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The 15 City Day Trips That Earn the Road Time

53 day trips  ·  from $10 a seat

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 city day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the pickup.

Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city - Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica: beautiful, but allow your eyes to adjust
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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

1.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70Our pick

Travel by coach from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, a chocolate shop, and Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor, but the four-and-a-half-hour schedule can feel rushed, especially in winter.

“Must do trip . Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, copper factory and the Montmorency Falls are a must see The guide was hilarious and helpful”

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From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip - Old Quebec in a fast but useful introduction
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From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

2.From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,669 reviews · 12 hours · from $36

Spend 12 hours traveling from Montreal to Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls with an English-speaking guide. Expect a comfortable coach, a 45-minute guided tour, three hours of free time, and a short falls stop. Guides such as Chantal, Katia, Joyce, and Serge are praised for lively local insight.

“The trip started on time, the guide shared background data and was very caring. the trip felt short”

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Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal - Place Royale and the first view of Old Quebec
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Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

3.Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,437 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $36

Ride from Montreal to Quebec City with a guide, tour Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, Petit Champlain, and Montmorency Falls, then enjoy about three hours on your own in Old Quebec. Hotel pickup may be available, but you must confirm it at least 24 hours ahead.

“We are unanle to take the trip as the agent had told us the wrong information. The agent said we will be picked up at the lobby of the hotel at 8am of September 29 2025. We waited but no pick up. When we called Grayline, They said the bus was at the lobby of the hotel at 7am.”

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Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen - Pickup near Bab Boujloud or Recif
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Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen

4.Blue City magic: Affordable Day Trip from Fez to Chefchaouen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,960 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Ride from Fez to Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned van with a friendly driver such as Aziz, Abdul, or Moha. Stop at Sidi Chahed lake and a hilltop viewpoint, then enjoy about four hours to wander, shop, eat, and photograph the blue medina on your own.

“Mehdi drove great on tricky roads. Kind day but outstanding scenery. Chefchaouen was awesome. Thank you.”

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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip - The early ride east from Mexico City
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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

5.From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,191 reviews · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula, Tonantzintla, and Puebla with a bilingual guide such as Rodrigo, Alvaro, or Alex. See the Great Pyramid, an extraordinary indigenous Baroque church, Puebla’s cathedral and Rosary Chapel, then shop for Talavera pottery. Choose the lunch option for a traditional Puebla meal.

“Shout out to Miriam and our driver Antonio. Miriam did very well translating Spanish and English. I had a great day but a very long day! We left Mexico City about 9.30am after the pick ups and got back at 9.30pm as the traffic was so bad. We left the last stop at 5.20pm and it should have been 2 hours. Mexico traffic! I could have done with more time in cholula - we had an hour. I went around the archeological site of the cholula pyramid which was amazing. Some people climbed to the top to see the church, others went shopping or to the monastery. I would have…”

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From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip - Starting at 68 René-Lévesque Boulevard
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From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip

6.From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,056 reviews · 13 hours · from $72

Leave Montreal at 7:00 AM for Montmorency Falls and Quebec City. A multilingual guide such as William, Yang, or Quan handles the long day, with a one-hour Old Quebec walk and free time afterward. Seasonal extras include an AML cruise, the Ice Hotel, or the Museum of Civilization.

“Fabulous trip. Full day but well broken up in manageable sections. The bus ride there included an important coffee and bathroom break. The City tour guide was excellent. She was a lot of fun and very excited to show us her city. Then lot's of free time after the walking tour to get lunch, and walk on our own. We did not do the river ride and no regrets. Met back at the bus and a final drive to the falls which was just enough time, one hour, to view or walk around the area. Bus ride back to Montreal was relaxing and back at the time expected. I'd do…”

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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City - Boats, canals, and the slower side of the delta
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Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

7.Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92Top rated

This 11 to 12-hour trip takes you from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho and Cai Be by minivan, motorboat, and rowing boat. Expect Cai Rang Floating Market, rice-paper making, fruit gardens, cycling, a cooking demonstration, and a five-course lunch. Guides such as Win, Bevis, Lin, and Bao have earned strong praise.

“The trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”

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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip - The Baie-Sainte-Catherine break
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From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

8.From Quebec City: Whale Watching Excursion Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Spend 11 hours traveling from Quebec City to Baie-Sainte-Catherine, then choose a large boat or Zodiac on the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Expect bilingual commentary, expert naturalists, dramatic fjord scenery, and possible sightings of belugas, fin, minke, and humpback whales.

