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15 Best 1-Day Tours In England

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular 1-day tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.

15 Best 1-Day Tours In England

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip - Warwick Castle: State Rooms, Ramparts, and the Medieval Underworld

1.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

Most Popular★ 4.5

A 10.5-hour coach day trip from London to Warwick Castle, Stratford, the Cotswolds, and Oxford, with guided walking and optional entry tickets.

“What a great trip back into history! My only regret is not getting more time in Stratford! Warwick Castle was beautiful, Oxford was cold, but also beautiful! Stratford is an out, checked off my bucket list and I hope for a return! Are bus driver and our guide were terrific!”

2,943 reviews10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $109.62by Evan Evans Tours

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

Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Meeting at Victoria Coach Station and What the Coach Ride Feels Like

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

★ 4.5

A single Kent day trip from London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral guided tour, and White Cliffs of Dover by coach with headset.

“Beautiful Day in Kent. Enjoyed Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. We could even see France from Dover it was such a clear and sunny day. Shiela had lots of very interesting history to share both on the coach and walking through Canterbury and the Cathedral. She is an expert.”

2,820 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $145.63by Evan Evans Tours

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Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower - Air-conditioned coach sightseeing: your Paris orientation shortcut

3.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★ 4.5

London to Paris in 1 day: Eurostar, air-conditioned coach sights, Seine cruise, and optional Eiffel Tower wine lunch with priority entry.

“I’m not sure what happened and I do believe the website is a bit confusing and tricky but someone I missed getting the lunch at the Eiffel Tower which we wanted. So that part sucked but when we got on the train I let Anna know and she was able to get that fixed up…”

2,702 reviews15 hours (approx.)From $429.94by Premium Tours

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London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option - The Coach Drive Through London Landmarks: Getting Oriented Fast

4.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

★ 4.5

One day London hits Buckingham, St. Paul’s, Tower of London, plus Thames cruise and optional London Eye fast entry. Tight but worth it.

“Booked this for my cousin. She did not enjoy the tour, she had expectations to spend longer at each location. Also disappointed that the booking stated London eye entry but it was not included with her ticket. Very mis leading wording in the confirmations. Regardless, even people who purchased the London eye portion did not…”

1,678 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $177.76by Evan Evans Tours

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Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch - The 8:15 start from Victoria and how the day stays efficient

5.Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

★ 4.5

Coach-guided Cotswolds day trip from London to Burford, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold, with optional pub lunch upgrade.

“Everything about the tour was wonderful, well planned, the bus was clean and comfortable, our driver was amazing and our tour guide Nicholas provided lots of historical and interesting information along the way as well as at our destinations. I highly recommend the village lunch, well served and delicious! I really enjoyed exploring the historical…”

1,478 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $109.62by Premium Tours

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England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London - Bath’s Georgian highlights: Royal Crescent views, Abbey stop, and Roman Baths photo time

6.England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

★ 4.5

One day from London to Stonehenge, Bath, and Stratford-upon-Avon with Cotswolds scenery on a first-class coach.

“It was one of the best tours I have taken with my wife. The guide, Nicholas, was full of knowledge, relating anecdotes with much humour. He looked after us, together with the driver, Robert. Well done for an excellent experience!”

1,344 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $187.83by Premium Tours

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Cotswolds driving views and Bourton-on-the-Water’s easy strolling

7.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★ 4.5

A 10-hour London day trip to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Downton Abbey filming locations, with coach comfort, Wi‑Fi, and audio headsets.

“Loved this tour! Chrissy was a great tour guide! This was our first time in the UK and I feel this tour was a must do! From Blenheim to the Cotswolds to Bampton everything was amazing. My only gripe was I wish there was more time! With the size of Blenheim it would take a…”

1,139 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $109.62by Evan Evans Tours

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North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool - Liverpool to Llandudno: beach promenades and a classic pier view

Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Timing It Right: Getting the Most From Blenheim’s Audio Tour

9.Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★ 4.5

A long but rewarding day mixing Blenheim Palace history with Cotswolds villages, guided by engaging experts on a comfy coach from London.

“During the Christmas season it is impossible to see and appreciate the historic and beautiful interior of this building due to the overwhelming Wizard of Oz decor. Our tour guide ,Manon , was outstanding. The tour company had mixed up our tickets and did not have a ticket available for my husband. It was the…”

597 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $109.62by Evan Evans Tours

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Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip - Leeds Castle: Henry VIII’s Favorite Meets 500 Acres of Gardens

10.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★ 4.5

Kent day trip from London: Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and White Cliffs of Dover, with a guided coach, audio guide, and entry options.

“While poor Cameron demonstrated his thespian expertise and proclaimed our tour group one of his favorites, three women who'd wandered off from the cauldron of Macbeth did their best to upstage his performance, and their constant chatter had him at his wits’ end. On top of that, our collective inability to hoot and holler when…”

487 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $145.57by Evan Evans Tours

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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Victoria Coach Station: where the morning can get chaotic

11.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★ 4.0

A guided Oxford and Shakespeare day trip from London with hands-on Shakespeare Schoolroom time, a Cotswolds drive, and university walking tours.

“We received an email less than 24 hours before the tour stating it’s been cancelled due to operational issues. We were offered other tours that didn’t interest us which we declined and opted for the obligatory full refund which was offered in the last paragraph of the email. I replied to the email as soon…”

373 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $102.83by Premium Tours

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London Transport Museum One Day Ticket

London Transport Museum One Day Ticket - Ticket Value and the Best Way to Time Your Visit

12.London Transport Museum One Day Ticket

★ 4.5

Visit London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. See 200 years of trains and buses plus the All Aboard playzone for kids.

“Don’t go in school holidays - very loud and hard to concentrate on the great exhibits. Kids running around spoiling the experience.”

315 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $33.76by London Transport Museum

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Stonehenge and The Stone Circles of Avebury Day Trip from London

Stonehenge and The Stone Circles of Avebury Day Trip from London - Stonehenge with your own walking time: using 2 hours like a pro

13.Stonehenge and The Stone Circles of Avebury Day Trip from London

★ 4.5

London coach day trip to Stonehenge, Avebury, and West Kennet Long Barrow. Timed entry and guide included.

“The Stonehenge tour was cancelled due to low bookings. The message was sent the night before as I was unavailable. I waited at Earls Court for an hour. Tried to get hold of you and Andersson. Impossible to get real contact. This is the worst thing I have ever experienced.”

228 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $135.87by Anderson Tours

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Oxford and Cambridge Universities Guided Day Trip from London

Oxford and Cambridge Universities Guided Day Trip from London - Christ Church Great Hall Time: Hogwarts Magic Meets a Real College

14.Oxford and Cambridge Universities Guided Day Trip from London

★ 4.0

Guided day trip from London covering Oxford and Cambridge: dreaming spires, Christ Church’s Great Hall, King’s College Chapel, Corpus Clock.

“Insufficient time in each place Guide spoke broken English and was impossible to understand. Guide also not professional or particularly concerned with needs if the group”

218 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $122.03by Golden Tours Gray Line London

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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool - Meeting at World Museum and the Road Run North

15.Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

★ 4.5

Lake District day trip from Liverpool: Bowness, Ambleside, Blea Tarn, and Grasmere by minibus. Optional Windermere cruise.

“My trip was to the lake district. The driver Shelly was amazing and if I could rate her alone, I would give a higher score. Really knew her stuff, clearly loves what she does, super funny and charming.”

211 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $81.95by BusyBus (Liverpool)

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