DAY TRIPS · AROUND THE WORLD
Good guided day trips sell out weeks ahead wherever they are. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Bruges and Ghent from Brussels with guided walks, free time, medieval landmarks, canals, cathedral art, and comfortable coach travel.
“Peter was an exceptional tour guide, so knowledgable, joyful and kind! It was lovely to experience two other Belgian cities, both very beautiful and interesting, highly recommend.”
Review of the Madrid to Toledo bus tour, with guided walks, cathedral options, free time, sword workshop, timing, value, and practical tips.
“A good experience, but a bit annoying that we had to wait for four people, two of whom didn’t turn up. My suggestion would be to move the meeting point to the square, rather than the bus park. Guide was informative and had a good manner. rameiro was also very comfortable in English and had some good tips after the tour.”
See Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar in one long Barcelona day, with guided visits, mountain views, medieval streets, and Costa Brava coves.
“Roger and Eitor were great. Roger is a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide. The trip is quite ambitious but it did not feel rushed at any point. It left and arrived right on time. The bus was clean and friven perfectly by Eitor.”
Review of the Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip from Marrakech, with boat ride, monkey encounters, Berber villages, lunch tips, and honest advice.
“Loved the the trip and our guide was fantastic. I highly recommend”
Review of the Caminito del Rey day trip from Málaga, covering transport, guides, safety, scenery, costs, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Excellent day trip to Caminito del Ray from Malaga. The pick up point instructions were clear and the bus / guide were there on time. The weather was unfortunately very rainy but I felt fortunate it still went ahead. The walking trail itself felt very safe despite the wet surfaces and other than the rainy views, we had the same experience as if it were dry. It’s an easy walk, as long as you are relatively fit and able. Our overall group was around 40+ people but for the walk itself we were split into smaller groups (8-10) covering the same language. Our guide Monique was great :) I would…”
Review of Marrakech’s Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou day trip, with Atlas Mountain views, film sets, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Such a great day trip I’d recommend to anyone visiting Marrakech! Beautiful scenery for the whole journey, guide was helpful. Would recommend going to the local restaurants for lunch as much cheaper and nicer seating area. Also would have been nice to stop somewhere with more food options for breakfast, there was only drinks and biscuits / crisps. So would recommend bringing a packed breakfast from your riad if possible! I wasn’t expected much from the atlas studios but really loved them too! Overall a great day.”
See Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Oxford on a 10.5-hour day trip from London, with scenic views, expert guides, and free time.
“The tour guide and the driver were amazing, but I must especially praise our guide; she made the tour even better. Thank you!”
Review of Madrid to Toledo guided day trip: transport, guided walk, free time, workshop stop, value, practical tips, and who should book.
“The guide was very good! The free time was enough to see the whole city, but not too much to get bored, perfect!”
Review of a $104 guided NYC to Washington DC day trip, covering monuments, Arlington, the White House, Capitol, museums, and travel tips.
“It was a perfect trip! Augustin and Enrique are the best! Nothing to improve!”
Review of the Tangier to Chefchaouen day trip, with local guide, mountain views, free time, transport details, price, and practical tips.
“Everything went great. Nizar was an excellent driver and always reliable, friendly, and professional. Highly recommended!”
Review of the Malaga to Ronda and Setenil day trip, with bullring access, guided walks, free time, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Excellent trip - well organised and the get in Ronda was excellent. Well paced with enough time in both places. Would recommend when staying in Malaga”
Review of TripGuru’s Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok, with temple highlights, practical tips, guide quality, transport, costs, and who should book.
“Great single day tour if you don't wanna miss the major spots in Ayutthaya. The tour guide (Jack) was friendly and well-informed about the temples and the ruins and was always welcoming to any questions about the places.”
Review of Zagreb’s Plitvice and Rastoke day trip, with waterfalls, watermills, guide tips, transport notes, costs, and seasonal advice.
“We had an amazing Plitvice Lakes excursion from Zagreb and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our guide, Marko, was outstanding — extremely knowledgeable, very funny, and clearly very experienced. He explained everything in an engaging way and made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. We really enjoyed every single part of the trip, from the breathtaking lakes to the smooth organization of the day. Highly recommended, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Marko as your guide!”
Review of the Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and Dover Cliffs day trip from London, including sights, timing, value, transport, and practical tips.
“The trip is good although we stopped at Dover for a very short time period. Fantastic tour guide and driver.”
Review of the Mont Saint Michel day trip from Paris, with coach transport, abbey entry, audio guide, free time, and practical tips.
“There is alot of walking and climbing plenty of stairs. It is all worth it. The resturants get crowed. The food is excellent.”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
