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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Britain

352 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Everything with a guide, a coach or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour - Leaving Victoria Coach Station Without Confusion
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From London: Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

1.Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26,588 reviews · 7 hours · from $117Our pick

Travel from Victoria Coach Station to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London by return coach. Spend at least four hours exploring authentic Harry Potter sets, costumes, props, Gringotts, Diagon Alley, Platform 9¾, and the Hogwarts Express at your own pace. A representative handles ticket exchange, while an audio guide costs extra. Drivers such as Dave may add London commentary along the way.

“100% the best experience I have done in London. This made my whole trip worth the time, money, effort, etc. To any HP fan reading this, book the activity. Don’t think about it twice. You won’t regret any minute of it. From the very small details to every single set and prob they used in the movies, you feel like you’re part of that world too.”

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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour - Borough Market, the Leaky Cauldron, and real London streets
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Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

2.Magical London: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,044 reviews · 135 minutes - 2.5 hours · from $20Best value

Join a Harry Potter fan guide such as Eva, Louis, Murray, or Luke for a 2.5-hour walk through Muggle London. Sort into a Hogwarts House, compete in a quiz, match film clips to London locations, and see Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, Millennium Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and more. Choose a Thames boat ride or the Underground.

“This was a really fun tour. We loved the trivia and learning about various places in London not only connected to Harry Potter but to other movies as well. Definitely recommend!”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers - Four hours inside Warner Bros. Studio London
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

3.Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17,586 reviews · from $144

Travel by branded coach from Victoria to Warner Bros. Studio London, where you get four hours to explore Harry Potter sets, costumes, props, special effects, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9¾ at your own pace. This is an unescorted visit with transport and admission included, not a guided walking tour.

“A visit to the Harry Potter studio tour was on my wishlist for a long time. I absolutly loved it.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe: history with a dramatic backdrop
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

4.Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17,446 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $62

Spend a full day crossing Scotland by comfortable coach, with stops at Callander, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Pitlochry. Your English-speaking guide, such as Brian, Adam, Stevie B, or Mark, fills the long drives with Scottish history, folklore, music, and humor. Add a castle visit, Loch Ness cruise, or whisky experience to shape the day.

“The Australian Mark was a super guide full of cool stories and really easy to chat with. Keep going you're the best tour guide !”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Leaving Edinburgh beside the Burns Monument
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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

5.Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,381 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $61

Spend 12.5 hours touring the Highlands by air-conditioned coach, with Glencoe, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, and possible Highland cows. Choose a Loch Ness cruise, Deanston Distillery visit, or cruise and Urquhart Castle option. Guides such as Fraser, Ewan, and Paul are known for lively Scottish stories, music, and humor.

“A good，well organized tool，everything goes well，the day was not good kept rainy and cloudy，but the experience still good，definitely recommend”

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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The western route through Kensington and Notting Hill
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10,803 reviews · 3 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass to connect London’s major sights, from Buckingham Palace and Westminster to the Tower and Notting Hill. Recorded commentary is available in seven languages, Wi-Fi is included, and selected tickets add a Thames cruise, guided walks, or an evening panoramic ride. Activate your mobile ticket at a designated stop.

“Great way to see London! We loved the variety of routes and having the app was so helpful to see when the busses were arriving.”

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Liverpool: Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour - The Main Stand and stadium views
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Liverpool: Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour

7.Liverpool Football Club Museum and Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,764 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Visit Anfield for a 90-minute Liverpool FC stadium tour led in English, with audio guides in 14 languages. See the Main Stand, dressing rooms, press room, dugouts, This Is Anfield sign, and player tunnel, then explore the LFC Museum and Champions exhibition. The pitch is off limits, but you can sit in the Kop and take in the stadium views.

“I was celebrating birthday and Roger captained me to lead the tour out the tunnel which was a lovely experience, and take a seat at the KOP which was even better.”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Fleet Street, gin palaces, and the proper London boozer
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

8.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Join Liquid History Tours for a 3.5-hour walk through London’s old pub district. A guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, Mark, or Dave leads you to four traditional pubs near St. Paul’s, Fleet Street, and Covent Garden. Drinks cost extra, and the group is limited to 14 people.

