GIFT EXPERIENCES FOR FRIENDS

Looking for unique gift ideas for your friends? Celebrate your friendship with special experiences that match their interests.

From exciting walking tours to indulgent chocolate experiences, cocktail tastings and masterclasses, spa days, Asian dining experiences, or art tours, there are many ways to make your friend's day truly unforgettable.

Walking Tours - Discover and Explore

Treat your friend to a guided walking tour. Discover the history, culture, and hidden gems of a city. This immersive experience is perfect for those who love to explore new places and learn fascinating stories.

Chocolate Experiences - Sweet Indulgence

Give the gift of a chocolate experience. Learn about the chocolate-making process, sample a variety of gourmet chocolates, and even create your own. This delightful experience is ideal for those with a sweet tooth.

Cocktail Tastings and Classes - Mix and Enjoy

Surprise your friend with a cocktail tasting or class. Learn to mix classic and innovative cocktails under the guidance of a professional mixologist. This enjoyable experience is perfect for those who love a good drink and want to enhance their bartending skills.

Spa & Massage - Relax and Rejuvenate

Pamper your friend with a spa day or massage. Enjoy treatments like massages, facials, and wellness sessions designed to rejuvenate and refresh. This indulgent gift is perfect for those who need a break and some pampering.

Asian Dining Experiences - Gourmet Delight

Indulge your friend with a gourmet Asian dining experience. Choose from top-rated restaurants offering a range of delicious dishes. This sophisticated dining experience is perfect for food lovers who appreciate a delicious meal in a stylish setting.

Art Tours - Explore Creativity

Give the gift of an art tour. Explore renowned galleries, discover hidden gems, and learn about the artists and their works from an expert guide. This cultural experience is perfect for those who appreciate fine art and creativity.

Gift experiences for friends are about celebrating your special bond with memorable and enjoyable activities. Whether they enjoy exploring new places, indulging in sweet treats, learning new skills, relaxing at a spa, or appreciating fine art, there’s a perfect gift waiting to make their day special.

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Walking Tours
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Chocolate Experiences
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Cocktail Tastings and Classes
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Spa & Massage
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Asian Dining Experiences
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Art Tours

Best Rated Games Experiences

SHOREDITCH CHALLENGE Art & Chocolate with MyChocolate

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Fit for all ages, it’s a race against the clock to solve a series of clues, uncover hidden items and capture specific photographs for those illusive bonus points.
An image of chocolate and white chocolate, Enthralling Chocolate Treasure Hunt. Mychocolate

MyChocolate

London

£70(£35pp)

HEIST HEIST BABY Capital Caper Escape Room Adventure

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Who doesn’t love a good old jewellery heist film in which criminal masterminds must pull off the theft and evade the law? Mazer Zone’s Capital Caper escape room gives you and a guest the chance to be a team of jewel thieves sent on a wild mission in which you must solve puzzles within an hour to nab the jewels and escape.
An image of a man and woman looking at a wall with numbers, Capital Caper Escape Room Adventure. Mazer Zone

Mazer Zone

Camden, London

£75(£25pp)

COMET TO BEING A HERO Star Struck Escape Room Adventure by Mazer Zone

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The time allotted for this space-themed escape room adventure is ideal and the enthusiastic game host will ensure you love every minute.
An image of a man in a white suit and mask working on a machine, Star Struck Escape Room Adventure. Mazer Zone

Mazer Zone

Camden, London

£75(£25pp)

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Best Selling Gin Tasting Experiences

GIN JAUNT Golden Age of Gin Private Walking Tour by Coutours

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Gin lover? Join your own professional guide on this juniper-soaked saunter through London.
An image of a glass of water with lemon, Golden Age of Gin Private Walking Tour. Coutours

Coutours

London

£300(£150pp)

CRAFTED TO PERFECTION The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass by Sipsmith Distillery

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Known for its mission to create the world’s best London Dry Gin, The Sipsmith Distillery is the first copper-pot distillery to open within London's city limits since 1820.
An image of a bottle of gin with a glass and a copper tray, Gin masterclass. Sipsmith Distillery

Sipsmith Distillery

Chiswick, London

£130(£65pp)

GIN MASTERS Premium Gin Tasting Masterclass by Merchant House

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Discover half a millennia of spirits history at Merchant House London; named 'Best Gin Bar 2016' by The Independent.
An image of a person pouring something into a glass, Premium Gin Tasting Masterclass. Merchant House

Merchant House

London

£100(£50pp)

