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The 15 Best Day Tours Around the World

153 day trips  ·  from $14 a seat

Everything with a driver, a guide or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Skógafoss gives you the big waterfall moment
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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

1.South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast by coach with an English-speaking guide. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss when conditions allow, see 60-meter Skógafoss, visit Sólheimajökull glacier, stop for lunch in Vík, and view Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt sea stacks. Pickup from selected hotels, guesthouses, bus stops, and the cruise port is available.

“Tomas was so friendly and helpful. Absolutely incredible day out - I feel so lucky and recommend this whole-heartedly”

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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour - Pickup from Naples and the ride south
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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

2.Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Coast – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,643 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Travel from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide and up to 18 people. You get free time in each town, direct access to Positano’s small center, coastal views, and an optional lunch upgrade. Guides such as Gabriel, Marco, and Mery are praised for lively commentary.

“Our tour guide Gabriel and driver Renato are best . Gabriel is very engaging, lively, and full of great energy. Not boring for a second! They made the whole experience fun, smooth, and memorable.”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader - Auschwitz I: barracks, evidence, and the indoor exhibitions
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

3.Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,452 reviews · from $37

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz and Birkenau by bus or minivan with an English-speaking tour leader, entry passes, and a phone-based guidebook. You’ll visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau independently, with about 1.5 to 2 hours at each site. Guides such as Marcel, Jacob, and Miroslaw are praised for clear instructions and helpful context.

“Guide was excellent, fun and easy to work with and had interesting content added to the official educator’s tour”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities - The early pickup and the long road west
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From Marrakech: Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities

4.Essaouira Day Tour with Optional Activities

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,125 reviews · 10 hours · from $21

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before four hours of free time by the port, Medina, souks, and beach. Drivers such as Mustafa, Ibrahim, and Jamal offer local tips, but this is mainly transport rather than a guided city tour. Lunch and optional camel, horse, and quad rides cost extra.

“Excellent day. Would highly recommend. Saeed was an excellent driver. He gave us lots of information on the way.”

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London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip - Oxford in two hours: grand buildings and tight timing
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London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

5.Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,098 reviews · 11 hours · from $174

Travel from Gloucester Road to Oxford and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with an English-speaking guide and executive coach. See Oxford’s Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera, then explore the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Express, and film-making secrets. Guides such as Amber, Debbie, George, and Valentina are known for lively storytelling.

“It was just amazing! Or guide was just AMAZING! She knows A LOT and explained everything perfectly! Her pronunciation was that good that even my friend that doesn’t speak English was able to understand her! I will be taking this tour again for sure next time I am coming with my mom and my husband!”

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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour - Ardales gives the morning a local pause
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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

6.From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,683 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Travel from central Málaga by air-conditioned coach to Caminito del Rey, stopping for 30 minutes in Ardales before a guided 7.7-kilometer walk above the Guadalhorce River. Spanish and English guides explain the gorge, wildlife, and old waterway. Expect railings, suspension bridges, a large coach group, and spectacular views.

“I love heights. My husband does not like them. I booked both of us on this tour. I walked the route. My husband stayed w the bus driver. Carlos our tour guide was very helpful to accommodate us.”

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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour - The early pickup and the long road south
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From Marrakech:Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

7.Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,966 reviews · from $17Best value

Travel from Marrakech to Morocco’s 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned minivan or minibus. Walk among red cliffs, olive groves, and tamarisk trees, then add the local guide and boat ride to reach the falls up close. Guides such as Hakim, Abdelwahed, and Azdine are praised for multilingual help and good humor.

“Very good day. Our guide Jalal Ejlaydy was very nice and even help us charge internet on our phone. Thank you”

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Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak! - Sail Rock and the view over Donald Duck Bay
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Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

8.Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,648 reviews · 10 - 13 hours · from $125

Start before dawn, ride from Phuket or Khao Lak to a private pier, then take a fast boat to the Similan Islands. Hike to Sail Rock above Donald Duck Bay, snorkel at three sites, and enjoy lunch on Ko Miang. Guides such as Don, Emma, Kiwi, and Panda are known for spotting turtles and helping first-time snorkelers.