“Great experience Freddy and the rest of the group were amazing group of people. We really bonded over some drinks”

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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers - The Forbidden Forest and the craft behind the creatures
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London: Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

9.Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,709 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Travel from central London to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London by return coach, then spend about four hours exploring Harry Potter sets, costumes, props, effects, Platform 9¾, and the Hogwarts Express at your own pace. English-speaking staff assist with transfers, but the studio visit itself is self-guided.

“We were collected from the agent office in central London by a branded bus. A very comfortable journey to the Warner Bros. Studio. It would have been nice if there was a guide on the couch which could have made the journey a bit more interactive and interesting for the kids. Otherwise, very pleasant.”

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour - Greyfriars Kirkyard and its famous legends
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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

10.The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9,272 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile through old closes to Greyfriars Kirkyard and the South Bridge vaults. Your costumed guide plays a historical character, mixing grim stories, local history, and theatrical scares. The 6:45pm departure suits families, while later tours may feel more atmospheric.

“We had a really good time! David was amazing, lots of information and fun! 100% recommend this to everybody :)”

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Penny Lane and a famous Liverpool sign
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

11.Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

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

Ride through Liverpool with a Beatles-themed guide and driver, stopping at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, George Harrison’s birthplace, and Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Guides such as Tony and Del mix songs, stories, and humor. The tour ends at the Cavern Club, where your ticket includes entry.

“This is a must when in Liverpool if you like Beatles (who doesn't?!). We enjoyed visiting all the places connected to Beatles and seeing up close their homes and locations that were relevant to them. Our tour guide (forgot his name) was superb!!! His stories were soooo interesting and fun to hear!! Highly recommended!”

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Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour - Dunluce Castle, a five-minute view with a big payoff
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Dublin: Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour

12.Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,843 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by comfortable bus with an English-speaking guide and separate driver. See Dunluce Castle, spend at least two hours at Giant’s Causeway, walk beneath the Dark Hedges, and explore Belfast for about 90 minutes. Guides such as Quiggs, Luke, May, and Godfrey are known for history, humor, songs, and practical help.

“I loved this your! Giant causeway is my favorite spot! Impressive how the stones look and Belfast 🤍✨ a dream! They proposed my there 💍🥹💙”

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Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - City sights before the Beatles locations
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Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

13.“Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Ride Liverpool City Sights’ Blue Route for a 90-minute city and Beatles tour with live commentary and music. Stop for photos at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Mendips, and Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Guides such as Chris, Tommy, and Damion may add Beatles songs on guitar or ukulele. The tour begins and ends at Gower Street.

“Definitely would recommend. Angela was great and made it really fun. Very knowledgeable about the Beatles.”

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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town - Stories of poverty, crime, and survival
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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

14.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,506 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Walk from Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket into the vaults beneath South Bridge on a one-hour English tour with Auld Reekie Tours. Guides such as Josh, Louisa, James, Kieran, and Aimee combine Edinburgh history with stories of crime, poverty, witchcraft, and ghosts. Expect uneven ground, tight passageways, steep steps, and no toilet stop.

“I loved the tour of the vaults! Guide did a great job explaining the history of the vaults and the city. The problem was the group was too large. We had 40 people in the tour. Made it difficult to get around in the vaults and even harder to hear the tour guide. People would talk constantly and the guide couldn’t control such a large group.”

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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour - Christ Church Spitalfields and Old Spitalfields Market
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London: The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

15.The Original Jack the Ripper Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,833 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk East London with a Ripperologist guide and revisit the 1888 murders through crime scenes, photographs, suspects, and victim stories. The route runs from Altab Ali Park past Christ Church, Spitalfields Market, Mitre Square, Brick Lane, and Petticoat Lane to the Ten Bells Pub. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.

“Well organised, guide was a fountain of knowledge, learnt lots of interesting facts”

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