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15 Private Day Trips Worth the Early Start

78 day trips  ·  from $5 a seat

The 15 best private day trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long the road really is and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip - Como Cathedral and the old center
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From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

1.From Milan: Como Private Boat, Bellagio and Lugano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,271 reviews · 11 hours · from $78Our pick

Travel from Milan Central to Como, Bellagio, Lake Como, and Lugano by coach and private boat. Your English-speaking guide, such as Marina, Luca, Amalia, or Monica, handles the timing while you enjoy free time, lake views, shopping, and Como Cathedral.

“I spent a fabulous day, even with a bit of sunshine. Amalia is a very knowledgeable guide, she gaves us a lot of explanations and also some tips for shopping and where to go out in Milano. Manuela drives us smoothly and safely to our destinations. They are both a great team. I recommend this tour !”

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From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers - The early drive from Delhi to Agra
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From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers

2.From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,181 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $4Best value

Travel from Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram to Agra in a private air-conditioned car with a guide such as Pradeep, Pravendra, or Mufees Khan. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, with an optional buffet at Courtyard by Marriott Agra.

“Had a wonderful day in Agra thanks to the guide Mufees khan :) he was very helpful and knowledgeable about the history of all the spots! Shahil was a lovely driver and made the trip feel safe and comfortable at all times. 100% recommended!”

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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise - Como’s old center and cathedral area
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Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

3.Lake Como & Bellagio Day Trip with Private Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,587 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel from Milan by coach to Como, cruise Lake Como by private boat, and spend free time in Bellagio and Como. English service is guaranteed. The boat ride lasts one hour in winter and two hours from April through October. Guides may include Sarah, Anna, or Raffaele.

“Very nice trip and overview of this beautiful region in Italy. Everything went smoothly and guides were great.”

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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - Along the Sorrento Coast, from Marina Grande to Bagni Regina Giovanna
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Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

4.Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Join a small group of up to eight for a skipper-led gozzo cruise from Sorrento to Capri. Expect coastal views, grottoes, swimming, drinks, a Caprese sandwich, and four hours to explore Capri. Guides such as Luca, Anna, and Francesco add local tips and lively commentary.

“Capri is a Dream! What better way to see Capri than with a beautiful boat ride with 2 young handsome Italians Carlo and Francisco! Incredible way to see the top with the lift in Anacapri , middle and Marina Granden 3 caves! Beautiful way to relax and enjoy to the fullest! Cheers tutti!”

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Stonehenge Inner Circle Private Tour from London with Bath Visit - The early coach ride from South Kensington
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Stonehenge Inner Circle Private Tour from London with Bath Visit

5.Stonehenge Inner Circle Private Tour from London with Bath Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,909 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $188

Travel by air-conditioned coach from South Kensington to Stonehenge for rare Inner Circle access, then visit medieval Lacock and Bath. Guides such as Eva, Ava, Tom, and Nick lead the day, with the Roman Baths available as an upgrade. Expect an early start, a late return, and a group of up to 51 people.

“It is a large bus, not the smaller ones for other tours, hence no USB ports are available to charge devices”

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Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch - Lunch at Sun Barbecue
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Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch

6.Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,389 reviews · from $64

Travel from Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express, then tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daula with a private guide such as Farid. Your day includes hotel pickup, train tickets, transfers, buffet lunch, bottled water, and a VIP bench photo at the Taj.

“Farid was a spectacular host! He had a wealth of knowledge and really made the tour come alive. I leaned a ton about Taj Mahal and it's history and was even able to find shortcuts in lines because of how connected Farid was. Our trip was Read more”

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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour - Starting early and crossing Tokyo traffic
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From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour

7.From Tokyo: Mount Fuji Customizable Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,070 reviews

Travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji in a private vehicle for up to six people. Your English, Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic-speaking driver can adjust the day around Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, shrines, parks, and mountain viewpoints.

“We had such an amazing time on our tour! We can’t believe how lucky we were and wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Do yourself a huge favor and ask them for “Zyan Malik”. He was able to get us amazing views of Mount Fuji. Using his knowledge he advised us on the best order of the stops we wanted to do. This proved tremendously helpful as we were able to beat the crowds at every single stop!!!! All of our photos were amazing and we didn’t have to fight the huge tour buses. The car was awesome and we arrived back to Tokyo refreshed vs having a stiff back from…”

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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available) - Todaiji Temple and the Great Buddha
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Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

8.Nara Half Day Trip Walking Tour (Private Option Available)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 937 reviews · from $105

See Nara with a small group and an English-speaking local guide such as Shin, Yuki, or Miyabi. Visit Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofuku-ji, Nara Park, and Naramachi, with temple admissions and a Japanese lunch included. A private option is also available.

