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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in England

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Everything with a guide, a coach or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The central route from Green Park to the Tower
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

1.London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

See London’s major sights from an open-top double-decker bus, using three routes and many stops near Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St. Paul’s, museums, and Covent Garden. Choose a one-day, 24-hour, or 48-hour ticket. The longer options add a one-way Thames cruise, walking tours, and selected evening sightseeing.

“Great way to see London! We loved the variety of routes and having the app was so helpful to see when the busses were arriving.”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Churches, Shakespeare, and the road toward Fleet Street
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

2.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Walk from Newgate Street through Blackfriars and Fleet Street to the edge of Covent Garden, visiting four historic pubs with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, or Dave. Expect about 3.5 hours of London stories, literary connections, and optional drinks, with a maximum group of 14.

“The pub tour was great and the guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Ringoland and the early Liverpool story
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

3.Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride through Liverpool with a Beatles-themed guide and driver, stopping at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, George Harrison’s birthplace, Paul McCartney’s childhood home, and John Lennon’s Mendips. The two-hour tour ends at the Cavern Club, where admission is included.

“Fabulous tour! Whole family enjoyed it. Tony and Russ were great, very knowledgeable and interesting!”

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Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - Starting at Royal Albert Dock
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Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

4.“Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Ride Liverpool City Sights’ Blue Route with a live guide, Beatles music, and stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Mendips, and Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Guides such as Chris, Tommy, Damion, and Jenna add local stories, singing, and plenty of personality. The tour starts and ends at Gower Street.

“We were lucky to have Driver Joe and the effervescent Tommy who was very knowledgeable, helpful and really great fun throughout the trip.”

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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - Bodleian Library and the Old School Quadrangle
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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

5.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Explore Oxford on a two-hour walk led by an Oxford student or alumnus. See Radcliffe Camera, Merton, Trinity, All Souls, the Bodleian Library and more, with possible entry to the Divinity School and Trinity College. Choose an Oxford meeting point or upgrade to a London minibus transfer.

“We had a great tour of Oxford with Megan. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share the history and fun facts about her Alma mater. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Stonehenge: mystery with enough time to look around
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

6.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend one long day visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath from London by air-conditioned coach. Guides such as Bruce, Morton and Josh bring the sites to life, while optional admission tickets let you choose how much to include. Expect a fast pace, limited meal time and a late return.

“Although it only gives you a taste of Windsor Castle and Bath, it have ample time at Stonehenge. Bruce, our guide, was awesome. He gave us the info we needed to maximize the experiences in an entertaining way.”

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - The murder sites are the spine of the route
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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

7.London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,840 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet at Whitechapel Gallery at 7:30 pm for a 1-hour-45-minute walking tour through East London. Guides such as Rob, Mick, Andre, Peter, and Alan use Ripper-Vision projections to show Victorian Whitechapel, explain the crimes, and examine the suspects before ending near Spitalfields Market.

“Rob was our tour guide and very knowledgeable, animated, and thoughtful when sharing such horrific stories of the time. The ripper vision took it to another level. Highly recommend.”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market: the tour’s strongest opening
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

8.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Follow a trained actor such as Harry, Alex, or Con Weasley through London’s Harry Potter filming spots and book inspirations. In two hours, you’ll see Leadenhall Market, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Borough Market, and more, with quizzes, movie facts, and London history along the way.

“We really enjoyed it and our guide (Scamander) had a lot of knowledge to tell us about which was really fun! It was a nice walk and our guide was passionate about everything!”

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Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London - Stonehenge: mystery on Salisbury Plain
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Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

9.Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,295 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from central London to Stonehenge and Bath by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide. Choose a package with Stonehenge, Roman Baths, or Jane Austen Centre admission. Expect lively commentary, free time in Bath, and a Gloucester Road drop-off around 7:30 pm.

“We had just enough time at both Stonehenge and Bath (Roman Baths) for full exploration and review of exhibits at both. Travel to a fro was smooth and loved Rowan’s commentary and cheeriness - and Pietro’s driving was superb.”

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The Manchester City Stadium Tour - The club story begins with screens and holograms
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The Manchester City Stadium Tour

10.The Manchester City Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,176 reviews · from $35

Visit Etihad Stadium for a 75-minute guided tour with staff such as Martin, Hannah, Tim, and Gary. See the home and away dressing rooms, walk through the glass players' tunnel, sit in Pep Guardiola's dugout seat, and take part in a virtual press conference.

“Slightly disorganised compared to the tour we had with liverpool. Great tour overall, dad was especially happy about it.”

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London - Tracking Death Eaters across London
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour – Guided Tour of London

11.Original Harry Potter Locations Tour – Guided Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,117 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16Best value

Join a two-hour, 2-kilometre Harry Potter walk from Southwark Cathedral to the Palace Theatre. Guides such as Murray, Eva, Arne, and Louie mix film locations, London sights, quizzes, reenactments, and an optional Thames cruise.

“Murray was a great tour guide. He was personable and filled with information, not only about Harry Potter but London as well.”

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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, and Westminster
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

12.London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,834 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

See London from an open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the Tower, St Paul’s, Kensington, and King’s Cross. Your pass also includes a Thames sightseeing cruise, audio commentary, children’s commentary, and an app for tracking buses and finding stops.

“Tootbus locations not well signed. Poor directions given by attendants. Very complicated process. Would not choose this hop on hop off in the future.”

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Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London - Arriving at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
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Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

13.Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,821 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria Coach Station to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Explore the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾, Hogwarts Express, costumes, props, effects, and green-screen broomstick scenes with about four hours inside.

“This tour was perfect! I was a bit skeptical at first with the price being a little on the higher end, but it was worth every penny! The tour covers sooo much "behind the scenes" stuff that you are unable to see anywhere else.”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - The Thames boat ride at night
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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

14.Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,212 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your guide near Green Park for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Berkeley Square, royal parks, and St. James’s Palace stories, with a 25-minute Thames boat ride in the middle. Guides such as Marvin, Arne, Murray, Martin, and Eddie are praised for lively storytelling, but the boat is a regular Uber Boat service.

“Very nice walk through London, Eddie our tour guide was very nice, lots of interesting information delivered with a great sense of humour.”

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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour - Spitalfields Market and the first layer of the story
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London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

15.London Jack The Ripper Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,131 reviews · from $0

Walk from Aldgate East through Spitalfields and Brick Lane to Mitre Square with guides such as Jeremy, Angie, Philip, or Jackie. Expect original crime-scene images, police reports, suspect theories, victim stories, and a free 194-page ebook during this roughly two-hour tour.

“Informative, interesting, and fun! Jeremy was the perfect tour guide, he kept the group entertained but told the story of the five victims and the ripper himself in detail with facts and theories. I also enjoyed all the information on the buildings and architecture that was arounRead more”

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