The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in England

1.Alton Towers Resort 1 Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5,501 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $43.98Our pick

A 1-day admission ticket to Alton Towers Resort with 50+ rides, major roller coasters, and CBeebies Land for kids, plus easy mobile entry.

“Well we just spent £300 on a holiday that didn't happen!! BEWARE THESE TICKETS ARE NOT FOR THE WHOLE PARK! In no place did it say that the adult section of the park will not be open on this day. We checked the website and Viator and the tickets themselves making sure they were real. Once we reached the gates we were notified that on this day only the kid's sections will be open. And we were two adults. So you can imagine how awkward it was for us, just two adults and all the other people's kids around us. In this day and age.. that was just wrong. We…”

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2.1 Day Admission to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

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

1-day entry to LEGOLAND Windsor with mobile tickets, family rides and indoor LEGO play, plus tips to beat queues and costs.

“We enjoyed a fun day out with family and friends. The food was meh so bring a packed lunch if you want to eat healthy.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123.44

A smooth London day trip packed into 11.5 hours, hitting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford with headsets and optional paid entries.

“Very cool and very fun. I should have checked the weather there and dressed more warmly. But still had an amazing time. Richard was funny and very knowledgeable.”

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4.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109.62

London to Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds scenic drive, and Oxford spires, with guided walks and included entry options.

“Enjoyable, well paced day with guide Angela and driver Jack. Angela provided the right amount of information to make the most of each place.”

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5.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145.63

Kent day trip from London with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral tour, and White Cliffs of Dover, by Wi-Fi coach with Vox headphones.

“I booked this trip specifically for the cliffs of Dover knowing Canterbury and Leeds were bonus stops we could enjoy as well. This was our first anniversary and was my husband’s only request was to see the white cliffs of Dover. Needless to say the description of the tour vs the very brief stop on Dover very far away from the cliffs with MINIMAL photo opportunity was a gross disappointment. This should NOT lead purchasers to believe they will truly get to see the cliffs at this price! I will say that our tour guide was knowledgeable but we felt rushed all day and the bus ride was so very…”

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6.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429.94

Day trip from London to Paris with Eurostar, guided coach tour, Seine cruise, and optional Eiffel Tower 3-course lunch with wine.

“we were greeted on the train by our guide Anna, she explained the days events and then when we arrived she provided an excellent tour from bus to boat on the river to lunch at the Eiffel tower. She excellently orchestrated the entry for my wife who needed special attention. The lunch was excellent. It was a very special day and we created wonderful memories of Paris thanks to Anna.”

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7.Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,656 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $123.44Top rated

A long but efficient day trip from London that combines Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge, with included entry and onboard comfort.

“Phil was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable, awesome sense of humour and a keen approach to delving out facts along the tour. At 12 hours it makes for a long, but enjoyable day. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide. Thanks as well to our driver! I will note that there are no hot drinks allowed on the bus…don’t make the mistake of getting an expensive morning coffee at the bus station as the driver will make you throw it out. Just a house rule to take note of.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,474 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123.44

London coach day trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford, with audio guidance, expert guide, and Wi-Fi on board.

“It was cold and raining. We had to wait an hour out in the cold before Windsor opened. Then at Oxford they forced us to exit the bus and be out in the rain for an hour. We each got very sick.”

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9.Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip from London with Optional Roman Baths Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,028 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $137.30

One day by coach from London to UNESCO Stonehenge and Bath, with optional Roman Baths, guided walking, and time to roam.

“It was a nice day . We went to Stonehenge and Bath. I just wished we were not rushed at Stonehenge. We had so little time to spend there”

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10.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $177.76

One guided day to hit Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s and the Tower, plus a Thames cruise and optional London Eye at 6:30pm.

“If you only have one day to see everything in London, this tour is perfect. Time flies, and attractions close early — so you have to move fast! I saw a few reviews saying it was hard to find the boat, but our guide clearly explained where to go. The tour guide doesn’t go on the boat with you, but gives clear directions beforehand. Some people still seemed confused, but only if you really need someone to walk you there. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. Unfortunately, our driver needed his help a few times, which took a bit of time away from…”

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11.Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,478 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109.62

A guided Cotswolds day trip from London with stops in Burford, Bibury, Arlington Row, and Stow-on-the-Wold, plus an optional pub lunch.

“What a wonderful experience! We had such a great day exploring the cotswolds with our guide Rowen. Rowen was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and you can easily tell that she loves her job. She also made sure that everyone knew where they were going once we got back into town, and answered any questions that we had, including recommendations. We ended up going on Remembrance Sunday, so we had a lot of cool opportunities to see things that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. One of the towns ended up not being accessible because of road closures for the holiday, but our tour guide pivoted and took us to the Downton Abbey…”

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12.Stonehenge Inner Circle Access Day Trip from London Including Windsor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,462 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $242.71

Inner Circle Stonehenge after-hours and Windsor Castle in one London day trip, guided coach with Wi-Fi and headset, about 11 hours.

“Stonehenge inner circle experience was wonderful! Windsor Castle was very interesting. Quite a bit of walking required. Excellent trip, just had a few issues with our bus. Very uncomfortable seats. Andy was an excellent tour guide!”

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13.England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,344 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $187.83

One London day trip by luxury coach to Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds countryside, and Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's Schoolroom.

“Nicholas (guide) and Samir (driver) were great. What a wonderful way to see England from London in just one day!”

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14.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109.62

A 10-hour London day trip to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, with Wi-Fi on the coach and guided audio headsets.

“Over 21/2 hr bus ride no bathroom use on bus, guide gave out earphone never told people to turn so missed brief but turned out to be important commentary, ran ahead never pointed out shuttle to get to palace, wrong directions to bathroom at palace did not allow “ catch up”, to the group sparce historical details, - beautiful scenery from bus”

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15.Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 828 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109.57

London coach day trip to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare Stratford, Oxford and Cotswolds views, with headsets and guided tours.

“The tour was great! Godfrey our guide and Cory our driver took great care of us. A lot of history, which I love, and my wife even thought it was fun also.”

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