Private Tours England Reviews 177

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 76 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and engaging personalities, making every interaction enjoyable. The service provided is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the well-organized tours, seamless booking process, and the flexibility offered to tailor itineraries. Reviewers also commend the company for arranging comfortable and convenient transportation, ensuring a pleasant journey to various locations. The holidays offered are described as memorable and well-planned, exceeding customer expectations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Private Tours England journey was amazing! Simon, our driver, showed up at exactly the right time, told us fantastic stories/info/tales as we drove, and was extremely helpful and clear about timin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We contacted Private Tours only about a week ahead of when we wanted the tour and they were able to accommodate us. Our driver, Antony, was excellent, safe, flexible to schedule changes, and courteou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing driver Kevin . He went above and beyond — not only was he professional, punctual, and made me feel completely safe, but he was also incredibly kind and thoughtful. He helped me film... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our 10 day tour was well organized with guided attractions at each location. Guides were well prepared, and knew their histories thoroughly. Stonehenge, Bath, Windsor Castle, London, Greenwich, Cots... See more


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Experience England with your private tour guide as you discover the home of Shakespeare, the birthplace of the Beatles, the inspiration behind Jane Austin, and much more besides. For driver-guided tours across England and Britain, or specialist blue-badge guided experiences and day trips to our most famous monuments and locations like the Tower of London, Stonehenge, or Windsor Castle, simply contact our team and we will take care of every aspect of your vacation for you. We will design a complimentary itinerary tailored to your tastes, full of ideas, locations, and gorgeous scenic spots that we are sure you will love.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

177 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Tour with Peter

We had a great tour with Peter all over Wales for 8 days. He took us anywhere we wanted to go and was an excellent historian. He was always timely and driving was great. His passion for history made the tour both educational and enjoyable.

October 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Private Tours…

I highly recommend Private Tours England! Emma helped me to create the itinerary which included various stops throughout the Cotswolds. Dean was a wonderful driver and tour guide! His offered creative suggestions to help make the afternoon with my daughter fun and enjoyable. He knew exactly where to take us for the perfect Instagram pictures, told hilarious stories while giving us a history lesson of England and kept us entertained throughout the trip. Thank you for a seamless afternoon! I will most definitely tell all my friends to book with PTE.

October 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beauty and history in a lovely package!

Fantastic time exploring the world outside of London. Our guide Dean was terrific. Knowledgeable, personable and quickly understood our interests. He recommended sites to see that added to our understanding of history and the areas we travelled to. The planning group at Private Tours England was very responsive and included everything we wanted to see. The one observation was that we did a bit a backtracking when travelling between towns which took up time and didn’t add to the experience. On the whole it was a wonderful trip and we are most appreciative.

October 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Making Great Memories

Private Tours England did a great job putting together a memorable itinerary and coordinated details including all ticket purchases and transport. Special note of commendation for our driver-guide who added tremendously to the enjoyment of our trip. He was professional, personable, proficient and knowledgeable. Should you choose to use the services of Private Tours of England (highly recommended) including transport, be sure to ask for Calvin.

October 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“Exceptional UK Tour Experience with PTE: Seamless, Memorable, and Perfectly Tailored”

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We had an absolutely fantastic trip with PTE. From start to finish, the service was exceptional, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore the UK. We were especially delighted to see Shane as our driver on the last day—it was the perfect way to end our journey.

Despite a few issues in Scotland, PTE went above and beyond in their response, offering generous compensation when we only expected reimbursement for a couple of small items. We truly appreciate their thoughtfulness. The group had a wonderful day with access to electric carts, great weather, and lots of memories. Meanwhile, Mary and I had an incredible time visiting Stirling Castle, seeing the Kelpies, and soaking in the beauty of the Highlands.

The accommodations in York and Stratford were luxurious, and the train ride back to London was a highlight in itself. Overall, we are so glad we chose PTE. Laura and the entire team provided us with the best tour possible, perfectly tailored to our schedule. We highly recommend them for anyone looking to have a seamless and memorable experience in the UK. Thank you, PTE!

October 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 day trip to England.

What we loved was that we didn't have to think about anything. From the moment we landed in London until the day we left, Mason handled everything from driving us around, taking care of all the entry tickets and non-stop information about places that we were seeing, which allowed us to simply relax and enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend Mason and Mark.

