Unearth stories from London’s most famous and sought-after burial ground within the atmospheric Victorian surroundings of Highgate Cemetery. You’ll be taken on a private guided tour of Highgate’s West Cemetery, home to some of the site's most impressive architectural features and open only to visitors on an exclusive 90-minute guided walking tour. You’ll see the Chapel with its beautifully decorated interior, the Colonnade, the Egyptian Avenue, the Terrace Catacombs and the Circle of Lebanon. You’ll also have an hour or so at leisure to explore the East Cemetery where famous residents include Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, Jeremy Beadle and Max Wall.

There's free time at Brent Cross before arriving at Highgate. You'll find everything from high-street icons to high-end heroes and food ready to grab-and-go or to sit-down-and-savour. Shops include Accessorize, Carvela, Clarks, John Lewis, Lakeland, Kiehls, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Phase Eight and hundreds more with endless tempting dining destinations ready and waiting for you!

Customer favourite, read our reviews: "His [the guide] enthusiasm was uplifting, his knowledge encyclopaedic and coupled with his telling of interesting anecdotes, I could have listened to him all day. I'm tempted to say that he brought the whole place to life!!!" • "This should appeal to anyone remotely interested in a wide range of subjects such as history, personalities almost forgotten, conservation, and the environment. Highgate Cemetery is an unexpected haven for wildlife, and for interesting wildflowers and trees. Every grave has its story to tell."

Includes a 90-minute guided tour of the West Cemetery, free time to explore the East Cemetery, leisure time at Brent Cross, return travel and a reserved coach seat (of your choice). The coach will arrive at Brent Cross Shopping Centre (Layfield Car Park) at 11:30 where there is time to shop or grab a bite to eat/drink before the coach departs for Highgate Cemetery at 13:30. We are due to arrive at Highgate at 14:15, ready for a 90-minute guided tour of the West Cemetery which commences at 14:30. There is free time to explore the East Cemetery before the coach departs at 16:45. There will be a services comfort stop on the outward and return journey. Please note there are steep paths and two flights of stairs in the West Cemetery that can sometimes get muddy, so appropriate footwear is recommended.