Private Tours England Reviews 178

We so enjoyed our 2nd visit to London! We had the good fortune to have the same tour driver, Dean Bowman, for the 2 days of All-Day Tours. He made a great experience a wonderful experience as he was on-time, he knows the city & surrounding areas extremely well, he made nice recommendations throughout as to places, what to see & grabbing a bite to eat. While each tour was exactly what we hoped for it was Dean that made us feel really welcomed to his City & really seemed to want us to have the very best experiences along the way. He lived up to a term we had always heard being he was "a jolly old chap" and provided a OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE! We cannot thank him enough for A JOB WELL DONE! The Traci's (Dan & Candyce), U.S.A.

We wanted a highly customized 16-day tour of London and southern England. From the very beginning Laura and Sandie were professional, thoughtful and responsive. They made suggestions and then designed the tour based on our numerous phone and email conversations. They selected the driver, the accommodations and the private tour guides, all of which were more than satisfactory. And I would be remiss if I did not mention our driver/guide, Dean, who was with us for the entire tour. A more organized person doesn't walk the earth. Every day, Dean was professional, prompt, and thoroughly prepared, and we could always count on his dry sense of humor to keep us laughing. Dean is a treasure. This was our first experience with PTE but it will not be the last. We intend to contact them to plan a tour of Rome for us sometime next year.

Wonderful experience -
Shane guided us through our entire visit. He was excellent - knowledgeable, delightful and resourceful. The tour guides at the various sites were outstanding resources and allowed us to get even more out of the visit. Highly recommend

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, Cotswold, bucket list football game all well planned out. Our driver Dean was the best, he took us everywhere and we really felt that he had out best intentions at heart. Loved it.

We had a wonderful tour of Dover and Hever castle. Kyri was prompt, full of energy, and an excellent driver! He helped keep us on time and safe…all while entertaining us along the way. Susanna, our private guide, was a wealth of knowledge and seemed to know exactly what we would find interesting. Also, working with PTE to design our day was easy and they helped us create the perfect day.

We had an absolutely brilliant day today with Kyri as our driver. Not only was he an excellent driver, but also a fantastic entertainer, sharing fun trivia and sprinkling it with just the right amount of humor. During the 12 hours we spent with him touring the Cotswolds and Oxford, there wasn’t a single dull moment. He also gave us great recommendations at every stop and even took us to a local pub where we had dinner — one we never would have found on our own. Kyri is simply amazing!

Mark McQueen was our driver, from Private Tours of England. He was exceptional in every way. He got us around to every single site that we wanted to see, made sure we were always comfortable and well informed. He narrated what we were passing by, all along the way. He made sure we got coffee in the morning and water throughout the day. We had so much fun!
Our daily specialist guides were just exceptional, especially Mike Heaton who guided us through Stonehenge and Salisbury town and cathedral, and Lori Fisher, who showed us Trafalgar Square, Westminster Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.
We could not be happier! We feel like we made the most of our time in London, thanks to the expertise and warmth of the people from Private Tours England. They were lovely, knowledgeable, warm folks. Wonderful ambassadors for England!

We immediately connected with our driver Mark McQueen. He was beyond amazing! So thoughtful always checking on us and always went above and beyond. I cannot say enough positive things about him. Absolutely amazing … 5 plus star rating!

Our tour guide Mike in Stonehenge was also amazing. Being a retired archaeologist. He knew so much and with his amazing presentation he made our tour so interesting and fun!!

Our tour guide Lori in London made Buckingham Palace and West Minster Abby so enjoyable. Her presentation and knowledge of history made our tour so interesting and fun!!

