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15 One-Day Location Tours Worldwide Worth Booking

31 tours  ·  from $46 a head

This is the shortlist you would send the friend who has seen it more times than you: 15 one-day location tours worth the money, each with its price and the one thing to know before the date is fixed.

London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip - Oxford in about two hours
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London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

1.Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,098 reviews · 11 hours · from $174Our pick

Travel by executive coach from Gloucester Road to Oxford and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Guides such as Amber, Debbie, George, and Valentina bring Oxford’s colleges and film connections to life, while four hours cover Hogwarts sets, props, costumes, and Platform 9¾.

“We were most lucky to have wonderful weather and the best guides ever, Michelle and Debbie, for our trip to Oxford and the Harry Potter studios. We had the most marvellous day! Thank you!”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Crossing the Bombay Hills and Waikato countryside
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Top rated

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo with a local guide such as Martin, Liam, Shelley, or Matt. Walk through the Shire, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Expect an early start, a long day, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was better then expected, liam our guide was top notch, from the planning, to the advice he had for travelers, the knowledge he shared during our tour, he starts the tour off saying we are family for the day, he definitely made all of us feel like it - even went above and beyond, my sister wanted authentic green stone jewelry for her sons, we spent 2 days looking around, without luck, while we were doing things, he took it upon himself and found a store that had the exact pieces she was looking for - do you know the next day we went to that store, they…”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - The ride south from Auckland
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

3.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Travel south from Auckland in a small group with guides such as Danny, Shelley, Stephen, or Nelson. Tour Hobbiton for 2.5 hours, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and light lunch, then take a 45-minute boat ride beneath Waitomo’s glowworms.

“Hobbiton was so dreamy, no words to describe just go and experience. Waitomo caves was magnificent, so many amount of sparkly worms up in the ceiling. Majestic.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch - Arriving at AA Marina before 9 a.m.
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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

4.James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65Best value

Spend about 7.5 hours crossing Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, kayaking through limestone caves, visiting James Bond Island and Panyee village, then swimming at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy, Emma, Toy, and Nina lead the day in English and Thai, with lunch, drinks, fruit, and hotel transfers available.

“We waited quite a while in the spot before we boarded the boat. The cave was nice and james bond island was amazing, we had a good amount of time there. Food was great!! Overall i would recommend this trip”

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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh - Midhope Castle, the real-world Lallybroch
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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

5.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,776 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 9.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide visiting Outlander sites around central Scotland. See Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, and Blackness Castle, with time for history, filming stories, scenery, and lunch at your own expense.

“There is no better way to link a memory with a site in a glorious series like Outlander. Your learning& appreciation for the time period, struggles, culture, & people increases exponentially! We loved Ry & his kind & thoughtful guidance. Do it!”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Entering Hobbiton’s Rolling Farmland
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

6.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Ride from Auckland to Hobbiton with an English-speaking driver-guide, then tour the Shire with a local guide. Enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and eat from a generous buffet in the Party Marquee. Allow eight hours door to door.

“As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, and general fantasy lover, this was so magical! Bucket list moment. I Highly recommend as a trip to book. It’s been my highlight. Also lots of vegetarian options for the buffet lunch. Very filling wholesome food! 10/10”

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Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch - Preparing meals before meeting the elephants
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Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

7.Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,420 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $83

Spend 150 minutes to 3 hours with Lily Elephant Camp Phuket, preparing food, feeding elephants, walking to a private beach, bathing them in the sea, and making vitamin balls. Guides such as Sara, Tony, Kim, and One lead the program. Lunch, drinks, snacks, and transfers from many Phuket areas are included.

“Fantastic tour! Our second elephant experience in Thailand and was amazing to see the elephants in a different way, bathing them in the see and showering them off afterwards was a really cool experience. The elephants were so calm and friendly! You can tell straight away the sanctuary takes care of them and the whole day / venue is very well run and ethical! The meal at lunchtime was delicious. Our tour guide, Sara was so polite and helpful. She even helped us get back to our hotel on time so we were not late for our flight. Including travel, the time was longer than 2.5 hours but made it…”

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Leaving Victoria for Oxfordshire
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

8.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from London to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the village used for Downton Abbey scenes. You’ll ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear guide commentary through an audio headset, and choose between a scenic countryside outing or a palace visit with admission included.

