Day Trips From London

One of the best ways to enjoy the day tours from London are these guided tours that are often headed by professionals and expert guides. With the guided tours, visitors will get an in-depth experience of the iconic and historical landmarks as they learn about the stories, history and architecture of that era. The guides provide the visitors with insights and facts about the monument and the location they travel to.The tours also include hotel transfers, and ensure that visitors have a hasslefree, comfortable experience from start to finish.

Non-guided tours are also known as self-guided tours and are usually chosen by a group of travelers who want to explore the wonderful locations and landmarks at their own pace in a relaxed manner. Visitors get to make their own itinerary and enjoy every part of the tour as they like getting to know every minor detail and spending more time at various tourist attractions. Although these tours have no time restrictions, visitors have to arrange their own transportation and manage their itineraries on their own.

The audio guided tours are considered a better version of the guided tour by some people as visitors get information from a pre-recorded version and they can enjoy the tourist attraction at their own pace. Most landmarks offer the opportunity to buy these audio guides in different languages and learn about them as visitors take a tour of the place discovering its various features and highlights. Such tours offer visitors freedom in choosing their own itinerary as well as provide them with facts and insights about the landmark they are visiting.

The half day trips from London are best suited for visitors who want to escape the bustling noise of the city but also do not want to venture too far away. Visitors can choose these day trips to be guided by an expert or they can plan a trip of their own. As the name suggests, these particular tours only take a part of the day, and the visitors come back to the city within that day only.

Full day trips from London are best for visiting tourist locations that are located a bit far off from the city. These start quite early in the morning so that visitors can return back on time at night. The tours include transfers and transportation as visitors travel the entire day outside the city. A full day tour to Stonehenge, Oxford, Leeds, Cotswolds or some of the best options.

Combo tours as the name suggests consist of two or more different locations outside the city of London. In these tours, visitors plan to cover two different major sightseeing attractions in a single day trip spending only a limited amount of time at each location. Since visitors have to cover more than two locations, such tours have a very strict itinerary and visitors do not get time to explore the landmarks at their own pace.

While London is mostly known for the metropolitan city experience, it provides day tours from London to Bath in order to enjoy a more rustic and vintage experience. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is popularly known for the Roman built bathhouses and the magnificent architecture it has. These bath houses also have a lot of historical and cultural significance, as they reflect upon the architectural style of that time, making these one of the most visited sites in the UK. Visitors also get to enjoy natural hot springs as this is the only sport in the entire UK that offers this delight.

Cotswolds is located approximately 140 km from London and offers a beautiful experience of the British countryside as it covers over 800 acres of land. This iconic tourist attraction is spread across five counties and has many traditional and Medieval villages as a part of it. Cotswolds is known for its numerous walking trails and activities that attract thrill seekers and adventure lovers. During the visit tourists can also enjoy the traditionally brewed beers as well as local dishes such as Tewkesbury mustard, Bibury trout etc.

While Oxford is popularly known for the University of Oxford it also is one of the most visited destinations near London known as both an educational hub and a historical town. This popular town near London is home to an amazing set of museums and iconic attractions like the Radcliffe Square, Oxford Castle, Christ Church College and the Bodleian library among others. During the visit, tourists can also explore the Oxford market, a popular destination for shopping and exploring local crafts. You could also try punting, a ride along the river where you sail across in a punt boat.

Stratford is an iconic location located 164 km from London and is best known for being the birthplace of the legendary writer William Shakespeare. The town is the perfect location for a day trip and offers visitors verdant landscapes and rustic architecture. During the tour, visitors can enjoy its green spaces, Medieval architecture, scenic rivers, and even get to visit the world's largest butterfly park. For the literature enthusiasts, there is the Shakespeare house that can be visited or one can view one of his plays at the Royal Shakespeare theater.

Cambridge is known as England‘s premier scholar town and offers amazing experiences to tourists when they take a day trip here. Known for its grand streets, iconic buildings and scenic bridges that are spread all around the town, Cambridge is known for more than the University of Cambridge. Visitors can also spend the time enjoying a traditional pub lunch, take scenic strolls along the River Cam and go punting while they are in Cambridge. Punting is a relaxing ride along the river steam in a punt boat.

Nestled in Cotswolds, la Cook Locock is one of the most charming medieval villages in England. This rustic village is known for its Abbey and cloisters which gained popularity after the Harry Potter movie franchisee shot some parts of the film here. The village also has a photography museum called the Fox Talbot museum in honor of William Henry Fox Talbot who invented the negative/positive photographic process. The village is located over a hundred kilometers from London and offers visitors popular sights, curious attractions and scenic views to savor on their trip.

Leeds is the most mesmerizing village to explore in the British countryside and houses the most stunning castle of Leeds, a popular destination in the region, which is also known for its historical importance as it has existed for roughly 900 years.

Approximately 1 million people from across the globe visit this iconic castle each year due to its rustic charm and amazing architectural style. The castle is often referred to as “the loveliest castle in the world“ and features a beautiful blend of Norman architecture with other elements added over time. This was once a stronghold of the Norman empire and even today houses the tales of the time within its walls.

Canterberry is a cathedral city in Kent which has also been marked as a UNESCO world Heritage site. The city is located on the banks of river Stour, and is believed to have existed since the Paleolithic era, therefore offering many historical sites for visitors to explore. Canterbury is also one of the most visited cities in England and offers visitors a number of tourist attractions to explore, such as the Canterbury Cathedral, Saint Augustine‘s abbey and St. Martin’s church. The cathedral has an amazing architectural style and beautiful interiors with a peaceful ambience. This town is great for history buffs and people who wish to engage in a day of sightseeing tours of historical landmarks.

Situated nearly 140 km away from London, Salisbury is located in the English county of Wilshire and is known for being a medieval cathedral city. Salisberry is often visited along with the popular tourist destination Stonehenge, as they are situated so close to each other.

The town is home to the renowned Salisberry cathedral, which has Britain’s tallest spire and largest cathedral close and cloisters. The cathedral houses a 14 century clock which is still working and also has one of the four known copies of the historical Magna Carta. In addition to this visitors can also visit the old Saram which is a hill fort belonging to the Iron Age and is known for its Norman ruins.