ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular windermere tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
A small-group full day in the Lake District from Windermere, hitting 10 classic spots with guided stops, photo time, and easy transport.
“Long day. Drove around a large area but with a number of good stops. Lots to see! Andy is an excellent tour guide.”
Half-day Windermere tour with a Lake Cruise, Hill Top Farm visit, Tarn Hows views, and Hawkshead history tied to Beatrix Potter.
“We had the best time! The cruise on Windermere was beautiful. We went in October, so it was chilly but fun. The tour of the house and surrounding area was amazing. I loved that you could tour the home and spend some time in each room. Mr. McGregor's garden was big and so beautiful.”
Tackle Hardknott and Wrynose Passes from Windermere, then relax at Muncaster Castle with lunch, owls, and castle sights plus Wastwater views.
“Dave was super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, the driving skills were also amazing, I would highly recommend”
Private, skippered yacht sailing on Lake Windermere from Storrs Hall Hotel. Up to 4, 2 hours, life jackets and hands-on steering.
“Our guide Andrew was super knowledgeable and really encouraging. We had a lovely experience and thoroughly enjoyed our dabble in sailing!”
A relaxed 4-hour drive through England’s Lake District with big viewpoints, stone circles, and Wordsworth stops, in a small group.
“The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and touring with a small intimate group is a nice way to go. We stopped at some lovely spots with incredible views, and got some great photos.”
Small-group Lake District day trip hitting 10 lakes, epic viewpoints, a slate mine stop, and a 1-hour Ullswater cruise with included fees.
“A full day, worth every minute to see the beautiful Lakes District. Our driver and guide, Tim, was friendly, informative, humorous, and a great driver! We saw so many fantastic views of lakes, lots of sheep, waterfalls, woods, and had exactly the right amount of time to spend at each site. The amount of walking…”
See Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top and Near Sawrey with an expert guide. Small group, entrance fees included, plus big Lake District photo views.
“Our tour guide was very friendly and informative and could not have asked for a better guide. Very enjoyable tour.”
Windermere’s Six Lakes Spectacular is a 4-hour mini-coach sampler with Castlerigg Stone Circle, Grasmere gingerbread stops, and guide commentary.
“Peter was our guide and driver and he was very knowledgeable. The views on the mini coach were amazing and when we got out to visit some of the sites it blew us away. Even though the weather wasn't great, the mistiness and drizzle added to the atmosphere. There was something magical in the air!…”
A small-group half-day in England’s Lake District with Hill Top, Near Sawrey, and a 35-minute Windermere cruise, all included.
“Best tour guide ever! I learned so much I did not know about the Lake District! Visiting Hill Top was like stepping back in time-you could feel Ms. Potter’s spirit!”
Small-group Lake District walk from Elterwater with Jamie. Up-close scenery, safety-first guidance, and stories of how the landscape formed.
“This is one of those experiences which live on in your memory and one which you treasure. Jamie was a fabulous guide - whilst making sure we were always aware of anything that might cause any harm ( eg no railings or steep rocky track ahead) he made sure we were hiking - not just…”
A private 4-hour Lake District tour from Windermere with quick stops at Holehird, Troutbeck, Kirkstone Pass, Ullswater, Castlerigg, and Grasmere.
“I messaged David prior to our tour and he is very quick to respond. Our meeting point was easy to find. He catered the tour to our interests and was funny and informative throughout. He offered up recommendations for after our tour which were excellent! We highly recommend David and this tour.”
A small-group Brontë tour from Windermere to Haworth and the Yorkshire Dales, with museum entry, moors views, and novel inspirations.
“This tour was perfectly set to really meet the Bronte family. It went beyond just Charlotte, Emily and Anne, meeting the rest of the family and people close to them. I would go anywhere with the English Lake Tour team.”
8-hour Yorkshire Dales day trip from Windermere with Sedbergh, Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls, Hawes and Wensleydale Creamery tasting.
“An excellent day trip of Yorkshire dales thoroughly enjoyed. Our guide Mark was brilliant so knowledgeable”
Private 6-hour Lake District tour from Windermere with timed photo stops, flexible drop-off, and a driver-guide who adds context.
“David, our driver and as well as being our tour guide, was excellent at his job. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, funny guy. You can tell he enjoys his job as he does it from his heart. Families as well as small groups will enjoy his company as he knows very well how to communicate…”
A small-group winter Lake District photo tour from Windermere: scenic passes, waterfalls, stone circles, slate mine, and Wordsworth spots.
“Despite tough weather conditions at the start, our guide Tim found very interesting alternates, plied us with great information & anecdotes & was flexible to show us more around Wordsworth in Grasmere. The views of derwentwater, Ullswater, Windermere , bassenthwaite were affected by the weather , though still beautiful. I loved Tim's description of flora&…”
