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The 15 Best Days Out in England

409 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $16

Stone circles, cathedral cities, film sets and river boats — everything on the site, best first. Each one below carries its price, its length and what travellers said, so you can fill a free day in about two minutes.

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Comfort and tech: Wi-Fi, audio, and why it helps on a big city day
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Meeting at Newgate Street and finding your way on foot
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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

London small-group pub tour with four historic pubs in 3.5 hours, including art nouveau Blackfriars, Dickens-era stops, and a local guide.

“What an incredible way to spend an afternoon in London! We loved visiting historical sites and our guide, Richie, was an absolute wealth of knowledge. The pubs we visited were gems! We loved that they were off the beaten path and were pleased with the variety of drink recommendations.”

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Start at Anchor Courtyard, end at Mathew Street (so plan your day around it)
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

3.Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

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

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour by coach in Liverpool, with stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, key childhood homes, and free Cavern Club entry.

“We got the early bus tour that was a good idea as the city was quite quiet and the traffic was minimal. The driver and the tour guide were excellent. We visited most of the places that we wanted to see in Liverpool and obviously seeing where the Beatles originated was a highlight of the tour. It’s a bit surreal looking at where they came from afterwards they dropped us off at the cavern club and we got a voucher to go in - it was 1130 on a Sunday morning so was still quite quiet. There was music on and we had a drink. It was quite a chilled…”

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Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - The Live Guide Factor, Plus Live Music on Board
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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

A 90-minute open-top bus Blue Route tour in Liverpool with live guide, live music, and quick photo stops at key Beatles sites.

“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 - Where you meet in London or Oxford, and why it affects your day
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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

A 2-hour, student-led Oxford walking tour hitting iconic colleges and the Bodleian complex, with ticketed access to Divinity School and Trinity.

“Eloise was awesome… very informative… and from a current student’s perspective… We learned much about Oxford University’s history in two hours… and we could have spent an additional two hours… thanks”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - The 8:00am start and the smoothest end near Gloucester Road
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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

A guided day trip from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath, with a comfy coach, optional entrance tickets, and context you miss solo.

“Seating/knee room on bus is limited. A good amt of waiting to enter due to crowds potentially, much depends on time of year. We were lucky we got to Windsor early, had to wait an hour for gates to be opened. Also- Windsor deserves its own day to visit. Too much to see 1.5 hr is not enough. Morton our guide was exceptional!”

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - What you learn in Whitechapel: murders, mysteries, and the human side
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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

Experience a night Jack the Ripper walking tour in Whitechapel with handheld Ripper-Vision projections, expert storytelling, and a small-group pace.

“Mick was an amazing tour guide. We stopped in beforehand to get souvenirs, and was introduced to him and discussed other cases before the tour. Very insightful on many things. I have taken many tours similar to this and he has been by far the best guide. He even provided photos of what the places looked like during the time of the killings.”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Starting at Leadenhall Market, your first Leaky Cauldron doorway
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London - Stonehenge visit: audio guide, pathways, and the feeling of scale
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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

Stonehenge and Bath by coach from London, two UNESCO sites in one day. Roman Baths or Jane Austen options included.

“A well balanced tour to see two incredible sights. Guide shares informative history to give you a clear understanding about Bath and Stonehenge.”

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London - The Leaky Cauldron Stop and the Borough Market Pre-Game Idea
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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour – Guided Tour of London

London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise - How the routes line up with London’s top areas
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London Tootbus Hop on Hop off Bus Tour and Thames River Cruise

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

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

See London by double-decker on three routes, hop off anytime, then add a Thames hop-on cruise. Mobile app tracking included.

“I want it understood that due to the demonstration we didn't enjoy our experience at all.. we was stuck in traffic jams for up to two hours.. In addition the noise levels outside made it difficult to follow the automatic recorded tour. This was nothing akin to my previous experiences with the company.”

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Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London - Inside Warner Bros.: how to spend your 4 hours well
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Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024 - Meet-up point at Quacks Printers: start strong, then follow the group
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The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

13.The Deathly Dark Tour of York: Experience of the Year 2024

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,609 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19

A funny, theatrical York ghost walk through Snickleways, Stonegate, Coppergate, and the Shambles, ending near Clifford’s Tower.

“This is a fun, lighthearted and informative walking tour of some of the city's key attractions but with a deadly twist, delivered with theatrical perfection by the eloquent guide Dante Deadly, who frankly, wouldn't be put of place as lead role in Shakespeare. Not for kids though, I think it would scare them.”

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Meeting at Green Park and Kicking Off in Berkeley Square
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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

A London ghost walk plus a night Thames cruise, with eerie stories at Royal Parks, Tower sights, and St James’s Palace.

“Excellent experience with Mari, who is a wonderful tour guide. His storytelling skills are brilliant and he gave us a great and spooky experience. It was a lovely time overall.”

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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Leeds Castle: why the moat-and-gardens combo works
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

15.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

A guided Kent day trip from London with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover, plus coach comfort and headset narration.

“Absolutely amazing! Sheila was an incredible guide, Sharing information about each stop, prior to arrival, and additional information as needed upon arrival. Excellent adventure.”

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