Newmarket Holidays Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 6,813 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly friendly staff and knowledgeable tour guides who make trips engaging, safe, and exceptionally well organized. Travelers consistently mention how easy the online and phone booking process is, noting that agents handle every detail with remarkable promptness, patience, and care. Consumers truly appreciate experiencing memorable holidays alongside continuous professional support received smoothly from start to finish. However, some reviewers were not happy with isolated communication issues, mentioning unanswered follow-up emails, external factors affecting river levels, or occasional unhelpful responses regarding specific travel arrangements and itinerary concerns.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wanted to say how helpful Lorraine was this week in booking our holiday to Italy next year. It was so nice to talk to an actual "human being" rather than an AI / digital assistant! That way we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our trip to the Edinburgh Tattoo was fantastic from start to finish. Our tour guide Gordon Ross was brilliant. Very entertaining and knowledgeable abiut the history of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Loch Lomo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We spoke to Joyce in relation to changing our holiday booking for next year. Joyce was very attentive in listening to our requirements and very patient whilst we discussed the changes in the detai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely weekend break to Scotland, highlight being the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. Easy online booking, plenty of updates, again, via email. Our guide,... See more

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At Newmarket Holidays we've been making a difference to our clients' travelling experiences since 1983, providing superb value at affordable prices, excellent arrangements and the best in customer care, from the moment you book, to long after you return. Whether you choose a two-day trip to a special event, or a three-week exploration of the other side of the world, the Newmarket Holidays Difference is that we're with you all the way!

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Our Story
Newmarket Holidays was founded in 1983. Since then we've grown to become one of the UK's largest independently owned escorted tour specialists.
Our Tours
Carefully chosen accommodation and travel arrangements, guided excursions and unforgettable experiences in the company of a friendly tour manager...There's more to our tours than just the places you'll visit.
An Award-Winning Reputation
At Newmarket Holidays, while our focus has never been on winning awards, we are especially proud of the 36 British Travel Awards we've won since 2011, because the nominations and votes came from the British public, not just from within the travel trade.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, efficient help over the phone with no waiting.

I saw they had a holiday in Iceland with a chance to see the Northern Lights, something I’ve always wanted to see. I decided to ring them because I have had very good phone calls with them in the past. Using the call back button I was called within a minute and a very friendly and efficient responder answered all my questions and booked exactly the experience I hope for.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Gill,

We're thrilled to hear that our quick call-back service and friendly, efficient team member were able to help you book the exact Iceland experience you were hoping for. We hope you have an absolutely magical time seeing the Northern Lights!

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A spectacular trip touring…

A spectacular trip touring Trentino-Alto Adige. Every detail was perfecto. Day trips via bus, train, funicular and cable car with three days to spend as you wished. Molvino is beautiful. Hotel was brilliant with breathtaking views. The tour guide Mariangela was excellent and shared valuable information each day to enhance greatly our stay thank you. Would definitely recommend.

26 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Hi Jackie,

We are pleased to hear that your trip to Trentino-Alto Adige was spectacular and that every detail was perfect. It's fantastic to know you enjoyed the diverse day trips and found Molveno beautiful. We are especially delighted that the hotel and its breathtaking views were brilliant, and that Mariangela enhanced your stay with valuable information. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an issue checking in with a 3rd…

Had an issue checking in with a 3rd party airline - Linda to the rescue! Very cheerful and helpful and fixed everything in seconds.
Your assistance was very much appreciated on this Sunday morning.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Catherine,

We're delighted to hear that Linda was able to quickly resolve your check-in issue with the third-party airline. We appreciate your kind words and are so pleased we could assist you on a Sunday morning.

Patience,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I pressed the call back button and it…

I pressed the call back button and it was seconds later that I received my call and the young lady I spoke to was friendly and helpful and talked me through everything and could not have been nicer.

30 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Hi Penelope,

We are pleased to hear that your call back was received so quickly and that the person you spoke with was friendly, helpful, and talked you through everything so nicely. It's wonderful to know you had such a positive experience.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very well organised tour from start…

A very well organised tour from start to finish. Our tour guide, Beverley, was excellent. She is very knowledgeable on Krakow and her delivery is very engaging and humorous. Bev always went above and beyond, for instance when we met her off duty in town and asked for recommendations for food, sites to look at etc. Krakow was an excellent place to visit, steeped in history, could easily have stayed a few more days, and of course the more sombre obligatory visit to Auschwitz Birkenau. Great holiday and thank you Beverley!

31 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Jean,

Thank you for such a fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that your Krakow tour was so well organised from beginning to end, and it’s wonderful to know that Beverley played such an important part in making your holiday memorable.

Your praise for Beverley’s knowledge, engaging style and sense of humour is much appreciated. The fact that she was still happy to help with recommendations when you happened to meet her in town really shows the care she has for our guests. We’ll make sure she receives your thanks.

