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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 31.05.2019
London grew up around the Thames, and a stroll (or a boat ride) along its banks is one of the city’s real treats. This step-by-step itinerary, adapted from our brand new edition of ThePocket Rough Guide to London, takes in some of the river’s best sights. Pick a sunny day, sling a camera around your neck and pack some comfortable shoes for walking.
20 days / from3018 USD
The Great British Road Trip
Get ready to explore Britain on this unique self-drive road trip. Choose the car of your liking before you hit the road: from the Cotswolds and its picturesque villages over the Beatle's favorite hang-out in Liverpool to Scotland's capital Edinburgh: this trip includes many highlights to be explored
view tour ⤍7 days / from1361 USD
Magical 7-Day Family Adventure in Scotland and England : From Harry Potter to Loch Ness!
Searching for an unforgettable family adventure? Scotland is the perfect destination! With a perfect balance of nature, adventure, and Scottish culture. This 7-day trip offers a delightful mix of activities that everyone in the family will enjoy. Get ready to create life long lasting memories!
view tour ⤍5 days / from643 USD
Refreshing English Countryside Break
Outside of London, England is known with a countryside full of history, picturesque villages, patchwork hills, and winding country roads. Explore the countryside with its castles, parks, and historical cities such as Oxford.
view tour ⤍14 days / from3248 USD
Walking around vintage England and picturesque Scotland
Visit two traditional capitals, London and Edinburgh, and enjoy a trek through the Loch Lomond national park. This trip will let you discover peaceful Scottish islands by foot, with several days of detailed walking tours included in the trip.
view tour ⤍12 days / from2894 USD
Hiking in out-of-the way Northern Cornwall
Northern Cornwall is a hiker's paradise and this itinerary includes the most scenic parts. You will start your journey in London with some unique activities to get to know the city, before setting off on a 5-day walk across Cornwall. End your trip in Bath and explore the backdrop of Bridgerton.
view tour ⤍12 days / from2686 USD
A walking holiday on the Jurassic Coast
Walking the Jurassic Coast is one of the best ways to truly appreciate the spectacular scenery. Walks range from easy to challenging. 6 days walking are included in this itinerary, as is an extensive pre-program in London and a last night back in the capital.
view tour ⤍11 days / from1298 USD
England Historical Highlights
Discover the highlands of England: From busy London and its Buckingham Palace over historical Oxford to the mysterious Stonehenge. England has plenty to offer and this self-drive itinerary allows you the freedom and flexibility to choose activities to your liking.
view tour ⤍8 days / from3969 USD
Discover 'All Creatures Great and Small' - England & Scotland
Explore the sets of the TV show "All Creatures Great and Small". The show follows the adventures of a young veterinarian in the Yorkshire Dales during the 1930s. Start in London and make your way up to Yorkshire and then further to Edinburgh in Scotland.
view tour ⤍London’s graceful millennial observation wheel has become one of the iconic symbols of the city despite its relative youth. The perspective of Parliament from the top is simply unbeatable.
A saunter along the South Bank’s car-free promenade is one of London’s undisputed highlights. Stop by the Undercroft skate park and watch the skateboarders and BMXers do their thing. A bit further east at Gabriel's Wharf, you might see families and couples larking on London's very own "beach" (at low tide).
Feast your eyes on contemporary art from across the globe at the Tate Modern, the world’s largest modern art gallery and one of London’s most impressive architectural monuments. Don’t miss the views from the new Switch House viewing platform.
Strolling over London’s only pedestrian-only river bridge, designed by Norman Foster and unveiled in 2000 with a slight wobble, is the best way to approach St Paul’s Cathedral.
Fill up at the exceptional food stalls in Borough Market (daily except Sun) or nearby Maltby Street (Sat & Sun), or enjoy a Spanish feast at Pizarro.
Catch a Thames Clipper from London Bridge pier, and watch the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Docklands go by en route to Greenwich. The on-board guides are fonts of knowledge, and will share grisly tales of the river’s history.
This is the one building in London which exploits its riverside position to best effect, and harbours two fantastic eighteenth-century interiors to boot. If you have time and energy, take a walk up to the Observatory in Greenwich Park to see where time “begins”, and enjoy the view over Canary Wharf.
Take the boat back to Festival Pier and cross Waterloo Bridge to the sole survivor of the grandiose palaces that once lined the Strand. If the weather plays ball, enjoy a sundowner at Tom’s Kitchen on the Somerset House terrace.
Head to Covent Garden for a gigantic and delicious pizza at Homeslice, followed by a pint in one of the West End’s historic (and often heaving) pubs. Or, for lovers of craft beers, head to the Temple Brewhouse, which brews its own beer on-site – a rarity in central London.
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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 31.05.2019
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From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to England