“We had good weather and saw whales. Bus was clean. Guide was nice but sometimes hard to understand her English.”

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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip - From Palm Jumeirah to Burj Al Arab
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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

9.Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 4 hours · from $23

Start with Dubai’s modern icons, then cross Dubai Creek by abra into Al Bastakiya, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. You’ll visit Al Farooq Mosque, see Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque from outside, and hear local history from an English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Italian-speaking guide.

“Well organized and I was able to book less that 15 hours ahead:-)”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights - Man Mo Temple and the markets of Sheung Wan
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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

10.Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · from $48

This 7-hour Hong Kong tour links Central, Sheung Wan, and Kowloon on foot, by tram, and by Star Ferry. You’ll see Tai Kwun, PMQ, Man Mo Temple, markets, Avenue of the Stars, and more, with snack tastings and optional dim sum. Guides include Gary, Joe, Monica, Helen, and Lok Lok.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Gary was an excellent guide very friendly, funny and informative. We learned so much from him. This is a walking tour with a ride on a tram and then boat back over the harbour. Lunch was extra and very enjoyable. We were with a nice group 😊 I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour) - Cruising past Ha Long Bay’s famous rock formations
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Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

11.Private Ha Long bay day trip(From Hanoi city or Halong harbour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $159

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by private vehicle, cruise past Fighting Cock and Incense Burner islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, explore Thien Cung and Dau Go caves, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Guides such as Hien, Ha, and Tony are noted for friendly service.

“Upon arrival at the port, our driver seamlessly handed us over to the cruise staff. The boat was immaculate, and the crew provided a warm welcome and exceptional service throughout our time on the bay. The scenery, of course, is breathtakiRead more”

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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip - The drive from Side to Kurşunlu
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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

12.From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 496 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Side to Antalya in an air-conditioned coach, stop at Kurşunlu Waterfall, then enjoy about four hours of free time in Kaleiçi. English and German guides, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. Waterfall admission, food, drinks, and optional boat trips cost extra.

“Fantastic tour🤩 Great value for money! They picked us up at our hotel in Side. Our guide was amazing, speaking both English and German fluently, and she was in such a good mood, keeping the group entertained with her stories. I think her name was Gina, and the driver was Mosa (not sure about the spelling). We had a wonderful day exploring Antalya’s old town and the waterfall. The guide gave us excellent information about the places we visited and tips on where to find different attractions and things to do. Highly recommended!”

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From Tirana: Berat City, Durres, and Belshi Lake Day Trip - Durrës: Roman stones and a short coastal introduction
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From Tirana: Berat City, Durres, and Belshi Lake Day Trip

13.From Tirana: Berat City, Durres, and Belshi Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 477 reviews · 10 hours · from $20Best value

Travel from Tirana to Durrës and Berat in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Bledi or Bledar. Visit the Roman amphitheater, Berat Castle, Mangalemi, Gorica, and Belshi Lake, with guided walks, free time, and an optional Onufri Museum visit.

“The guide was excellent and the tour was well timed between the van, sightseeing and free time. Highly recommend.”

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Rabat Imperial City Day Trip from Casablanca - The Royal Palace exterior and the limits of the visit
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Rabat Imperial City Day Trip from Casablanca

14.Rabat Imperial City Day Trip from Casablanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $71

Spend about eight hours traveling from Casablanca to Rabat in an air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi, a multilingual guide, and hotel pickup. See Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, Chellah, the Royal Palace exterior, the Medina walls, the Oudayas, Andalusian Gardens, and Marina Salé.

“Brilliant service and tour guides are really patient and friendly. Very small group and we had a great time in Rabat. Relly worth to try this trip.”

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From Mexico City: San Miguel de Allende Day Trip - Arriving beneath the pink parish church
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From Mexico City: San Miguel de Allende Day Trip

15.From Mexico City: San Miguel de Allende Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 301 reviews · 14 hours · from $73

Leave Mexico City early for a guided day in San Miguel de Allende. Walk the cobbled center, see the pink Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, browse artisan shops, hear stories of Mexican independence, and enjoy free time for lunch and photos. English and Spanish guides lead the trip.

“Loved our guide ”Andrea” and our driver “Abraham.” Transportation was very comfortable. Loved the destination, just wished we would’ve a little more time to explore. But, overall we LOVED IT!”

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