Krakow certainly has plenty to discover, and we’re pleased you enjoyed exploring its history and character, including the important and moving visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Thank you for travelling with Newmarket and for taking the time to recognise Beverley’s efforts. We hope your next adventure is just as enjoyable!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great holiday by Newmarket

Great holiday, all planned and executed well taking away the hassle of doing it yourself.
We were very impressed with Krakow, steeped in history, well preserved, clean and safe. 5 stars all round.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Paul,

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star feedback! We’re delighted that you had such a great holiday with Newmarket and that having everything organised took away the hassle of arranging the trip yourself.

Krakow really is a fascinating city, with so much history and character, and we’re pleased it made such a strong impression on you. It’s fantastic to hear that you found the city clean, safe and beautifully preserved too.

Five stars all round is lovely to hear — thank you for choosing Newmarket, and we hope to see you travelling with us again!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 days in Krakow

We had 5 days in Krakow thanks to Newmarket compensating us with vouchers after our Peru trip in 2025 had issues beyond Newmarket’s control. Very generous of them.

Our Newmarket agent in Krakow was Beverley, such a friendly, kind natured woman with extensive local knowledge. Beverley was a caring woman with the clients interest at heart. She’s very well versed in Krakow from historical facts to best restaurants! Always greeted with a smile and nothing was too much for her. Newmarket are very lucky to have her!!

31 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Sandra,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We’re delighted that your five days in Krakow gave you such a positive experience, and we’re glad the goodwill vouchers following your Peru trip helped you enjoy another Newmarket journey.

Your wonderful comments about Beverley are especially appreciated. Her friendly nature, local knowledge, care for our guests and enthusiasm for Krakow clearly made a real difference to your holiday. From historical insights to restaurant recommendations, it sounds like she was always on hand with a helpful suggestion and a smile!

We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Beverley — she’ll be thrilled to know just how highly you thought of her. Thank you again for your continued trust in Newmarket; we’re lucky to have customers like you!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to review and book the holiday.

It was easy to review what was included in the holiday and once we had decided to book it, it was straight forward to book.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear James,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found it easy to see what was included in your holiday and that the booking itself was straightforward.

Making the process simple from browsing through to booking is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know everything went smoothly for you. We hope you have a fantastic holiday and look forward to helping you plan your next trip with Newmarket!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polite operator

Polite operator, with patience and all information required.
A positive experience. Thank you

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Patrica,

Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased to hear you had such a positive experience and that our team member was patient, polite and able to provide all the information you needed.

It’s always encouraging to know our customers feel well looked after. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to assist you again in the future!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Reassuringly easy, comfortable full on experience.

Apart from a minor administrative hiccup with the logging on details ( no email address given) everything was straightforward. From the moment we met Beverly everyone went into immediate relaxation mode. She took control and breezed us through every experience. She made us feel assured and protected. We felt she went above and beyond to help and to keep us informed. She shared her extensive knowledge of not only the experiences but of the area it's history and it's customs but lots of tips that guided us from being caught out, like the better places for currency exchange. All the transfers were on time, safe clean and comfortable. Beverlys added interesting commentary of local interest as we traveled made every journey a treat.
The hotel was perfect in everyday. Rooms were compact but clean with all essentials catered for. We very much enjoyed the trip and would, and have, recommend Newmarket to others.

1 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Mark,

Thank you for such a wonderfully detailed review. We’re thrilled to hear that, aside from the small issue with the login details, your experience with Newmarket was so easy, comfortable and reassuring.

It’s fantastic to hear how much of a difference Beverly made to your trip. Her knowledge, thoughtful advice and willingness to go above and beyond clearly helped you feel relaxed and well looked after from the moment you met her. We’ll be delighted to pass your lovely comments on to Beverly.

We’re also pleased that the transfers ran smoothly and that you enjoyed the added local insight along the way. It sounds as though the hotel was a great fit too.

Most importantly, thank you for recommending Newmarket to others. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your trip and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

I phoned because I had some questions about a christmas trip. I spoke to Neil who was very helpful, he answered all my questions. The booking was easy and he was polite and courteous all through. This will be our second trip with the company.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Maggie,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted that Neil was able to answer all your questions about your Christmas trip and make the booking process so straightforward.

It’s great to hear that you found Neil polite, courteous and helpful throughout your conversation. We’ll certainly pass your kind feedback on to him.

And welcome back for your second trip with Newmarket! We really appreciate your continued trust in us and hope your Christmas getaway is a wonderful one.

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time i have used newmarket…

First time i have used newmarket holidays . And first time i have had a holiday from any tour operater . All booking process were execlant no probs . Bev the tour guide was excellant so were the other guides on each tour to krakow city ,aushwitz & birkenau and the salt mine . Will use newmarket agine

1 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Stephen,

What a fantastic first experience with Newmarket Holidays! We’re delighted to hear that your first tour-operator holiday went so smoothly, from the booking process right through to the excursions.

It’s lovely to know that Bev made such a great impression, and that the guides for Krakow, Auschwitz & Birkenau, and the Salt Mine all helped make the experience special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Bev and the wider team.