“Fabulous tour of the Similan Islands, perfect for people who like snorkelling. We saw so many beautiful species of fish and corals, and even could swim with turtles. It’s a big operation but it all runs super smoothly and doesn’t feel like a tourist farm at all. Guides were super nice and fun. Would totally recommend this tour!!!”

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour - Crossing the Cape Cod Canal and Nantucket Sound
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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

9.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Take an early minibus from Boston to Falmouth, then ride the Island Queen ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore independently or add a narrated island tour with stops in Edgartown and Aquinnah. Guides such as Johnny Boston, Elaine, Tom, and Jonathan are praised for making the long road journey lively and useful.

“This was a very fun, informative, and interesting trip. Our driver, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable about the history of Massachusetts and was very accommodating to everyone. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to go from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard and back.”

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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip - Setenil de las Bodegas and its rock-cut streets
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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

10.Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,072 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Malaga to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda. You’ll get guided walks, free time, Ronda’s Plaza de Toros Museum, and help from Spanish and English-speaking guides such as Antonio, Eduardo, Carmen, and Kevin. Expect plenty of walking, steps, and a full nine-hour day.

“Our guide was fantastic . He went above and beyond”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - Pickup from Naples and the ride south
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

11.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Naples, you’ll visit Pompeii with a guide, stop at the Forum, baths, Vetti’s House, and Lupanare, then eat lunch and hike Mount Vesuvius to its crater. Guides such as Elisa, Alba, Michele, and Bernadette have led especially strong Pompeii walks, but weather can close the volcano path.

“Lots of info in Pompeii, quite a hike up volcano. I’m 69 and made it, unfortunately it was clouded in. Tour guides were most helpful and went above and beyond. Lunch was wonderful. Great way to see pompeii”

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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik - Kerid Crater: a strong extra stop
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Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

12.Golden Circle with Kerid Volcanic Crater Day Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,826 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Iceland’s Golden Circle from Reykjavik with a professional English-speaking guide. You’ll see Kerid Crater, Strokkur geyser, Gullfoss Falls, and Thingvellir National Park, with time for lunch and breaks. Guides such as Petra, Tomas, Barbara, Anna, and Edo have made this route especially engaging for many guests.

“Anna was the BEST tour guide ever. seriously. she was so into the tour and gave awesome information. this was such a full day, we had ample time at stops and time to eat and stopped for the bathroom. nothing felt too rushed and yet nothing felt too prolonged either. the stops are incredible. the buses can take a while in the cold mornings so prepare for that but the buses are comfortable. note there are no chargers so you may want a portable one!!! overall this tour was great - we left at 930 and did not arrive back until 530. absolutely worth the price and so valuable. would…”

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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour - Canterbury Cathedral and the city around it
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Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

13.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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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour) - The 8:00 a.m. departure from your Fez accommodation
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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)

14.Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez (Shared Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,394 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Leave Fez at 8:00 a.m. for Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned shared vehicle with a professional English- or French-speaking driver. Stop for mountain views and a bathroom break, then enjoy about four hours to explore the blue medina, Plaza Uta El-Hammam, and Ras El-Ma on your own. Aziz, Abdul, Tariq, Saad, and Younis are among the drivers praised for safe, friendly service.

“A empresa e o guia, Aziz, foram espetaculares. Pegamos muita chuva na estrada e atrasamos um pouquinho no tempo, mas ele nos deu mais tempo do que teríamos em Chefchauen pra poder compensar. Ainda fizemos com a mesma empresa o Tour de 3 dias pelo deserto, de Fez a Marrakesh, e deu tudo certo. A empresa que faríamos cancelou, e resolvemos tudo com Aziz e seu chefe em cima da hora. Facilitaram tudo pra nós. Confiem!The company and the guide, Aziz, were spectacular. We encountered a lot of rain on the road and were a little behind schedule, but he gave us more time than we would have had in…”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour - Leaving Amsterdam by coach
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

15.Giethoorn Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,372 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, a quiet village of canals, bridges, and historic farmhouses. Your guide leads a walking tour, then you take a one-hour boat cruise through De Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The day also includes a photo stop at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk and free time for lunch.

“Tony was great, so was out driver. The time alkcated to visit Giethoorn was perfect. Beautiful and peaceful place”

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