Day trip reviews · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a minibus or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Spend 10 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast by bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Sólheimajökull glacier, Reynisfjara Beach, and Vík. Expect changing weather, wet waterfall walks, dramatic scenery, and guides such as Sara, Eva, Barbara, or Andrea bringing local stories to the ride.
“So worth it, would recommend time and time again !!!”
This eight-hour small-group tour takes you from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi by air-conditioned bus. You get free time in each town, direct access to Positano’s tiny center, live commentary, and optional lunch or a €15 boat ride in Amalfi.
“We had a wonderful day on the Sorrento–Positano–Amalfi tour. Mariacristina was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly generous with her time and explanations, and Francesco was a safe, professional, and kind driver. The day was perfectly paced, relaxed, and truly enjoyable. Highly recommended — a memorable experience from start to finish.”
Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz and Birkenau by bus or minivan, with tour leaders such as Marcel, Jacob, or Mirek helping you through the day. You’ll explore both camps at your own pace using an online guidebook, map, and museum entry pass.
“Would have been nice to have more time in camps but unfortunately large queues great overall experience driver very knowledgeable shame he couldn’t have gave us a tour round camps”
Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Marrakech to Essaouira, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before four free hours for the port, Medina, souks, seafood, and beach. Drivers speak English, French, or Arabic. Optional quad, camel, and horse rides may be available.
“Found a fantastic cake & pastries come cafe just inside port market highly recommend & very cheap, a perfect beach holiday location if you have kids !!!”
Travel from Gloucester Road to Oxford and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London by executive coach. Guides such as Amber, Debbie, George, and Valentina lead the Oxford walk, while four hours at the studios cover the Great Hall, Hogwarts Express, Diagon Alley, and film-making secrets.
“Everything was perfect! Our tour guide Rita was very kind and helpful, she gave us stunning details and hints about Oxford city and Harry Potter places.”
Travel from Málaga to Caminito del Rey by air-conditioned coach, pause in Ardales, then walk 7.7 km through the Gaitanes Gorge with Spanish or English guidance. Guides such as Laura, Javier, Martina, and Pedro bring the route’s history, wildlife, and dramatic bridges to life.
“It was a great experience, even in rain which the tour guide handled very well keeping us informed and providing a stop to get coffee and ponchos! The caminito is a beautiful experience! Thanks Martina for your guidance and Alvaro for helping my group of friends!”
Travel from Marrakech to Ouzoud for a full-day visit to Morocco’s 110-meter cascades. You’ll walk through olive groves and red cliffs, meet local guides such as Hakim or Abdelwahed, spot monkeys, and take an optional boat ride beneath the falls.
“Very good day. Our guide Jalal Ejlaydy was very nice and even help us charge internet on our phone. Thank you”
Start before dawn, ride a speedboat to Similan Islands, and reach Donald Duck Bay before the main crowds. You’ll snorkel at three sites, look for sea turtles, hike to Sail Rock, and eat lunch on Ko Miang. Guides including Don, Emma, Kiwi, and Panda lead tours in six languages.
“Fantastic day! Turtles, dolphins, amazing island! Our guide Gold had great energy!”
Ride from Boston to Falmouth in a 24-passenger minibus, cross Vineyard Sound by ferry, then explore Martha’s Vineyard for 5.5 to 6 hours. Choose free time or add a narrated island tour to see Edgartown, Aquinnah, Gay Head Light, and all six island towns.
“Not much to see on Martha's Vineyard. Best part of the tour was the shuttle driver to and from the ferry. It's a 2 hour drive from Boston to Woods Hole and our guide, Johnny Boston was both entertaining and informative. He helped the time pass quickly. Unfortunately once we got off the ferry the island itself was a big letdown. There is one scenic view, the Aquinnah Cliffs and lighthouse. Other than that it mostly looking at tree lined gravel drive ways that lead to unseen mansions of famous rich people and expensive boutiques in unremarkable small towns. There is a long rather boring beach where Jaws was filmed.”
Travel from Malaga to cave-built Setenil de las Bodegas and cliff-top Ronda on a nine-hour English and Spanish guided trip. Expect a walking tour, New Bridge views, Plaza de Toros museum entry, free time for lunch and exploring, and plenty of uphill walking.
“Wow, I was very pleasantly surprised with all that I was able to experience (the views and historical knowledge) and learned so much from our tour guide! Thank you for offering these tours.”
This seven-hour Naples day trip pairs a two-hour guided walk through Pompeii with pizza lunch and a hike around Mt. Vesuvius’ crater. Guides such as Elisa, Michele, Alba, and Bernadette have led especially strong Pompeii visits, but the volcano portion is largely self-guided and weather dependent.
“Climbing Mt Vesuvius is not for the faint of heart! 🫠🤣 But definitely worth the view! Pompeii is OUTSTANDING!!”
Travel from Reykjavik around Iceland’s Golden Circle with guides such as Petra, Barbara, Tomas, or Anna. See Strokkur erupt, Gullfoss thunder, Thingvellir’s tectonic divide, and Kerid Crater. The $85 tour includes transport and a guide, with lunch and drinks extra.
“Great tour. The best part- I never felt rushed.. We were given plenty of time to truly appreciate each stop.”
Travel from London by Wi-Fi-equipped coach to Leeds Castle, Canterbury, and Dover. Explore the castle and gardens, join a guided cathedral tour if selected, and stop for White Cliffs photos. Guides such as Cameron, Phil, and Sheila are praised for lively history and clear storytelling.
“Best tour guide ever. Very knowledgeable and friendly! I enjoyed hearing about the history as we drove along the country side so we were prepared when we arrived. .”
Travel from Fez to Chefchaouen in an air-conditioned shared vehicle with a professional driver such as Aziz, Abdul, Tariq, or Saad. Expect a long scenic ride, a mountain viewpoint, roughly four hours to explore the blue medina independently, and no local guide or lunch included.
“Tariq, the driver was excellent. He dropped and picked us up with plenty of time to explore the town, have lunch and explore some more ☺️ The town itself is beautiful and the people are kind and welcoming.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Giethoorn, cruise its canals for an hour, and enjoy free time for lunch and exploring. You will also stop at the 32-kilometer Afsluitdijk, with English or Spanish commentary throughout the nine-hour day.
“Commentary was very informative. Giethoorn was beautiful and certainly worth the visit. Would recommend.”
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