What to do and see in Ambleside, England: The Best Private Tours

May 15, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Historically within the county of Westmorland, it is situated at the head of Windermere, England's largest water. The town is within the Lake District National Park.
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1. 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.

2. Stunning Lake District 6 Hour Tours!

Bowness Pier, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK Home James Private Lake District Tours
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This tour is a beautiful tour day, full of beauty and natural wonder, out but is rough guide to your days travel, as customers may amend the tour to suite there needs or wish list. Please contact Simon to alter your tour. Thank you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water and sort drinks will be a at any point on your tour!

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Reviewed By LaurenH0305

We went out for a four hour tour with Simon today and he was a star! He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We are visiting the Lake District for the first time and were nervous to explore too far on the curvy narrow roads on our own. We asked Simon to show us to all the places we wouldn’t be able to find on our own. He took us to so many great places and gave us recommendations on where to explore on our own later along the way. I’d recommend Simon unequivocally. Thanks for the memories!

3. Stunning Lake District 4 Hour Tours!

Bowness Pier, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK Home James Private Lake District Tours
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Hello! My name is Simon. I offer a customised tour to every customer to reflect your desired places of interest to visit. Choose from a vast range of stunning lakes & waterfalls with gorgeous views. Just choose your desired time frame and I will put together your ultimate Lake District Tour!! Thank You Simon

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, soft drinks & water are available at any point on the tour.

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Reviewed By COYS_02

Simon was a very professional: quick in responding to our first query and offered a great plan for one-day tour. During the tour, too he was an excellent and knowledgeable guide telling a lot about the nature, villeges around the lake - very impressive. Highly recommended!

4. Stunning Lake District 8 Hour Tour!

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23, UK Home James Private Lake District Tours
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This is a full day, eight hour tour covering beautiful lakes, gorgeous views & stunning waterfalls! You will travel in comfort & style in one of our luxury air conditioned vehicles to see all the beauty this wonderful area has to offer. Stop off to experience the lovely village of Grasmere and the calming effect of Elterwater. Breath in the fresh air at the top of Honister Pass and the views driving down into Buttermere. And the beauty of Aira Force & The Lodore Waterfalls. Experience all this and a lot more on the stunning day tour of the Lakes.  Thank You! Simon

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water and soft drinks are available at any point on your tour!

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By LaurenH0305

We went out for a four hour tour with Simon today and he was a star! He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We are visiting the Lake District for the first time and were nervous to explore too far on the curvy narrow roads on our own. We asked Simon to show us to all the places we wouldn’t be able to find on our own. He took us to so many great places and gave us recommendations on where to explore on our own later along the way. I’d recommend Simon unequivocally. Thanks for the memories!

5. Private Hire: Lake District from Liverpool

World Museum, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN, UK The Mountain Goat
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This private tour gives you an incredible 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. Visit beauty spots such as Tarn Hows, enjoy lunch in a quaint medieval town and visit Coniston famed for Donald Campbell's Bluebird. This private tour is the perfect way to experience and explore everything the Lake District has to offer. Travel from Liverpool with your own personal driver guide in comfort and style. Mountain Goat's drivers are all incredibly knowledgeable about our beautiful national park and will be on hand to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your trip. As it is a private trip customers can also request additions and changes to the itinerary and we'll do our best to include them.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lake cruise included, Onboard commentary , Knowledgeable and friendly driver guides, City centre hotel pick ups

Exclusions: There are plenty of places to stop on your private tour of the Lake District to enjoy lunch, teas and coffee., Entrances, unless specified

Reviewed By thuyn1207

Got a unique experience with 2 amazing tour guides, Mike and Gary. Windermere Lake Cruises was ok. The best part of the trip was when we took the off-the-beaten tracks to Sticklebarn, the view was breath-taking. Both tour guide and driver were very nice and knowledgeable. Worth every penny spent!

6. 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 :-)

7. 6 hour Private tour of the Lake District.

Windermere Railway Station, Station Precinct, Windermere LA23 1AH, UK Brook tours of Windermere
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Grasmere and Hawkshead are certainly two of the most traditional, historical and adorable villages in the Lake District. On this tour you will visit both of these villages along with Tarn Hows and Blea Tarn, two of Lakeland's most popular and charming Tarns. Picture perfect villages, unspoilt valleys, tarns, lakes and many more hidden gems are all a part of this 6 hour tour.

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., Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces. , Hand sanitizer provided.

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Reviewed By nashmeelm

Amazing day out! David was a great guide, very knowledgeable but also friendly and funny. Been to places we would never have seen or found. He took us to great parts of the lakes that we all loved and kept the kids also very much interested. Highly recommend this private tour. Thank you David

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

English Lakes Tours
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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

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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!

9. 2 hour Private evening tour

Windermere Railway Station, Station Precinct, Windermere LA23 1AH, UK Brook tours of Windermere
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This popular 2 hour evening tour runs throughout the Spring and Summer. It is ideal for visitors with limited time or are just passing through but would still like to see, experience and get a real sense of the Lake District. The guided tour will open your eyes to the incredible natural beauty of Lakeland, and will no doubt give you an appetite to see more of the Lake District in the future.

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., Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces. , Hand sanitizer provided.

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Reviewed By nashmeelm

Amazing day out! David was a great guide, very knowledgeable but also friendly and funny. Been to places we would never have seen or found. He took us to great parts of the lakes that we all loved and kept the kids also very much interested. Highly recommend this private tour. Thank you David

10. Private Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular in 16 seater minibus

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 16 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. 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: Exclusive use of a Mercedes Sprinter Minibus, Commentary in English, Knowledgeable & friendly driver guide , Private transportation

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.

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