15 Private Castle Tours in the UK Worth the Journey

Private Tour: Giant's Causeway, Norman Castles, and Game of Thrones Film Locations - Leaving Belfast for Carrickfergus Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of Belfast’s private Giant’s Causeway tour, with castles, Bushmills, Game of Thrones sites, flexible timing, and practical value advice.

“An excellent tour with an excellent tour guide. The sights were breathtaking and very much worth the trip from Belfast, our tour guide was very knowledgeable sharing the history and details of the areas and sights. Our guide made the extra effort to help us access each site timing our visits to beat the crowds and recommending the most fabulous small family run cafe for lunch. We definitely recommend this trip.”

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Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London

2.Leeds Castle Canterbury and Dover Private Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,035

Explore Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Dover from London on a private 11-hour tour with transport, entry, and a guide.

“Enjoyed very much. Would have liked to see more of Dover. Tour guide was very informative and knowledgable. I recommend this tour.”

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Lacock and Castle Combe – Afternoon Private Tour

3.Lacock and Castle Combe – Afternoon Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $255Best value

Review of the private Lacock and Castle Combe tour from Bath, with film sites, Cotswold villages, scenic drives, and a traditional cream tea.

“We absolutely loved our tour with Daniel. The villages we visited were beautiful and full of interesting history. We are traveling with three small children and Daniel was patient and kind to all of them - even pushing a stroller while one was sleeping. The cream tea at the end of the tour was delicious. We are so glad we visited this area of England - it is beautiful.”

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Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

4.Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Compare Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, and Linlithgow Palace on a private Edinburgh day tour with flexible pacing and expert local guidance.

“Had an awesome day touring Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, and Linlithgow with Ed! He showed up early, knew tons about Scottish history, and made the trip super fun and relaxed. Ed’s stories brought each place to life, and he was just great company all around. Would definitely recommend booking a tour with him if you want a memorable, hassle-free experience!”

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Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover

5.Private Tour to Canterbury, Leeds Castle and The White Cliffs of Dover

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Review of a private London day trip to Canterbury, Dover, and Leeds Castle, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, and what to expect.

“We had a great day trip. Oz was very amiable and is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the history of Kent, London and England in general. He tied the history insights into everyday phrases, names and customs that we take for granted but never knew their origin. We would definitely recommend this tour! Thanks again, Oz.”

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Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

6.Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Review of a private Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh, with a kilted guide, scenic stops, castle visits, and practical tips.

“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”

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Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Edinburgh

7.Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Explore Highland cows, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, castles, and the Kelpies on a private 10-hour tour from Edinburgh.

“Vehicle was fully stocked and perfectly ready for our adventure. Troy was the perfect host, full of insight into the highlands of Scotland. I would strongly recommend this booking to anyone, and look forward to booking again.”

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Private Tour of Highlands, Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh

8.Private Tour of Highlands, Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours

Review of a private 10-hour Highlands tour from Edinburgh, with Highland cows, Loch Lomond, castles, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and the Kelpies.

“Our guide Corinne was knowledgeable and very friendly - would not hesitate to recommend her and the trip.”

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Private Tour – Causeway, Castles & Whiskey Tour – Game of Thrones

9.Private Tour – Causeway, Castles & Whiskey Tour – Game of Thrones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Belfast’s private Causeway, castles and whiskey tour, with Torr Head, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills.

“Bushmills distillery tour, hands down! And the Causeway, even though it was pouring rain. The castle tour was well done as well. We had a great time!”

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Private Tour to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle

10.Private Tour to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Review of a private London tour to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle, with hotel pickup, expert guides, practical timing advice, and value details.

“This was the best tour we had during our stay in London! Our guide, Will picked us up a few minutes ahead of time and off we went to see Stonehenge! Will was so informative and full of knowledge which made the ride to Stonehenge very enjoyable! Once we arrived he made sure that we were one of the first to see this magnificent marvel of myth and ancient ingenuity! He took numerous pics of my husband and myself and you could tell he thoroughly enjoyed his job as a guide! After we were ready to move on, we headed to Windsor Castle and the wonder Town of Windsor. Will…”

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Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour

11.Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle and Dover Castle Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $617

Review of a private London tour to Canterbury Cathedral, Leeds Castle, Dover Castle, and the White Cliffs, with costs and practical tips.

“Before you book, be aware THIS IS NOT A TOUR. This is a private car that drives you to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and then Dover. Tickets to the attractions are not included and the driver is not a tour guide. My driver was Kamal, and he was polite and professional. The vehicle was clean. A bottle of water was provided. My driver provided no historical information/ facts but did show us how to get tickets.”

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Private Tour – Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

12.Private Tour – Edinburgh to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle & Dundee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Edinburgh tour to St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, South Queensferry, and Dundee, with pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“We chose this tour because of the locations it would hit and the awesome price. It delivered on both, but we didn’t expect our guide Lewis to be an even better aspect of it! Can’t overstate how kind, amenable and knowledgeable he was. Dunnottar and St Andrew’s were incredible, and made only more so by the company and information he gave us. Can’t recommend this company enough!”

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Llandudno: Snowdonia Bodnant Gardens & Castles Private Tour

13.Llandudno: Snowdonia Bodnant Gardens & Castles Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours

Review of a private North Wales day tour from Llandudno, covering Conwy, Bodnant Garden, Snowdonia, Pen-y-Pass, castles, and Menai Bridge.

“We had a fabulous time with Chris, hearing history, stories and personal accounts of the land. We felt so pampered as he took us to the many sites and truly seemed to enjoy explaining the sites and answering all our questions. It was worth every penny and much more! Though it was a cloudy day, it turned out magical after all.”

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From London: Windsor Castle & Stonehenge Private Day Trip

14.Windsor Castle & Stonehenge Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Review of a private London day trip to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge, with transport, guide, pub lunch option, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“Tour perfeito, exceto pelo tempo um pouco curto para visitar os dois lugares em um mesmo dia. Agradecimentos ao guia Moe, que foi muito gentil, atencioso e forneceu muitas informações interessantes e importantes sobre os locais que visitamos.”

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