The 8 Castle Day Trips in London We Would Book First

1.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,292 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123Our pick

Leave London at 8:00 a.m. for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford on an 11.5-hour coach tour. Expect a fast pace, long drives, guided commentary, and limited time at each stop. Guides such as Peter, Robert, Angela, and Richard have earned praise for clear history and humor. Choose the ticket option that includes both Windsor and Stonehenge entry.

“Excellent way to see these three amazing areas outside of London. Although a very long day, this was a very efficient way to see these three incredible areas. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and kept a very large group on time. Only suggestion would be to spend a bit less time at Stonehenge and more time in Oxford.”

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2.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Best value

Travel from London by comfortable coach to Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Oxford. Guides such as Phil, Andy, Robert, and Cameron bring the sites to life with stories and humor. Admission choices vary, so check what your booking includes. Expect a long, fast-moving day with little free time.

“We had a relaxing and enjoyable trip, enriched by the interpreter’s constant updates and stories about the history of the places we explored.”

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3.Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,820 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kent by climate-controlled coach. Visit Leeds Castle and its gardens, tour Canterbury Cathedral if selected, and stop at the White Cliffs of Dover for photos. Guides such as Phil, Cameron, Sheila, and Leslie are known for lively historical commentary, while the short Dover stop needs realistic expectations.

“Full day tour with a very lively and knowledgeable guide Kevin. Comfortable coach bus ride safely driven by AJ.”

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4.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,474 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach from central London to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. You’ll get castle and monument entry when selected, audio guidance at the first two sites, and a guided Oxford walk. Expect an 11.5-hour day, long coach stretches, and roughly one to two hours at each stop.

“Stonehenge was beautiful and amazing! Windsor Castle was great! Was surprised and grateful to be able to give my respect to the Queen! The ride (bus) was comfortable and warm! Tour guide was knowledgeable. The earphones/device did not work the entire trip but Andy made up for that on the bus. Overall, great tour!”

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5.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel by Wi-Fi-equipped coach from London to Blenheim Palace, Bourton-on-the-Water or Bibury, and Bampton, the Downton Abbey village. A guide such as Kevin, Simon, Angela or James provides commentary through audio headsets. The day lasts about 10 hours and suits first-time visitors who want several English highlights in one outing.

“There’s so much to see and learn in the palace including so many beautiful pieces of art and the rooms are extraordinary”

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6.Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 828 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Leave London at 8:30 a.m. for Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, a scenic Cotswolds drive, and Oxford. Your guide, names such as Phil, Cameron, or Pablo on some departures, provides commentary from a comfortable coach. Choose entry to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace when booking, or explore selected stops independently.

“Fantastic guide - Phil - was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Chyral was the best bus driver!”

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7.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 513 reviews · 12 hours · from $120

Leave from Victoria Coach Station for a packed 12-hour trip to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath. You’ll get guided context, castle and Roman Baths entry when selected, and a panoramic Bath drive. Guides such as Clive, Eva, Leon, and Euan are praised for lively storytelling, but expect long coach rides, brisk visits, and no time for a sit-down lunch.

“Pretty great, super organized we left on time mostly throughout the tour and getting everything included at the higher price was definitely the way to go, faster queue for all sites and super worth it Eugene our guide and issack our driver were a great pair”

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8.Windsor Castle and Stonehenge Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 423 reviews · from $119

Spend a full day visiting Windsor Castle and Stonehenge from London, with extended time at both sites. Expect a comfortable coach, a live English or Spanish guide, royal apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, St. George’s Chapel, and the mysterious stone circle.

“It was a perfect amount of time to visit both places. Bus ride was great with a wonderful guide.”

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