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Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, afternoon tea, and farm visits are all part of what make a great trip to the UK. With decades of experience crafting tours here, Collette designs journeys that pair iconic sights with the people, stories, and places that connect you with each region’s character across the United Kingdom.
The best time to visit the UK is late spring and early autumn, for comfortable weather, longer daylight hours, and fewer crowds. Summer is the busiest and most expensive time in the UK. Winter is ideal for travellers seeking fewer crowds and a slower pace.
Travellers to the UK need a passport valid for at least three months, and most require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The UK uses the British pound sterling and type G plugs for electronics.
Our tours include handpicked accommodations, in-destination transportation, several meals, visits to major attractions, walking tours, and experiences like sheepdog demonstrations, castle visits, and local music. Your Tour Manager will handle logistics, make recommendations for things to do during free time, and assist with local etiquette.
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I’m passionate about creating unforgettable guided group tours that bring the beauty and culture of this region to life. Sustainability is at the heart of everything I do, and I design experiences that celebrate local traditions while minimizing environmental impact. From breathtaking landscapes to hidden gems, I love helping travellers connect in a meaningful, responsible way.
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Learn MoreFrom handpicked hotels, restaurants, and cultural experiences to thoughtfully integrated free time, our on-the-ground team in United Kingdom crafts journeys they'd want to take themselves.
Travellers always tell us that Tour Managers make the journey. It's like travelling with a friend who's got the inside scoop. They live in the destination and share hidden gems that only the locals know.
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Magical experience with 7 ladies. Wonderful tour guide Jo who was so knowledgeable & helpful. Perfect amount of excursions & free time. Hotels were very nice
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Having lunch at the dairy farm and hearing the farmer was amazing. I loved the town of York and all of Ireland was wonderful. Norman did a great job and really seemed to enjoy his job.
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Sheep Dog herding sheep!
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Awesome tour.. Ian Ritchie is a great historian and perfect gentleman. I loved his tartan and taste of the day.. and his sense of humor. We packed so many experiences in such a short time.. The only downside was the noise.
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Learning about the history and culture of Scotland
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Very memorable tour the sights and beautiful locations were great. Our tour director Ian was the very best, informative, knowledgeable and most personable. Loved the adventure !!
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Your was excellent! Graham was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I loved the vineyard trip to the family vineyard. I would take another trip with you again!
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I loved Scotland and tour guide, Andy Parker, was the best EVER! His knowledge of Scottish history was incredible. The hotels were generally good, and there wasn’t too much time spent on the tour bus. I really liked the quaint Scottish towns in the highlands like Inveraray and Pitlochry. The highlands were beyond beautiful and Edinburgh was amazing.
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Had a great time,, Donald was very entertaining and made it fun,, Terry is a great driver felt very safe traveling,, I'm not used to bus or air travel but everything went well thank you.
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Outstanding tour. Accomodations were fantastic. I enjoyed the authentic experience of staying in the small towns and unique buidlings. Everything was exceptionally well planned from tour guides to time on the bus with frequent stops at interesting sites. I especially enoyed the castles and the history of Scotland.
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The entire tour was excellent. I especially enjoyed the Shakespeare play at the Globe Theater in London. Donald was informative and has a solid grasp of the history. He had numerous funny anecdotes. I also enjoyed the shepherd, the Culloden, castles and opportunity to explore Edinburgh.
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We had a great time on the Exploring Britain and Ireland tour. Our tour manager was great! He made it fun, interesting, and educational. We especially enjoyed visiting so many sites. We covered a lot of miles but the sightseeing stops along the way (Scottish family farm, Kerry bog village, Irish seaweed farm, to name a few) made it fun and interesting. The accommodations and meals were outstanding. The local tour guides were awesome. We learned so much about the different areas of Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland. We highly recommend this tour. This is our second tour with Collette and we are hooked. We look forward to our next adventure.
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Simona was an exceptional tour manager, always informative, kept us updated with the proper notice for the next event, and calm/collected. She brought so much peace to this fast-paced tour. Andre was an amazing tour navigator, very safe driver and always calm. We absolutely loved all the sights included with this tour. It's impressive all of the logistics that went into this tour, and how seamless it flowed. Highly recommend to anyone looking to travel and explore new places without the hassle of organizing transportation, hotels, and excursions.
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The tour was wonderful Donald and driver Terry were also wonderful, funny made the trip enjoyable Nice people on our tour Great , Great time
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This was our first time in Europe, so enjoyed all sight. Wish inclusions would have included tour on Notre Dame in Paris. All tour guides were excellent, especially the Vatican guide, except for the one in Paris (she was rather boring and lacked enthusiasm!
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Wonderful tour. Enjoyed everything with the exception of hotel in Venice, Paris local tour guide, and bad experience with dispatcher of ING Transport in US. Tour Manager was excellent. Fav memory was Florence, just exploring the town with my daughters who joined me on the tour.
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Our tour was awesome! We had such a nice time! Our tour manager Brian was outstanding...
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I am a travel advisor and had 12 people on this tour, it was a great tour! Aside from a great group of people, Paul Michael Preece, our tour guide was incredible- informative, funny, entertaining and very engaged and responsive. He made all the difference in this tour being as great as it was. We enjoyed all of it- only slight issue was the lack of AC in a couple of the hotels- Inverness was fine because it was cool and we could open the windows, though the Maldron Hotel in Derry was not cool, it was uncomfortable. Understanding AC in European hotels is not always the case. We loved the sheep demonstration the best! Derry was great and loved the city of Edinburgh. Disappointing that the train was not running, but that was unavoidaable, Martin our driver was outstanding and too us on a scenic ride instead. All in all I would highly recommend this tour, and we would like to find another one where Paul is the guide, for sure!
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The entire trip was great. Very memorable trip. The tour guide Paul was wonderful- n my are the trip even better-
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Tour guide, Andy Parker made the trip! Choice of excursions was excellent. Accommodations were wonderful. Timing of comfort stops was perfect. Would highly recommend this tour to friends. Loved the historical information given during the longer bus rides. Local snacks and local music made the bus ride very enjoyable.
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Uncover Scotland’s soul through Highland legends, island abbeys, tartan tales, and whisky toasts in cities, castles, and coastal towns.
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An adventure fit for a Shakespearean tale takes you from verdant hillsides to bustling British cities rich with culture.
View 10-Day ItineraryIf you are not from a visa-waiver country, or you plan to stay for longer than three months, you must apply for the appropriate UK visa. Most travellers to the UK will need a passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Yes, UK tours are a good choice for first-time international travellers because you’ll get a mix of iconic sights and lesser-known local experiences, all with the convenience of expert planning and local guides.
The best time to visit the UK is late spring and early autumn, for comfortable weather, longer daylight hours, and fewer crowds. Summer is the busiest and most expensive time in the UK. Winter is ideal for travellers seeking fewer crowds and a slower pace.
Yes — you can absolutely see more than one part of the UK on a single trip. With Collette, you can choose from tours that combine regions, like Scotland and Northern Ireland, or tours that go deeper into a single region. It’s travel your way.
Pack layers, comfortable walking shoes, and a light waterproof jacket. A UK tour can take you through cities, countryside, and coastal areas, so it helps to pack for changeable weather and walking. If your tour includes walking tours, castles, village streets, or outdoor stops, shoes you can wear all day will make a big difference.
From bustling capitals to poetic countrysides, experience the different sides of Great Britain.
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From its rugged sea-sprayed islands to its stately castles layered in history, Scotland awaits.
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