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Full-Day Tours in England, Compared: The 15 Best

32 tours  ·  from $70

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the day takes care of itself.

Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour - Windsor Castle: royal rooms on a tight clock
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Full Day Guided Tour

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath with a professional guide. You may add admission tickets for the castle, monument, and Roman Baths. Guides such as Bruce, Morton, Josh, and Paulie are praised for lively history and useful timing tips, but expect a fast, full day.

“Although it only gives you a taste of Windsor Castle and Bath, it have ample time at Stonehenge. Bruce, our guide, was awesome. He gave us the info we needed to maximize the experiences in an entertaining way.”

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Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District - Keswick Gives You the Best Longer Break
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Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

2.Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,717 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Travel by small minibus from Windermere on an eight-and-a-half-hour tour of the Lake District. Your guide handles narrow roads and shares local history, geology, and stories while you stop at Keswick, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Honister, Grasmere, Buttermere, and several scenic lakes. Current road closures mean Ullswater and Brotherswater are replaced with other local sights.

“It was a great day. We were brought to breathtaking views and Peter, our guide imparted so much information. He seemed very excited to shows us around. He was a wealth of knowledge.”

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London Full Day Sightseeing Tour with London Eye - St. Paul’s Cathedral and Wren’s great interior
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London Full Day Sightseeing Tour with London Eye

3.London Full Day Sightseeing Tour with London Eye

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 716 reviews · 8 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Start at Victoria with a guided coach tour, then visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and the Crown Jewels. A Thames boat ride and London Eye flight are included, if selected. Guides such as Mark, Morton, Tish, and Zozo are known for clear history and good humor.

“Loved the whole tour but my favourite was definitely the tour of London the history is just amazing.”

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Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London - Burford, the Cotswolds gateway
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Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

4.Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 671 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours visiting Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Oxford from central London. Your English-speaking guide provides live commentary, then leads an optional Oxford walking tour of about 45 minutes. Guides may include Flossy, Daisy, Giles, or James, while free time covers food, shops, museums, and university sights.

“Great guide and tour. Wish the operator could allow for some way to pre book tickets to top Oxford sights like the Bodleian library.”

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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford - Minster Lovell: ruins, stone cottages, and village character
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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

5.Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel from Oxford with a local driver-guide in a Mercedes minibus limited to seven people. Visit Minster Lovell, Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Great Tew, with free time for photos, shops, lunch, and village walks.

“Great way to see the villages and the countryside. Our tour guide was fairly new to this tour but did a great job.”

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Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York - Helmsley starts the morning gently
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Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York

6.Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $137

Travel from York in a climate-controlled minibus with a local guide such as Chris or Pete. Visit Helmsley, Hutton-le-Hole, the North York Moors, Whitby, and Goathland, then ride the heritage steam railway from Goathland to Pickering. The group is limited to seven people, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Chris was an excellent tour guide whose knowledge and humor made this tour the highlight of my trip to England. In addition to all the amazing sights advertised on the tour, we even got a bonus visit to Byland Abbey. Chris did a great job of preparing us for each stop and providing context for what we were seeing. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea - Meeting at Hampton Court station at 11am
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Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

7.Hampton Court Guided Tour. Full day Access & High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $212

Meet your guide at Hampton Court station at 11am for a two-hour tour of Henry VIII’s palace, then enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones, and cake near the river. Your ticket also lets you return to the palace and gardens for the rest of the day. Guides may include Tom, Julie, Suzanne, Theresa, or Prue.

“Massive estate and gardens, dress comfortably with walking shoes. Tom, our guide, was fantastic: he made history come to life and was open to all sorts of questions. Truly enjoyed the high tea - perfect way to end the tour. One recommendation: The meeting pace is hectic and super crowded. Tom would have been easier to find with an identifying cap or flag.”

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Full Day Cotswolds Tour & Shakespeare's Stratford From London - Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s birthplace
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Full Day Cotswolds Tour & Shakespeare’s Stratford From London

8.Full Day Cotswolds Tour & Shakespeare’s Stratford From London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Spend a full day traveling from London to Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds in an air-conditioned 16-seat mini-coach. You’ll see Shakespeare’s birthplace, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Snowshill, Broadway Tower, and Cotswold Lavender. Guides such as Paul and Nathan add local stories and practical tips.

“Good size group. Enjoyable day out. Paul made sure we got to see as much as possible. He also knew the area very well.”

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Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth - Sandbanks and Middle Beach: an easy start by the sea
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Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

9.Full Day Jurassic Coast Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Travel from Bournemouth in a small coach for a full day of cliffs, beaches, castle ruins, and seaside villages. Guides such as Paul, Gerry, Marek, and Dave share local stories, manage timings, and help you make the most of free time at Durlston, Corfe Castle, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove.

