Guided bus and train tours United Kingdom

This train, built in 1896, climbs a 957-metre drop over 7 km to the top of Mount Snowdon. It is certainly the most impressive in the country. The smell of coal, the power of the locomotive, the typical noise of steam trains... It's really an experience! Some athletes snub him. At the top they say you can find the most beautiful view in the country, weather permitting! It's also the wettest corner!

If you have the legs, try to ascend on foot. The path starting from Llanberis is the easiest, provided you climb up..

Railway inaugurated in 1902. Three superposed bridges overlook a narrow and deep gorge, where a waterfall flows. Legend has it that the villagers, unable to build the bridge, made a pact with the devil: he agreed to solve the problem in exchange for the first soul to cross the bridge. The villagers managed to get away with this haggling: they threw bread on the deck to sacrifice the innocent soul of a dog... The journey takes place on board vintage wagons pulled by a steam locomotive.

This is the classic tourist bus company of Glasgow. You can get on and off as much as you like along the 21 stops that cover all the important sites of the city. Count 1h20 for the complete circuit. Ideal when you have little time! The company offers several types of tours: the Music Tour which retraces the iconic musical places of the city, Pokémon Go Glasgow to go in search of Pokémon through the city. You also have the Isle of Bute Tour - to discover this sublime island -, as well as a tour of the Isle of Mull.

For those who would like to discover London with a French-speaking guide, this association offers visits throughout the year in the language of Molière. The city's emblematic places and districts such as Covent Garden, Westminster, St James, Chelsea or La City are to be discovered, spiced up with anecdotes and small details given by enthusiastic and friendly guides... Other visits are organised around themes, such as Jack the Ripperor the Soho and Beatles districts... Good value for money!

On one of the most beautiful railroads in the country, this superb locomotive train takes you back to the Victorian era, but also through some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes, between Fort William and Mallaig. In season, there are two daily departures from Fort William, in the morning and afternoon, and two returns from Mallaig, in the afternoon and evening. For Harry Potter fans, this is the Hogwarts Express you see in the films. Contemporary Scotrail trains also take the same route several times a day.

An open-top bus that takes you on a 90-minute, 8 km tour of the city, taking in the Titanic Quarter, Stormont, Shankill and Falls Road, Queen's Quarter and Clifton Street. Visitors can hop on and off the bus as they please to better appreciate the different sites and neighborhoods. During the journey, a guide tells you the history of the city through a microphone, with anecdotes, some funny (it seems, but you have to understand the Irish accent and humor for that!) and some not so funny.

It is a two and a half hour circuit at 20 km/h in old cars pulled by a steam locomotive. It is one of the oldest narrow-gauge railway tracks in the world: no more than 70 cm wide! Its line runs eleven kilometres from Tywyn to Nant Gwernol, near the village of Abergynolwyn. Now a tourist attraction, this line, opened in 1866, transported slate from the Bryn Eglwys quarries to Tywyn. In 1951, it became the first tourist railway in the world to be maintained by volunteers!

One hour walk on 6 km on board a steam train along the lake.

Island Encounters organises day island wildlife safaris, with Craignure Pier as a meeting point. An alternative location can be arranged if required. Birds of prey, seals and deer are just a few examples of the varied wildlife on the trip. The price includes food and, of course, transport, which is by 8-seater minibus. Tailor-made private visits are also possible, to discover sites or observe specific wildlife areas.

Peter Hall knows his island like the back of his hand and shares his vast knowledge with visitors. He offers day trips from the Craignure ferry terminal or, exceptionally, from the Tobermory ferry terminal. The meeting point is set around 10-10.30 am, before starting the exploration of Mull and its animal population. Sea lions, seals, eagles, deer, dolphins, birds and raptors of all kinds are often present and food and transport are included. Visits are for a maximum of 4 people.

The very popular Highland Safaris offer to take you to meet the local fauna and flora, through its superb landscapes, in the forest, on Loch Tay or in the mountains. We embark on a 4×4, on a mountain bike or on a boat, to be told about the region by those who really know it. A red deer center allows you to observe deer up close, as well as feed and pet them in a dedicated area, but also to get acquainted with the center's barn owl. A café on site offers good snacks.

This amusement park in Lappa Valley takes you aboard a dozen small steam trains. There's also mini-golf, canoeing, forest walks, a children's trampoline and a challenging maze. The site is set in an area of unspoilt nature, with interesting flora and fauna. Above all, it's an excursion for families with young children. Parking, toilets and café on site.

A bus takes you around the monuments and places of interest in the towns of Llandudno and Conwy, but also around the surrounding area, to discover the beaches and mountains. Allow one hour for the entire route.

Clarification. Hourly departures from the Pier of Llandudno. You can get off at the stop of your choice to spend more time on a beach or in a museum, then get back on the next bus.
Reservations can be made online and are best made in the summer

Opened in 1896 to take tourists to the Luna Park amusement park, which was located at the top of the hill, the funicular now leads to a giant optical instrument, the camera obscura, accessible to the public, to the Y Consti restaurant and above all to a magnificent panorama. This 237-metre funicular line is one of the longest in the British Isles. Clearly an must if you are visiting Aberystwyth or nearby! Frequent departures but remember to check the dates and schedules carefully, especially in winter.

Established in 1994, the famous black cabs know London like the back of their hand. So they're ideally placed to show you around the city. Several tours are available, some in the most touristy areas and others off the beaten track. London by night is also available. Tours around London (Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace) are also available. The advantage: you won't have to wait for the other participants in the group, so the tour is fast and efficient. For a typical London experience...

Since 1993, Rabbie's Tours has been offering ethical small group tours throughout Scotland. Driver-guides who know the stories, sights and secrets of the regions follow off-the-beaten track itineraries, created and tested by travel enthusiasts. This is an opportunity to support local communities. A wide range of options are available, from one-day to two-week adventures through distilleries, castles or even private tailor-made itineraries...

A 40-minute ride in a train pulled by an authentic steam locomotive that was once used to transport slate to Menai Strait. The circuit runs along the twin lakes, Llyn Beris and Llyn Padarn. The train departs from Padarn Country Park Station or Llanberis Station and stops at Penllyn. The walk is nice and we discover beautiful landscapes that we wouldn't necessarily see otherwise. It's worth it, especially if you don't stay long and don't have the possibility to go on foot to discover this area.

Discover Edinburgh in a vintage bus, just enough retro to be full of charm. Two tours are available all year round: the Afternoon Tea Tour (or its variant with gin), which will invite you to indulge in gourmet delicacies as well as to observe the capital (a scone in hand, what else!) and the Harry Potter Tour, following in the footsteps of the sites that inspired J.K. Rowling. It's a good way to get a first glimpse of the city. Good plan: the adult "Afternoon Tea Tour" ticket includes a free seat for one child (under 16 years old).

The Tootbus company, part of the RATP group, organizes classic sightseeing tours in several capital cities. In London, take advantage of various hop-on/hop-off tours ranging from two hours to two days. Choose from "Discover London" (1 day), "London Essentials" (1-2 days with cruise), "Kids Tour" (45 minutes), "London Express" (45 minutes), and the two tours that take you to discover Windsor. New: 1-hour, 40-minute or 50-minute audio-guided walking tours!