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Being Good Vibes Tours agency we generate positive energy and put it into each itinerary to the United Kingdom we tailor for you.

We will become a source of pure joy and inspiration whether you're a solo adventurer, a loved-up couple seeking a romantic escape or a family looking for fun-filled activities, we have the know-how to create a trip that caters to your every need, and then some! Our aim is to ensure that your holiday exceeds your expectations!

We believe that the key way that travel promotes good vibes is by providing travellers with opportunities to connect with others. Whether you are meeting locals in a new city, bonding with fellow travellers on a group tour, or simply sharing stories and experiences with your travel companions, travel has a way of bringing people together and fostering a sense of community and connection. This can be incredibly uplifting and inspiring, and we feel especially proud for the chance to become your "reliable local friend" and fulfil your trip with the best routes, accommodations and tours and simply make your dreams come true.

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Recent Trip Reviews for Good Vibes Tours

Beautiful scenery, excellent lodging and food
Ireland | May 6 - May 15, 2026

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Wendy C.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 17, 2026
We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along. My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip. We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around... Read more

We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along.

My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip.

We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around the city streets and driving on the country roads.

One piece of advice I have for any traveler is to be clear with your tour planner what time you would like to start the day each day, when you need down time, and what transport you expect you will need and when.

Thank you, Alessandra and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews
Number 59
Dublin

We liked this hotel, as it had a sauna, a cold plunge, and massages (the latter for a fee). The lounge was pleasant to sit in; it had a bar and looked out on the back garden. We could walk downtown. Excellent restaurants nearby. The hosts were helpful too, as I left a book light and paperback in the room when we departed, and they gave them to our friends to return it to us.

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Lancaster Lodge Hotel
Cork

Modern hotel, near English Market

Authenticity & Character
Basic accommodations but clean with lounge and large breakfast area
Location
Staff
They allowed us to store our luggage and use a charger outlet after checkout
Cleanliness & Comfort
Corrib House Guest Accommodation
Galway

Right on the Corrib River, and walkable to downtown. Bathrooms are small & in particular shower is tiny! Staff is kind and food is excellent.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Small bathrooms
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh

This hotel has delicious food and kind and helpful staff. The rooms are large and well appointed.

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Activity Reviews
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh

Early, but on time!

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Galway Bay Fishing
Galway Bay Fishing
Ireland

Kevin was a great guide. We fished in the bay and caught 8 pollock (threw them back). You can keep them and eat the fish later if you like!

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Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Ireland

I liked this tour but we would have liked to know we were going to be eating dinner ahead of time, and it was difficult to find the tour guide at the start. We visited three bars with food and also had Murphy’s ice cream of the street. The tour guide was kind and helpful.

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
Galway

I really liked this tour. Nice to have options for people who don’t want to or can’t bike. They offered a horse and carriage and e-bike options.

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Holyrood Distillery Tour
Holyrood Distillery Tour
Edinburgh

Great tour guide! Nice to sit in the bar after and enjoy the tastes of different gibs and whiskey.

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Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our fi...
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

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Andrea G.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely...
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Thank you KimKim and Kate for planning our first trip to London and The beautiful and charming Cotswolds. It exceeded all our expectations. The accommodations in London and Bourton on the Water with the delicious breakfasts were perfect! Each of our guides (Chris, Delianne, Adge) were an absolute delight, informative and entertaining. Our private transfers were comfortable and went smoothly. This vacation was a wonderful adventure with fond memories I will always cherish.
Kate- we sincerely appreciate all your time and effort planning and organizing this trip for us 4 ladies❤️
Andrea

Hotel Reviews
The Old New Inn
Bourton on the Water

Charming Old Inn, great location with easy walks to trails, shops, bus stop. Wonderful breakfast with amazing croissants! It’s an old building beautifully renovated but narrow hallways and stairwells, no elevator. Must be able to carry own luggage to and from room. Lovely view of river from our room. Nice size showers with rain shower head. Our 3rd floor room was lovely but low hanging rafters caused a few head bumps. The Bourton on the Water miniature village next door was impressive and so fun to see.

Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Authenticity & Character
The rooms and dining room are beautifully decorated.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
On Main Street right across from Windrush river.
Location
Staff
Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
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Our breakfast server was very nice and efficient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The twin beds were very comfortable.
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London

Clean, great location, amazing breakfast buffet, helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Clean, impressive buffet breakfast
Location
Walking distance to St James park and Buckinham Palace
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel very clean. The beds were comfortable. A bit of a walk to the breakfast area.
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Our trip was exceptional!
Scotland | May 4 - May 15, 2026

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Sheri M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier. Read more

Aleksandra was amazing! She listened to what I wanted and tailored our trip to my specifications. She was readily available before the trip and most certainly during our trip. I cannot say enough about her and KimKim. This is my 2nd trip with your company and I could not be happier.