“A great day. Dave was the perfect guide who demonstrated great knowledge of the local area and gave everyone some great tips about each area. The only thing that let the day down was the clientèle. Whilst parents do need to keep their children entertained does it have to be at the expense of others. This quasi crèche experience wasnt pleasant. If phones / ipads are used to entertain the children please consider others. Limit the volume so that it certainly isn't louder than the PA system but better still bring headphones for the kids. Also be considerate when consuming food either the night before or on the coach. Smelly…”

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Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme - Keswick gives you one hour for lunch and town time
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Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme

10.Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes from Oxenholme

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 9 hours to 76 days 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Set out from Oxenholme at 8:55 am for a full day through the Lake District. A small minicoach carries you to Derwentwater, Keswick, Buttermere, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Grasmere, and other scenic stops. Guides such as Derek, Stef, Tim, and Duncan add local stories, while a current landslide changes the route away from Ullswater and Brotherswater.

“Most wonderful memorable experience! Tim was our tour guide and driver he was a great chap very informative and great humour excellent driver. Stunning scenery that we would have missed out on had we not booked this trip and certainly would not have got to some of the places without Tim’s expertise. My Sisters and I were very happy with our tour and say thank you to Tim from us for showing us all the beautifulness 😊.”

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Stonehenge Private Full-Day Tour from Bath for 2-8 guests - Wiltshire villages away from the main route
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Stonehenge Private Full-Day Tour from Bath for 2-8 guests

11.Stonehenge Private Full-Day Tour from Bath for 2-8 guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Bath in a private vehicle for up to eight people, with guides such as Max or Roland leading a personal Stonehenge visit. You’ll also see quiet Wiltshire villages, a medieval ruin, a literary landmark, and a local pub. Pickup and drop-off are included, while Stonehenge entry and lunch cost extra.

“Wonderful tour with Roland! We got to see everything at Stonehenge and around (Cursus, Woodhenge, Durrington Walls, etc.) we wanted to, and he shared so many other fun hidden secrets from the more recent past. Great food where we stopped too!”

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Exciting Full Day Walking Tour - See All London Sites - Royal London from Buckingham Palace to St James’s Park
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Exciting Full Day Walking Tour – See All London Sites

12.Exciting Full Day Walking Tour – See All London Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $136

Cover London’s biggest sights in about five hours, from Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, Borough Market, and the London Eye. Guides such as Ollie, Baha, and Mariana add stories, photos, food tips, and the occasional royal surprise. Expect a brisk route, outdoor stops, and no included attraction admissions.

“The tour should focus more on the historical sites and less on shopping areas. The guide was knowledgeable but the tour is a bit long”

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Highlights of London Full Day Private Guided Tour - Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square set the scene
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Highlights of London Full Day Private Guided Tour

13.Highlights of London Full Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $426

Start at Covent Garden at 9:45 am and walk through London with a private guide, visiting Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Tower of London. You’ll watch the changing guard ceremony when scheduled, cruise the Thames, and enter the Tower. Guides include Charlotte, Luke, and Pepe.

“Wonderful experience with Luke! Great walking tour, amazing insights and great conversation!!! Luke is a highly recommended guide.”

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London Full-Day Private Tour with Westminster Abbey Tickets - St James’s Park and the full option lunch
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London Full-Day Private Tour with Westminster Abbey Tickets

14.London Full-Day Private Tour with Westminster Abbey Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private local guide walking from Soho through Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, St James’s Park, and Westminster. A taxi ride saves time, while the full option adds coffee and lunch. Westminster Abbey is self-guided with an audio guide, not led by your tour guide.

“A wonderful tour, we absolutely enjoyed our private tour with Maria. She was so lovely and accommodating and knowledgeable. We have a fantastic day and the tips for restaurants and other places were spot on for us. We got to see so many sights, it was amazing. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour - Shilton and the ford scene
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Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour

15.Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Join Barry Ivens of Barry Tours UK for a private, 10-hour Downton Abbey day from London. Visit Bampton’s village scenes, St Mary’s Church, Shilton, Swinbrook, and Highclere Castle if tickets are available. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, bottled water, umbrellas, USB points, and flexible time for lunch.

“Barry provided us with a door to door, complete Downton experience. From our pickup he pointed out a few local sites of interest. After that, we experienced a wonderful tour of sites filmed in the village. We had booked a tour of the Highclere castle and ended up with the retired head guide. What a treat. Barry is such a personality”

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