“Eri-san was an amazing tour guide and showed us all the must-see sights in Nara. :) She was very knowledgeable about the religious customs of Japan, and we learned a lot about how Japanese culture and history influenced its religious traditions. She also showed us a few shops with artisan goods, such as knives and traditional Nara sweets (persimmon cakes!). Lunch was also filling, and the restaurant was super accommodating for the member of our group who is allergic to fish. At the end of the tour, our guide also recommended to us a traditional place to get mochi, as well as her favorite kakigori shop. But the best part…”

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Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver - Chureito Pagoda and the first Fuji view
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Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

9.Mt Fuji Private Day Trip from Tokyo with English speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews

Spend up to 10 hours touring the Mt Fuji area by private car from your Tokyo hotel. Your English-speaking driver can adjust stops for weather and interests, with options including Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Lake Kawaguchiko, shrines, and the Fifth Station. Ropeway and Fifth Station fees cost extra.

“We had a great time. The driver was knowledgeable and recommended some great options for are trip. The ability to personalise the activities was great we got to see everything we wanted.”

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Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Day Trip From Delhi with 5* Lunch

10.Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Day Trip From Delhi with 5* Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 820 reviews · from $10

Travel from Delhi to Agra in a private air-conditioned car, then tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a local guide. Guides such as Anshu, Imran, Ashik, and Shain are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos. Add monument tickets and lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

“Great day trip of Agra from New Delhi. Ankur was our guide with excellent knowledge of Taj Mahal and fort. Vikram is an excellent driver who drove us safely to Agra”

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From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with 5* Lunch

11.From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with 5* Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $4

Travel privately from Delhi to Agra by air-conditioned car, with guides such as Javed Khan, Salim, Faizan, or Nashit leading visits to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Add a buffet lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton, and return to your Delhi hotel or airport.

“Javed Khan is the best. Good explanation and good 👍 vibes thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ we had a photographer with us that took pictures of us . At the very charming palace in the world One of the seven wonders ……….. ……… ………. …….. …………………………………………….”

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Tokyo Private Day Trip - Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo! - Harajuku in 50 minutes: Takeshita Street and Omotesando
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Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

12.Tokyo Private Day Trip – Enjoy Your First-Time Visit to Tokyo!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · from $99

Start at Meiji Jingu and Harajuku, then use Tokyo’s trains and subway to reach Tsukiji, Tokyo Tower, and Senso-ji in Asakusa. Your private English-speaking guide can explain local customs, help with transport, suggest lunch, and adjust the route when you choose the customizable option.

“Seeing the attractions was great, however, our tour guide did not provide any meaningful information. He was very nice but lacked knowledge about the history of Tokyo and the sites he showed us.”

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Individual Bali Day Trip with Private Driver and Free WiFi - Ubud, rice terraces, and Balinese culture
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Individual Bali Day Trip with Private Driver and Free WiFi

13.Individual Bali Day Trip with Private Driver and Free WiFi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 755 reviews · from $38

Book a private 8 or 10-hour Bali day trip with drivers such as Putu, Kadek, Aris, or Awan. Choose Ubud, Uluwatu, East Bali, North Bali, beaches, temples, or rice terraces. Hotel pickup, bottled water, air conditioning, parking, fuel, and vehicle WiFi are included.

“Kadek was extremely professional and punctual. He was an expert driver, able to reach each destination quickly and safely. He also suggested places to add to our itinerary. We will be happy to have him as our guide again.”

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Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Superfast Train - Agra Fort and the Mughal capital
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Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Superfast Train

14.Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Superfast Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 708 reviews · from $170

You’ll leave Delhi around 7:00 a.m. by Gatimaan Express, reach Agra in about 100 minutes, and tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a private guide and car. Guides such as Singh, Haresh, and Psrajput have earned praise for clear explanations and excellent Taj Mahal photographs.

“Professional and knowledgeable english speaking guide for this tour, Click the pictures for us, he know the best points inside the Tajmahal. Our train was delayed but still he remain with us without extra charge. Shopping of carpets and marble inlay items was purchased at Good price.”

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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)

15.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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