Top United Kingdom Tours by Duration - page 2

London's landmarks are spread along the Thames, and pairing dinner with sightseeing usually means choosing between the two and getting caught between them. Do both from the water instead, cruising past the lit-up city over a three-course dinner as the sights pass by. A glass of sparkling wine on boarding starts the evening, with music and dancing to follow once you've eaten.

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

Trying to get from attraction to attraction in London can take hours and eat up valuable vacation time. Save your energy by traveling on board an air-conditioned coach, checking off top sights such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Westminster Abbey. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Paul's Cathedral, and see another angle of the city with an included ticket for a Thames sightseeing cruise.

London is time-consuming to navigate independently. Skip the itinerary planning and relax on this action-packed walking tour that covers London's two most historic areas: the City of London and Westminster. See more than 30 landmarks, including Tower of London, London Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey, with questions, trivia, and photo ops to keep the atmosphere lively.

Trade the city’s bustle for a magical day in nature on this Harry Potter-themed excursion into the Scottish Highlands. In the morning, set off from Edinburgh and enjoy sightseeing stops en route, including the fishing village of Mallaig. Then, board the Jacobite Steam Train (a double for the Hogwarts Express) and travel along the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the films. Finally, see Glencoe’s dramatic scenery before your return trip.

London spreads its landmarks across the city, and linking them on foot or by Tube eats up the better part of a day. A black cab covers far more in a few hours, with a driver-guide handling the route and the history between stops. The tour passes Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Covent Garden, Shakespeare's Globe, and the London Eye, with photo stops and short walks along the way.

Experience the English countryside on a small-group tour to the Cotswolds and take a break from the hustle and bustle of London. Travel by minibus with a driver-guide who shares details about the region's history. Explore remote outposts, charming villages, and winding country lanes, as you take in the best of the Cotswolds on this relaxing day trip from London.

Reaching the Warner Bros. Studio Tour on the outskirts of London means working out trains and connections before you even arrive. Ride a coach straight there from central London at a departure time you pick when booking, with entry included. Once inside, explore the film sets, costumes, and props of the Harry Potter™ movies at your own pace, and see how the special effects were made.

Limited time in London doesn’t have to mean a limited view of the capital. Soak up the key sights in just one action-packed day on this combination walking tour and sightseeing cruise. Explore highlights including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and Buckingham Palace (where you'll view the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days). Then, cruise the Thames River on a comfortable riverboat to the Tower of London where you can delve into British history.

See Stonehenge before the crowds arrive—and have time for additional sightseeing afterwards—on this seamless, half-day tour from London. Public transit can be confusing and expensive, but with round-trip coach transit, this tour makes getting there easy. You'll arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site before most of the crowds, and enjoy a hassle-free experience with included admission, shuttle bus, and audio guide. Explore the landmark at your own pace before returning to London by mid-afternoon.

Take in a classically British spectacle when you view the Changing of the Guard ceremony—and then have the rare opportunity to explore Buckingham Palace—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Begin with a stroll past the Westminster area's highlights, from St. James's Palace to Clarence House. After viewing the Changing of the Guard, head into Buckingham Palace for a self-guided exploration with an audio guide.

Eating well in East London means knowing which spots locals rate and which are tourist traps, hard to judge as a visitor. This small-group food tour does the sorting, walking you between Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch for a run of tastings: a warm crumble, Brick Lane curry, freshly baked bagels, and fish and chips among them. A guide covers the area's mix of cultures as you eat your way through.

Walk the halls of one of the world’s oldest and most famous universities on this walking tour of Oxford University. Get a glimpse of student life as you peek inside the famous Bodleian Library and see landmarks like the University Church of St. Mary, Radcliffe Camera, and Trinity College. Learn about the prestigious university’s famous alumni, hear fascinating stories and anecdotes about its history, and see on-campus locations used in the Harry Potter films.

Leave the city behind and see a different side of England on a day trip to the Cotswolds. Instead of renting a car, enjoy hassle-free transportation from London. Take in the views as you travel to the charming English countryside. Make the most of your time with visits to three scenic villages.

Discover Northern Ireland’s dramatic coastline on this full-day shore excursion from Belfast, traveling along the scenic Antrim Coast Road to explore iconic highlights including the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway; stop for photos at the cliff-top ruins of Dunluce Castle, take in sweeping ocean views from Portaneevy Viewpoint overlooking Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and pass through charming villages like Ballycastle and Cushendall in the Glens of Antrim, all with the ease of a guided experience including convenient port pickup and drop-off.

Visit many of London's top landmarks in one convenient booking. Start with an early-access visit to the UNESCO-listed Tower of London, including the Opening Ceremony and a self-guided Tower of London visit via a multilingual app, taking it all in at your own pace. Then, take another self-guided walking tour for independent exploration of other Westminster landmarks, including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.

Discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Belfast. Accompanied by a guide, travel by luxury coach through Northern Ireland’s spectacular countryside. Then arrive at the Giant’s Causeway and discover its natural beauty, as well as the Carrickfergus Castle, the Dark Hedges, and the Caves of Cushendun.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

Without renting a car, visiting 5,000-year-old Stonehenge, the Georgian-era landmarks of Bath, and history-filled Windsor Castle in one day is challenging. However, designed for travelers with limited time in London, this full-day tour takes you to all three attractions and whisks you back to the capital by nightfall.

See more of London's architectural highlights in less time on this small-group biking tour. With a guide to lead the way, and helmets and bikes provided, getting around is made easy. Cycle from Covent Garden to the royal splendor of Buckingham Palace, from Westminster to the architectural grandeur of St. Paul's Cathedral, and beyond. Throughout your ride, listen as your guide shares insider stories about the city.

Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a professional historian or other specialist guide, and gain insight into the famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Get the chance to ask questions in a small-group setting and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

This attraction-packed London tour is a great choice for time-pressed travelers who want to explore the highlights of Westminster in half a day. Save hours of planning and join your guide for a guided walk that covers some of London’s most notable buildings. See Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, and many more. Plus, there's no need to wait in long lines as entry to Westminster Abbey is included.

Getting to the Harry Potter™ studio tour means a trek out to Watford and sorting your own trains, on top of timing entry to a site that books up. This small-group tour handles both, with round-trip train transport from central London and timed entry arranged. Inside, walk the original film sets, see props and costumes from across the eight movies, and learn how they were made.

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of the Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but big group tours can feel overwhelming. This small-group tour ensures that you don't miss any of the most important sites, while giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.