Private Tours of the UK, Ireland, and Europe

Embark on a journey tailored just for you

Imagine a private tour made just for you.

Where you follow your curiosity through the UK, Ireland, and Europe's most stunning landscapes and fascinating stories.

Embarking on your own journey of discovery can ignite the passion for adventure, while opening your eyes to the hidden treasures around each corner.

From tracing your ancestry back to the wee bonnie isles of Scotland, to discovering new cultural traditions in the European hotspots of Spain and Portugal; it all starts with a simple inquiry for our private tours. 

 While touring privately, your vehicle can range from a saloon car to any size of coach, and your guide will be an expert in storytelling and local insights.

Touring the likes of Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, and Europe, our driver-guides take you beyond the ‘must sees’. They live and breathe stories and, geeks themselves, love special interests’ tours. Harry Potter, whisky, or wildlife fans? A theme that you love, and a passionate driver-guide will make your private tour special. We love helping our customers plan their dream tour, so whether you want to do a day's excursion or fancy a longer trip, let us know and we can help you craft your own bespoke itinerary.

To arrange your private tour, please fill in the form* at the bottom of the page or email explore@rabbies.com

*The form will be sent to explore@rabbies.com

If you've got any questions about scheduled tours, please contact us here.

 

Why should you pick a private tour?

 

Flexible Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs

On a private tour you can choose your pick-up and drop-off point, so you don’t have to navigate around a new city. So, enjoy a lie-in or a leisurely breakfast before your driver-guide picks you up from where you’re staying.

We Plan For You

Need help with planning your private tour? We can reserve your restaurant tables, book attractions, accommodation, or arrange special visits. We can arrange almost everything to ensure you have the best time. (*except time travelling)

Travel With Friends & Family

Experience the joy of a private tour to anywhere you want to go with your closest friends and family. Together your group can decide exactly what you want to do and where you want to go all with the help of our knowledgeable driver-guides.

Flexible Dates & Times

Start when you want. Finish when you want. Want a multi-day private tour but to start a bit later in the day so you can sleep in? That's up to you. Want to travel on a specific date? You can travel on any day of the year (excluding Christmas and New Year's Day).

Who is a private tour for?

 

Passionate Travellers

Maybe you dream of drinking every dram of liquid gold while on a custom whisky distillery tour of Scotland. Perhaps you want to follow in the footsteps of your favourite historical figure. Whatever you're passionate about, we can help bring it to life.

Friends & Family

A private tour gives you and your friends the space and freedom to do what you want to do in the way you want to do it. No waiting around for other travellers, on this tour, you're the leader.

Work Days Out

Be more creative with your team-building days out. Forget the pubs and paintball and tour famous castles or visit the beautiful Scottish islands instead. The possibilities on a bespoke trip are endless.

Heritage Journeys

Trace your family story and discover the regal castles and landscapes your ancestors once roamed. Who knows royalty may be in your blood. Are you ready to find out? 

Get in touch

Start your journey now by filling in the form below with as much detail as possible.

The more detail you give the more we can personalise your trip!

We create every private tour uniquely for you, so we do need at least 2-4 weeks notice before you want to travel. 

If you've got any questions about scheduled tours, please contact us here.

 



personal enquiry agent

Any tailor-made tours that we create for you that constitute a ‘package’ for the purposes of the 1992 EU Regulations, payments made by you will be protected by our membership of ABTOT. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Bespoke Tours FAQs

Why would I want to create my own tour?

Our scheduled trips leave on set dates and are available to anyone. Whereas a private tour is exclusive for you and your chosen group. It’s perfect if you’re wanting to go when we have fewer tours running throughout autumn and winter.

Where can I go?

You can go anywhere in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. If you need inspiration, look through our other tours around Europe, the UK, and Ireland, add the ones you like to your ‘favourites’, and imagine how you could join them up. From visiting the birthplace of William Shakespeare on a tour of England to clinking glasses together in a traditional pub when exploring Ireland, the possibilities are endless on a bespoke trip.

What’s the accommodation like?

You can stay in castles, country houses, budget hotels, B&Bs, boats, or hostels: anywhere you like. Imagine waking up in one of the best Scottish castles and living out your royal dream or maybe a cosy log fire cabin in the snow capped mountains of Switzerland is more of your vibe? We’re friends with a lot of the local travel accommodation providers, so we’re happy to help you find the most memorable places to stay.

Meet the Team

Lizzie

Private Tours Manager
10 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: I'm not sure but my friends and family do call me the 'Planning Fish' from an old nickname and my love of planning!
  • Favourite place in the world: Currently obsessed with the Isle of Man.
  • My latest travel itch: I can't wait to get to Northern Ireland on the ferry.
  • I'd love to take you to: The seaside. Nothing beats a paddle, an ice cream and a prom "Tiddely-om-pom-pom!"
  • Ask me about: Anything kid related (I would call myself a soft play aficionado).

Louise

Private Tours Team Leader
10 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: passionate, caring, chatty
  • Favourite place in the world: Anywhere there is water. I grew up by the sea and find water calming and familiar.
  • My latest travel itch: Egypt! The Pyramids, myths and wonder fascinate my entire family!
  • I'd love to take you to: Aberdeenshire! So much more than granite!
  • Ask me about: Whisky, castles and coastlines - I will not disappoint!

Léa

Senior Private Tour Consultant
6 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: organised, curious, Scotland-obsessed.
  • Favourite place in the world: the Jura mountains in France, heaven on earth for a cross-country skier like me!
  • My latest travel itch: Lauterbrunnen in the Swiss Alps, Tolkien's inspiration behind magical Rivendell.
  • I'd love to take you to: the remote and often forgotten Shetland Islands, my absolute favourite place in Scotland.
  • Ask me about: film and TV locations - if I see it on the screen, I want to go there!

Rebecca

Private Tour Consultant
5 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: strong minded, nerdy, vibrant.
  • Favourite place in the world: Dublin's fair city (my home).
  • My latest travel itch: Japan, always.
  • I'd love to take you to: Anywhere Shakespeare wrote about (within reason!)
  • Ask me about: Ireland! Friendliest people there are (I may be biased).

Katharina

Private Tour Consultant
6 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: Determined, crafty, fish-and-chips-lover.
  • Favourite place in the world: The window table in my hometown's café - no travels will ever beat this!
  • My latest travel itch: Vienna (second most gorgeous city in the world, after Edinburgh of course).
  • I'd love to take you to: The North Coast 500.
  • Ask me about: The Stevenson lighthouses or the Orkney Islands.

Rachel

Private Tour Consultant
10 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: methodical, creative, supportive.
  • Favourite place in the world: Callander, Scotland – where I got married!
  • My latest travel itch: My number 1 travel goal is to one day visit New Zealand for a Lord of the Rings tour.
  • I'd love to take you to: Oban: it is one of my favourite locations to visit. From its delicious seafood, wildlife boat trips, beautiful sea view, historical whisky distillery and wide variety of shops, this town is an excellent choice for a short break or base for island hopping.
  • Ask me about: Edinburgh! I am a local, born and bred.

Robyn

Private Tour Consultant
2 years in industry

  • Three words that describe me: meticulous, thoughtful, goofy.
  • Favourite place in the world: Berlin but being at concerts for my favourite artists comes very close second!
  • My latest travel itch: Vietnam.
  • I'd love to take you to: Cute towns, and lesser known palaces and castles.
  • Ask me about: Textiles, art or gardens!