Traveling in the UK by tour has its benefits, you will get to hear many interesting historic facts. The tour guides are well-versed in UK history as most of them are History graduates. The best tours in the UK are offered at their capitals or main cities like London in England, Edinburg in Scotland and Dublin and Belfast in Ireland, and from there you will get to visit most attractions before you decide on your favorite ones and plan a longer visit in the future.
Let’s start with London. You may take taxi, bus or tube to go around London. Join some free walking tours, and let these tours bring you out of Central London to the suburb. Get your camera and tape recorders ready.
1. London Pass including hop-on-hop-off bus tour (from USD 107.0)
This free-and-easy tour option is ideal for those who want to visit London at their own time. This pass allows you to take the hop-on-hop-off bus and entry to over 60 attractions with a one-time fee. Take advantage of this and see London at your own time and interest.
The London Pass®: Unlimited access to 90+ top attractions
Duration: 1 to 10 days
2. Thames hop-on-hop-off river cruise (from USD 29.0)
Thames River holds an important role in the history of United Kingdom, let the River Cruise bring you up and downstream to various beautiful destinations along the river and enjoy the commentary of London’s history. Plan your own trip and enjoy the 24-hour hop-on-hop-off opportunity to see sunrise or sunset at the riverbank.
London Thames River 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise
Duration: 1 hour
3. Tour of rural England (from USD 126.0)
Rural England is charming. Join this tour to visit Windsor Castle, St George’s Chapel, the State Apartments, Stonehenge, Europe’s best-known prehistoric monument, Lacock village and the City of Bath. You will love the suburban scenery.
Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes
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4. Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury day trip from London (from USD 134.0)
Demystify the castles, local town and the Cathedral at the Southern England with this one-day tour! Set off from London, you will get to travel to various historical sites, from maritime Greenwich to National Maritime Museum, Royal Naval College, 18th-century Royal Observatory, Leeds Castle, 12th-century castle encircled by a moat and parklands. the ancient city of Canterbury and Dover on Kent’s south coast. Remember to take lots of photos!
Read our article to learn more about the best day trips from London.
Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Tour from London
Duration: 10 hours
5. London rock music tour (from USD 79.0)
Interested to find out more about the rock music history? Look no further, take a half-day or a full day tour to explore the music historical landmarks like Tin Pan Alley, Abbey Road zebra crossing, and more. This is a small-group tour under 16 participants, prepare your questions and you will be satisfied.
London: London Rock 'n' Roll Music Half-Day or Full-Day Tour
Duration: 8 hours
6. Belfast: The Titanic experience (from USD 31.57)
Most people might have heard of the Titanic and its tragic fate, but not many have a close encounter with it. This tour gives you the Titanic experience off from its launch place, Belfast. With the interactive exhibition at the giant atrium, you will discover the true story behind the Titanic at its glorious time and its tragic end.
You can see the dramatic presentations of the shipyards and Titanic under construction, and her launch and luxurious craftsmanship of the interiors. There are more to read about the stories of the passengers, crew, and heroes of the day. You will visit also the North Atlantic in the Ocean Exploration Centre to explore lives at the deep-sea ocean and get some souvenir from the Titanic Store for memory sake. The tour ends with a visit to SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line vessel and the biggest Titanic artifact in the world.
Belfast: The Titanic Experience with SS Nomadic Visit
7. Game of Thrones: Guided bus day tour (from USD 44.28)
Are you a fan of the Game of Thrones TV Series? This tour will thrill you to the core when you tour around the iconic sites in Northern Ireland. You will come to the caves where Melisandre of Asshai gave birth to her “shadow assassin,” and find yourself at Lordsport to witness where Theon Greyjoy’s family is; and many more of the Game of Thrones-related venues, and the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway.
Game of Thrones & Giant's Causeway: Guided Tour from Belfast
Duration: 9.0 hour
8. Dublin: 72-hour hop-on-hop-off tour
This 72-hour card allows you to tour around the city of Dublin and beyond on the green hop-on-hop-off bus and all the public buses. You can hop on and hop off at your own time and convenience. Live-guided and multi-lingual tours are valid with your ticket.
Along the way, you can enjoy a good discount for food and drinks and at the restaurants and pubs. You may go shopping, or simply take a free walking tour and visit the free National Gallery. Find out the stops of the hop-on-hop-off bus to plan your days in Dublin.
Dublin: 72-hour hop-on-hop-off tour
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9. Edinburgh rail day trip from London including Edinburgh castle entry and hop-on-hop-off bus (from USD 297.0)
This day trip from London will give you a good overview of Scotland. You can explore the capital city Edinburgh at your own pace with the hop-on-hop-off bus. Edinburgh Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage–listed Royal Mile, Scotch Whisky Heritage Center, St Giles Cathedral, the National Museum of Scotland are just some of those places the buses can take you. An entrance ticket for Edinburgh Castle is included in the package.
Edinburgh by Train from London 1-Day: Castle Entry, Bus Tour
Duration: 16 hours
10. London in one day sightseeing tour (from USD 160.0)
In one day, you can see the top attractions in London on a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London are the iconic places you will be visiting. There are more to cruise along Thames River and at the London Eye.
London in One Day with Tower of London and London Eye Upgrade
Duration: 9 hours
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The best tours in the UK are likely from the capital cities of the country. London, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Belfast represent the country’s best with a multi-facet scenery.
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