England Tours from London

What our customers ask about England Tours from London

• What are the most common starting locations for tours within London?

  London tours primarily depart from three key points: Victoria Coach Station in central London near Buckingham Palace Tower Hill hotels and London Euston Station for northern rail journeys. Several hotels serve as pickup points including the Tower Suites and DoubleTree Tower of London. A TourRadar traveler shared: "hotel in London were exceptionally helpful - meeting us right at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel lobby."

• What are the must-see attractions included in the first two days of tours starting in London?

  The initial 48 hours focus on London's essential landmarks. Visitors can expect to see Buckingham Palace Tower of London Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Many tours include a Thames River boat ride and time at Borough Market or Covent Garden. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "Starting with the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and a Thames cruise gave us the perfect introduction to London on our first days."

• What type of accommodation is typically provided on tours starting in London?

  London-based tours generally book guests into centrally located 3-4 star properties such as the Thistle London Marble Arch The Strand Palace Hotel or Royal Lancaster Hotel. Outside the capital accommodations range from the modern Hampton by Hilton in Bath to traditional countryside B&Bs. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Tower Hotel in London offered amazing views of Tower Bridge and was perfectly located for exploring the city."

• What's the best time of year to take a tour starting from London?

  The prime touring season spans May through September with summer months drawing the largest crowds. Spring and fall offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists making April-May and September-October particularly appealing. Booking data shows September as the most popular departure month. One traveler shared: "We went in May and had perfect weather for exploring both London's attractions and the countryside sites like Stonehenge."

• What meal arrangements are typically included in tours starting from London?

  Tour packages usually cover hotel breakfasts with select itineraries featuring British culinary experiences like afternoon tea pub meals or food walking tours. The Spotlight on London tour provides 5 breakfasts 1 lunch and 2 dinners. According to a TourRadar review: "The included meals were excellent especially the traditional pub dinner and afternoon tea experiences."

• What's the typical length of tours starting in London, England?

  London-based tours range from quick 3-day excursions to comprehensive 10-day explorations. The Isle of Wight Discovery tour offers a 3-day Portsmouth and Isle of Wight experience while longer journeys like Shades of the English Countryside spend 10 days exploring Cornwall and the Cotswolds. Common accommodation options include the Queens Court Hotel and Tower Suites. A TourRadar participant noted about their 5-day experience: "Our bus tour to Devon and Cornwall was terrific allowing us to see many highlights while based out of London."

• How much free time is typically included in London-based tours?

  Tour schedules blend structured sightseeing with independent exploration allocating 2-3 free afternoons for personal interests such as shopping museum visits or optional activities. A TourRadar traveler commented: "We had plenty of free time to explore London at our own pace especially around Covent Garden and Oxford Street while still having the structure of guided tours to major sites."