Est. London β Private Tours Across Britain
About Ye Olde England Tours
The original private touring company β expert guides, bespoke itineraries, and over a decade of unforgettable experiences across London, Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and beyond.
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Privately owned, passionately run β and utterly dedicated to giving you the best possible experience
Ye Olde England Tours is a privately owned and operated business. We have lived in Southern England since 1982 and have a comprehensive knowledge of this beautiful country and its fascinating history. We specialise in private walking tours β not just the big well-known sites, but all the extraordinary hidden places most tourists never get to see. Often they turn out to be the best of all.
We are committed to providing a professional, courteous and genuinely knowledgeable service. Every visitor is special to us β and our prime motivating factor is to give you the best possible experience. Travel with us and discover good old-fashioned British hospitality.
The original private London tours company
π Best Private Walking Tours Provider 2025
Trusted By
From the BBC to Harrods β used by organisations at the very highest levels
Ye Olde England Tours have been trusted by many corporate organisations, the British Government, global political figures, and production teams from some of the world’s most recognised broadcasters and brands.
Most of all though, we’ve been trusted by thousands of visitors from every corner of the world β every age and every background β who simply wanted an extraordinary experience of Britain.
What We Offer
Private tours across the length and breadth of Britain
Over 50 specialist tours β the big sights and the extraordinary hidden places most visitors never find. Viator’s #1 authentic London experience.
Blenheim, Windsor, Highclere, Stonehenge, Stratford, Bath and many more β private chauffeured day tours to Britain’s greatest sites.
Private tours of Edinburgh, the Castle, Stirling, and the Outlander filming locations β with dedicated local guides and drivers.
Walking tours, pub tours, Beamish Museum, Durham Cathedral, Tynemouth β the friendliest city in Britain and beyond.
York’s medieval streets, Cambridge, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester and dozens more historic cities and towns.
Grand UK tours, Northumbria adventures, WW1 battlefield tours and fully customised itineraries built around your interests.

Ye Olde England Tours Is Good For The Planet
We are also Green Tourism certified which means we are kind to the planet too. A good day out with Ye Olde England Tours needn’t cost the Earth! Why not check out video below. There are several others on various tour pages.
More About Ye Olde England Tours – We know our stuff!
Stephen has also written a number of history related books and has four #1 best-sellers including Secret Gardens of the City of London which is based on not just our most popular tour but also Viator/Trip Advisors #1 ‘authentic London experience’

