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The 15 Best One-Day Location Trips Worldwide

16 tours  ·  from $82 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 one-day location trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

London: Harry Potter Studio Tour and Oxford Day Trip - Oxford: cobbled lanes and dreaming spires
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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

Combine Oxford’s historic colleges with Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in one well-organized day from London, with coach travel and expert guides.

“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 Hauraki Plains
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Hobbiton, where the film set feels like a real village
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh - Culross, the real village behind Cranesmuir
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Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

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

Visit Outlander filming sites from Edinburgh, including Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, Cranesmuir, Falkland, and Blackness Castle.

“We had a great day with Cara!! She knew sooo much history about Scotland as well as Outlander facts. All of her Scotland history ties in with Outlander! It was great!!”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Arriving at a movie set that feels carefully lived in
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

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

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton day trip with coach transport, guided movie set tour, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch.

“Sam the tour guide was fantastic, good blend of knowledge, humour and information. Transport was spot on, driver was knowledgeable and made life easy”

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Blenheim Palace: grand rooms and Churchill connections
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip - The coach ride across the Firth of Forth
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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

7.Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites Day Trip

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

Review of Edinburgh’s Outlander day trip to Culross, Doune, Linlithgow, Blackness, and Midhope, with practical tips on costs and timing.

“Wonderful guides and a beautiful day to tour parts of Scotland. We enjoyed our trip and loved the stops along the way that provided bathrooms, cafes, and scenic views. Our tour guides were informative and helpful!”

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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip - The desert road from Las Vegas
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From Las Vegas: VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

8.VIP Los Angeles/Hollywood Day Trip

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

Review of the 14-hour Las Vegas to Los Angeles day trip, with Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, lunch, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Steve is a great guide, good driver and kind men. The way he tells stories and describes things we see around is engaging. I think the price is a bit high compared to similar offers.”

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip - Meeting the coach at Gloucester Road
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip

The Outlander 1 Day Experience - Falkland: Claire and Frank’s Inverness
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The Outlander 1 Day Experience

10.The Outlander 1 Day Experience

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

Explore Outlander filming sites near Edinburgh, from Falkland to Lallybroch, with Scottish history, transport, guide commentary, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Brandon, he was very informative. We had a great experience we will be coming back.”

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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip - Bamburgh Castle and the Northumberland coast
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Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

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

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

Review of the Alnwick Castle day trip from Edinburgh, with Bamburgh Castle, Harry Potter sites, Coldstream, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Flying on the broomstick. All the stories and cultural info from our guide. Good amount of time to enjoy the Alnwick castle. A very beautiful day and the guide/driver did a good safe job of driving in the wind and rain. Thank you.”

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Small-Group Hollywood and Los Angeles Day Trip from Las Vegas - The desert drive gives the day its character
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Small-Group Hollywood and Los Angeles Day Trip from Las Vegas

12.Small-Group Hollywood and Los Angeles Day Trip from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 313 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $286

Review this 14-hour Las Vegas to Hollywood tour with Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, small-group transport, meals, guides, and practical tips.

“Our trip to Hollywood was great and our driver Clayton was very informative and very knowledgeable. We stopped at the Peir, Hollywood Blvd and got to walk and see all the stars.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip - The road south through the Kaimai Range
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

Elbe Canyon & Narnia Movie Locations Day Trip - Three hours among the pillars at Tisa Rocks
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Elbe Canyon & Narnia Movie Locations Day Trip

14.Elbe Canyon & Narnia Movie Locations Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $190

Trade Prague for Tisa Rocks and Germany’s Bastei Bridge on a small-group day trip with lunch, guides, views, and hotel pickup.

“Tony, our guide, was well versed on the history of the region and he took great care of us. Weather was unusually cold for March so the email prior to departure helped ensure I was prepared so I could enjoy the hikes! The natural wonders were spectacular. Thanks for a wonderful day!”

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From Catania: The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily - The drive from Catania to Savoca
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From Catania: The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

15.The Godfather Movie Day Trip in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · from $115

Visit Savoca and Forza d’Agrò from Catania, see The Godfather film sites, enjoy Sicilian views, and learn local history with a guide.

“Our driver was amazing! He was highly knowledgeable and made the day smooth and fun! We would highly recommend this tour!”

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