Rail Tours in England

Hop on a train to the north of England and discover the hometown of the Beatles on this full-day independent day trip to Liverpool. Swot up on Fab Four facts and experience modern-day Beatlemania at the award-winning Beatles Story, then ride the 2-hour Magical Mystery Bus Tour and visit sights like 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Field'. Use your free time to check out Liverpool's UNESCO-listed Waterfront, and visit the museums and restaurants of Albert Dock, then finish with a drink at the legendary Cavern Club music venue.

Enjoy Paris as you please with a guide or independently during this rail day trip by Eurostar from London. Opt for an independent trip with an included Paris hop-on-hop-off bus tour, and then stroll, sightsee, shop and spend the day exactly as you wish. Alternatively, choose a guided experience with an included Paris city tour, a sightseeing cruise on the Seine River, and time to explore. Either trip includes round-trip Eurostar standard or first-class tickets - your choice - between London's St. Pancras and Paris' Gare du Nord station.

Embark on your very own British invasion with this full-day trip to London from Paris! Ride the high-speed Eurostar train under the English Channel, and then hop on an open-top coach tour to see some of London's most iconic attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London and the Palace of Westminster. Join a Beatles- or royal-themed walking tour if you like, and then get a waterside perspective with a cruise down the River Thames. Enjoy leisure time to explore, shop or dine on your own.

Beer, chocolate, and beautiful architecture - what's not to love about Brussels. Hop on the Eurostar for a full-day trip to Brussels from London and take in the best bits of the Belgium capital in one day. On arrival, step aboard a hop-on hop-off bus tour and jump off to explore the European Parliament buildings, snap a photo by the Manneken Pis statue, or admire Brussels' Art Nouveau architecture. Best of all: your self-guided tour means you can tailor your itinerary and see the sights that interest you most.

Discover one of Britain's most striking heritage cities on an independent day tour from London, traveling by rail through the English countryside to historic Chester. On arrival, use your hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing Bus tour to visit the majestic Chester Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock and the landmark Northgate. Walk the ramparts and climb the towers of the remarkably preserved Roman City Walls, then admire the unique Rows galleries and ancient cellars, crammed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Hop on the train from London for a scenic journey into the heart of the Lake District National Park on this full-day guided tour. Follow in the footsteps of former resident Beatrix Potter as you visit her farmhouse, then soak up the scenery that inspired her stories as you travel by minibus past wildflower meadows, rugged peaks, and lakes. Visit the charming village of Hawkshead; take a cruise on Windermere, England's largest lake; then tuck into a decadent cream tea at the Lindeth Howe Country Hotel before returning to London.

Enjoy a day in beautiful Paris as you wish with this great-value, unescorted Eurostar rail day trip from London. Ride the morning Eurostar to Paris and get the whole day to enjoy the city at leisure. Perhaps visit the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, stroll along the Champs-Élys ees, explore the magnificent Louvre, and dip into the sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques - it's your choice. Your experience includes round-trip Eurostar standard class tickets, maps and a Visite Paris Pass giving you unlimited, 1-day use of Paris' metro and bus network.

See Paris and savor a Champagne lunch on the Eiffel Tower on this day trip by Eurostar from London. Travel by Eurostar train from St Pancras International and, on arrival, take a panoramic coach tour of top Paris attractions including the Champs-Élysees and Opera House. Then, after a glass of Champagne and 2-course lunch at a chic Eiffel Tower restaurant, enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise and either a guided visit to the Louvre or time at leisure. Upgrade to first-class Eurostar travel, including breakfast and dinner.