Hotel Reviews
The Stirling Highland Hotel
Stirling

Hotel was centrally located, but lacking in quality. Everywhere in this hotel there is visual clues that repairs are very much needed. Paint peeling off ceilings from water damage in common areas. In our hotel room, paint was coming off our bathroom ceiling from lack of ventilation and there were signs of mold around the bath tub. Comforter on the bed were poor in quality and were not very warm to sleep under in a roo. That only provided a space heater.

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Creag Mhor Lodge
Onich

Wonderful old hotel and staff. This is an older hotel, so no lift. But, we had not trouble getting our luggage upstairs to our room. So, no lift when booking much older clients, this should be a consideration. Food and bar was exceptional. Location is a bit away from Ft. William, but beautifully situated.

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The Dunvegan
Dunvegan

Wonderful staff and food! They are self-sustained, meaning they grow their own food and meat is local as well. Room was very nice and clean. There is no lift, but we were fine. The good news is if older, staff will get your luggage upstairs, though we didn’t need that. Location was perfect and easy to make the loop of the Isle of Skye and back to the hotel.

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Blackfriars Hotel
Inverness

Due to no fault of their own, they are situated where you have to rely on pay public parking. Which is almost 3 blocks away on uneven cobble stone, so wheels on your luggage barely helps and there is no lift. We did fine getting our luggage up a flight and a half of stairs, but for much older people this would not be good at all. So, this should be a consideration for future older clients. Other than this, the food was excellent and location was perfect.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Fair? Based on location, distance from parking and lack of a lift.
Staff
Attentive!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Atholl Hotel
Aberdeen

Amazing hotel and staff! We got a flat in our rental car and even though I paid for full 24 hour service, they hung up on me twice and would not come out under the 24 hour agreement and they wanted to charge me after I paid for full coverage. Beth, the hotel manager got on the phone and just like that, they came and fixed our car and we were not charged. The food was wonderful and all the staff was amazing. Can’t say enough about this place. I will never forget Beth in particular.

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Tigerlily
Edinburgh

Wonderfully funky hotel! The room was perfect and the food was amazing!

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Everything was clean and quality was exceptional.
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Scotland
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Susan H.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,
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Our driver to and from the airport, Ili was wonderful punctual and efficient.
Chris, our Edinburgh guide, walking tour was exceptional, full of knowledge, fun to spend several hours with.
Elaine, our guide in Glasgow was every nice, we were probably a little jet lagged though,

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Everyone and everything was amazing!!!

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Allan Park Hotel
Stirling

Absolutely the BEST!

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Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
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Location
Staff
There was no staff to interact with!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
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Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
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Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh

Our guide was outstanding!!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

It wasn’t running, replaced with a regular train which was crowded, having to stand. Not a good experience!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Loop
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The...
Scotland | May 5 - May 14, 2026

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Hector H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great. Read more

Chris (guide in Edinburgh) was wonderful. The driver (Ili) to and from airport was great. Willie (guide in Glasgow) was great.

Hotel Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Allan Park Hotel
Stirling
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Locheil Villa Guest House
Fort William
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bracken Hide Hotel
Portree
Bluebell House B&B
Inverness
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton - Blythswood Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Glasgow
Activity Reviews
The Vaults Tour
The Vaults Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jacobite Steam Train
Jacobite Steam Train
Scotland

Jacobite was not running. Replaced with regular train. Overcrowded, standing room only,,Terrible experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Talisker Distillery
Talisker Distillery
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Explore Glen Affric, Culloden, and Clava Cairns Tour
Inverness
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Trip planning enhances the experience
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

Linda
Linda L.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Our trip to London and the Cotswolds came alive because of the guides and the personal knowledge they shared on every place we visited. Each guide, each driver allowed us to see a personal side of our trip and made it incredibly memorable. The trip was planned perfectly so we were able to keep on schedule and enjoy all the sights. We walked some, took a cabbie or bus, or was dropped on a a restaurant the guide recommended. As a result in a few short days we experienced a memorable trip packed... Read more

Our trip to London and the Cotswolds came alive because of the guides and the personal knowledge they shared on every place we visited. Each guide, each driver allowed us to see a personal side of our trip and made it incredibly memorable. The trip was planned perfectly so we were able to keep on schedule and enjoy all the sights. We walked some, took a cabbie or bus, or was dropped on a a restaurant the guide recommended. As a result in a few short days we experienced a memorable trip packed with history and sights we will always remember!
Kate was a supportive and capable trip planner and using Kim Kim to plan our trip was an excellent choice!

