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The 15 Best Tours in England

562 tours  ·  from $7 a head

A fortnight or a long weekend, the problem is the same: one country, far too many famous days out. The 15 below are the ones that earn the slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London - Stonehenge: ancient stones and a useful visitor center
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

1.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18,662 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Leave London at 8am for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath with Evan Evans Tours. Your guide handles the route and commentary while you explore at each stop. Castle and Roman Baths admission depend on the option selected. Guides such as Simon, Rita, Peter, and Omar have been praised for clear stories and good humor, but the day moves fast.

“We booked this trip on a whim and boy are we glad we did. The tour covers 3 major tourist sites in one day. So be prepared to keep a move on when at the sites. You cant really do justice to the 3 sites in one day but this is a good starter. Our tour guide Simon was fantastic, he had an amazing command of the topics, the histories and most importantly his unmistakable British sense of humor and wit was on display front and center. The trip was very well organized and Simon was also nice enough to help a stranded traveler get to his tour group. The…”

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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The Thames cruise and the 48-hour extras
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London Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

2.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 see London by double-decker bus across three routes. Ride past Buckingham Palace, Westminster, St. Paul’s, the Tower, Notting Hill, and the British Museum. The 48-hour option adds three walking tours and an evening panorama. A one-way Thames cruise is included with 24 and 48-hour tickets.

“Worth every penny saw so much of London drivers so friendly and helpful. The busses were frequent with no waiting”

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - The wedding cake church and Fleet Street
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

3.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London toward Covent Garden, stopping at four historic pubs. Guides such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, Mark, and Dave combine pub customs with stories of Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, lawyers, and London life. The group is limited to 14, and all drinks are extra.

“Our Irish tour guide Dave was terrific, being both knowledgeable and entertaining. We happened to run across the local artist Ben Wilson (chewing gum paintings) at work and got to meet him and learn about his work, which can be found all over the city. Also we witnessed some activity apparently related to the Irish rap group Kneecap and a small crowd of their vocal supporters outside of a courthouse on the way to our final pub. Both random events, but the way Dave incorporated these serendipitous encounters into our tour so seamlessly, it felt as though we were just exploring the city with a local friend. After the tour,…”

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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - Ringoland and the early Beatles story
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Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

4.Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

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

Ride a Beatles-themed coach through Liverpool with a lively guide such as Tony, Del, or Gary. Stop for photos at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, George Harrison’s birthplace, Paul McCartney’s childhood home, and John Lennon’s Mendips. The two-hour tour ends at the Cavern Club, where admission and live music are included.

“Fabulous tour! Whole family enjoyed it. Tony and Russ were great, very knowledgeable and interesting!”

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Liverpool: "Blue Route" - City & Beatles Tour - Penny Lane: a quick photograph with a famous name
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Liverpool: “Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

5.“Blue Route” – City & Beatles Tour

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

Ride Liverpool’s open-top Blue Route from Gower Street, with a live guide, Beatles music, city commentary, and photo stops at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, John Lennon’s Mendips, and Paul McCartney’s childhood home. Guides such as Chris, Tommy, and Damion add songs, jokes, and local stories. The bus returns to the starting point.

“This ride is absolutely brilliant. Could not fault one bit of it. It was Very informative and enjoyable”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Starting at Victoria and settling into the coach
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

6.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. Expect lively guiding, countryside views, a one-course pub lunch, and short visits at major sights. Castle and Stonehenge entry depend on the option you book, while the Roman Baths cost extra. The day ends near Gloucester Road at about 8:30 PM.

“This tour was awesome and our guide (can’t recall his name, but he was very knowledgeable and quippy) was great too! We loved all of the stops & activities—it was a really well thought out schedule.”

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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide - From the University of Oxford to Merton College
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Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

7.Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,905 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk through Oxford with a student or graduate guide from Footprints Tours. In two hours, you’ll see Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Trinity College, All Souls, and more, while learning how Oxford works today. The tour starts in Oxford, with an optional London pickup from Gloucester Road.

“It was great! Unfortunately the Divinity School was closed, but that was not our Guide`s fault. We learnt a lot about being a student in Oxford, which is such a nice place to be.”

