Where to Go Private: the 4 Best Luxury Day Trips in the UK

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 London to Paris by Eurostar, tour the city by coach, cruise the Seine, and choose a three-course lunch at the Eiffel Tower. Guides such as Anna and David keep the day moving, with free time near the Louvre and Eiffel Tower before returning to St Pancras.

“I’m not sure what happened and I do believe the website is a bit confusing and tricky but someone I missed getting the lunch at the Eiffel Tower which we wanted. So that part sucked but when we got on the train I let Anna know and she was able to get that fixed up for me. The tour itself was great, Anna our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was nice, funny, knowledgeable and honestly by the time the tour was over I felt like I made a new friend. It was technically a long day but it was a great way to do a little bit of everything…”

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2.Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 744 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122Best value

Ride from Earl’s Court to Windsor in a comfortable coach with live commentary, then explore Windsor Castle independently with admission arranged in advance. Guides such as James, Sam, Nick, and Andy handle the journey and entry process, but do not accompany you inside.

“We paid for a tour and basically got just transportation to Windsor Castle. Paid 245 for two people when entry was 30 per person into the Castle. Once we got through security checkpoint we were in our own. The map given to us was for a Windsor Town with no legend for the numbered points of interest. The tour guide was nice and the driver did a great job. But better off taking the train and buying your own entrance.”

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3.Historical City of London Private Sightseeing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring London in a private vehicle for up to eight people. Your guide-driver handles pickup and drop-off while you see Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Harrods, and other major sights. Entrance fees are not included.

“David is extremely talented, knowable, great driver, and knew when to get us to the right places, before the crowds. Well worthy of praise. Bespoke England Tours.1”

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4.Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned minivan with bottled water and a kilt-wearing Highlander guide. Visit Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Loch Lomond, South Queensferry, and the Trossachs, with hotel, airport, or cruise-port pickup and a flexible route.

“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”

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