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Find your perfect adventure! We have 463 tours of Europe that start in London, England. The most popular month is August, and tour lengths range between 2 and 61 days.

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Best of Great Britain

• €50 deposit on some dates

Explorer Sightseeing Wine tasting +1

European Horizon (Start London, End London, 11 Days)

"The tour had enough flexibility but it was still packed enough to keep us busy. There was never a dull moment on the tour." Alexandra, traveled in June 2019

• €100 deposit on some dates

Explorer Family Coach / Bus Historical +1

Classic Europe

"The trip was perfect!!!! The tour itinerary was perfect everything flowed from the shops the tours everything!" Jessica, traveled in March 2024

• 10% deposit on some dates

Explorer Coach / Bus

European Discovery (Start Amsterdam, Age 27-35, 12 Days)

"Rianna's energy and enthusiasm made the entire trip unforgettable. Her knowledge of the destinations was impressive." Dominika, traveled in July 2023

Explorer Family Coach / Bus

Europe Taster

"Tourist spots are very good." Vijaya, traveled in December 2023

Explorer Family Coach / Bus Sightseeing Historical Christmas & New Year +3

United Kingdom and Ireland ( 10 days )

In-depth Cultural Family Coach / Bus +1

Britain and Ireland Delight (Summer, 8 Days)

"The experience was excellent, would definitely recommend to my friends and family visiting." Mythreyi, traveled in August 2022

In-depth Cultural Family Explorer +1

England, Scotland and Ireland end Dublin

"A very well planned tour. We enjoyed ourselves." Anjali, traveled in June 2023

In-depth Cultural Family Explorer Coach / Bus +2

Essential Britain & Ireland

"Very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous." Adelaida, traveled in September 2018

In-depth Cultural Family Explorer Historical +2

European Whirl (Summer, End Paris, 12 Days)

"The European wirl was amazing. It was my trip of a lifetime." Zoran, traveled in June 2023

What people love about Europe Tours from London

Ashleigh was absolutely amazing as a tour guide, very knowledgeable, fun and overall great personality

We wanted to leave this review for Adam, our tour guide and Florin, our bus driver. They were absolutely amazing on our tour. We felt very fortunate to have them right from the moment the tour started. Adam is kind, knowledgeable and made us feel safe every step of the way. This was our very first overseas trip and we came from Australia. For us, it was a big moment in our life. We felt very grateful to be in the hands of Adam and Florin. Adam ran the tour with expertise and fun. He had everything organised, our itinerary for each day was set out and everything was explained very well. We have met life long friends, saw so many amazing places, ate some delicious food and overall had the most wonderful time. Loved every part of our experience. Thank you so much Adam.

The itinerary was good as we saw so many countries in Europe but would have loved to see some more beach’s overall in the trip. The guide was amazing made the trip really enjoyable and informative.

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Panoramic Europe tour with star tours

We had wonderful trip with star tours. Special mention about Jinesh who was our tour manager who was very good in providing information at each point and showed very good hospitality. The food and accommodation was also at top notch… also the Romeo who drove us comfortably and safely everywhere 😊 Thank you for wonderful memories and journey 😊

Date of experience : 08 June 2024

Scotland travel with Star tours

Good travel experience with Star tours covering Scotland up to highlands. Very professional company who designed the package in such a way that you can benefit maximum things in good price. Very good food specially in Firangi restaurant. Good kadi pakora we were Jain and were taken care properly in Firangi restaurant. Raymond was really knowledgeable and good

Date of experience : 03 June 2024

One suggestion if you don't mind ,star…

One suggestion if you don't mind ,star tour must at least provide a cap with printed matter as star tour, or jackets or any belongings so that we are all can be recognized easily. Santosh Kumar's explanation was super, nice person, arrangements were perfect, Adil the driver is also very good super coordination ,star tour is the best .we recommend this group to our friends and relatives thank you very much 1oo/100

Date of experience : 13 June 2024

Treasures of Europe

An unforgettable European adventure with Star Tours! From the iconic sights of Rome and Paris to the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland and Germany, every moment was a treasure. Knowledgeable guides, seamless logistics, and incredible experiences made this trip more enjoyable. Also our tour manager Neeraj and coach captain JJ were amazing. Highly recommended!