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 15, 2026
Dear Linda, Thank you so incredibly much for your beautiful words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review 💫 Reading this truly made my day. It means so much to hear that the guides, drivers, and personal touches helped bring your journey to life in such a memorable way. That is exactly the kind of experience we always hope to create - not just seeing places, but really feeling connected to them through the people and stories along the way. I’m also so happy to hear... Read more

Dear Linda,

Thank you so incredibly much for your beautiful words and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review 💫

Reading this truly made my day. It means so much to hear that the guides, drivers, and personal touches helped bring your journey to life in such a memorable way. That is exactly the kind of experience we always hope to create - not just seeing places, but really feeling connected to them through the people and stories along the way.

I’m also so happy to hear that the pace of the trip worked well for you and allowed you to enjoy so much in just a few days without feeling rushed. London and the Cotswolds are such special places, and it was an absolute pleasure helping you discover them.

Thank you again for trusting me and Kimkim with your adventure. It truly means the world, and I hope your memories from this trip stay with you for many years to come.

Best,
Kate

A fantastic trip to Scotland
Scotland | Apr 28 - May 7, 2026

Linda
Linda H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Tetiana planned us the most wonderful trip. She listened to all of our requests and we saw and did everything we hoped for. Our guides were all so knowledgeable about the places and sites we were seeing and all of our guides were on time and on schedule for everything. It was all seamless! Every hotel was charming in its own way and within walking distance of where we wanted to be. Thanks to her we had a fantastic trip to Scotland!

Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

Katerina was exceptionally helpful. We had a ...
England | May 1 - May 7, 2026

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Jeanne M.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Katerina was exceptionally helpful. We had a wonderful trip! Read more

Katerina was exceptionally helpful. We had a wonderful trip!

Hotel Reviews
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Old New Inn
Bourton on the Water
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Thames Cruise with Lunch
Thames Cruise with Lunch
London
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
Stonehenge and Windsor Castle from London, private group
London

Loved Windsor Castle!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
The Royal London Tour: Changing of the Guard and More
London
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cotswolds Trip to Oxford via Stow-on-the-Wold, Blenheim Palace Tickets Included
Cotswolds Trip to Oxford via Stow-on-the-Wold, Blenheim Palace Tickets Included
England
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was so fun, knowledgeable & truly made our time memorable!!
Transport
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 16, 2026
Dear Jeanne, Thank you a million for your lovely review! It truly means so much to me to hear that you had such a wonderful trip! I’m especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed Windsor Castle and the Cotswolds tour - it sounds like your guide really helped make the experience extra special and memorable. And your photos are just outstanding and so cool! I absolutely loved looking through them 😊 They captured such a lovely atmosphere, and I honestly think they would make everyone want to... Read more

Dear Jeanne,

Thank you a million for your lovely review! It truly means so much to me to hear that you had such a wonderful trip!

I’m especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed Windsor Castle and the Cotswolds tour - it sounds like your guide really helped make the experience extra special and memorable.

And your photos are just outstanding and so cool! I absolutely loved looking through them 😊 They captured such a lovely atmosphere, and I honestly think they would make everyone want to try this adventure themselves!

Thank you again for trusting me with your England adventure. It was truly a pleasure helping plan it for you all!

With love from London,
Kate

Tetiana is an asset to your team
United Kingdom | Apr 26 - May 8, 2026

Sara
Sara N.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Tetiana was only a phone call away and was able to direct and assist us with ANY and ALL aspects of our journey. I was very hesitant to go with Kim Kim after I received an initial rejection from your team because your team was not ready to work within my budget. All this changed when Tetiana reached out to me and worked patiently and diligently to come up with a travel itinerary that suited our family’s needs. She was there with us every step of the way. We are truely grateful to her for... Read more

Tetiana was only a phone call away and was able to direct and assist us with ANY and ALL aspects of our journey. I was very hesitant to go with Kim Kim after I received an initial rejection from your team because your team was not ready to work within my budget. All this changed when Tetiana reached out to me and worked patiently and diligently to come up with a travel itinerary that suited our family’s needs. She was there with us every step of the way. We are truely grateful to her for enabling us to complete our last family vacation with our elderly parents and my brother who is recently in remission from esophageal cancer. God Bless Tetiana!!!

Hotel Reviews
Hilton London Heathrow Airport

It was ok - it was picked for its convenience to the airport.

