Top 10 Tours in Windermere, England

August 17, 2021 Malia Yoakum

This popular resort town is located just a mile from Windermere Lake, the largest lake in Europe and alleged home of more than one peculiar sea creature. If we've scared you out of skiing, boating and fishing in Windermere Lake, there's always horseback riding and golf. Or you can explore the lake from the safety of a ferryboat, which regularly takes passengers from Hawkshead to Bownes.
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1. York & the Lake District: Small-Group Tour from London (5-days)

Mercure London Kensington Hotel, 1A Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London W8 5JJ, UK GO-tours
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Join this five-day adventure exploring York and the Lake District from London, where you'll savour beautiful scenery in the Lake District and visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge as you travel through the heart of Britain. This small-group tour will you'll take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, literary legends and historic cities... • Enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and historic cities like York and Cambridge • See the homes iconic literary figures William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter • See the Magna Carta in Lincoln Castle, take-in the imposing York Minster and visit King's College Chapel, Cambridge • Small-groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting & finishing in London • Includes: 4-nights accommodation, Tour Leader and minibus transportation

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-nights en-suite accommodation, Driver/guide, Transportation in air-conditioned minibus, Small-group tour (max. 16 passengers)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By murrellge

A fantastic tour around the beautiful Cotswolds, visiting places steeped in history and character. Our tour guide, Glenn, was very knowledgeable on the area, offering this information in a friendly and engaging way. A great day out for all ages, made even better without the stress of travelling and parking, highly recommend and look forward to being on another tour in the future!

2. Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert Guide

Windermere LA23, UK English Lakes Tours
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On this tour you get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home. • Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By H9BJisabellem

We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!

3. The Lake District Tour from Liverpool

World Museum, Liverpool L3 8EW, UK The Mountain Goat
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This tour gives you a day in the Lake District National Park, from Liverpool. It’s an ideal way to see amazing landscape associated with this stunning National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leaving Liverpool, the tour heads North to the Lake District via the M6 Motorway, in approximately two hours you will arrive in the Lake District. As you start your Lake District tour, you will visit the medieval village of Hawkshead, famous for its connection with Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. You will see incredible scenery as you venture into the heart of the Lake District from Hawkshead, with plenty of photo stops along the way. Your Lake District day tour would also not be complete without a cruise on one of the famous lakes. You can sit back and enjoy the unrivaled views of the lake and the fell ranges beyond! As your Lake District tour comes to an end, we will then continue our journey back to Liverpool. Children must be 5 years or over.

Inclusions: Knowledge driver-guide, On-board commentary, Lake cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Cory P

It was good. Really really good. So good, it made good feel fantastic. Cos it was fantastic. Very much so

4. The Brontes, Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre

Windermere LA23, UK English Lakes Tours
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This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety, Small group size for a more intimate experience, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By H9BJisabellem

We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!

5. William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide

Windermere LA23, UK English Lakes Tours
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This tour takes you to: • Grasmere Village where William Wordsworth lived. • Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797. • Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854. • The Wordsworth family graves. • St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped. • Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808. • Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well. • Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850. • Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house. • Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems. • Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826. • Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.

Inclusions: Entry into Rydal Mount, Entry into Dove Cottage, Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By H9BJisabellem

We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!

6. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular

Victoria St, Windermere LA23 1AD, UK Mountain Goat Tours
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Our Private Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends or family to enjoy their very own Private Tour. Our luxury, spacious 6 Seater minibus will allow you to travel the central Lake District in style. The Lake District is renowned for being the most beautiful corner of England. This full-day tour introduces you to ; a magnificent scenery of mountains, valleys, and lakes from the south to the north. The tour includes a lake cruise, a visit to the 4,000-year-old Castlerigg Stone Circle, set high on the fells, and time in Keswick for lunch. On this Lake District tour you will also travel over mountain passes, through beautiful valleys, see waterfalls, and traditional Lakeland villages. Along the way, you will pass some of the region’s most spectacular sights, such as Borrowdale Valley, Newlands Valley, Thirlmere, and Grasmere. A highlight is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the most famous and most visited stone circles in the country.