Great we choose Star Tours

Great we choose Star Tours(Historic Scotland June 6 to 9, 2024) Very well managed Scotland tour. Our tour manager Mr.Ratan Daruwala was an excellent and very good guide. At every stop of our tour itenary he explained about the place very well. He was very understanding and very co-operative. In future when we plan to choose star tour Europe packages will choose a tour in which Mr.Ratan is the tour manager. Wonderful experience with Star tours and a memorable one! Thanks Sharmilla and Prashanth

Date of experience : 09 June 2024

Very good organized tour

Very good organized tour. The hotel accommodation and the food facilities were excellent. The only comment for Senior citizens there should be a warning before visiting the monuments or can have the option to arrange private transport with their expenses which will encourage the senior citizens to join the tour. The tour manager and the Driver was excellent

Date of experience : 27 May 2024

Great Experience and Thanks to Pratik !!!

Thoroughly enjoyed, complete package of Joy and Fun. Our Tour Manager Pratik and captain Rambo great asset to the Star Tours team. Will definitely suggest star tours to our friends and family. Pratik has supported us throughout our journey and fulfilled all our needs with a smiling face. He made our daughter’s birthday very special by suggesting only the best things to us to celebrate and he took special care of everyone. Pratik and Rambo made us feel like family. With Love, Aadhira Seenivasagan & Family

Date of experience : 01 June 2024

Our first trip to Europe with my little…

Our first trip to Europe with my little boys starting 25th May for 9 days with star tours was awesome. Right from crossing the channel and returning by ferry, we were provided with all facilities for a comfortable journey. The tour manager Raymond (RD) gave all inputs about the places visited and arranged all the bookings upfront as scheduled, due to which could not miss a single excursion. We had an excellent and friendly driver in Shaun for a smooth ride, worth to mention his knowledge on routes helped us to be on time at all places despite of huge traffic at Mont-Blanc tunnel. The food was all it promised to be, delicious Indian lunch and dinner. The hotel rooms were very comfortable. One bad incident, on 4th night, the coach got broken and the things left inside have been theft after parking at hotel. This incident completely turned upside down the joyful moments for next couple of days. Otherwise, it would have been an astonishing trip for my family.

Date of experience : 25 May 2024

A nice experience

The tour was fun and we were able to get everything done Rishi, our tour manager, and Dave, the coach driver, did a good job in getting us to places and providing us with information of the places we went to. However, it would have been better if we had a little more time to explore the areas given and if we could start the day earlier so we didn’t finish too late. As for the food, almost every meal was Indian food, so having a bit more variety of food to eat would have been ideal.

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Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience overall on our coach tour. We always value feedback such as your and will look into offering a better variety on our tours. Best regards, The Star Tours Team ⭐

Scotland tour

Very well organised tour, very good tour leader and driver. Very professional and best part is Firangi restaurant, amazingly good food. Very nice and beautiful restaurant. All places in Scotland were really nice and worth visiting. Star tours very professional company to do tour with.

Date of experience : 26 May 2024

Best tour operator for NRI...Me and my wife finished our 4 day…

Me and my wife finished our 4 day Scotland tour..we enjoyed everything. Particularly Mr Nikhil, our tour manager, so joky and informative,giving details of each spot,good planning, enough time, and good natured..Above that conformable 2×2 coach, a good hotel to stay, delicious Indian food, time management.. Thank you star tour. Thank you Mr Nikhil and pilot Mr.Jenson.... Lalit Badrakia &Meena Badrakia Botad, Gujarat, India..

Date of experience : 07 June 2024

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Star Tours on the 04 Days - Historic Scotland! It's also nice to hear that the Indian food met your expectations. Thank you Star Tours Team

It was great experience with Star…

It was great experience with Star tours. Went to Europe tour and the coach, host (Surendrabhai), and driver (Sohailbhai) was great person and very professional. I recommend Star Travel for my future vacations.

Date of experience : 04 June 2024

We really enjoyed our trip!

We really enjoyed our trip with Star Tours. It was well-organised with safety and comfort in mind. The driving routes were very scenic, food was tasty with several options for people with dietary needs. Only one thing could have been better, to provide some more support (like better seat allocation/wheelchairs) for people with mobility restrictions. This is a wider comment to the company than our tour as everyone was super supportive and helpful. Aarish was very accommodating of any reasonable requests and went the extra mile to discuss restrictions etc. Our driver Paulika was friendly and moved a lot of luggage everyday without any complaints. Great way to see the main points of interest in Europe. Highly recommended.

Amazing hospitality and facilities

We have travelled Swiss and paris from 1st to 9th june with Mr Ankit as a tour guide with star tour. It was amazing experience. Food was very delicious and Indian all the way. Tour internetey is very relaxing and almost cover everything. Tour guide is very co operative and helpful and all information was given on time. We highly recommended Mr Ankit valia as a tour guide as he is very friendly and treat us as family members. If you are planning for Europe, do join star tour without any doubt.

