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The 10 most popular 1-day tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
London in one day by coach: Changing of the Guard, fast-track St. Paul’s, Tower entry, Thames cruise, plus optional London Eye at 6:30pm.
Most Popular“Sandra was great! She was very knowledgeable, funny and very friendly. Highly recommended this tour.”
See Charles Bridge, Old Town corners, and a 45-min canal cruise with snack, then finish at Prague Castle grounds on a small-group tour.
“Tour guide was an Amazing person. His name is Sebastian. Very knowledgeable and Funny as well. It was worth every penny”
Swan Valley day trip from Perth: 2-hour river cruise with tastings, then Windy Creek, Garbin, brewery and Whistlers chocolate.
“It was a great way to get on a cruise on d River n come back by bus/coach. Lots of tasting of sparkling wine/white/red n the lunch on d cruise was great!”
Potomac River cruise plus expert-led Mount Vernon tour from DC with VIP boat seating, boxed lunch, and a small-group cap for $161.
“Our guide was excellent, great knowledge and she was great fun to be with.”
VIP Potomac river cruise plus guided Mount Vernon walk with lunch included and ferry time for top river sights.
“Learning things about Washington I didn't know. Our guide was awesome. The boat ride was great but the luch was just okay.”
Get Osaka’s skyline, Osaka Castle, and an Aqua Liner river cruise in one guided day from Osaka or Kyoto, with optional lunch.
“Guide MoMo is very friendly, knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. She made sure everyone is comfortable and cared very much for the safety of everyone. She spoke excellent English and very open to all our questions and answered well. She is one of the best tour guide we had in our trip to Japan.”
A 10-hour Sandakan day trip with return transport, an evening river cruise, dinner, and sanctuary entrance in the Kinabatangan wildlife corridor.
“What to expect; pick up is at 11.45, and then a 2 hr 10 minutes mini-bus ride to a rustic riverside hotel where some passengers may stay overnight for different tours. Then nothing is planned for you to do until 4pm, when you start your boat trip. So you’re denied a normal luRead more”
Shkoder day trip to Komani Lake and the Shala River with boat rides, hours to swim, optional canoeing or ziplining. Long but worth it.
“If you are in Shkoder this is a 'must do' trip. The destination is both stunning and unique in our extensive travel experience, a small piece of paradise away from it all. The journey is long but the reward is worth the effort. The guys work hard to get you there as soon as possible…”
Fly Hobart to Strahan, cruise the Gordon River on Harbour Master II, then walk Sarah Island in a 9-hour Tasmania day trip.
“An experience of awe. The plane trip over was breathtaking, even though there was cloud cover. The cruise was stunning. The staff were really friendly, the lunch was delicious and the scenery was gorgeous. As it was a lovely day we’Read more”
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, the Tower, plus a Thames cruise ticket. All in one day by comfy coach.
“The itinerary included major landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben etc. My only complaint is that some parts felt a bit rushed, especially at the tower of London. But as a well organized introduction, this was fantastic.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
