I am a fifteen-year-old Jane Austen fanatic, and so when my family decided to travel to England and we heard about this tour, I was ecstatic. It more than exceeded my expectations. My mom and I loved walking in Austen’s footsteps and seeing with our own eyes the landscape and estates that inspired her work. Even my dad, who has... More

For someone from Hong Kong who only know that Jane Austen wrote "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice", Prof Phil educational tour attracted me to buy all her DVDs and books by the end of the day.... trancing the footsteps of Austen's "dancing years" was simply lovely. A must do for anyone interested in historical counteyside Britain. More

My mother and I truly enjoyed ourselves. Phil Howe was able to show us Jane Austen's world in a way that surpasses our imaginations. It is not a trip that we would have been able to undertake alone. The pace of the tour was quite pleasant; we were also able to stop and look at the rabbits, and pheasants hiding... More

My 15 year old daughter and I took the Jane Austen tour. This day was perfect from beginning to end. Phil Howe is extremely knowledgeable, kind, respectful and a lot of fun. We saw places significant in Austen's life that we would never have found on our own (not marked tourist attractions) . Phil knows so much about Jane Austen's... More

I would definitely call myself a Jane Austen fan but sadly at present do not know much about her life nor the history and culture of the areas she lived. As I was visiting England for a short period of time, top on my list was a Jane Austen tour. I stumbled upon Hidden Britain tours and can assure you... More

My daughter and I spent a refreshing and enlightening day in Hampshire with Phil Howe, discovering the magic and allure of Jane Austen. Phil is a kind and knowledgeable tour guide and his relaxed attitude provided the perfect antidote to the busyness of London. We peppered Phil with questions and when he didn’t know the answer to one of them... More

If I could give this tour more than 5 stars, I would! As a member of JASNA, and dedicated admirer of Jane Austen and her works, my summer trip to the UK with my daugher was a dream come true. One of the TRUE highlights of our visit was a day spent with Phil of Hidden Britain Tours, touring "Jane... More

This is the tour that no Jane Austen fan would miss. I was met at the Basingstoke train Station by Phil Howe, the tour guide and then driven through the beautiful county of Hampshire. I was taken to Jane’s birth place and shown the ruins of her beloved family home, the church where her mother and sister are buried. Then... More

What an excellent day, getting out of London for a bit and touring the beautiful countryside seeing a the places and areas associated with my favorite author Jane Austen. Phil was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. He knows the area, the stories of the families with which Jane would have associated. This is so much... More