Enjoy exclusive, unprecedented access to the McLaren Technology Centre. Visit the home of one of the most successful Formula 1 teams in history to get a behind-the-scenes look at where its most innovative machines are created. Board the bus in the heart of central London and travel outside the city to the town of Woking, the home of the McLaren Technology Centre. Upon arrival, be welcomed into the McLaren family by your expert guide on a tour of the state-of-the-art facility. Discover more about the groundbreaking innovations from McLaren's 60-year history. Get a rare opportunity to see the top-secret assembly line where some of the world's fastest and most innovative cars are created. Hear the stories of McLaren's illustrious history within Formula 1, including their numerous championship wins with racing legends like Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Lewis Hamilton. Admire authentic racing memorabilia and the kits worn by the McLaren team throughout the years. Get up close to championship-winning Formula 1 cars with instantly recognizable liveries, as well as a selection of supercars and hypercars, developed onsite under the banner of McLaren Automotive. After your experience, relax on the journey back to London, with drop-off in the center of the city.

Discover London's National Gallery on a before-hours tour and journey through art history as you explore one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Uncover the meaning behind the masterpieces with your historian guide, and sketch your own creations inside the gallery. Meet your guide at the National Gallery and embark on a tour for your group alone. Wander through the vast halls without the usual crowds and marvel at renowned works of art showcasing the evolution of art throughout history. Discover the deeper meaning of the paintings with detailed explanations from your art historian guide. Then, take part in an exclusive sketching workshop inside the empty gallery. Learn the basics of sketching and perspective from your guide, and let the surrounding artwork fuel your creativity. Create your own unique souvenir to take home with you after your one-of-a-kind experience at this iconic venue. GetYourGuide is partnering with the National Gallery in London to bring you a truly unique experience with one of the greatest art collections in the world. View world-famous paintings on an exclusive before-hours tour and bring your own ideas to life with a sketching workshop.

Indulge in a mouthwatering 2-course Caribbean-style British roast with one of the founders of Original Flava. Watch as either Craig or Shaun crafts their special jerk marinade while explaining the history behind this fusion dish Arrive at the Original Flava Residency in the heart of Brixton and meet your host, Craig or Shaun of Original Flava. Then, watch a live demonstration on how to prepare their iconic jerk marinade and season your ingredients for the Caribbean-British roast. As you watch the demonstration, delve into the history behind this fusion cuisine. Discover how Caribbean-British cuisine has evolved and how these cultures merged and influenced one another. After the live demonstration, settle in for a mouthwatering two-course dinner. Savor your Caribbean-British roast dinner and relish beloved elements from both cultures, from Yorkshire pudding to jerk chicken, along with brown stew chicken, roast lamb, fried dumplings, gravy, roast potatoes, and more. There is also a meatless option for vegetarian guests and vegan guests. Soak in the warm ambiance in the room as you share stories with your host and fellow food lovers. At the end of your experience, take home a jar of jerk marinade, a new understanding of Caribbean-British cuisine, and a few tips to enrich your home cooking. South London-born and based brothers Craig and Shaun bring their love of Caribbean food to a mainstream audience through social media and cookbooks. Join Original Flava for an exclusive cultural experience in London as you discover the best of both British and Caribbean cuisine.

Explore Anfield Stadium and learn the history of Liverpool FC at the interactive museum. Visit exclusive areas, including the Player’s Tunnel and Dressing Rooms, with live guides and audio guides on hand. Start your tour in the expanded Main Stand and enjoy views of the pitch and Liverpool’s skyline. Experience how the stadium comes alive on matchdays using immersive technology. Gain an insight into the club’s history and access to must-see areas such as the Press Conference Room, the This Is Anfield sign, Player’s Tunnel, Managerial Dugout, and the Dressing Rooms.  The stadium tour will be enhanced by a multimedia handset alongside your tour guides on hand to answer any questions. Important Information: From 31st July until 4th August the stadium Tour will not access the Home Team Dugout, due to operational restrictions.