Thank you for choosing Newmarket for your first organised holiday, and even more so for saying you’ll travel with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic guide

The booking process was very straightforward although it wasn’t always easy to find the details of the holiday once booked.
The holiday was excellent. Hotel was in a great position and all the tours were really well organised with excellent guides.
Our guide Bev was considerate, informative, helpful, funny and efficient. She made the holiday really.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Debbie,

Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re delighted that you had an excellent holiday and enjoyed the hotel’s great location, as well as the organisation of the tours and the quality of the guides.

It’s especially wonderful to hear your praise for Bev. Being considerate, informative, helpful, funny and efficient is quite the combination, and we’re thrilled she helped make your holiday so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to her.

We also appreciate your feedback about finding your holiday details after booking. We’ll share this with the relevant team as we’re always looking for ways to make the experience even easier for our customers.

Thank you for travelling with Newmarket Holidays— we hope to see you again soon!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended tour.

Excellent tour, the Titanic Experience is outstanding and well worth a visit. Good hotel, and tour guide Tony was very well organised and entertaining 😄

2 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Thank you for such a lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and agree that the Titanic Experience is a truly memorable highlight.

It’s also wonderful to hear that you were pleased with the hotel and that Tony kept everything so well organised while adding plenty of entertainment along the way. We’ll make sure your kind words reach him.

We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Newmarket adventure soon!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time with newmarket…

The booking was held while I decided upon which airport to yravel from. A second booking for a trip by mistake was promptly removed

28 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Good day,

Thank you for sharing your first experience with Newmarket Travel. We’re pleased we could hold your booking while you decided which airport was most convenient for you, giving you the time to make the right choice without pressure.

It’s also good to hear that the duplicate booking made in error was removed promptly and without any fuss. We hope this smooth start is the first of many enjoyable experiences with Newmarket, and we look forward to welcoming you on your trip!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The booking I made was.good...but

The booking I.made was.good
Agent was helpful
My main reason for 4 star rather than 5 is the single supplement charge, which was nearly £300 and this just gets me a smaller single room
The single supplement should make up for the other half cost of the double room. But aparently, it does not. Most hotels sell rooms at a room rate. Disappointing but hoping the trip will be good.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Marilyn,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that your booking went smoothly and that our agent was helpful.

We completely understand your disappointment regarding the single supplement, especially when the charge was close to £300 while you’re allocated a smaller single room. We appreciate you taking the time to explain your expectations, and we’ll certainly pass your comments on to the relevant team.

We hope you have a fantastic trip and that the experience itself exceeds your expectations. Enjoy your travels!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Immediate helpful and appropriate response

Immediate recognition of the implication of the request.Very quick uptake. And then action taken appropriately and very satisfactorily. Extremely helpful and pleasant manner.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Diana,

Thank you for your excellent feedback. It’s great to know that your request was understood straight away and that the appropriate action was taken quickly and satisfactorily.

We’re particularly pleased that you found the service both extremely helpful and pleasant. That combination of efficiency and a friendly approach is exactly what we aim for when assisting our customers.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Newmarket Travel!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had great customer service from Joyce

I had great customer service from Joyce. She answered my query quickly and we had a good laugh. A great sense of humour.

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Deborah,

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that Joyce was able to sort out your query quickly — and even better that you had a good laugh along the way!

A great sense of humour can certainly make a difference, and we’ll be delighted to pass your kind comments on to Joyce. We’re sure she’ll be pleased to know her friendly approach made your experience that much more enjoyable.

Thanks again for taking the time to recommend Joyce and Newmarket Travel!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Again I give praise to Newmarket…

Again I give praise to Newmarket Travel. Today I have been corresponding with Linda who replied promptly to my queries and dealt with them in a professional way.
I certainly would recommend this company
Nothing is too much trouble for them
5 stars, definitely!

5 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Lesley,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that Linda was able to respond promptly to your queries and assist you in such a professional and helpful manner.

We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Linda — it’s always lovely to know when a member of our team has made a positive impression. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’re thrilled that you feel nothing is too much trouble.

Thank you again for choosing Newmarket Travel, and we look forward to helping you with many more memorable journeys!

Kind regards,
Chris

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great trip to Belfast with Newmarket and guide Tony

A great trip to Belfast with Newmarket. Appreciated the prompt and helpful assistance when our flight was cancelled at short notice. Tony, our tour manager and guide was great. From his reassuring welcome text confirming numbers and giving transfer instructions, his texts and very reassuring phone call regarding our changed travel arrangements and advice on obtaining a taxi to our hotel to his friendliness, efficiency, incredible knowledge, story telling and jokes and recommendations. He packed as much as possible into our tours and at each pick up would run ahead of the coach to gather everyone before the coach arrived. A great asset to the company ably assisted by coach driver Martin.

30 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Lynne,

What a lovely review — thank you for sharing it! We’re delighted that, despite the unexpected flight cancellation, our team was able to provide prompt support and help keep your Belfast trip on track.

It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed having Tony as your tour manager and guide. His reassuring communication, local knowledge, storytelling, humour and thoughtful recommendations clearly made a lasting impression. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to Tony, as well as to Martin for his excellent support behind the wheel.

We’re so pleased you had such a memorable trip to Belfast with Newmarket, and we hope to see you travelling with us again soon!

Kind regards,
Chris

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