Join a licensed local guide for an in-depth tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard, and stroll through Hyde Park, home to the famous Speakers’ Corner. View Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then step inside Westminster Abbey, the coronation site of English monarchs. Continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, and admire the iconic Tower Bridge spanning the Thames.

Explore the British Museum, home to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of art and artefacts. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon Marbles, and the Sutton Hoo Treasure.

Visit the Charles Dickens Museum, located in the author's only surviving London home. Explore manuscripts, personal belongings, rare editions and other artefacts while learning about the life, works and lasting legacy of one of England's greatest novelists.

Enjoy a classic fish and chips meal at a traditional pub, usually served with a side of malt vinegar. From bustling cities to seaside towns, “chippies” are a beloved tradition and a favourite stop for locals and visitors alike.

Step inside the Tower of London, a vast 18-acre fortress of 20 towers, winding staircases, and hidden passages on the Thames. From the 11th to 16th centuries it served as royal palace, treasury, and prison. Learn the fate of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, two wives of Henry VIII executed here, see the Crown Jewels with their dazzling 530-carat diamond, and hear stories brought to life by the Beefeaters who still guard its gates.

Vendors selling sandwiches, open-air seating, and boisterous crowds—it sounds more like a ballgame than a Shakespeare play. In Elizabethan England, the Globe Theatre was a lively, noisy gathering place where audiences laughed, heckled, and cheered. This faithful 1990s reconstruction brings that experience to life. Learn how actors perform in natural daylight, interacting with the “groundlings” just as in Shakespeare’s time, and how costumers hand-stitch garments from antique fabrics. Discover how minimal scenery challenges directors to rely on language, imagination, and audience connection. Please note: Workshops are limited to students and a small number of accompanying adults; others will enjoy a guided tour of the Globe.

Indian food has been part of British life for nearly 400 years, and today curry dishes rival fish and chips in popularity. Sit down to an authentic Indian dinner, sampling a variety of fragrant, spice-filled dishes that show why this cuisine has become one of the nation’s favourites.

Experience the excitement of London's West End, the UK's answer to Broadway. Enjoy a world-class theatre production, with the opportunity to request a preferred show. Please note: performance dates and show selections are subject to availability.

Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Explore authentic sets, costumes and props while discovering the filmmaking techniques, special effects and animatronics that brought the Wizarding World to life.

Explore Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its magnificent Baroque architecture. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, the palace is also known as a filming location for productions including the Harry Potter films and is surrounded by beautiful parkland and ancient oak trees.

Explore Oxford with a licensed guide through the eyes of celebrated writers including J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carroll. Discover the colleges, streets and architecture that inspired the settings, characters and stories of some of literature's most beloved works.

Visit Wolvercote Cemetery, the final resting place of J.R.R. Tolkien and many notable Oxford academics, writers and scholars. Reflect on the lasting legacy of one of the world's most influential authors while exploring a peaceful setting rich in literary history.

Bath is a unique and beautiful city. The Romans turned it into England’s first spa resort and brilliant architects created the Neo-Classical facades that fill the city and recall its Georgian and Victorian golden age. Jane Austen lived here and the peaceful beauty of the city inspired several of her works.

Discover Bath with a licensed guide, exploring England’s elegant Georgian spa city and its rich history. Explore the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, built around natural hot springs nearly 2,000 years ago. Visit Bath Abbey, known for its magnificent fan-vaulted ceiling and intricate stone carvings, and see Pulteney Bridge, lined with shops and admired for its graceful 18th-century design inspired by Florence’s Ponte Vecchio.

Discover the life and legacy of Jane Austen through immersive exhibits exploring her connection to Bath and the novels "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion." Then enjoy a traditional afternoon tea featuring freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, cakes and tea.

Visit the former home of renowned English author Thomas Hardy, located just outside Dorchester. Designed by Hardy himself, this elegant house offers insight into the life and work of the celebrated writer of "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," "Far from the Madding Crowd," and "Jude the Obscure."

Visit Salisbury Cathedral, one of Britain’s finest examples of medieval architecture. Admire its graceful design and the tallest spire in the country. Inside the 13th century Chapter House, see one of four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta, displayed beneath its elegant octagonal ceiling.

Step into the world of "Frankenstein" at Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein. Explore the life of Mary Shelley and the creation of her iconic novel through immersive exhibits, unusual artefacts and interactive displays that bring one of literature's most enduring stories to life.

Visit prehistoric Stonehenge, built in 3,000 B.C. The mysterious monument of four concentric rings of hefty stones is believed to have been a sacred place of worship or some type of calendar.

See William Shakespeare’s childhood home, furnished in a style typical of the Elizabethan period. Then tour the thatched cottage where his wife, Anne Hathaway, lived before their marriage. The adjoining Shakespeare Tree Garden is planted with trees and flowers mentioned in his plays.

Produce a prime time TV show for sixteenth century England! Compare Shakespearian times to our own and see the Bard's work in a new light.

See the Royal Shakespeare Company perform in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Founded in 1905, the RSC has featured many of Britain’s most celebrated actors. If the theatre is unavailable, a performance in London will be substituted.

Visit the village of Daresbury, birthplace of Lewis Carroll, author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Learn about the early life of one of England's most celebrated writers and discover how his Cheshire roots inspired the famous Cheshire Cat.

Visit the former Brontë family home, now a museum dedicated to the lives and works of the Brontë sisters. Explore a remarkable collection of manuscripts, letters, poetry and early editions that offer insight into one of England's most celebrated literary families.

Take a guided walk through the village and discover the places that shaped the lives and works of the Brontë family. Learn about the history of Haworth while uncovering the stories and inspirations behind one of England's most celebrated literary families.

Visit Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's charming farmhouse and the inspiration for beloved stories including "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." Explore the house and gardens, where the rooms and surroundings have been carefully preserved much as she left them.

An essential stop for fans of classic literature, Dove Cottage offers a rare glimpse inside the life of famed English poet, William Wordsworth. It was here, between 1799 and 1808, that Wordsworth wrote much of the poetry for which he is remembered today. The cottage remains mostly untouched from that time, with many of the Wordsworth’s household items still displayed. The adjacent Wordsworth Museum, The Jerwood Centre and the “half-wild” garden provide an even more detailed look at one of England’s true romanticists.