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Hôtel Dress Code
Paris

Tiny rooms and dated.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central
Staff
Understaffed at night so the African gentleman stated that he could not help us as he was by himself.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sink was blocked and the staff was not really helpful because he stated that he was by himself.
Melia White House Hotel
London

Very clean and excellent customer service.

Authenticity & Character
Like any other 4 star hotel. Nothing unique.
Location
Centrally located
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean rooms but the carpets in the common areas were stained and worn.
Activity Reviews
Private Louvre Museum Visit
Private Louvre Museum Visit
Paris

Sebastian our guide was beyond excellent!!

Quality of Experience
Guide was very well versed with historical events.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very patient with my elderly parents
Transport
Vijay is an excellent driver and very helpful to my elderly parents.
Paris Icons in Four Hours: Private Drive & Stroll
Paris Icons in Four Hours: Private Drive & Stroll
Paris

Once again, Sebastian and Vijay made a great team!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very comfortable and convenient.
Transfer to Desired Location
Transfer to Desired Location
London
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Discover London in a Private Black Cab
Discover London in a Private Black Cab
London

Chris was great!! He was very informative. Initially we had a hard time following his accent but then we got the hang of it and he used the Mike on the second day so that my parents could hear him better in the back.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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 Ancient Monuments & Historic Salisbury Tour
Ancient Monuments & Historic Salisbury Tour
United Kingdom

Always awesome to see Stonehenge. Plan to return during the solstice when one is allowed to be up close and personal and partake celebrating the solstices with the Druids.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Transfer to the International Train Station
Private Transfer to the International Train Station
United Kingdom

The driver dropped us off about 1/2 a block away from the station and we had to lug our luggage and walk the rest of the way which was tedious for my parents.

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Local specialist: Tetiana Smal

First time to London and Dublin
England | Apr 18 - Apr 25, 2026

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Andrew S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 08, 2026
First time to London and Dublin and Kateryna put together a wonderful trip for my wife and me, and our son and daughter-in-law. Got to see all the usual tourist attractions as well as some more local flavor. We couldn't do the first trip there without Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Stonehenge. First day we had a great 3.5 hour driving tour in a London Black Cab. Our driver John was outstanding and gave us so much history and insight. And the... Read more

First time to London and Dublin and Kateryna put together a wonderful trip for my wife and me, and our son and daughter-in-law. Got to see all the usual tourist attractions as well as some more local flavor. We couldn't do the first trip there without Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Stonehenge. First day we had a great 3.5 hour driving tour in a London Black Cab. Our driver John was outstanding and gave us so much history and insight. And the next day, John was our driver again as we ventured out into the countryside to Stonehenge and Windsor. A 2.4 hour walking tour with our guide Delianne the next day gave us the best of the city center. And Delianne guided us to the Red Lion afterward for a pint like Churchill used to indulge when Parliament got too much for him. Next day was the Tower of London (with a special ceremony occurring while we were there) followed by the Borough Market for the local food scene, our guide Tom King was great for this foodie experience. The British Museum and a dinner at Gordon Ramsey's 1890 Restaurant rounded out our final day in London before heading to Dublin for a quick stop. Dublin gave us a walking tour of the city with our lovely guide Mydie, followed by a tour of St. Patrick's Cathedral. And a first visit to Dublin must include a tour of the Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Brewery.
A lot to fit into a one week trip, but Kateryna gave us a great experience with lots of hightlights and memories.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on May 16, 2026
Andrew, Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review! Reading through your memories honestly brought such a huge smile to my face. It makes me so happy to hear that your first journey to London and Dublin was filled with such wonderful experiences, special moments, and memorable people along the way. You truly experienced such a lovely combination of iconic highlights and authentic local atmosphere - from the magic of seeing Big Ben and Westminster Abbey for the first time, to... Read more

Andrew,

Thank you so incredibly much for this beautiful review!

Reading through your memories honestly brought such a huge smile to my face. It makes me so happy to hear that your first journey to London and Dublin was filled with such wonderful experiences, special moments, and memorable people along the way.

You truly experienced such a lovely combination of iconic highlights and authentic local atmosphere - from the magic of seeing Big Ben and Westminster Abbey for the first time, to enjoying a pint at the Red Lion just like Churchill once did. And I absolutely love hearing that John, Delianne, Tom, and Mydie helped bring the destinations to life through their stories and personal touches - they are all truly wonderful.

It also sounds like you made the absolute most of your week together as a family, which is so special. London and Dublin both have such rich history and atmosphere, and it means so much to know the trip created memories you will carry with you for years to come.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure and for taking the time to write such kind words. It was truly a pleasure helping plan this journey for you all.

Warm wishes from London,
Kate