“Whilst this experience was enjoyable our time at Blenheim Palace was too short and late in the day. We missed the roof experience and the below stairs experience because they closed for the day while we were in the Palace. There should have been much less time in Brouton on the water. There’s not that much to do there and that time would have been better spent at the Palace. Lovely to visit the Downton Abbey sites but not enough time to visit the church and the shop. You could really only choose one.”

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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip - Tuilyies Standing Stones and the first glimpse of Outlander
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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

9.Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 937 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Spend nine hours tracing Outlander locations with a Timberbush guide such as Ian, Linda, Adam, or Paul Santa. Visit Culross, Tuilyies Standing Stones, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, and Midhope Castle, with extra time for Scottish history and photos.

“The tour was simply amazing! Our guide was very fun, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience. The vehicle was super comfortable, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Everything was very well organized and exceeded my expectations. Next time, I will definitely book a tour with this company again. Highly recommended!”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island, stalactites, and canoe-level scenery
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

10.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by boat, canoe, and kayak. Paddle through Panak Island caves and Hong Island’s hidden lagoon, visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, then enjoy lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and time for a swim.

“Great trip. The crew unexplained everything well and were always around to answer questions. Lunch was good. The boat was good size and not over crowded.”

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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip - From Las Vegas to the Pacific coast
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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

11.VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 14 hours · from $299

Ride from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle with up to 14 people. Guides such as Steve, Jose, and Ward share stories along the way, while stops at Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood leave time for photos, walks, and lunch.

“We had such a wonderful day, the drivers and guides were all so lovely and funny! All the stops were well worth the trip and lunch was lovely at Big Deans. Would definitely recommend xx thank you 💜”

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip - Oxford’s colleges, libraries, and dreaming spires
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip

12.Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Start at Gloucester Road for a guided Oxford walk past the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church, then spend about four hours at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Guides such as Lucy, Amber, Tom, and Ben add useful detail, while round-trip coach transport keeps the day simple.

“It’s a full day - about 4+ hours on bus round trip. Worth it but plan ahead. Oxford was a good stop for an outside London experience. Take advantage of the time to walk around.”

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The Outlander 1 Day Experience - Doune Castle and Castle Leoch
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience

13.The Outlander 1 Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours tracing Jamie and Claire’s Scotland with a Gray Line driver-guide. You’ll visit Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and Midhope Castle, with free time for photos, lunch, and exploring. Expect Scottish history, film stories, and some uphill walking.

“Very good all in time , good tour leader, no delays clean and comfortable bus.when possible the drive toured with us”

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Alnwick Castle and the Harry Potter connection
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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

14.Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Edinburgh to Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Coldstream with an English-speaking guide. Expect coastal views, Harry Potter filming locations, castle gardens, lively commentary, and a full 9.5-hour day. Castle admission, food, and hotel pickup cost extra.

“The Alnwick Castle and looking at Harry Potter locations. The drive and the guide was very good and informative”

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Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip - The morning route to Berchtesgaden
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Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

15.Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about nine hours linking Salzburg film locations with the Berchtesgaden salt mines. Ride miners’ slides, cross an underground salt lake, visit Mondsee’s wedding church, and sing along with guides such as Peter, Kylie, or Bridget. The coach trip covers far more ground than you could manage alone.

“The Salt mine was our favorite part of the tour. So fun to go down there and great to see. We also loved the lunch stop. Super cute town with amazing goulash! The sound of music part was okay… I get that there’s a lot we can’t see, but it was a little disappointing where so many of the sites we had to view from across the lake or miles away and we weren’t allowed to go up there. Mondsee was great to see the Church and have some Strudel. We also had some folks on the bus who would not stop talking and it was hard to hear, David…”

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