 reviews · 1h 15m · from $35

Spend 75 minutes inside the Etihad Stadium with an English-speaking guide, visiting the dressing room, dugouts, pitch-side area, players’ tunnel, press room, and Tunnel Club. Expect plenty of photo stops, sharp club stories, and an interactive Pep Guardiola feature. Matchday routes are restricted.

“It was fantastic, as season ticket holders we come to the Etihad alot but we have never done the tour, my son wanted to do it for his 9 th birthday and he loved it. The tour guides, David and Singh were brilliant, so helpful and knowledgeable making the tour so much fun!!”

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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - Ann Street and policing after the peace agreement
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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

6.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Join DC Tours at Belfast City Hall for a 2.5-hour, 1.5-mile walk through the city centre and Cathedral Quarter. Hear the political story of The Troubles, personal memories, and the road to peace from guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, and Róisín. Headsets help you follow every word in groups of up to 25.

“A terrific insight into Belfast’s amazing history. Our guide Anne did an amazing job including her personal history and knowledge”

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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free - Is $24.86 good value?
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

7.City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,683 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $24

See Edinburgh from an open-top double-decker on a 70-minute loop with 15 stops, including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood, and Dynamic Earth. Your 24-hour ticket lets you hop off to explore, then continue by bus. Audio comes in nine languages, with a children’s commentary and free headphones. Up to three children travel free with each paying adult until March 31, 2026.

“Great way to see the sights in Edinburgh. Lean history and decide the sights you want to see more endepth.”

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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket - Waterfront sights and the Beatles beginning
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Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

8.Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,555 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket to see Liverpool’s waterfront, Beatles landmarks, cathedrals, museums, and Baltic Triangle. The 50-minute loop includes English commentary, open and covered seating, a free glass of bubbly at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, and staff such as guide Kim, often praised for her lively stories.

“Ended up upgrading to the Beetles blue line tour. This hop on hop off was very affordable because you got the route to see must see places in Liverpool regarding the Beetles and then you were able to get off and do the hop on hop off of Liverpool. Truly got a very good perspective of the city historically and as the home of the Beetles”

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Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry - Starting at Trinity College on Broad Street
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Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

9.City and University Tour, including college entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,243 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $37

Walk Oxford with an English-speaking university-educated guide, see the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, Divinity School, Sheldonian Theatre, and Bridge of Sighs, then enter one historic college. Tours run hourly from Trinity College, with guides such as Simon, Dan, Jonathan, and Joe often praised for clear stories and useful local tips.

“Our guide Joe was incredible! He told us a lot of stories about the college and its history. We really recommend this tour.”

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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour - Stop 1: Shankill and Falls Road murals
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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

10.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Ride through Belfast with a private black taxi guide, visiting Protestant and Republican murals, the Peace Wall, and Bobby Sands Mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, and James draw on personal memories of The Troubles while explaining both communities’ stories. City-centre hotel pickup is included, and the tour returns to the starting point.

“This was an eye opening experience. So glad I scheduled it for our first day in Belfast. Our guide, James, was full of insights and added to the experience. Highly recommended to all visiting Belfast.”

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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - St. George’s Market and the central streets
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

11.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus with a 90-minute full loop, onboard commentary, and 19 stops. Choose a 1-day or 2-day pass, then hop off for Titanic Belfast, St. George’s Market, the Falls and Shankill murals, Belfast Castle, or Crumlin Road Gaol. Guides such as George, Rodney, Mic, and Lisa are known for adding local humor.

“Great way to see the city but would definitely recommend getting the two day pass if you are in Belfast for longer”

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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Red Route from George Square to Glasgow Cathedral
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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Use a one or two-day ticket to explore Glasgow by open-top double-decker bus. The Red Route runs all year, with live guides such as Luke and Jim during the main season, while the summer Yellow Route adds electric buses and sights around Celtic Park, Ibrox, Govan, and the Clyde.

“This was an excellent tour round most of the major places in the city. As a proud native of Glasgow l really enjoyed Luke’s very informative commentary, a mix of information and humour which l thought was pitched absolutely right. Brian was our driver on two of the stages and gave ample time for safe embarking and disembarking.”

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Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry - Bath Abbey and the city center
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Bath: City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry

13.City Walking Tour with Optional Roman Baths Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,401 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $26

Walk Bath with guides such as George, Jamie, John, Ewan, and Anna, seeing Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, the Circus, and Royal Crescent. The 1.5 to 2 hour tour gives you the city’s main story and architecture. Add Roman Baths entry if you want to explore the ancient site afterward with its self-guided audio experience.

“A brilliantly paced, well curated tour of Bath with a mix of family who've either lived very nearby for 20 years, for whom its very much home, visited often and a few who have never been before, we all enjoyed it enormously!”

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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour - The guides make the biggest difference
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1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

14.1.5-hour Oxford City and University Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,383 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Start at Trinity College’s blue gates on Broad Street for a 90-minute Oxford walk covering college courtyards, university stories, and usually New College, seen in Harry Potter films. Guides such as Jonathan, Jane, Simon, and Kamil bring personal detail, but college access can change with opening hours, events, and group size.

“We were paired with Johnathan for the Oxford walking tour. His wealth of knowledge about Oxford University as well as the city was outstanding and he was so informative about the history of the University and its previous students including himself. He kept the tour entertaining and full of information. I would recommend this tour to anyone .”

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide - Strathclyde University and Glasgow’s student life
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

15.Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Start at George Square and walk through Glasgow’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see the City Chambers, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, street art, and the Gallery of Modern Art. Guides such as Louise, Stephen, Liz, and Susie add humor, local stories, and useful tips.

“Steven .. Our tour guide was very good. We learned a lot in a short time. He had a very good sense of humor and knew the area very well. We enjoyed the tour very much.”

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