London & beyond · Tours checked October 19, 2026
The best of London, and the best days out from it.
Honest, side-by-side comparisons of the tours worth booking — Stonehenge and Bath, Windsor, the Cotswolds, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, Thames cruises, the Tower of London, and afternoon tea.
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Day trips from London
Six days out, every tour compared
Coach, small-group, private, or DIY by train — we line up the options so you can book the one that fits.
Editors’ picks
The tours we’d book first
Our #1 pick from four of the most-searched London experiences.
Stonehenge Free cancellationEvan Evans Tours
Stonehenge & Bath Day Trip from London
Two stops instead of three, a Roman Baths entry option and a 4.8 rating from 2,369 reviews.
From$94
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Harry Potter Studio Tour Refundable 3+ days outPremium Tours
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London
The most-reviewed Studio package (4,204 reviews, rated 4.5) bundles Studio entry with a round-trip coach from Victoria or Marble Arch, from $122.
From$122
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Thames Cruises Free cancellationThames River Sightseeing
Westminster to Greenwich Sightseeing Thames Cruise in London
One hour from Westminster Pier to Greenwich with live commentary, rated 4.6 from 3,586 reviews, from $23.
From$23
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Tower of London Free cancellationCity Wonders UK
Early Access Tower of London: Crown Jewels and Beefeater Ceremony
In before public opening for the Beefeater-led Opening Ceremony, then straight to the Crown Jewels; rated 4.6 from 1,029 reviews.
From$100
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In the city
Classic London, booked well
Skip the guesswork on the river, the royal sights, and the most British afternoon of all.
Seasonal
London at Christmas
The lights tours worth booking, the 2026 dates that are confirmed, and the Christmas Day closures that catch visitors out.
Plan a festive tripPhoto: Jamie Davies / Unsplash
Compared, not listed
Every page puts the bookable options side by side — format, length, group size, rating, and price — so the trade-offs are obvious.
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Guides
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Trip planning
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