The 4 Day Trips in London to Pencil In First

1.Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,702 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $429Our pick

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by Eurostar, then tour the city by coach and Seine boat with guides such as Anna or David. Add a three-course lunch with wine at the Eiffel Tower for priority access and first-floor views. Expect a tightly timed day, about three hours of free time without lunch and less with it.

“Well planned trip. Anna, our guide, was great. Very informative and had a great sense of humor. Very enjoyable.”

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2.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

Start at Victoria Coach Station for a nine-hour guided overview of London. Ride through the city, watch the Changing of the Guard, tour St. Paul’s Cathedral, explore the Tower of London, and cruise to Westminster. Add a standard London Eye ticket for an independent 6:30pm visit. Guides such as Leslie, Sandra, Omar, and Sheila have earned particular praise.

“The tour was good but we spent too much viewing buildings and crowed streets from a bus which caused us to get to Buckingham Palace after a massive amount of people had already arrived so we couldn’t see the changing of the guards. Our tour guide suggested for us to watch the parade since there was no space for viewing changing of the guards.”

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3.South Downs White Cliffs Day Trip with Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,441 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $120Top rated

Leave London Bridge by train with a guide, then tour Sussex in a 16-seat minibus. Visit Devil’s Dyke, Middle Farm, Beachy Head, Birling Gap, and Seaford Head for the classic Seven Sisters view. Guides including Paul, Adam, Kevin, and Anton add local stories, while the 40-minute Seaford Head walk brings the best coastal perspective.

“Adam was really nice and knowledgeable, we had a great time!”

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4.Hop-On Hop-Off 1 Day River Thames Adventure – Uber Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 707 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $34Best value

Use an unlimited 1-day Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pass between Putney and Barking Riverside. Board at piers such as Westminster, Tower, Canary Wharf, or Greenwich, then hop off for the London Eye, Tower of London, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, or Greenwich. Boats have indoor seating, covered outdoor areas, and a cafe and bar.

“You are able to experience the view of the entire city. You can get on and off all day long without having to use another form of transportation. Staff will assist on when to exit to reach your next destination.”

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