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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  1. Tour Operator

Written by the company

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 4 out of 5 stars

Costa Rica Holiday

We were able to book everything we required for this holiday and Lorraine was very helpful with her knowledge of Costa Rica and the trips we have booked.

2 September 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Uncomfortable Dining

I recently returned from Puglia & the South undiscovered Italy holiday .
The tour guide Luca was very knowledgeable , interesting & kind.
The hotel was immaculately clean & in a beautiful setting . However the air conditioning , especially in the dining hall was totally inadequate that meant the evening meal was extremely uncomfortable after a some long ,hot tiring days.

25 August 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very enjoyable experience with Newmarket Holidays

A very positive experience with Newmarket Holidays from start to finish.
Booking our holiday to Krakow was easy and number of queries I had post-booking were answered efficiently and effectively. One irritating point: the company asked for feedback after every call no matter how small the issue.
The flights were booked with EasyJet and our journey to Krakow and back went smoothly.
Beverley, our courier was pleasant, helpful and efficient. We didn’t have a great deal of contact with her except to/from the airport and the visit to Auschwitz. However, she was well informed and able to answer any questions effectively.
The hotel, INX Design in the Jewish Quarter was excellent: helpful staff; very clean and lovely room with a modern bathroom. We really liked the area and a tram stopped outside the hotel which could take us to the Old Town if needed.
Many scenes in Shindler’s List were filmed behind the hotel in the old square.
One issue which would improve the experience of guests would be the greater use of headphones on walking tours. Our group was large and some slower than others. Headphones would ensure that every member of the group could hear everything which the guide was saying. This was not the case an our walking tours of the Old Town nor outside at Auschwitz II.

4 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The warm contact from Beverley our rep

The warm contact from Beverley our rep. Who contacted us via whatsapp before we even arrived for our holiday.
She was very knowledgeable and interesting, quickly sorting out any problems we had. Ensuring that our trip was comfortable stress free and entertaining. Would definately go on a Newmarket holiday again and would love to go back to Krakow as it is such a beautiful city.

31 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a problem with obtaining my tracking number fory flight

I had a problem with obtaining my boarding passes. I called NM on a Sunday and spoke to Jesse. He went over and above to help me. He was very kind and sincere. Listened to my problem and had endless patience with me and resolved my problem 100%. Leaving me with the greatest of confidence.
It is always nice to speak to someone of his brilliance and not feeling rushed. Brilliant job Jesse.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Hi Angela,

We are delighted to hear about the exceptional service you received when you called us regarding your boarding passes. It's fantastic to know that Jesse went above and beyond, demonstrating kindness, sincerity, and endless patience to resolve your problem completely. We're so pleased that you felt confident and un-rushed during the interaction.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had problems with check in process…

I had problems with check in process and contacted Newmarket for assistance. Jesse was very helpful and demonstrated considerable patience and understanding with my problem. Many thanks

6 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Tim,

We are pleased to hear that Jesse was able to assist you with your check-in process. It's wonderful to know that their patience and understanding made a difference. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to find what we wanted

Easy to find what we wanted. Easy to book. The Manage My Booking is very good to follow and complete the information required.

30 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Hi John,

We're delighted to hear that you found it easy to find what you wanted and that the booking process was straightforward. We're also glad that our "Manage My Booking" feature was helpful for completing the required information.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly friendly and efficient.

Answered immediately. A very friendly lady called Linda was extremely helpful. Answered all my questions and offered to ring me on the day before the departure.

6 September 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Dear Phillip,

We are so pleased to hear that Linda was able to assist you immediately and that you found them extremely helpful. It's great to know all your questions were answered and that a follow-up call was offered.

Patience,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to Poland

I went to Poland. Beverley was my Newmarket rep. Beverley was always polite, friendly and helpful and very informative. I would be happy to go with Newmarket and have Beverley as my rep again.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Newmarket Holidays

Hi John,

We're happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience on your trip to Poland! It's fantastic to know that Beverley made such a positive impact. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back.

Linda,
Customer Ops, Newmarket Holidays

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
Unprompted review
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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

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