Top England Bus Tours

The University City of Oxford and the idyllic countryside of the Cotswolds are two of the most popular day trips from London, but exploring these quaint locations with a big group 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.

London's headline sights are spread across the city, and stitching them into one day on your own means a lot of transit and timing to figure out. Cover the main landmarks in one loop, taking in St. Paul's Cathedral, a photo stop at Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. An extended Thames River cruise rounds out the day, with the option to add a London Eye ride or cream tea at Harrods.

Reaching Kent's scattered landmarks from London means a day of trains and connections before you've seen anything. This full-day coach tour links three in one trip: Leeds Castle with its moat and parklands, the medieval city of Canterbury, and Dover's White Cliffs and clifftop castle. A guide covers the history as you travel, and the logistics of getting between them are handled, with a Cathedral tour available as an option.

Explore London's Harry Potter™ filming locations as you cruise through the city in a purple Routemaster (the same type of vehicle used as the Knight Bus) to visit cinematic landmarks such as the Millennium Bridge and Borough Market, where you can see the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. Along the way, enjoy insider stories you might otherwise miss out on.

Have only a short stay in London? See more of the city’s landmarks in less time—and enjoy a memorable way to travel—on a Thames river cruise. Pick from numerous daily departure times, and head to the London Eye Pier to hop aboard your vessel. As you cruise along the river, glimpse monuments ranging from St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tate Modern to Big Ben and the Tower of London. Live on-board commentary is included.

Warner Bros. Studios, where the Harry Potter™ movies were made, sits on the outskirts of London, making it a bit of a trek. This full-day tour includes round-trip coach transportation from central London, so you can spend the day exploring spellbinding movie sets independently.

Stonehenge and Bath sit in different directions west of London, so pairing them in a day means a lot of driving and timing to figure out. Ride a coach that links both, with the route and schedule handled for you. Choose to add entry to one or more sights when you book—Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Jane Austen Centre—or keep it flexible and explore on your own.

Swap the bustle of London for the countryside and discover several top attractions on a full-day coach tour. Immerse yourself in the interactive medieval exhibitions at Warwick Castle; drive through the idyllic Cotswolds countryside; visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare at Stratford-Upon-Avon; and discover the magical "Dreaming Spires" of Oxford on a walking tour. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and visit several spread-out attractions in one day.

"Harry Potter™" fans in London may rush to the Warner Bros. studio, but plenty of magical movie locations can be found within the English capital. Join a group of fellow Muggles for a walking tour through central London and see the real-life spots that inspired sets such as Diagon Alley, the Leaky Cauldron, and the Ministry of Magic.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London as it rotates.

No visit to London would be complete without experiencing quintessential traditions such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Your guide takes you to a prime vantage point—difficult to find on your own—to observe the King's iconic foot guards, clad in red uniforms and bearskin hats, and watch the Household Cavalry put on an impressive display.

Journey to England’s southeast coast on this full-day group tour of Dover and Canterbury, and escape the hustle and bustle of London. Admire the scenic Kent countryside on your way to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and enjoy free time to explore the medieval Dover Castle, war tunnels, Royal Court of Henry II, and more. After lunch, head to Canterbury to visit the UNESCO-listed Canterbury Cathedral, where you can explore even more.

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.

Discover London landmarks linked to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, and other rock legends with ease on a private black cab music-themed tour. Choose the start time and tour duration that works for your schedule and meet your driver-guide at your hotel for a seamless experience. Save time as your travel to highlights such as the Abbey Road crossing, Trident Studios, and beyond with direct transfers.

Stonehenge and Bath sit a fair way west of London, too far apart to reach in a day without a car and a lot of planning. Take in both on one coach trip, walking the ancient stone circle at your own pace before continuing to Bath for its Georgian streets and Roman-era hot springs. Add the Roman Baths complex as an upgrade, or spend the afternoon exploring the spa city at your leisure.

Immerse yourself in England's history—and see fantastic architecture along the way—on a full-day trip to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds from London. Rather than spending hours figuring out how to reach this rural part of England, relax with round-trip transportation. See filming locations used in the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" and upgrade to go inside Blenheim Palace.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to explore Stonehenge—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this day trip from London. This package includes round-trip transit aboard an air-conditioned coach, plus prebooked Stonehenge tickets and audio guides. On arrival, you have plenty of free time to explore this UNESCO-listed landmark independently. You can even upgrade to include a classic fish-and-chips meal on your return to London.

See a spookier side to York without the worry of getting lost during this guided ghost walk around the streets and snickelways (alleys) of the medieval city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s tragic past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an atypical introduction to the city.

Visit two of England’s most popular historical sights in just one day on this hassle-free coach trip from London—with someone else taking care of the travel and logistics. Spend the morning discovering the UNESCO-listed city of Bath. In the afternoon, travel to the stone circle of Stonehenge and unravel the facts and myths about the prehistoric enigma.

Trade the hustle and bustle of London for the rural beauty of the Cotswolds on this full-day trip, which includes a 2-course pub lunch (if option selected). As you travel to the Cotswolds in an air-conditioned coach, drink in views of the enchanting English countryside. Enjoy free time to stroll around picture-perfect villages such as Burford, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold, and learn more about their rich history along the way.

Visiting Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle in one day is impossible on public transport, but this tour covers the route with hassle-free, round-trip coach travel. Visit Warwick Castle before heading over to Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace. Then drive through the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to Oxford, where you explore the university’s buildings on a walking tour before returning to London.

Walk inside the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge, and visit Bath and medieval Lacock, on this full-day excursion from London. Head first to Stonehenge, where you can walk inside the Inner Circle of stones—an experience that's typically closed to members of the public. Then, head to Lacock Abbey and the UNESCO-listed spa city of Bath, including the Roman Baths (if option selected).

Travel from London to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge without the hassle of driving on this half-day tour. Travel by comfortable coach and explore independently, at your own pace, with an included audio guide that reveals the history, mystery, and theories about why the 40-ton (36-tonne) rocks were placed there.

Add an element of surprise to your day on this small-group Bath and Stonehenge day trip from London, which includes a visit to a secret attraction only revealed on the day. Join an optional walking tour of Bath or explore the UNESCO-listed city at your own pace. Along the way, stop at Stonehenge, where you can snap photos while learning all about the site’s mysterious origins.