Most Popular Create Your Own Experiences

GARDEN-IN-A-JAR Group Terrarium Design School by Alyson Mowat

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Alyson Mowat’s story is one of cultivation, curation and adventure.
An image of a table with plants and a lamp, Group Terrarium Design School. Alyson Mowat

Alyson Mowat

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London

£138(£69pp)

PERSONALISED PERFUME Customise Your Own Women's Fragrance by Royal Perfumers Floris

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Floris London is the world’s oldest perfumery, founded by Juan Floris in 1730 and still run by his decedents to this day from its home in St James’s, London.
An image of a woman that is eating, Customise Your Own Women's Fragrance. Floris

Floris

Mayfair, London

£750(£750pp)

MADE TO MEASURE Perfume Making Experience And Afternoon Tea by The Perfume Studio

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The Perfume Studio believes that each individual should have their own made-to-measure scent - and we couldn't agree more.
An image of a woman brushing her teeth, Platinum experience with Afternoon tea. The Perfume Studio

The Perfume Studio

Multiple locations available

£94(£94pp)

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GIN AHOY! Private Online Group Gin Tasting by Nautilus Bar

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Journey through gin history on this private online group tasting experience with gin expert and owner of Nautilus Smugglers Club, Simon Sharp.
An image of a bottle of alcohol and some other drinks, Private Online Group Gin Tasting. Nautilus Bar

Nautilus Bar

£520(£65pp)

THE BEAUTY OF BISCAY 7-Day Sailing Adventure for Eight in La Rochelle

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Known as La Ville Blanche, the white city’s Les Minimes marina is the largest on the European Atlantic coastline.
An image of a harbor with many boats, Sailing in La Rochelle.

Getaway

La Rochelle

£14640(£1830pp)

THE INSIDE SCOOP Private Home Baking Class by Bake With A Legend

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Fancy learning how to make the most magnificent macarons? Or maybe you've always wanted to be able to perfect pastry? Now you have the opportunity to rally a group of friends or colleagues together for a private home baking masterclass with a Great British Bake Off star! There's no better time to have a laugh and learn a thing or two.
An image of a woman cutting a cake, Private Home Baking Class. Bake With A Legend

Bake With A Legend

£894.96(£74.58pp)

COUPLES' ALPINE REJUVENATION Seven-Night Mayr Health Retreat

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Park Igls is a multi-award-winning health retreat voted ‘World’s Best Destination Spa’ by Conde Nast Traveller readers and ‘Best for Detoxing Mind and Body’ by the Tatler Spa Guide.
An image of two people running in the park, Couples' Seven-Night Mayr Health Retreat. Gesundheitszentrum Igls GmbH (Parkhotel Igls)

Gesundheitszentrum Igls GmbH (Parkhotel Igls)

Innsbruck

£4800(£2400pp)

AIRBORNE Trial Lesson In A Four-Seater Plane With Almat Flying Academy

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There’s one fool-proof way to impress your friends – take them on a trip where you are the pilot! In this four-seater experience, you’ll get to try your hand at flying an aircraft, gliding a giant hunk of metal through the skies.
An image of a dashboard with a clock, Photo of the flight from the day. Almat Flying Academy

Almat Flying Academy

Baginton, Coventry

£319(£319pp)

IDYLLIC ISLAND GETAWAY Private Villa Group Holiday on Vamzi Island

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Vamizi Island is located in the picturesque Quirimbas Archipelago of Northern Mozambique.
An image of an island in the middle of the ocean, Two Return flights from Dar-es-Salam.

Getaway & Vamizi Island

Multiple locations available

£42744(£3562pp)

BRUMMIES PRIDE Private Birmingham Walking Tour

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Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a private walking tour with Jonathan Berg, author of Positively Birmingham.
An image of a boat in the water, Private Birmingham Walking Tour. Positively Birmingham Walking Tours

Positively Birmingham Walking Tours

Birmingham

£340(£170pp)

PEAK EDINBURGH Private Hike to the Top of Arthur’s Seat by Rishi's Edinburgh Tours

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Explore the extinct volcano, Arthur's Seat on a private hike with local expert guide Rishi.
An image of people hiking in the mountains, Private Hike to the Top of Arthur’s Seat. Rishi's Edinburgh Tours

Rishi's Edinburgh Tours

Edinburgh

£120(£30pp)

CAPTURING ESSENCE Bespoke Branded Candle Making Class by The London Refinery

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Celebrate the sense of smell and scent with a bespoke candle making class with founder and candle extraordinaire Lucy Heale, from The London Refinery.
An image of a woman and a man at a table, Bespoke Branded Candle Making Class. The London Refinery

The London Refinery

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London

£450(£225pp)

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