Tours and Trips in England

Delight in the quintessentially English culture of London on a 4.5-hour tour that combines three iconic British experiences. With a knowledgeable guide, watch the incredible Changing of the Guard Ceremony outside of Buckingham Palace, and then embark on an audio-guided tour of the residence's lavish State Apartments, only open for two months of the year. Then, head to a prestigious hotel in central London and pleasure your palate with an appetizing array of finger sandwiches, soft scones and aromatic cups of English tea. Book now to avoid missing the few dates that Buckingham Palace is open to the public.

Visit three of southern England's star attractions during the peace and quiet of Boxing Day - December 26 - on this full-day tour from London. Travel to Windsor, and stroll around its highlights and cobbled streets before admiring Windsor Castle on a perimeter walk. After a fish-and-chip lunch, continue to Stonehenge, the world-famous prehistoric stone circle. Admire this ancient monument before a walking and panoramic tour around Bath, the Roman spa town famed for its Georgian architecture.

Enjoy a day trip from Brighton to Cambridge - home to one of the leading universities in the world and Greenwich, known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0º longitude). Start in Greenwich, located in the south east of London, enjoy a guided tour and free time. Later, head to Cambridge - enjoy a walking tour of the city centre before free time.

Boxing Day is the day after Christmas when Brits visit loved ones, tuck into leftover turkey, and hit the stores in search of Boxing Day sale bargains. Steer clear of the shoppers and swap London's city sights for the beauty of rural England on this full-day trip. Step back into the Middle Ages at Warwick Castle, enjoy a guided tour of the honey-hued city of Oxford, and see the birthplace of William Shakespeare and stop for lunch in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Open for only a handful of weeks every summer, the Buckingham Palace State Rooms are one of London's most in-demand attractions. Secure your admission in advance, and get ready to go behind the scenes. Discover parts of the palace used by the Queen for state business, learn more from your audio guide, and admire masterpieces from the Royal Collection Trust - including a special exhibition this year in honor of Prince Charles' 70th birthday. You can also upgrade to visit the Royal Mews: Buckingham Palace's elegant stables.

Trade London's hectic Boxing Day sale crowds for three of England's most famous towns and attractions. On the day after Christmas, board a comfortable coach and set off from the capital into the quintessential English countryside. Get up close to the stately Windsor Castle, one of the Queen's official residences; unravel the myths and legends surrounding the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge; tuck into a traditional English lunch in the pretty town of Amesbury; and wander amid 18th-centry Georgian architecture in Bath.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Call the Midwife' set on this 1.5-hour tour in Chatham. Follow your midwife guide on a walking tour around the exterior filming locations, including the historic Dockyard Chatham.

Bring the world of Bridget Jones's Diary to life - and visit filming locations used for all three movies - on this London walking tour. Meet your guide just outside the Temple tube station, and set off on a Bridget Jones-themed discovery tour. You'll see more than 12 different filming locations across the city, will learn behind-the-scenes trivia about the Bridget Jones cast, and will also admire famed London landmarks along the way.

Delve into London's rich royal heritage during a 2.5-hour visit to Buckingham Palace to see the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. Marvel at the traditional Changing of the Guard performance, which involves meticulously dressed soldiers marching to the rhythm of military drums. Then, enjoy an exclusive experience as you enter the opulent State Rooms of Buckingham Palace for an independent audio tour. See lavish chambers during a tour only available for two months of the year, and gain fascinating insight into the history of the British monarchy.

Perfect for Beatlemaniacs and other British music fans, this private London tour whisks you away to key locations associated with the Fab Four. Following pickup at a time and Zone-1 location of your choosing, you'll travel in style in a classic Mini Cooper, with a soundtrack of Swinging Sixties tunes. On this bespoke itinerary, see the locations where the Beatles (and other musicians of the era) lived and worked, pause at Abbey Road, and much more. As you go, your guide will share Beatles-themed stories and trivia.

Feel like a British Royal on this 4-hour tour that includes a visit to Buckingham Palace and afternoon tea. Meet a tour host outside the royal residence and head inside with your prebooked ticket and audio guide for an independent tour of the State Rooms. Then, join back up with your host and stroll through St James's Park to an elegant venue, where you'll savor a traditional afternoon tea spread of scones, sandwiches and tea. Please note: Buckingham Palace is open to the public for just eight weeks (approx.) each year and tickets sell out quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment.

If you love the pomp and theater of Britain's royal family, check off two regal residences with not even a thought of left-side driving on this convenient guided coach tour. Start by exploring Buckingham Palace's magnificent 19th-century staterooms, including the throne room. Then travel to Windsor, enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Harte and Garter Hotel, and tour Windsor Castle, including the chapel where Harry married Meghan.

Make Boxing Day extra special with this full-day tour of Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath and Lacock from London. On December 26, travel by air-conditioned coach to see Windsor Castle, the picturebook medieval castle in Windsor still used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Next, visit spectacular, prehistoric UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and enjoy an English pub lunch, before continuing to 13th-century Lacock. Admire this quintessential English village, and then finish with a coach and walking tour of handsome, Georgian-era Bath to see top Bath attractions including the Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge.

Enjoy your ideal time in London on a private half-day tour with a Blue Badge Guide. Create your own itinerary, and sightsee, shop, and stroll at leisure, with a UK official tourist guide. Explore landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, go shopping in Knightsbridge or Camden, or plan any other itinerary for business or pleasure. Tours are for up to four hours, including private minivan transport and select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Enjoy a day in beautiful Paris as you wish with this great-value, unescorted Eurostar rail day trip from London. Ride the morning Eurostar to Paris and get the whole day to enjoy the city at leisure. Perhaps visit the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll along the Champs-Élys ees, explore the magnificent Louvre, and dip into the sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques - it's your choice. Your experience includes round-trip Eurostar standard class tickets, maps and a Visite Paris Pass giving you unlimited, 1-day use of Paris' metro and bus network.

Spend Boxing Day delving into the rich history and beauty of Kent on this full-day coach trip from London. Escape London's shopping crowds and pass through historical, maritime Greenwich on route to Leeds Castle in Kent. Take a guided tour of this fairy tale-like moated castle, once home to medieval monarchs. Next, enjoy a fish and chips lunch in the ancient city of Canterbury, and visit magnificent, 11th-century Canterbury Cathedral as you uncover its bloody history. Lastly, admire views of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover before returning to London.

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Head to the English south coast on a day trip from Oxford, and spend time in Brighton and Portsmouth. After leaving the university city, you'll travel south to Portsmouth where the city's Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and ships await. See Admiral Nelson's HMS Victory and landmarks such as the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, then continue to the seaside city of Brighton. Tour the twisting narrow streets of the Lanes, then enjoy free time to shop or stroll along the sweeping pebble beach and famous pier.

Visit two of England's grandest royal residences on this day trip to Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. Traveling from London by air-conditioned coach, head for Windsor Castle in Windsor. Be one of the first of the morning to witness the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, and, depending on the day, the Changing of the Guard. Then, pass Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed in 1205, and enjoy an audio-guided tour of the magnificent State Rooms and treasures of Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's main London residence.

See London's highlights by retro double-decker bus, cruise boat and foot on this 5.5-hour tour. Take a seat on a vintage, red Routemaster bus and pass top London sights including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Then, soak in more London landmarks, such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, on a Thames River sightseeing cruise. Finally, crown your tour with a visit to magnificent Buckingham Palace. Take an audio tour of the ornate State Rooms, only accessible to the public for two months in the year.