I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks…

I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks to Ratan Daruwalla (Tour Manager) for the wonderful guidance he provided during our recent trip to Scotland. Thank you Jimmy (Coach Driver) for safe and attentive driving. Your dedication ensures our safety and provides peace of mind. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, and I truly enjoyed visiting many of the tourist attractions. Ratan's expertise and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Adding Indian movies to the journey enhanced the trip. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the trip, and I appreciate all the effort he put into making it a memorable journey for us. Thank you once again for everything.

Date of experience : 06 June 2024

Trip was meticulously planned for…

Trip was meticulously planned for Scotland nd Mr. Aman - the tour guide was awesome and very friendly and professional too.. we enjoyed staying with star throughout the trip.. 😇

Historic Scotland Tour was excellent!

Efficient any well planned itinerary. The tour guide Pratik really managed everything so well. No delays and everything went smoothly. The hotel was decent with normal continental breakfast. Dinners were buffet and good. Couldn’t expect anything more than this for the entire tour price we paid. Excellent bang for the buck with no headaches of organizing on own. Four days well spent any enjoyed ! Highly recommend Star Tours! Oh and also Pratik!

Date of experience : 13 May 2024

We experienced Star Tours for The first…

We experienced Star Tours for The first time on hearing many good recommendations. Indeed it turned out to be The best decision for travelling with them. Special shout out to Arish Daruwala for being the most genuine,Patient and trustworthy guide. Thank You for such good service and making our trip memorable. Highly recommending Star Tours !

Best of Euorope Tour

We had a wonderful Best of Europe tour with Aman and Couch captain Sikanderji. Both are amazing persons and cooperative. Aman is quite knowledgeable about tourist place history and did good time management. Hotel and food were nice. My suggestion is that Star Tours should provide a detailed iternary for each day with approximate hours of travel, places to be covered, and the Hotel details a week in advance. Per Star policy some details are provided two days in advance of the first day of tour is not appropriate. US office staff are cooperative, particularly Neha Bhatia. - Dusyant Patel

Date of experience : 02 June 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience overall on our coach tour. We always value feedback such as yours we have a detailed section on our website under other information where you can find a detailed itinerary and travel times. Best regards, The Star Tours Team ⭐

Tour was great

Tour was great, shown everything as given in itenary. Tour manager is very polite and explained everything nicely. Friendly and Kind with kids. Hotel was okay, breakfast provided wasn’t up to the mark. Basic omelette, pan-cakes were missing. Same options are repetitive everyday. When booked through star-tours, expectations were to get better breakfast. Lunch/Dinner at various Indian restaurants are okay too, except the last day dinner at Firangi (wasn’t good at all). It would have been better if star-tour has provided small snack packets and tea/coffee pouches. Overall, a good experience travelling with start-tours.

Date of experience : 29 May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience on our coach tour. Your feedback means the world to us, and we're delighted to improve so we can achieve a 5 star tour for you next time. Thank you Star Tours Team

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Star Tours specialise in package coach tour to europe for the asian community. We arrange tours ranging from 3 days to 21 days which includes destinations like Paris, Switzerland, Holland, Italy, Germany & Austria. All our packages are inclusive of transportation by coach, ferry crossing, accommodation, meals and sightseeing with entrances. Please visit our websit at www.startours.co.uk for more information …

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Two Words: Neverrrrr Againnnn I took the 12 day Europe Tour with my family and here are the things to note if you consider doing the same: 1. Every day we ate Indian food. When I say every day, I mean every single day. At Rome, go to an Indian restaurant for dinner, in Paris, go to an Indian restaurant, in the hotels, get Indian food catered to you. Me and my sister were so sick of having the typical Indian food for every meal: Punjabi entree, naan, biryani, salad, etc. We barley ate for half of the trip because we were so tired of Indian food. It was annoying because when you're in Italy, you would want to try native food like pizza or pasta, but we were stuck comping down on chew naan and over spicy paneer. 2. You will spend so much of the time in the tour bus, the traveling from one city to another is insane. They drive 5 hours in the morning, 5 hours at night and it gets very annoying after a while. They would stop at rest stop areas for restroom breaks which I was thankful for, but don't let that fool you. The restrooms are so disgusting. Because we always ate at Indian restaurants, we always used the restrooms there and it was the worst. There was always just one stall for 15 women in the tour. 3. Everything is so rushed. The tour guide would take us to a popular area, leave us there for an hour or 30 minutes to roam around and then we would meet again at the same spot for the next event. What bummed me out was at the Colosseum in Rome, we were rushed because we had a mini tour to attend so we barely got times for pictures and did not go inside. When was I ever going to visit the Colosseum again? This happened at multiple cities, we did not get to see a lot of places we wanted to explore. 4. The hotels were mehhh. I still remember the hotel in Rome and Switzerland, both were runned down, old, and dirty. Some hotels were on the better end, but be prepared for some that are not. I would say if you are Indian and are okay with eating Indian food every single day and do not want to plan anything, you may think about doing this tour. My parents enjoyed this tour because they did not have to worry about anything, just paying. They did not have to worry about reserving hotels, activities, and safety concerns in Europe. The others in our tour group were all Indian families so if you are not Indian I would not suggest this tour. There was an Australian family on this tour and they absolutely hated the tour and the food as they ate plain rice for most of their meals. I would love to return back to Europe and travel without a tour to revisit the areas that we did not get to spend as much time as I wanted.

