James Bond UK Tour: Aston Martins, Martinis, and Film Locations

James Bond UK Tour: Aston Martins, Martinis, and Film Locations

8 days

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From £7,985 pp

Eight days through the Scottish Highlands and London following the locations, hotels, and experiences that shaped the world’s most famous spy, with an Aston Martin, a perfectly made martini, and the right company to arrange all of it.

At a glance...

From Glencoe’s Highland passes to Duke’s Bar in Mayfair, this itinerary traces the real and fictional world of James Bond across Britain. You’ll drive an Aston Martin through the Skyfall landscape, take a private speedboat along the Thames, sit down for a martini where Fleming wrote the rules, and sleep in some of the finest hotels in Scotland and London. Eight days, two countries, one very specific brief.

Why James Bond UK Tour: Aston Martins, Martinis, and Film Locations

In detail

  • Days 1 to 2: Glencoe

    Days 1 to 2: Glencoe

    The itinerary begins in the Scottish Highlands, with accommodation at Glencoe House, a Victorian mansion set in the hills, or The Fife Arms in Braemar for something more eccentrically Scottish. The drive through Glencoe follows the exact route used in Skyfall, where Bond navigates these ancient valleys back to his childhood home. The landscape requires no enhancement from Hollywood.

    A private Aston Martin road experience puts you behind the wheel with professional instruction for the Highland passes. The evening is given over to whisky by an open fire. The following morning, a scenic helicopter flight over the filming locations provides a different perspective on the terrain that set the tone for Bond’s most personal chapter.

  • Day 3: Edinburgh

    Day 3: Edinburgh

    The Balmoral holds its famous position at the top of Princes Street, with royal connections and a clock tower that has become part of the city’s skyline. Alternatively, Prestonfield House offers something more baroque, with peacocks on the grounds and a drawing room that feels genuinely conspiratorial.

    A private walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town covers the city’s real espionage history alongside its Bond connections, from Mary Queen of Scots’ cipher letters to wartime intelligence operations run through the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile. A private appointment with a luxury Edinburgh tailor allows for bespoke suit fittings or styling consultation. The day ends with a cigar and single malt pairing at an exclusive private club.

  • Days 4 to 7: London

    Days 4 to 7: London

    The train south from Edinburgh arrives into a London itinerary built around the locations and institutions that shaped both the films and the fiction behind them. Accommodation options include The Ned, whose Secret Vault Room occupies the former underground vaults of the Midland Bank, or the Corinthia, which has the kind of discreet, well-appointed atmosphere that requires no explanation.

    The London days include a visit to MI6 headquarters with an expert guide, a VIP cocktail experience at Duke’s Bar in Mayfair where Fleming refined the martini and coined the phrase, and a private Aston Martin test drive through the English countryside. A Thames speedboat follows routes used in Spectre and The World is Not Enough. Private dinner at Cliveden House, former haunt of royals and the setting for the Profumo Affair, provides an evening in a house that has witnessed more real drama than most Bond scripts. Optional additions include casino evenings, private poker, and off-the-record conversations with former intelligence officers.

  •  Day 8: Departure

    Day 8: Departure

    A private airport transfer concludes the itinerary with the discretion the preceding eight days have established as the standard.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • Experience a private guided tour of Tate Modern with expert insight and unhurried access. Discover London’s modern art landmark with Do Not Disturb.

  • Ready to plan a private tour of the Roman Baths and explore Bath’s ancient heritage with clarity and ease? Speak with Do Not Disturb to begin shaping your visit.

  • Enjoy a private family journey on the Jacobite Steam Train, known as the Hogwarts Express, with exclusive access through the Scottish Highlands curated by Do Not Disturb.

  • A six-hour small-group experience from Moreton-in-Marsh offering access to a private 16th-century thatched cottage and an insider view of everyday life in the Cotswolds, curated by Do Not Disturb.

  • A private luxury helicopter sightseeing tour over London offers a high-altitude perspective of the Thames and the city’s landmarks, with tailored routes and optional heli-dining experiences curated by Do Not Disturb.

  • A privately guided junior falconry experience introduces children to the traditions of birds of prey.

  • A small-group whisky tasting in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town combines expert-led sampling with a journey through Scotland’s distilling past.

  • A privately guided sea kayak journey along a rugged coastline reveals caves, arches, and hidden inlets inaccessible by land or larger boats.

  • A privately arranged candlelit dinner inside Inverlochy Castle offers honeymoon couples rare after-hours access to one of Scotland’s most atmospheric Highland estates.

  • Explore sweeping sands, Atlantic views, and Hebridean heritage in a small-group, guided adventure.

  • Listen to tales of Fionn mac Cumhaill as your guide points out formations with names like the Giant’s Boot and the Wishing Chair. Every hexagonal column tells a story, blending natural history and legend for families to explore together.

  • A privately reserved hot tub experience in the Scottish Highlands offers uninterrupted views across sea and sky toward the Isle of Skye.

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