Overall I would highly recommend this company from every aspect!!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Mark as our driver and guide during our recent trip to England, and we could not have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, Mark exemplified professionalism, friendliness, and remarkable knowledge about the places we visited.
Mark was punctual and reliable every day, ensuring our itinerary went smoothly without any delays or worries. Beyond driving us safely from one location to another, he shared insightful stories and historical facts that brought the sites to life and greatly enriched our trip. His warm personality made us feel comfortable and welcomed, turning each day into an enjoyable adventure.
What truly stood out was Mark’s attention to detail and genuine care for our needs. He went above and beyond to accommodate special requests.
We wholeheartedly recommend Mark to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable guide during their travels in England. His outstanding service made our journey unforgettable, and we are incredibly grateful for his dedication and enthusiasm.

The Mississippi Ladies

Fantastic day with Kyrie. Incredible knowledge, great suggestions and a tremendous amount of fun. We could not have asked for a better person to spend the day with in the Cotswalds and beyond. Highly recommend Kyrie for a wonderful time in the UK!

Graham was our guide and did an amazing job. While driving he gave tons of facts and had a wonderful personality. Walked us around Hampton Court. Highly suggest not only the tour to Windsor castle and Hampton court but request Graham.

We enjoyed our full day private tour including stops at Windsor Castle, Highclere Castle and Stonehenge. The tour company arranged private tour guides for Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. We did Highclere on our own and it worked out just fine. Our driver, Kyri, was phenomenal. He was engaging, knowledgeable and filled with funny stories. It made for a delightful day. When we go back to London, we will definitely look him up for another whirlwind tour day.

My family used PTE for a vacation across England July 2025. I cannot say enough what a great experience we had from start to finish. Megan helped plan our tour and she worked with us on ideas we had to make it more personal. She was very prompt in getting back and her video phone call was so good to have as well as the itinerary she sent with maps and the daily schedule. Our group consisted of just our family but included a person in their 80s (with a broken foot!) and a teen, so we were not the easiest group;) Sandie helped with our payments and was able to divide them up as we wanted. And lastly, Peter was our driver. We absolutely loved Peter. He made our trip the best. He went above and beyond every day to make sure we were getting to see all we could and he really looked out for us. Thank you PTE! I’ve been raving about how great you all are ever since we got back.

Our tour guide was Calvin. He was great. We spent 3 days touring London and the surrounding area. He was informative and enjoyable! I would highly recommend him.

Calvin was a superb tour guide - very well informed, very attentive, helped us with everything we needed help with. Highly recommend Calvin as a guide!

What a wonderful day. We enjoyed several towns in the Cotswolds at our own pace. Shane was a wonderful host. I would recommend him again and again. He advised us where to meet him in each town- and he was always available if we were ready to leave early or stay for a bit longer.

He was an enjoyable, confident and capable driver. Kim and I both felt very well taken care of. We both have some physical issues and he was a strong arm and presence to make us feel comfortable.

I truly wish he could drive us all over the UK and Europe.

I absolutely do not think you have a better person on your staff.

Thanks for a wonderful fulfilling day.

Catherine Garrett (Cathy)

We had an amazing time on our tour!
Calvin our driver guide was kind, courteous, knowledgeable and very professional. It was like traveling with a true friend!! Highly recommended!

Our Guide was Peter. Excellent! It was a memorable trip. The personal touch. Going out of the way to ensure everything is smooth. 2.5 weeks in June 2025.

We had a wonderful experience with Private Tours. From the itinerary planning to the tour itself, we felt well taken care of. We had a beautiful multi day tour of the Cotswolds and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Shane was very professional and went out of his way to make our tour special. He was great at getting us to locations before the large busses and even added some amazing extra stops along the way. We will definitely use Private Tours again the next time we’re in London!

Our trip was fabulous! Kyri did an amazing job taking care of us. He was very knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting facts for the area. He had peanut safe candy for my son and entertained us the entire trip. Margaret at Stonehenge was so kind and knowledgeable. We got so much out of our visit that we would not have gotten on our own. Stratford-upon- Avon was my absolute favorite. I loved the ease of the entire trip. Every detailed was handled and I didn't have to lift a finger. This was our splurge on this trip and it was well worth every cent. Thank you so much to your entire team for taking such great care of us through the entire process.