We had first called Star Tours UK, without looking at the price, but just based on friend's reviews. When we called, we talked to Mr. Jayshiv Parekh about the different Europe Tours. He provided excellent customer service on that call. So, we then booked Treasures of Europe Tour online for 8/1/2022. We frequently had conversations with Jayshiv, until the employee from Star Tours picked us up from the Heathrow airport. For our tour, Mr. Amit Pradhan was the Tour Manager, while Mr. J.J. was the coach driver. We were sitting right behind J.J., and as such noticed that he was very skilled driver. He knew how to maneuver in the traffic, without making a single "oofs". Amit not only had the detailed knowledge about the tourist spots, but was very well versed with the different spots that came up as the J.J. was driving. Both Amit as well as J.J. were very friendly and caring to all of us. In just a day or two, everyone on the coach became like extended family, including Amit & J.J. We were all joking and having fun as if we were on a family tour. In Italy, the group said that they wanted to eat Pizza & Pasta. So, Amit arranged twice for us to get that also, along with the Indian food! In Paris, Amit also arranged for us to go the Top Level of Eiffel Tower. On the last day, we all wanted a group picture with Amit & J.J. Many of us also said that we will take another tour, in which we hope to have Amit & J.J. again!! Yogesh R. Shah, Pharm.D. Los Angeles, U.S.A.

They tend to hide offers that are available and customer service folks are unhelpful and rude. I booked two tours for treasures of Europe and historic Scotland. At the time of booking no where on the tour page on the website there was any mention of offer for free stay in London if you book two tours. I spoke multiple times with the customer service representatives who also failed to mention the said offer. It was only after we were given the brochure on the tour did we find out that there was an offer for London stay if two tours were booked. Honestly, I am a little surprised at the lack of transparency from the folks handling this. When I called the office today, I was very curtly told that nothing can be done and they were sorry they missed giving me the information but now they can't do anything

Treasure of Europe - departed on 21st July - 9 day - The WORST TOUR MANAGER - MR. NANU Star tour holds the great value which has been ruined by their tour managers. You can review all negative comments in Trustpiot. The most common complaints are related to Tour manager only. Don't book the tour if your tour manager is MR.Nanu. No complaint for star tours and their drivers. Drivers are really good but they can't do anything against rude managers. I booked the tours for senior citizens travelled from India and this guy named as MR. NANU was completely unprofessional, very rude. - He didn't allow them for toilet breaks even they are diabetic, everyone suffered lot - the toilet in coach is just for show off as they are not for use. - Never stopped at any good service station for toilet break -Mr. Nanu the rude guy has no sense yo talk with people. - mr. Nanu left young family and their kids at Switzerland without any instruction as they been late for 2 minutes. - Mr. Nanu was rude to few citizens as they asked just for room details. - Mr. Nanu rudely argued with few people as they turned up early for breakfast Everyone in our coach has given written complaints about him so; we are sure star tour has take some necessary action against him. WORST TOUR MANAGER - MR.NANU Guys, don't take chance if your tour manager is Mr.nanu.

Booked my first coach trip with them to enjoy Valentine's Half Term - The 4 Day Paris Tour. They seemed great when booking the tour and ensured every facility which then turned sour on the actual trip. Detailed review on the review centre and Trust Pilot website. When asked and made suggestions about improvements, the company got very defensive hiding behind excuses, making feeble apologies and left a what you would call bad taste in the mouth. I would suggest to get all your answers to questions asked in writing and not trust their call centre be it even minor queries. Overall, Star Tours UK used to be good and so used on a friend's recommendation who was surprised and embarrassed too but new cost cutting and poor response to critiques have made them a bad experience.

