13 Castle Day Trips in London Worth the Trip

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

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

See Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford in one long day from London. Travel by air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi, USB charging, a guide, and audio headsets. Ticket options cover the main paid sights, while Oxford includes a guided walk. Expect a fast pace, long drives, and limited time at each stop.

“This was a great day trip from London and a nice way to visit three cultural sites in short amount of time.”

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2.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,112 reviews · 11.5 hours - 1 day · from $108Best value

Travel from London by coach to Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath in about 11.5 hours. Your guide handles the timing, shares history in several languages, and points out sights along the way. Choose options with Windsor Castle and Roman Baths entry, or use free time to explore Windsor and Bath at your own pace.

“Our guide Deborah was awesome! The trip was super smooth and cero rush.”

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

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

Travel from London by comfortable coach to Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Oxford. Expect lively guiding from hosts such as Phil, Andy, Cameron, or Robert, a walking tour in Oxford, and selected admission options. It is a fast-paced day with excellent variety, but little free time.

“The trip to Oxford, Stratford on Avon, and Warwick Castle was fantastic! Cameron was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The driver Mentor was spot on. We had a smooth ride and he was very prompt. A great experience with Evans & Evans!”

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4.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

Leave London for a packed day in Kent with Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. You travel by air-conditioned Wi-Fi coach with a guide and Vox headphones. Choose the Canterbury Cathedral option for entry and a guided visit. Expect beautiful sights, strong storytelling, and a brisk schedule.

“Monan and Abdi were wonderful hosts. They are fun and inviting. Loves the stories and personal insight she gave during our tour. Everyone was engaged and comfortable, Monan even spent time during our ride to meet and talk with all of the guest individually to ensure they got the most out of the day out. Monan suggestions for dinner were spot on. Will book addition trips.”

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

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

Leave central London at 8 a.m. for Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford. You’ll get castle and monument entry if you choose the ticket option, plus an Oxford walking tour, audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and USB charging. Guides such as Simon, Phil, Sandra, and Rowan have helped make this long day lively and well organized.

“Overall great experience, well suited if time poor and want to squeeze in as much as you can in. On a negative not enough time allocated to enjoy the sites.”

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6.Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 837 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $152

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Dover Castle, the White Cliffs, and Canterbury Cathedral from London. Your guide introduces each site, then you explore at your own pace. Guides such as Nick, Richard, Steve, and Kat have led past departures. Admission, transport, and pickup are included, but meals are not.

“We had so much fun! Our tour guide Mike was so nice and knowledgeable. He was patient with us and answered all of our questions and gave us tons of advice on where and what to do while visiting London. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Travel by comfortable coach from London to Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. Your guide, such as Phil, Cameron, or Pablo, supplies history and stories while you handle the sightseeing. Castle and Shakespeare birthplace admission can be added, while the Cotswolds are a scenic drive only.

“This tour was well worth the time and money! Patricia was an amazing guide. She was knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. The only downside to this tour was that we didn’t have enough time at any of the sites to see everything we wanted to; but that was just the nature of the locations of the sites.”

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

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

Ride from Earl’s Court to Windsor on an air-conditioned coach with live commentary, then explore Windsor Castle independently with included admission and an audio guide. Guides such as James, Sam, Nick, and Anna handle the route and entry process, but do not accompany you inside. Expect about three hours at Windsor and a return to London around 2:30 pm.

“Our Guide James knowledge was outstanding! Friendly but, respectful. Clever humor. Polite. Patient. ...and beyond. Everything we expected. Our best tour this trip!”

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9.Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath Day Trip

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

Travel from Victoria Coach Station to Windsor Castle, Bath, and Stonehenge on a 12-hour English-language coach tour. You will visit royal apartments, Roman baths, and a prehistoric monument, with guides such as Clive, Eva, Leon, and Eugene bringing the journey to life. The pace is brisk, but the route works well if you have limited time.

“Everything from pick up to drop off exceeded our expectations! The meeting point was easy to find and the ride was very smooth. Our guide John was very informative and friendly. He gave us fun facts and information about the sites and went above and beyond to make sure we saw all the important sites and were on time and also went out of his way to help us get back to our hotel from the drop off point. We had an amazing day seeing Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath and I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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10.Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Cliffs of Dover Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 487 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel from central London by air-conditioned coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Expect a full day with expert commentary, a 53-person maximum, and limited time at Dover. Entrance to Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral depends on the option you book.

“Highly enjoyable journey through Kent county’s most historic sites which included the Norman castle of Leeds, village of Canterbury & cathedral, and the iconic Cliffs of Dover. What made this experience uniquely memorable is the narrative from our delightful guide Debra. We are already anglophiles, but Debra’s personal family history amplified our love for English culture, history, and sense of humor.”

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11.Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, The City of Bath Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about 12 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath from London. Guides such as Moe, Peter, Douglas, and Nik provide historical context before you explore independently. Hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and private transport are included, but Windsor and Stonehenge admission cost extra.

“Great experience learning about English history. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and gave us a great history lesson throughout our tour.”

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12.Small Group Canterbury, Dover Castle, Cliffs & Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $206

Escape London in a small minibus for Greenwich, Chilham Village, the White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, and Canterbury. Guides such as Lucy, Cara, Val, Tony, and Jon are known for lively historical storytelling. Expect a full day, considerable walking, optional entry fees, and a group capped at about 15 people.

“Amazing tour put on by a great company! The English Bus is a small private company with small bus tours. Lucy was fabulous and we couldn’t have had a better experience! Loved her knowledge base and her personality! We will definitely use them again our next trip! Tell Lucy how much you love Henry VIII then stand back!!!”

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13.Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle: Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 166 reviews · 10 hours · from $168

Spend 10 hours visiting Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with Evan Evans Tours. You’ll see the palace State Rooms, then travel by bus to Windsor for the castle’s State Apartments and, when open, St George’s Chapel. Audio guides are included, while guides such as Omar, Maria, Sheila, and Leslie may add local stories and practical help.

“The tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and well organized. Excellent choice for the restaurant as it was centrally located and could handle a bus”

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