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15 Best Tours In England

The ones worth booking.

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

15 Best Tours In England

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

London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Getting Onboard: Mobile Ticket, QR Activation, and Audio You Can Trust

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

Most Popular★ 3.5

A flexible London Big Bus hop-on hop-off ride with iconic stops plus optional Thames river cruise, Wi-Fi, and onboard audio in 7 languages.

“Bus stops were a little tricky and I found we waited for the Big Bus. Other sight seeing busses passed us more. One stop was closed by The British Museum but the app directed us that way and we waited a bit before realizing. Not sure I’d do it again.”

10,803 reviews3 hours 35 minutes (approx.)From $39.77by Big Bus London

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Where you start and how you’ll experience the route

2.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★ 5.0

London small-group pub walk with four traditional stops, City and Fleet Street stories, Dickens lore, and optional pints along the way.

“Freddie was FANTASTIC! He made it so much fun! Being a solo traveler, I was slightly nervous about going on my own, but you quickly meet others in the same position and it just ended up being such a great time! People can really bond over a pint (or several)! I would highly recommend this…”

10,422 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $40.22by Liquid History Tours

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Ringoland and Penny Lane: the photo stops that set the tone

3.Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

★ 5.0

A Beatles-themed coach tour around Liverpool with photo stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, John and Paul’s childhood streets, and Cavern Club entry.

“Was a great tour tour guides Tony and Dennis were awesome very knowledgeable. I learned things I didn’t know growing up with Beatles”

9,266 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.44by Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

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Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - City sights first: from a quirky pub to major cathedrals

4.Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

★ 5.0

Liverpool’s Blue Route mixes open-top city sights with Beatles photo stops, live guide commentary, and on-board music for about 90 minutes.

“The tour was great and Jen was a great guide had a great time would definitely recommend looking forward to coming back again and seeing more”

8,562 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.74by Liverpool City Sights

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - Meeting at Whitechapel Gallery and getting oriented fast

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour – Guided Tour of London

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour - Guided Tour of London - Borough Market to Trafalgar Square: how the guide turns London streets into movie cues

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

★ 5.0

A 2-hour guided London walk that mixes Harry Potter film locations, trivia games, and iconic sights from Borough Market to Covent Garden.

“Jonas did an excellent job and provided interesting information about both London’s history and the Harry Potter movies and also some useful advice on how to get around the city and where to go. My kids were glued to his side absorbing everything he had to tell. They wanted me to add that they thought…”

4,117 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $16.64by See Your City

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Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London - The Warner Bros Studio Tour London Experience: Sets and Effects You Can Actually Walk Past

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

★ 4.5

Round-trip coach from London to the Warner Bros Studio Tour with ticket included. Explore four hours of Harry Potter sets, effects, and Platform 9¾.

“This was a great day for us. Whether or not you are a Harry Potter fan, seeing the studios is an amazing experience. The directions for the meeting point were clear and easy to understand. The bus was on time and took us directly to the studio. We booked the early admission time. We had…”

3,821 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $117.25by Premium Tours

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

Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride - Royal Parks creeps: safe nighttime walking with big-city context

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

★ 4.5

Join a London ghost tour with a Thames cruise. Walk royal parks, hear haunting tales, and spot landmarks like the Tower of London at night.

“Our guide Marvin was absolutely brilliant, he told stories with great intrigue and mystery. It was a cold, damp, rainy night and there were many really interesting facts that made you forget about the weather and the time passed quickly. The boat ride was good with drinks, snacks and toilets available on board. Highly recommend.”

3,212 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $29.96by See Your City

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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

9.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.

“Fantastic group of things to see and beautiful, charming English spots with interesting history! Phil was a great tour guide- knowledgeable and great and responding to everyone’s interest!”

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

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The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab - Meeting up and getting into the right rhythm

10.The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

★ 5.0

Private 4-hour black cab tour with central London hotel pickup, photo stops, and driver guide. See Westminster to markets.

“Tony, our guide for the 4 hour tour, was knowledgeable and so accomodating. His car is extremely nice and comfortable, and the time flew by. This was such a nice way to see much of London, gain some historical perspective, and take a lot of fun pictures! Well worth it! I would recommend to anyone…”

2,737 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $553.38by Black Cab Heritage Tours

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London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option - Westminster Abbey and Parliament: perfect for photos, not a deep visit

11.London Sightseeing Tour: Guard Change with Tower of London Option

★ 4.5

See London’s top sights fast: Changing of the Guard, St. Paul’s, Tower of London, and a Thames cruise, plus Harrods or the London Eye.

“Did the 'Best of London' tour, our guide was absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable. Tour was very relaxed and easy going. Recommended to anyone.”

2,672 reviews4 to 9 hours (approx.)From $95.29by Premium Tours

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Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour - Why an Ex-Prison Officer Guide Changes Everything

12.Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

★ 5.0

Ex-officer guided tour through Shrewsbury Prison: 1793-era wings, execution room, and pillory demo. About 1.5–2 hours.

“Michael was an excellent tour guide … fascinating amusing stories …. I came away with a much better understanding of the prison service past & present … all in all a great way to spend 11/2 hrs All staff very pleasant & helpful ….”

2,628 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $34.67by Shrewsbury Prison

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Up at The O2: Daytime Climb with Guided Tour with Panoramic Views

Up at The O2: Daytime Climb with Guided Tour with Panoramic Views - The climb itself: 170-foot height, up to 28 degrees, and steady pacing

Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour - 24hr Ticket - The Route: Stop-by-Stop What You’ll Get Out of It

14.Liverpool City Sights Hop On Hop Off City Tour – 24hr Ticket

★ 4.5

See Beatles sights and Liverpool landmarks on a 24-hour hop-on bus with top or bottom deck and a free bubbly at Philharmonic.

“Don’t wait at stop 5 cook street. They don’t go there!! But once I dragged my aging butt to an actual stop, the tour was good. Driver turned up the volume for me!”

2,555 reviews50 minutes (approx.)From $19.42by Liverpool City Sights

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Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option - Corpus Christi and Queens’ College: the quieter stories with sharper edges

15.Cambridge University Walking Tour by Alumni™ Kings College Option

★ 5.0

Graduate-led Cambridge college walk with King’s College Chapel upgrade. See Corpus Clock, The Backs, Trinity, St John’s, and more.

“Great walking tour and would highly recommend this for anything go to Cambridge . Rupert the perfect tour guide”

2,336 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $33.29by Cambridge Alumni Tours

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