October 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely drive to Highgrove! …

Such a lovely experience from booking to going to Highgrove with Mason McQueen to our return trip! If you want a luxury tour outside of London I highly recommend this company! They are fantastic. We went to Highgrove and we learned so much from our guide!

October 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1000% recommend

Dean was the greatest! Two midwest girls were treated to an English VIP experience. He kept us safe and took us all around the country. We even got to spend his birthday travelling with him and it is one he will never forget (ask him about his lovely birthday).

October 7, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dean was amazing!!

Dean was amazing!!! He was very knowledgeable of all the places we went to. He had a great understanding of the city and got us to where we needed to go in a timely fashion. He was also very bending of our schedule. The first day we fell asleep and he waited for us the whole time. I felt awful about that. I can’t say enough great things about our trip to London and Deans guidance. Thanks for everything.

October 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A UK Tourist's Dream Guide

My expert historian and driver, Peter was extraordinarily knowledgeable as well as commendably kind and patient. I am beyond delighted with his service. I'm very nerdy and keenly interested in UK history. I tossed questions all day long to Peter at 3 locations, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and Hampton Court, and I swear there was nothing he didn't know. Additionally, I have some mobility issues and Peter was there by my side to assist each step of the way. I got to see ALL of the 'must sees' on my list, and a great deal more. Peter was also patient with my slow pace AND with my shopping. Highly Recommended! (He's a history professor!)
Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology

October 11, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Canterbury and Dover

I booked a tour to Canterbury and to Dover for my husband and I. Unfortunately my husband couldn’t make it was he was sick.
Shane was the best and just created a wonderful day for myself. I know that is harder with one and I really appreciated the extra history and things he told me. I give him a 10 stars out of 5 star review.

October 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dean was superb

Dean was superb — not just a safe and thoughtful driver, but also a knowledgeable and amiable companion on our multiple excursions in and out of London. Would engage him again. An unequivocally positive review from us.
Steve and Sharmaine (Colorado and St. Kitts)

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience touring London area castles

The tour company was very responsive from the first contact. They provided good details on what to expect. The driver/guide was very knowledgeable and attentive. Peter was professional but also personable. His insights enhanced the overall experience at each venue.

September 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent week touring England and Wales

Excellent week touring England and Wales. Tour company helped plan the details and were so great to work with. Our driver, Dean, made the trip easy, fun and interesting. What a great driver he is in Great Britain traffic! Would give more stars if I could.

September 30, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our 5 day

Our 5 day, 4 night tour was designed by PTE to visit some of the most picturesque, charming villages and towns in the Cotswolds. Our driver and tour guide, Dean, was informative, timely, and accommodating. The Mercedes vehicle was perfect and spacious for our group of four. It was a wonderful experience!

September 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Private Tours of England provided a…

Private Tours of England provided a wonderful experience from start to finish!
My daughter and I travelled to England together and PTE made our trip such an enjoyable and stress free experience!
The initial planning was done with ease and professionalism and we were able to see all of our desired places. Our driver, Shane was extraordinarily kind, resourceful, knowledgeable, helpful and patient. We are so grateful to him for making our trip just perfect!! We will always treasure the memories of this wonderful time in England. It was certainly an amazing experience! Thank you PTE and Shane for all the hard work you put into providing a trip we will cherish in our hearts.

September 29, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

8 day tour ofsouthern England

I was very pleased with this company. They planned an 8 day tour of southern England with a private driver (Kyri) for us. Some of our stops were off the beaten path. They planned the perfect trip that allowed us to go to all the places we wanted. I recommend this company and you will not be disappointed if you choose them. The trip was "seamless." We contacted them once during the tour for a minor problem and they responded immediately and took care of the problem. I was impressed.
We really enjoyed our driver, Kyri. He is such a pleasant and enthusiastic person. He is friendly, personable, and fun. He is an excellent driver. He was always on time. He told fun stories and imparted a lot of information about English culture. He generated great ideas for things to do and places to eat when needed. He took our interests into account. He is very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the different varieties of Cadburies he got us to eat in the car. It made travelling even more fun! He is a gem!

September 13, 2024
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