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15 Best 1-Day Tours

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The 15 most popular 1-day tours, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.

15 Best 1-Day Tours

London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option - Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard schedule reality
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London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

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1.London In One Day Tour with River Cruise & London Eye Option

London in One Day blends guided sights, St. Paul’s fast-track, Tower of London entry, a Thames cruise, and an optional London Eye.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We had an incredible experience on the **London in 1 Day Tour**! Our guide, **Leslie**, was outstanding — so knowledgeable about London’s history and traditions, and always willing to answer our many questions with patience and enthusiasm. The itinerary was fantastic: from witnessing the majesty of **Buckingham Palace** and the **Changing of the Guard**, to…”

1,678 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $177.76by Evan Evans Tours

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise - Giethoorn Walk Time: Thatched Roofs, Bridges, and a Car-Free Feel
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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise

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Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch - Pickup, Timing, and the Drive You Should Plan For
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Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

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3.Kuala Lumpur: Malacca Day Trip with River Cruise and Lunch

A full-day Malacca UNESCO sites plus A Famosa, temples, Peranakan lunch, and a 40-minute river cruise from Kuala Lumpur.

★ 4.6

“Yoga is one of the best guide i have had ever! We enjoyed a lot our malacca tour, very friendly flexible and knowledgeable. the food is amazing and the driver is lovely thanks 🙏🏻 again”

312 reviews10 hoursFrom $78by Discova Southeast Asia

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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing Adventure - The Route: Putney to Barking Riverside in One Flexible Loop
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London: Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing Adventure

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Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth - What you get on board: three WA wines and a shared platter lunch
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Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

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5.Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth

Swan Valley cruise and wine day trip from Perth: Swan River captain commentary, tastings, winery + brewery stops, and chocolate.

★ 4.5

“Food, and wine and beer was amazing, the history from the first winery was full in and very interesting , second was abit disappointing ( she was a string loud speaker for your groups ) Then beer 🍺 ... And chips yummy Then to cap off a trip to chocolate factory ..... Salt Carmel truffle…”

191 reviewsFrom $142.73by Swan Valley Tours

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1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver - The Li River Cruise: 4 Hours of Karst Scenery With a Human Guide
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1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

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6.1 Day Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with Private Guide & Driver

Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with guide, onboard Chinese buffet lunch, countryside tour, and West Street time.

★ 5.0

“1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Night Show This tour was truly amazing, made even more special by our excellent English-speaking guide, Mr. Jeff. He is caring, attentive, and took very good care of us Read more”

148 reviewsFrom $209.00by Travel China Guide

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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise - Giethoorn Walk Time: Thatched Roofs, Bridges, and a Car-Free Feel
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From Amsterdam: Giethoorn Guided Day Trip with Canal Cruise

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London in One Day Tour with River Cruise - Westminster by coach: Parliament Square, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey exterior focus
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London in One Day Tour with River Cruise

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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise - Potomac River cruise with VIP seating: the views are only half the point
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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise

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VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise - Starting at The Wharf DC: cruise views and the Titanic Memorial moment
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VIP Mount Vernon Day Trip & Potomac River Cruise

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Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise - Getting Across the Zambia–Botswana Border Without Losing the Plot
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Chobe National Park: Day Trip, Safari drive & River Cruise

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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise - Potomac River cruise with VIP seating: the views are only half the point
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Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise

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12.Washington DC: Mt. Vernon Day Trip with River Cruise

Guided Mount Vernon day trip from DC with VIP Potomac river cruise, estate walks, and lunch voucher. Small groups with English guides.

★ 4.7

“It was better than I expected. We saw many sights along the Potomac River and the boat captain (via recorded message) told us what we were seeing so we could better appreciate the ride. Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She spoke with all of us and made sure no one was left…”

90 reviewsFrom $169by Walks - US

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Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise - The morning transfer: 4 hours that can feel long (or not)
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Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise

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London Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing + Painted Hall - Old Royal Naval College and Painted Hall: Sir James Thornhill’s 1726 masterpiece
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London Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing + Painted Hall

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14.London Hop-On Hop-Off 1-Day River Sightseeing + Painted Hall

Thames Clippers hop-on river cruise plus Painted Hall entry at Greenwich. Fast boats, flexible piers, and Baroque art in 1 day.

★ 4.5

“Legend Norman helped us out- he's amazing and helpful. He was very nice and made the experience so easy and enjoyable and I would do it again any day for the rest of my life.”

54 reviews16 hours (approx.)From $46.62by Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

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1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking - Onboard the Li River Cruise: 4 Hours of Karst Peak Views
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1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

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15.1 Day Private Tour: Li River Cruise from Guilin & Yangshuo Biking

Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, plus a countryside bike ride. Includes hotel transfers and lunch. Great value for $172.

★ 5.0

“Well organised, good English speaking guide (frank) with lots of knowledge to share, helpful and funny. The private guide allowed us to tweak the itenary (skip cycling, visit some old villages by car and extend the tour so we could join the show)”

35 reviewsFrom $172.00by Trippest Travel

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