Local day tours for visitors

Tourists, groups of friends, families, coach and cruise visitors, and local hotels or B&Bs buying tours for guests.

A price per person that covers your costs (transport, tickets, guide) plus your margin. Private group bookings can be priced as a flat fee.

• Good local knowledge
• Organising and planning
• Friendly with groups
• Basic marketing and bookings

• If you sell tours that include transport or accommodation, check whether package travel rules apply to you
• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need professional indemnity cover too
• If you drive passengers for hire, check the licensing rules with your council or the DVSA; hiring a licensed operator may be simpler
• Check risk assessments and any permissions needed to run tours at attractions or on private land
• Weather and low numbers can mean cancellations, so have a clear refund policy

Estimates put startup costs typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on the tours you design, insurance, marketing and any equipment. Transport, entry tickets and guides are usually booked for each tour.

Check whether package travel rules apply if tours include transport or accommodation, and arrange public liability insurance, plus professional indemnity if needed. If you drive passengers for hire, check licensing with your council or the DVSA. Check risk assessments and permissions for attractions or private land.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how many tours run and how full they are. Weather and low numbers can cause cancellations, so a clear refund policy helps. Time is typically around 10 hours a week or more.