Best Tour Operators Companies in England, United Kingdom
The 118 best Tour Operators companies in England, United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Aspria.
Ranked: Best Tour Operators companies in England
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrenalinhub Provider of concierge services for land water and aviation vehicles | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Africa & Beyond Provider of tour operator services | — | — | — | Richard Russell Co-Founder & Managing Director | Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETBootstrap+6 | Top 10M | — |
| 3 | Alfa Travel Provider of coach and self-drive holidays in the UK and Ireland. | — | — | 34 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+34 | Top 500k | — |
| 4 | Amathus Holidays Operator of holiday tours | — | — | — | Andreas Vasiliou Managing Director | — | — | — |
| 5 | Balkan Holidays Provider of holiday packages to various Balkan and Mediterranean destinations. | — | — | — | — | ZURB FoundationBootstrapAmazon ALB+16 | Top 500k | — |
| 6 | Belleair Holidays Operator of tours | — | — | 60 | — | Cart FunctionalityPHPGoogle Analytics Enhanced eCommerce+12 | Top 10M | — |
| 7 | Best of Suffolk Provider of holiday cottages | — | — | 760 | Naomi Tarry Co-Founder | PHPBootstrapApache HTTP Server+13 | Top 5M | — |
| 8 | BGB Operator of tours | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Tour Operators companies in England
#1
Seed · London, England · founded 2019 · 6 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Operator of holiday tour
- Apr 2024Seed$1.1M
#2
Acquired · London, England · founded 2000 · 453 employees$62.4Mraised▾
Operator of cultural tours
- Jul 2021PE$62.4M
- Jun 2016Grant (prize money)—
#3
Seed · London, England · founded 2017 · 40 employees$553.9Kraised▾
Provider of tour operator services
- Sep 2023Seed$124K
- Jan 2023Seed$143.8K
- Nov 2020Seed$106.8K
- Apr 2020Seed$179.4K
#4
Series A · London, England · founded 2013 · 13 employees$3.7Mraised▾
Provider of travel services
- Mar 2022Series A$3.7M
#5
Acquired · London, England · founded 1998 · 48 employees$5.9Mraised▾
Provider of vacation and tour services
- Apr 2021Conventional Debt$5.9M
#6
Series A · London, England · founded 1987 · 79 employees$4.2Mraised▾
Online hotel accommodation booking platform. Its expert team creates tailor-made trips to over 80 destinations worldwide—whether you’re dreaming of a luxury beach escape, a seamless multicentre trip or a handpicked five-star experience. As an experienced tour operator, every itinerary we build is crafted around your interests, pace and preferences. They offer competitive pricing, exclusive experiences and flexible payment options - backed by honest advice and dedicated support from their team.
- Jan 2021Series A$1.6M
- Mar 2016Seed$859.2K
- Feb 2015Seed$234.9K
#7
Public · Croydon, England · founded 1999 · 2 employees$1.7Mraised▾
Minoan Group is a provider of travel and leisure services. The company owns & operates a luxury holiday resort in Crete (comprising of multiple camping villages, golf courses, marinas, conference centers, etc). Additionally, the company also owns and operates multiple travel agencies including Stewart Travel and Morningside Travel.
- Mar 2021Post IPO$259.1K
- Aug 2020Post IPO$327.5K
- Apr 2018Post IPO$697.5K
- Dec 2017Post IPO$399.6K
#8
Seed · London, England · founded 2020 · 17 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Operator of camping and holiday tours
- Aug 2021Seed$1.6M
#9
Funding Raised · Manchester, England · founded 1996 · 61 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Provider of market research and advertising services
- Jul 2015Grant (prize money)$1.1M
#10
Seed · London, England · founded 2016 · 1 employees$77.5Kraised▾
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- Jul 2020Seed$77.5K
#11
Seed · London, England · founded 2004 · 17 employees$18.5Kraised▾
Provider of tour operator services
- Jun 2019Seed$18.5K
#12
Late Stage · London, England · 167 employees—raised▾
Provider of escorted tours, cruises, and holiday packages. It offers a variety of travel options, including tours focusing on specific interests like safaris, historical sites, and cultural experiences. Cruises are available on various lines and itineraries, encompassing both ocean and river voyages. The company also provides holiday packages combining land and sea travel. Its services include pre-arranged accommodations, transportation, and guided excursions.
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Tour Operators coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
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