Perfect for those with a penchant for Harry Potter, this Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London provides a unique opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films — the most successful movie series of all time. Venture behind the scenes to discover a huge array of fantastic sets, costumes, and props. Learn some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made the Harry Potter films so hugely popular around the world. Step onto the famous cobblestones of Diagon Alley, featuring the shopfronts of Ollivander's Wand Shop, Flourish and Blotts, and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. See iconic props from the films, including Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle. Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series, including the Gryffindor common room, the boys’ dormitory, Hagrid’s hut, and the Potions classroom. Visit Platform 9 ¾ and ride the Hogwarts Express! Explore a perfect recreation of the platform and the train itself and relive the magic of Harry’s trips to Hogwarts by posing with a luggage trolley right before it disappears through the wall and walking through the train carriage. Learn how the iconic train scenes were filmed, and browse through your favorite character’s luggage! Top off your Hogwarts Express adventure in a train-themed souvenir shop and load up on goodies inspired by your favorite Potter films. For the first time ever, enter the set of Gringotts Wizarding Bank! Walk through the wizarding bank of Gringott's, the Lestrange vault, a gallery of goblins, and much more. Admire the imposing marble columns and discover the costumes and prosthetics belonging to Bogrod, Griphook, and many other Goblin bankers. Then enter the depths of the Lestrange vault used to store the treasures of Bellatrix Lestrange and surround yourselves with treasure. You'll have approximately 4 hours to enjoy the magic of the Harry Potter studio. Due to heavy traffic at busier times of the year, this may be shorter however the minimum time spent at the studio will be no less than 4 hours. With the bus journey included, the total duration of the tour is normally 7–7.5 hours, subject to traffic and entry times. Discovering Hogwarts: 2nd May - 4th September 2023: For the first time since filming, over 400 floating candles will adorn the enchanted ceiling of the Great Hall, giving visitors a chance to step into the set just as the cast would have seen it during Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Admire the opulent Royal Apartments and private family bedrooms within the mansion. See the twin desks where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert worked. Explore the magnificently decorated Durbar Room. The furniture and artifacts reveal intricate details about entertainment at Osborne, from state banquets to family meals. Currently, only the lower floor of Osborne House is open for visitors to view. See where the royal children played house and tended their own gardens down at the Swiss Cottage. There's a room dressed as it was on 11th July 1861, when the children prepared afternoon tea for their parents, not long before Prince Albert's tragic death.  Stroll in the pleasure gardens, alongside historic trees, and enjoy the Victorian Walled Garden much as the royal couple did. Take a trip down to the royal family's once jealously guarded private beach, with Victoria's restored bathing machine.

Take a tour of the timeless Tower of London – part of British history since the 11th century. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in 1086 by William the Conqueror.  Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace, and infamous prison. Spot the ravens that live on the premises and find out why they are known as the guardians of the Tower. Stroll across Tower Green to see where many executions took place, including those of 2 of Henry VIII's wives. You will also have access to the inside of the tower. Prepare to be dazzled by the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. These priceless symbols of the British Monarchy compose the greatest working collection of crown jewels in the world. Pore over the 23,578 gems, including the glistening Imperial State Crown - this piece alone has 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies. Gain valuable insights into the Tower's History from some of its most famous residents, The Yeoman Body. Whilst Tours may be currently unavailable, the Yeoman Warders will be on hand to provide fascinating stories of the Tower through the ages.

Let the darker side of York's history send a chill down your spine as you discover the city’s dark and terrible secrets. Board the Necrobus and get ready to embark on a 75-minute theatrical sightseeing tour. Enjoy a comedy horror journey around York's seedier past as your creepy conductor shows you the sights from a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. The on-board actors and eerily decorated bus will ensure you have the spookiest ride in town. Learn about the sinister side of many of York's most famous landmarks including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, and Dick Turpin's grave. Let your imagination run wild as you hear about the ghosts that reside within the medieval walls of one of England's spookiest cities.

Step into your capsule and feel the exhilaration as you rise up over the water and come face to face with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Soar above them, up to 135 meters on the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.  There are mesmerizing 360-degree views of the whole city laid out before you. See the most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London and up to 40km out of the city to Windsor Castle on a clear day. Enjoy the gradual rotation and just stand and stare at the hustle and bustle of London life unfolding beneath you, the beautiful sunset over the city, or the thousands of twinkling lights after dark. 

Step inside Oxford University and explore the grounds on a guided walking tour. Admire the iconic architecture and learn about university life from your student guide. Visit one of the university’s oldest colleges and the Bodleian Library. Learn about the history of the university colleges, including All Souls College, Trinity College, Oriel College, Hertford College, and Merton College, the Radcliffe Camera, and the University Church of St. Mary. Get an equally in-depth history of the town. Hear about ceremonies at Oxford, famous graduates, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and also how the most powerful Archbishop of Canterbury was burned at the stake in Oxford.