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Sometimes the best things to be explored can be found on a short day trip out of the city and our local insiders can build the perfect custom itinerary for you. So whether you want to witness the wonderful colors of the tulip gardens of Keukenhof when in Amsterdam or you want to discover the best views of Mt. Fuji and experience the peaceful town of Kawaguchi-ko or perhaps explore the Neoclassical villas along the azure waters of Lake Como after a scenic train ride from Milan, our local hosts will ensure you make the most of your private day trip.

Top private day trips around the world

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Day trip to the Royal Town of Windsor

Day Trip

London | 8 hours

Day trip to the Royal Town of Windsor

Rolling Meadows, the Royal Castle and cozy pubs.

from $131.34 USD

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Day trip to Cambridge

Day Trip

London | 8 hours

Day trip to Cambridge

Punting on the Cam, the Bridge of Sighs and an original manuscript of Winnie the Pooh.

from $100.25 USD

  • (1)

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Full day in Bangkok with a local

Full day

Bangkok | 8 hours

Full day in Bangkok with a local

Tonson Mosque, street food feasting and a surprising stop by an artificial island.

from $32.50 USD

  • (10)

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Day trip to Modena

Day Trip

Bologna | 8 hours

Day trip to Modena

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, 11th-century frescoes and a splash of balsamic.

from $71.55 USD

  • (3)

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Discover the winelands of Constantia

Day Trip

Cape Town | 8 hours

Discover the winelands of Constantia

Sipping Chardonnay in the South African sun, walks between the vines, and 300-year-old wine

from $47.88 USD

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Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima

Day Trip

Fukuoka | 10 hours

Day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima

Bullet trains, Hiroshima’s oldest tea garden and a peaceful city.

from $82.88 USD

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Day trip to mountainous Lantau island

Day Trip

Hong Kong | 8 hours

Day trip to mountainous Lantau island

Tai O fishing village, the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and elusive pink river dolphins.

from $110.00 USD

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New Full day in Istanbul with a local

Full day

Istanbul | 8 hours

Full day in Istanbul with a local

The Bosphorus Strait, a meyhane tavern, and some good old market haggling.

from $44.25 USD

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Day trip to Sintra

Day Trip

Lisbon | 8 hours

Day trip to Sintra

Castelo dos Mouros, an abandoned cliff convent and pillow shaped pastries.

from $67.50 USD

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Explore Belém and Cascais in a day

Day Trip

Lisbon | 8 hours

Explore Belém and Cascais in a day

Tram rides, Pastéis de Belém, and the beach

from $123.75 USD

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Meet some of our local hosts around the world

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Jonathan
Jonathan

Barcelona, Spain

The urban explorer living the Spanish lifestyle (apertivos and all)

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Kaja
Kaja

Paris, France

Economist by day, photographer and city explorer by night

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Nikki
Nikki

London, United Kingdom

A multi-lingual teacher, and flutist

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Francois
Francois

Paris, France

Foodie and wine-connaisseur in the food capital of the world

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Andreea
Andreea

Rome, Italy

Quirky storyteller with a curious mind and heart of passion

  • (8)

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Lawrence
Lawrence

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The artistic dreamer

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Isaac
Isaac

Mexico City, Mexico

  • (7)

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Giada
Giada

Kyoto, Japan

A friendly and sunny fashion-enthusiast enjoying living in and exploring Kyoto

  • (1)

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Jessica
Jessica

Barcelona, Spain

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Silvia
Silvia

Madrid, Spain

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Mexico City

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Unique day trips tailored to your wishes

From romantic day trips from London to Cambridge to soak up the charming town’s history to family day trips from Paris to Fontainebleau to visit one the largest French royal châteaux and day trips from Osaka to Kyoto to discover Japan’s traditions and ancient culture, each trip will be customized to suit your style. So whether you’re a history lover looking to swap the hustle and bustle of Barcelona to explore the medieval streets of Girona or you simply want to lose yourself in the fairytale-like town of Bruges on a customized day trip from Brussels, we’ve got you covered.

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Experience places tourists miss

Day trips out of the city allow you to experience incredible places most tourists miss like the magnificent panoramic views of Dublin Bay from the heights of Howth Summit or exploring the charming lakeside town of Starnberg a short train ride from Munich.

Or how about taking a train from Budapest to Szentendre for a private tour of the “City of Painters and Artists” or visiting the oldest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia and uncovering the Viking and medieval roots of the town of Uppsala, an hour away from Stockholm?

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Discover different worlds waiting outside of the city

An hour away from Mexico City you go back 2000 years and enter the City of the Gods to uncover the ancient mysteries of Teotihuacán and climb one of the largest pyramids in the world. Take a short train ride from Hamburg and get transported to the ancient fairytale city of Lübeck’s where you can wander the antique streets while your local insider uncovers its most iconic landmarks like the crooked Holsten Gate and the Lübeck Cathedral.

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Travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the genuinely best places to eat, must eat foods and loads of delicious food tips from our locals around the world