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- Gold Operator
- Topdeck
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 20
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Oxford's historic sites on foot
- Tour Edinburgh's medieval landmarks
- Discover the mysteries of Loch Ness
- Walk through Glasgow with a local guide
- Experience Belfast's poignant history
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 London (England)
- Day 2 London – Oxford – York
- Day 3 York –Durham – Newcastle
- Day 4 Newcastle – Hadrian’s Wall – Edinburgh (Scotland)
- Day 5 Edinburgh
- Day 6 Edinburgh – Stirling – Scottish Highlands
- Day 7 Scottish Highlands – Loch Ness & Glenfinnan – Scottish Highlands
- Day 8 Scottish Highlands – Glasgow
- Day 9 Glasgow – Belfast (Northern Ireland)
- Day 10 Belfast – Giants Causeway & Derry/Londonderry – Belfast
- Day 11 Belfast – Galway (Republic of Ireland)
- Day 12 Galway
- Day 13 Galway – Cliffs of Moher – Dublin
- Day 14 Dublin
- Day 15 Dublin – North Wales (Wales)
- Day 16 North Wales – Cardiff
- Day 17 Cardiff – Bath & Stonehenge – London (England)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Customer Reviews
- Marshali· June 2nd, 2025BOOK THIS TRIP!!!!!! I have been wanting to go to Europe for years but because I don’t have a lot of travelling experience, I was really anxious. I just finished this tour and I can honestly say I this was truly an awesome experience. PROS 1. My Trip Leader was amazing. If you go on a tour ask if it’s going to be Renee because you will truly have a great time! She’s knowleageable, professional and organized. Everyone on the team loved her and she was super friendly and flexible. 2. The Bus Driver was a true professional. Mihai was extremely skilled and I felt super at ease during the whole trip no matter how long the drive was. 3. There was free breakfast every day! I saved a lot of money! 4. My tour group was full of friendly and accepting people. There were 30 Australians and 4 Americans. I was the only Asian (from the Philippines) but I felt so welcomed. 5. It was definitely good value for money. I felt at ease doing the trip because I know everything was prepared for me. It definitely saved me from the hassle of missing trains because the drive days were chances for people to catch up on sleep. CONS 1. I can only think of a couple accommodation that was good and that was the one in Rome (Meininger Hostel), Florence (A&O Firenze) and Venice (Anda Venice). The rest were disappointing cleanliness and space-wise especially Schutzenbach Camping in Switzerland and A&O Mitte in Germany. 2. I was with a big group about 36 people, I think it was too much. I had to wake up really early to make sure to get a window seat on the bus. I also needed to be alert on calling dibs on the lower bunk because you will have bunk beds on all accommodations and I can’t count how many times I trip and hurt my legs climbing up and down. As someone who have read the comments before booking, please take note of these things. 1. If you can book the optional activities yourself, do it cause that’s what I did. I found cheaper deals on Klook or Get your guide (apps). If you prefer to spend the free days yourself, book them yourself. Some of my team mates were complaining how expensive some of the activities were. 2. My trip in April got cancelled and I’ve already booked flights and activities even before they announced that it wasn’t a guaranteed trip. Please be careful about this one. I lost money and got super stressed trying to rebook everything. Somehow, the information on Tourradar is lacking so I suggest that you check the Topdeck website directly. 3. Do not overpack. Bring cash. Bring comfortable shoes. Invest on a good camera. Bring a water bottle. Bring a good travel pillow. Do your research. Be mindful of the time and schedule during the tour (no matter how drunk you are the previous night). You will not regret booking this tour. If possible ask if you can get Renee as a Trip Leader and you’re guaranteed to have an awesome time. Thank you so much Renee and Mihai for giving me a wonderful experience in Europe I’ll never forget! I’ll recommend this trip to everyone I know. More success and happiness to the both of you!Show more
- Boone· May 31st, 2025Seda is a great guide. She’s very knowledgeable and accommodating to what’s best for the group. All the stops are wonderful and we get to see the best of Turkey. Travel days are usually pretty long but the bus is spacious and comfortable with on board WiFi.Show more
- Pelan· January 16th, 2025Tour guide and driver were excellent. Experiences were for the most part decent, however, the add ons such as fondue and experiences in Vienna like dinner and concert were extremely underwhelming. The swiss accomodations and experience with host also left little to be desired.Show more
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- From Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Tuesday8 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$7,989
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday27 Jul, 2025To Tuesday12 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,099
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday2 Dec, 2025To Thursday18 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,899
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday21 Dec, 2025To Tuesday6 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,169
- From Tuesday6 Jan, 2026To Thursday22 Jan, 2026This departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$6,569
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday27 Jan, 2026To Thursday12 Feb, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,569
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Don
Asked on February 25th, 2025When is the best time to book flights home?
TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025We recommend not booking your flight on the same day the tour ends to allow time for delays.
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Khalil
Asked on February 22nd, 2025What should I do if I have specific dietary requirements?
- TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Hannah
Asked on February 21st, 2025Just wondering what "Play and Pause" means??
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Hannah
Traveler•Written February 2025Why is this tour for 18-39 years old?
- TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025
Our Play and Pause tours the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time. It's designed to have some days packed days of activities with the group before having some free time to do what you would like to do. Our tours are for years 18-39 because our tours are designed to travel in a style that is for a young demographic with our average traveller age being 24.
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Chloe
Asked on February 9th, 2025Is there a recommended packing list for this tour?
- TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025
You will find a recommended packing list included in your trip notes prior to departure.
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Helen
Asked on January 5th, 2025What payment methods can I use to book the tour?
- TopdeckOperator•Written January 2025
You can select from various payment options available during the booking process.
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Martha
Asked on December 2nd, 2024Do you have to be within that age group to travel on this excursion
- TopdeckOperator•Written December 2024
We have a strict age restriction of 18-39 year olds on our tours, so unfortunately if you aren't within this bracket you will be unable to travel with us.
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Christina
Asked on October 24th, 2024is there an age limit on Play & Pause: Britain & Ireland ? if so my wife and i are 70yrs and 65yrs what tour can we go on ?
- TopdeckOperator•Written October 2024
Unfortunately, the age restriction for all our tours is 18yrs-39yrs.
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Hannah
Asked on September 1st, 2024me and my husband are interested to take this tour. We both are 45yrs old, just checking if this tour only take people with 18 -39years of age?
- TopdeckOperator•Written September 2024
Unfortunately, Topdeck trips have been designed for travellers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. I am deeply sorry to say that you will be unable to join us as we must adhere to our company policy.
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Magalie
Asked on August 8th, 2024Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?
- TopdeckOperator•Written August 2024
Travel insurance is required if indicated in your trip documents, so be sure to check that.
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Paula
Asked on July 30th, 2024Is single supplement available for this tour?
- TopdeckOperator•Written July 2024
We have a single occupancy option for this tour. The single supplement price is AUD $7069.00. We currently have an incredible Winter Promotion that this departure is eligible for - a $1000 off! We only have 2 solo spots left.
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Paula
Traveler•Written August 2024How can I book the single occupancy option for this tour?
- TopdeckOperator•Written August 2024
Your $200 deposit is due within 7 days to confirm and secure your spot.
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