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UK day trips and tours

There is a great variety of day trips and tours all around the UK. Board a coach to tour Oxford from London, visit York at your own pace with one of our walking tours or admire the Scottish Highlands stunning landscape from a cruise boat in the Loch Lomond. Go ahead and skim out for the one that fit in your planned journey.
  • Explore the best cruises and boat tours in the UK including the Lastminute.com London Eye River Cruise, Loch Ness Explorer Tour and York City Cruise.

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  • Browse the best bus tours in the UK including an iconic night ride on an open top bus in London and Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour.

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Our bestselling UK day trips and tours

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Visit the former residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Stonehenge and Oxford city departing from London

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Discover the best of Royal and historic England on this bus tour including three Unesco World...

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Top London river cruises and tours

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Experience unforgettable views of London as you sail and fly through the heart of the city

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Sit back and enjoy the sights on our best UK bus tours

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Visit iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV crime drama Peaky Blinders with this guided...

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Take your time and see more with our full-day tours

Full-day tours in the UK can take the stress out of planning and many feature expert guides cover multiple places, meaning more things to tick off your bucket list. Discover Roman Britain with Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour, explore iconic British sites with a day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, or discover the Scottish coast with a tour of Fishing Villages.
 

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Visit two of England's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and marvel at their beauty as you learn the...

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This full-day tour is a fantastic way to visit the mysterious Loch Ness and take the chance to spot...

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Join this excellent tour from London for a double bill of culture to learn more about William...

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Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour

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Our favourite self-guided tours

Self-guided tours in the UK are perfect for creating a holiday or trip on your own terms. Explore the winding streets of Scotland’s ancient city with an Edinburgh City Podcast Tour, check out the Hidden Gems of Peak District or Lake District or discover the famous Oxford University and Town. There’s something for everyone, no matter your interests.
 

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Learn the history and secrets of the monarchy and the armed forces and their influence in today’s...

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Discover everything you need to know to become a real expert on the city of Bath.

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Discover Banksy and the Bristol street art and graffiti art story on a self-guided tour.

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Go stress-free with our all-inclusive experiences

Our all-inclusive experiences in the UK are the best way to save money while taking the stress out of planning visits to several attractions. Discover London in a One Day Tour with a river cruise along the Thames and entry to the famous Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral or travel further afield with a bus tour including visits to Windsor Castle, Bath and Stonehenge.
 

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Discover what Britain was like under the Caesars with a tour of astounding Hadrian’s Wall.

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Discover the city’s major landmarks with an expert guide and a scenic cruise on the River Thames

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Experience a thousand years of history inside Newcastle’s cathedral and castle with this half day...

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Discover the top coastal Britain experiences

The Great British coastline offers a calming escape from the city, with islands, bays, peninsulas and headlands all forming part of the picture-perfect landscapes. Hop on a Blackpool Heritage Tram Tour, explore Scottish fishing villages or join the Social Paddle Board in Plymouth. Taste the ocean air with a coastal Britain experience.
 

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If you're planning a trip in England, Wales and Northern Ireland this year, buy a National Trust...

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Explore some of the finest parts of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast on a classic and historical...

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Literary Britain experiences

From Charles Dickens and Shakespeare to J.K Rowling, Britain is one of the best places to walk in the footsteps of literary legends. Enjoy an interactive and immersive experience at the Jane Austen Exhibition Centre, visit the spots that inspired Macbeth or head out on a special C.S Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien tour of Oxford.
 

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The ever-evolving Jane Austen Centre pays homage to the life and work of the world-renowned writer

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Day trips and tours in the UK

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Discover many of the real film locations you see in the Harry Potter films

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Discover what Britain was like under the Caesars with a tour of astounding Hadrian’s Wall.

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Experience a thousand years of history inside Newcastle’s cathedral and castle with this half day...

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Learn about the city of Manchester and visit great places to eat on this fascinating food tour

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Feed your brain and your belly on this fascinating food tour of Manchester

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Become an expert on Scottish history and help to solve the mystery of the Holy Grail

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Explore part of the Scottish coast and its fishing villages in a tour full of culture and history.

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Dig up the classical yet sinister roots of the world’s largest Georgian planned town

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Our bestselling experiences

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The most cost-effective option if you are visiting London with a group of 10 or more people

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