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.
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.
Our bestselling UK day trips and tours
Visit the former residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Stonehenge and Oxford city departing from London
Explore two of the most important university cities in Britain with this day tour and visit the...
Discover the best of Royal and historic England on this bus tour including three Unesco World...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the spellbinding making of the Harry Potter films with this magical...
Top London river cruises and tours
Experience unforgettable views of London as you sail and fly through the heart of the city
Rocket down the River Thames with this high speed boat ride and see London’s famous icons in a new...
See London's famous landmark like never before with this fun-filled thrilled high speed boat ride on...
An immersive 40 minutes cruise on the River Thames for you to admire London's most famous landmarks...
Sit back and enjoy the sights on our best UK bus tours
Visit iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV crime drama Peaky Blinders with this guided...
Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access and discover the very best of London through multiple routes...
Explore stunning English countryside with this bus tour around Oxfordshire and Shakespeare's...
Explore two of the most important university cities in Britain with this day tour and visit the...
Our recommended walking tours in the UK
Walking around a new city or place is a great way to discover hidden gems and venture off the beaten track. Whether you’re looking for a flexible self-guided walking tour or a guided tour with an expert, we’ve got you covered. From London’s famous Royal Parks to a Private Beatles Tour in Liverpool, there’s plenty to choose from.
Discover all the secrets of the wonderful city of Bath in this tour designed for small groups
A nerve-breaking tour for all ages that reveals Bath’s ghost stories and haunted locations from the...
Explore the special places in Liverpool that the Beatles were emotionally connected to on their path...
Learn the history of the Northern Ireland time of conflict known as the Troubles in this historians...
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.
Visit two of England's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and marvel at their beauty as you learn the...
This full-day tour is a fantastic way to visit the mysterious Loch Ness and take the chance to spot...
Join this excellent tour from London for a double bill of culture to learn more about William...
Experience two of Britain's finest Royal residences on this fantastic full-day tour
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.
Learn the history and secrets of the monarchy and the armed forces and their influence in today’s...
Discover everything you need to know to become a real expert on the city of Bath.
Discover Banksy and the Bristol street art and graffiti art story on a self-guided tour.
Explore the eclectic collection of art, culture and design that is housed in the Victoria & Alberts...
Our most popular half-day tours
If you’d like an introduction to a place or a topic of interest or have a space in your itinerary for something fun, there are plenty of half-day tours in the UK to choose from. Enjoy Royal London highlights followed by afternoon tea, hop in your private car for a classic Beatles tour around Liverpool or tuck into authentic Scottish dishes on an Edinburgh Secret Food Tour. There’s something for everyone.
Experience a thousand years of history inside Newcastle’s cathedral and castle with this half day...
This fantastic tour to the world's most famous Neolithic site is perfect for those who are short on...
Visit iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV crime drama Peaky Blinders with this guided...
See the best of London on this half-day bus tour and enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea with a royal...
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.
Discover what Britain was like under the Caesars with a tour of astounding Hadrian’s Wall.
Discover the city’s major landmarks with an expert guide and a scenic cruise on the River Thames
Experience a thousand years of history inside Newcastle’s cathedral and castle with this half day...
Explore stunning English countryside with this bus tour around Oxfordshire and Shakespeare's...
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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Explore some of the finest parts of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast on a classic and historical...
Discover the scenic coastline of Blackpool and the quaint fishing town of Fleetwood aboard an iconic...
Get an award-winning, self-drive road trip travel guide and map to uncover local hidden gems around...
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.
Get an award-winning, self-drive road trip travel guide and map to uncover local hidden gems around...
This tour explores places featured in the books, which are real sites that inspired Arthur Conan...
Find out more about the writers of the Narnia series and the Lord of the Rings trilogy on a special...
The ever-evolving Jane Austen Centre pays homage to the life and work of the world-renowned writer
Day trips and tours in the UK
Discover many of the real film locations you see in the Harry Potter films
Explore two of the most important university cities in Britain with this day tour and visit the...
Discover what Britain was like under the Caesars with a tour of astounding Hadrian’s Wall.
Explore stunning English countryside with this bus tour around Oxfordshire and Shakespeare's...
Experience a thousand years of history inside Newcastle’s cathedral and castle with this half day...
Learn about the city of Manchester and visit great places to eat on this fascinating food tour
Feed your brain and your belly on this fascinating food tour of Manchester
Visit some of the most important historic spots of Scotland and enjoy a whisky to complete the...
Become an expert on Scottish history and help to solve the mystery of the Holy Grail
Explore part of the Scottish coast and its fishing villages in a tour full of culture and history.
Visit iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV crime drama Peaky Blinders with this guided...
Stroll through the backstreets of London’s Soho, Mayfair and St James and experience how The Beatles...
Discover all about the birthplace of British theatre with this self-guided tour of the dynamic...
Dig up the classical yet sinister roots of the world’s largest Georgian planned town
Visit the most offbeat and iconic spots in Soho that became relevant in London’s pop-culture history...
Explore the eclectic collection of art, culture and design that is housed in the Victoria & Alberts...
Our bestselling experiences
Explore the birthplace and childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to young royals since the 17th...
The most cost-effective option if you are visiting London with a group of 10 or more people
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An easy and comfortable bus transfer between Edinburgh Airport and the heart of Scotland's capital...