Inclusions: Lake Cruise, Commentary in English, Exclusive use of a Mercedes Viano, Private transportation, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide

Exclusions: Lunch and refreshments., Entrance Fees, unless specified.

Reviewed By X7970JWstevenf

Great Tour and Driver. He knew his Stuff. He was patient and funny. Its Well worth it. I would and will do it again. They are on time. Reliable. Just fantastic Tour. Great views. Highly Recommended.

7. CHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Chester Station, Station, City Rd, Chester CH1 3NS, UK BusyBus
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Sightseeing Tours the way they should be. Fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. Our Lake District tour will take you to places not normally visited by the casual tourist, showing you the true essence of why this part of the country is so spectacular.. Fun and laughter all the way, all day.

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Reviewed By 436nickys

17/09/2020 - Our adventure was absolutely brilliant! Frank our driver was the best! His knowledge of North Wales is outstanding. He kept us all entertained throughout the trip, he’s such a friendly guy with a fantastic personality! This trip is definitely worth another go just to take in all the scenery, idyllic places, history, shops & cafes. Will be booking another trip with Frank in the very near future. 10/10

8. 4 hour Private Lake District tour (Tour A)

Windermere Railway Station, Station Precinct, Windermere LA23 1AH, UK Brook tours of Windermere
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Surprise view is regarded by many as one of the best viewpoints in the whole of the Lake District. This tour incorporates not only Surprise view but includes Ashness bridge, also known for it's world famous views. We will travel through the 'Borrowdale Valley'. One of the most idyllic places on earth. Driving along the picturesque Newlands valley we make a brief stop to view Moss Force, a spectacular waterfall, which is easily accessible being barely 200 metres from the roadside.

Inclusions: Knowledgeable driver-guide. , Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else), Air conditioned vehicle., Drop off at a destination within the Lake district., Complimentary bottled water., Umbrellas provided. (Just in case), Anytime photo stops at your request.

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Reviewed By keep-it-kool

Absolutely brilliant day being driven around by David ! What a knowledgeable and likeable man who made the day very interesting with all the special places he took us to which we would never have found . Highly recommend and we will definitely use him when we return to the Lakes again .

9. Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes

English Lakes Tours
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This tour takes you to: • Lake Windermere • Kirkstone Inn • Kirkstone Pass • Brothers Water • Patterdale • Glenridding • Ullswater • Lake Cruise on Ullswater. • Castlerigg stone circle • Lakeside at Keswick • Surprise View • Ashness Bridge • Honister Mine • Honister Pass • Buttermere • Crummock Water  • Moss Force waterfall • Thirlmere • Dunmail Raise • Grasmere • Rydal Water

Inclusions: Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Live commentary on board, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats

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Reviewed By JasMax44

Absolutely first class! Tim was a pleasure to have as a driver - knowledgeable, very amicable and all in all the experience was exactly as we could have hoped. My wife and I did 2x half day private tours and cannot realistically fault the trips in any way. Highly recommended - thanks to Tim for our great experience :-)

10. Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery - Afternoon tour

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• Lake Windermere, views of the largest lake in the lake district. • Kirkstone Pass • Brothers Water • Patterdale • Glenridding • Ullswater • Glencoyne • Scenic drive along the shores of Ullswater. • Castlerigg Stone Circle • Ashness Bridge • Surprise View looking out over Derwent Water with spectacular views towards Bassenthwaite Lake • Thirlmere • Dunmail Raise the low-level mountain pass and legendary burial place of King Dunmail. • Grasmere one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District. • Rydal Water

Inclusions: Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, charging points for most mobile devices at all seats

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By H9BJisabellem

We did this ultimate private tour with tour guide Tim. This tour is really worth the money and the convenience of being able to see around Lake district while enjoying our company with Tim. The tour itself was really nice and our tour guide was really knowledgable. He kept us awake throughout our trip and he even took good photos of us. He was friendly and all smiles. The covid restriction was kept in place and there were hand sanitisers inside the van. I have already recommended this to my friends. Well done!

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