London · DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON
You can be at a castle, a stone circle or a university city inside two hours of leaving London. These 15 day trips are the ones that deliver: which run pairs Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath, which are worth the early start, what each costs, and the one to pick for a first visit.
Day trip from Victoria for Harry Potter fans, with Diagon Alley, Platform 9 3/4, Hogwarts Express, Gringotts, and studio sets.
“Nice not to have to be bothered on how to get there but just hop on a bus and be taken there. Also great to be able to go round the studio in you own pace and the time set aside for that was perfect.”
A full day by luxury coach visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath from London, with live guide commentary and key UNESCO stops.
“It’s a long day but well worth it. Patrick our driver and Aaron our guide were very very knowledgeable. The stories and facts that were told made the time between stops fly. Highly recommend.”
2-hour Oxford University walking tour with student guides, top colleges and Bodleian Library, plus ticketed Divinity School and Trinity.
“Sam was so knowledgeable and delightful - we learned a great deal and enjoyed every minute. His sense of humor and boundless detail made it special indeed.”
Timed Stonehenge admission with visitor-center exhibits, a free audio guide app, and fast access to the stone circle plus reconstructed Neolithic houses.
“Easy purchase and easy exchange for ticket at gate.”
One-day LEGOLAND Windsor Resort admission with a mobile ticket, skipping box office lines, plus access to rides and shows for LEGO family fun.
“Very nice experience, highly recommended for kids , no traffic but must come early as 5 clock last time for playing”
See royal Windsor, prehistoric Stonehenge, and Old Town Oxford in one long day from London, with expert guidance and flexible ticket options.
“DO NOT buy from Viator EVER!!! They are a total scam. We bought tickets that clearly state that our ticket includes entrance into Windsor Castle but when we get there we are told we have to buy an additional ticket!!! TOTAL SCAM!!”
Full-day small-group Cotswolds tour from London visiting Burford, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold with guided stops.
“Lovely trip to the Cotswolds. Clare was a fantastic guide, very funny, knowledgeable and a great driver!”
Walk Oxford with an alumni guide, see the Bodleian and historic colleges, plus Harry Potter film spots. Entrance fees included for $40.
“Mihil was such a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and the tour was fabulous!”
Stonehenge and Bath by air-conditioned coach from London. See two UNESCO sites with audio guides, plus optional Roman Baths or Jane Austen Centre tickets.
“Our guide Alan was entertaining and knowledgeable. The coach was comfortable and clean. The time allotted for each destination was excellent. It was a very enjoyable tour.”
Half-day Stonehenge tour from London with downloadable audio guide, shuttle to the stones, and optional fish and chips lunch.
“Great driver, pointed out major sights as we travelled out of London, and again closer to Stonehenge, and on the return as well. He also kept quiet during the highway part of the trip. He was very professional. The bus was comfortable and clean. The departure point was easy to find. We had an awesome half day tour with ample time at Stonehenge. Glad we found this tour as the afternoon option fit our schedule perfectly.”
Coach from Victoria to Warner Bros Harry Potter studios. Explore sets, costumes, Platform 9¾, Diagon Alley, and effects in 4 hours.
“Easy transfer to/from WB Studios, friendly guide & driver. I would have liked more time at WB Studios. Coach smelled faintly of cigarette smoke which became sickening after a while.”
A 10.5-hour guided day trip from London to the Cotswolds villages and Oxford, with stories from Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter.
“Our guides Flossy and Phil were excellent, a lot of fun and very informative. Bus was clean, and the stops were all amazing a great day out to see the Cotswolds and Oxford University.”
Morning coach trip from London to Stonehenge with skip-the-line admission, audio guide, and early arrival to beat crowds in 6.5 hours.
“Sinead and Stuart were so nice. Sinead made a fun experience for my family and myself. It was an easy and experience.”
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover from London, with guided cathedral time, coach Wi-Fi, and Vox headset.
“Amazing and the guide was so informative snd cooperative. The castle very beautiful and the ground around very beautiful. The village was vibrant.”
Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge in one long day from London. Coach comfort, guided storytelling, and key entry tickets included.
“I recommend the experience. The Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath is lot to accomplish in one day, but you'll get a good sense of the places.”
Every kind of London day out, and the best of each.
