Among the many world-class museums in London, one of our favorites is the Wallace Collection, a historic house museum with an exceptional collection of fine and decorative arts spanning the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including masterpieces by artists such as Jean-Honore Fragonard, Frans Hals, Titian, Rembrandt, Diego Velazquez, Peter Paul Rubens, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of London that include the city’s best museums.

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Liberty London is one of the most iconic luxury department stores in England. At the forefront of British design for over a century, it’s renowned for its richly patterned fabrics, refined furnishings and collaborations with leading artists and designers. 

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With spectacular neoclassical interiors and contemporary art exhibitions, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is one of our favorite house museums in London. This lesser-known gem, formerly the country house of Sir John Soane, offers a glimpse into Georgian design and the private world of one of Britain’s most influential architects.

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Cool-weather destinations are increasingly in demand during the high summer season, with travelers prioritizing “coolcations” in the milder climates of northern Europe over the hotter temperatures of the Mediterranean. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours in favorite destinations that are less hot during the summer months.

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Claridge’s in London is one of Europe’s most renowned luxury hotels, an Art Deco masterpiece in the exclusive Mayfair neighborhood with a 200-year history.

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For travelers who love books, history, architecture and design, incorporating visits to some of the world’s most beautiful libraries into private touring is a wonderful way into a destination’s cultural and literary heritage. 

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For our travelers in London, Artisans of Leisure can arrange attendance at the four o’clock inspection, a lesser-known ceremony also known as the Punishment Parade. This daily ceremony takes place in the courtyard of Horse Guards, an unusually named 18th-century building that serves as the ceremonial entrance to Buckingham and St. James’s palaces.

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One of our favorite private excursions in England’s Lake District is Hill Top, the former home and garden of the author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. The 17th-century stone farmhouse and cottage garden were a great source of inspiration for Beatrix, appearing in many of her book illustrations.

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