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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket - Getting through the gates without losing your bearings
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Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

8.Tower of London and Crown Jewels Exhibition Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,677 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $49

Enter the Tower of London for a full day of Tudor stories, medieval rooms, ravens, royal armor, and the Crown Jewels. Admission includes a public Yeoman Warder tour, usually starting every 30 minutes from the moat. Allow three to five hours, and check the day’s final tour time, especially in winter.

“Awesome tour-- great history provided by the Yeoman. He was engaging and hearing the history very beneficial. It is a must see and you definitely need to do it”

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Thorpe Park Admission Ticket - Why queues make or break the ticket value
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Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

9.Thorpe Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,915 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $43

Spend a full day at Thorpe Park Resort, about 20 miles from central London, with admission to more than 30 rides, attractions, and live events. You can mix family rides with major coasters such as The Swarm, SAW, Stealth, Nemesis Inferno, and Hyperia. Mobile tickets are accepted, and Fastrack upgrades are available.

“Still a good park but it needs a revamp. A heavy investment to make it more attractive to visitors. Some rides looked old and in need of a good refurbishment.”

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Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket - CBeebies Land for younger children
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Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

10.Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,501 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $43

Spend one day at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire with mobile admission to more than 50 rides and attractions. Take on seven major roller coasters, including Nemesis, Oblivion, The Smiler, Rita, and Wicker Man, or head to CBeebies Land for Elmo, Funella, Postman Pat, and gentle family rides. Rides are included, but food, drinks, transport, and parking are extra.

“My Daughter and her friend had a lovely day both 13 yrs old.Great day out they really enjoyed the rides.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Stonehenge: the most efficient stop of the day
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

11.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,346 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123

Travel from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath by air-conditioned coach on an 11-hour guided day trip. You can choose ticket options for the castle, monument, and Roman Baths. Guides such as Bruce, Morton, Josh, and Paulie are praised for clear stories and humor, but expect a quick pace and limited time at each stop.

“Zo Zo was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He was a great guide. It was a long day but went fast. I would have liked more time in Windsor., but now I have an excuse to go back.”

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1 Day Admission to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort - Starting with the LEGO world
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1 Day Admission to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

12.1 Day Admission to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5,329 reviews · 1 day (approx.)

Spend a full day at LEGOLAND Windsor with a mobile ticket covering the park’s rides, shows, displays, galleries, and activities. Choose from more than 55 attractions, including The Dragon, Fiat Driving School, and the Haunted House Monster Party, listed for Spring 2019. Arrive early, plan around queues, and bring lunch if you want to keep costs down.

“This is an amazing place for kids, we really enjoyed it, we came from abroad just to see Windsor and Legoland. ✨”

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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London - Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel
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Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

13.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Leave Victoria Coach Station at 8:00 a.m. for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, USB charging, and an expert guide. Choose the ticketed option for the castle and Stonehenge, then finish with a guided Oxford walk. Guides vary, with past tours led by Peter, Robert, Angela, Andy, and Richard.

“Excellent way to see these three amazing areas outside of London. Although a very long day, this was a very efficient way to see these three incredible areas. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept a very large group on time. Only suggestion would be to spend a bit less time at Stonehenge and more time in Oxford.”

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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision - The murder sites and the shape of the route
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London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

14.London Jack the Ripper Guided Tour with Ripper-Vision

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,840 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Follow an English-speaking guide through Whitechapel at 7:30 p.m. and visit sites linked to Jack the Ripper’s 1888 murders. Handheld Ripper-Vision projections show Victorian street scenes beside today’s East London. Guides such as Mick, Rob, Peter, Andre, and Alan bring the case to life, while the 1-hour-45-minute walk ends near Spitalfields Market.

“Such a good tour! Our tour guide was absolutely amazing and very engaging. Andre was sensational!! 10/10”

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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London - Leadenhall Market and the Leaky Cauldron
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Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

15.Tour for Muggles The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,684 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Follow an actor-guide through London from Leadenhall Market to Borough Market, seeing Harry Potter filming spots linked to the Leaky Cauldron, Diagon Alley, Gringotts, and the Ministry of Magic. Expect quizzes, movie trivia, London history, and a brisk two-hour walk with guides such as Harry, Alex, and Con Weasley.

“The guide was energetic, welcoming, and humorous. A few stops were genuinely interesting (especially the beginning) although the rest felt a bit loose.”

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