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Compared and reviewed.
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“This tour is a great way to see and do it all. There was just the right mixture of riding and walking.. Ursula was great a great guide, and a wonder at making her large, bilingual group be well informed and feel included.”
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.
“Our guide Sab was excellent, explained everything, answered all questions thoroughly and was a pleasure to be around. Would highly recommend him”
Swan Valley day trip from Perth: 2-hour river cruise with tastings, then Windy Creek, Garbin, brewery and Whistlers chocolate.
“Very friendly crew and the boat was very well presented! Would highly recommend for work functions/ events.”
Potomac River cruise plus expert-led Mount Vernon tour from DC with VIP boat seating, boxed lunch, and a small-group cap for $161.
“This was a great trip and our guide - Ryan - was one of major factors :) His storytelling skills are impressive and he has a great sense of humor. The boat trip was nice, despite the drizzle. The Mount Vernon visit was very interesting, with numerous fun facts. Would definitely recommend it.”
VIP Potomac river cruise plus guided Mount Vernon walk with lunch included and ferry time for top river sights.
“Faith was very knowledgeable and a fun guide. She read the vibes of the group well. Knowing the importance of the river for Mt Vernon, made the cruise and tour all that more impactful.”
Get Osaka’s skyline, Osaka Castle, and an Aqua Liner river cruise in one guided day from Osaka or Kyoto, with optional lunch.
“well organised, good tourist guide, big town but with very few things to see.”
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.
“I am very impressed by many of factors on this tour:”
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, the Tower, plus a Thames cruise ticket. All in one day by comfy coach.
“A well paced itinerary that balanced sightseeing and leisure, plus smooth transportation between sites. Things that everyone should keep in mind are weather is unpredictable, some parts involved fair but of walking.”
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.
