Our exclusive small group tours weave the best of history and vistas into grand journeys by rail and sea, accompanied throughout by your expert guide.
How would you like to experience breath-taking views, fascinating excursions and histories rich with enchanting tales? Discover iconic elements of Scotland, Ireland and England under the guidance of an expert local and in the company of like-minded travellers. Our fully escorted small group tours weave together thoughtfully curated itineraries with the finest rail journeys. You can expect to explore beyond the end of the line in relaxed style.
McKinlay Kidd has long been guided by a simple principle: We uncover. You discover. Our exclusive range of small group guided tours fulfil that promise in fresh and intriguing ways every day of your trip. What’s more? Your tour leader will always be on hand to regale you with fascinating stories during train journeys and day tours, assist with advice for how best to spend your free time on the trip and simply to ensure you know where to meet and when.
Whether it’s spring, summer or autumn – we have departures throughout the year, starting in April and finishing in October depending on the tour taken. If you can’t decide when to travel, speak to one of our expert travel advisors or check out our weather guarantee. Due to the size of our groups – which range from 14-18 travellers, places for each tour are limited but this means that you can expect personal attention throughout from your expert McKinlay Kidd guide.
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We also offer a carefully selected range of guided small group island tours for Scotland, England and the Channel Islands, for immersive experiences in places without a rail network.
Alternatively, if you have your own small group of six to 24, we can arrange a bespoke escorted journey to meet your exact requirements – please get in touch.