We did the 3 day Paris Tour w/ Disneyland. This tour was booked by my aunt so we had no expectations for what to look forward to. She was given a brief description from the website and nothing else. To make things clear for future reservations, let me summarize this trip: 1) this trip is meant for people who don't care to actually experience Paris. Tours are given as a drive through by which every site is viewed from your bus seat. 2) the most time you'll spend on this trip is on the bus. To get from Southall, London to Paris will take 10 hours. 3) the tour runs on desi-standard-time. We left 1 hour late because for some reason we needed to wait for passengers that arrived extremely late. At Disneyland we were told that anyone who doesn't board the bus at 6:30 sharp will be left behind, LIES. We waited 32 minutes, again, for a couple that got lost. 4) the driver doesn't tell you the full itinerary. If you like to play the waiting game then by all means, this is for you. 5) surprises happen.. a lot. We were told will be dining at 2 different restaurants. Surprise was that it was the same restaurant but at different locations. The restaurant was BHOJAN. - it was the worst Indian food I had but it was horrible. Food was cold, naan was the size of a samosa and cooked on a tava that made it very hard and chewy. There were no food labels so some of the food was meant for Jain dietary restrictions--- not my cup of tea. The food was bland, no spice at all. 6) hotel was novohotel, 1 hour outside of Paris to keep you stranded and without options to wander out on your own. 7) the tour guides assistant had no idea of the plans and was extremely misguided. Not to mention she almost got 5 of us killed by having us cross a busy street against a cross signal by walking us to the wrong restaurant!!!!! Seriously woman?!! 8) Throughout the trip you're told to "please hurry" while you're eating, while you're touring, while you stop for breaks. My god, please, I'm on vacation to RELAX not to jog through chores. 9) on the bus you're told to use the toilet for emergencies only. Except the riders chose to use it frequently and there was absolutely no regulation towards this. So if you like to ride in a bus full of shit, then be my guest. In all, save your money people. Worst guided tour ever. 1 star for the driver Thomas for being enthusiastic. He was a great driver and with such long driving time, I didn't not feel road sick at all. The company itinerary and employee training is the real issue here not the driver.

We did the 3 day Paris Tour w/ Disneyland. This tour was booked by my aunt so we had no expectations for what to look forward to. She was given a brief description from the website and nothing else. To make things clear for future reservations, let me summarize this trip: 1) this trip is meant for people who don't care to actually experience Paris. Tours are given as a drive through by which every site is viewed from your bus seat. 2) the most time you'll spend on this trip is on the bus. To get from Southall, London to Paris will take 10 hours. 3) the tour runs on desi-standard-time. We left 1 hour late because for some reason we needed to wait for passengers that arrived extremely late. At Disneyland we were told that anyone who doesn't board the bus at 6:30 sharp will be left behind, LIES. We waited 32 minutes, again, for a couple that got lost. 4) the driver doesn't tell you the full itinerary. If you like to play the waiting game then by all means, this is for you. 5) surprises happen.. a lot. We were told will be dining at 2 different restaurants. Surprise was that it was the same restaurant but at different locations. The restaurant was BHOJAN. - it was the worst Indian food I had but it was horrible. Food was cold, naan was the size of a samosa and cooked on a tava that made it very hard and chewy. There were no food labels so some of the food was meant for Jain dietary restrictions--- not my cup of tea. The food was bland, no spice at all. 6) hotel was novohotel, 1 hour outside of Paris to keep you stranded and without options to wander out on your own. 7) the tour guides assistant had no idea of the plans and was extremely misguided. Not to mention she almost got 5 of us killed by having us cross a busy street against a cross signal by walking us to the wrong restaurant!!!!! Seriously woman?!! 8) Throughout the trip you're told to "please hurry" while you're eating, while you're touring, while you stop for breaks. My god, please, I'm on vacation to RELAX not to jog through chores. 9) on the bus you're told to use the toilet for emergencies only. Except the riders chose to use it frequently and there was absolutely no regulation towards this. So if you like to ride in a bus full of shit, then be my guest. In all, save your money people. Worst guided tour ever. 1 star for the driver Thomas for being enthusiastic.

Posting on behalf of my parents. Following are their comments on a recent Europe tour with Star Tours. From My Dad- I am a senior citizen recently visited Wonders of Europe by coach during 22nd - 31st of August 2015 with my wife. Following is our personal experience with Star Tours. Everything was good (like staying in hotel, food etc) except one which is very critical to any touring, the Tour Guide. Our tour guide was Ms Kamal with whom we had a terrible experience. My wife had an ankle sprain while getting down from the coach at Eiffel Towers, Paris. We informed this to Ms Kamal. We visited the Eiffel Tower since the lift was working but while coming down the power failed at the second floor and it was a nightmare to come down by the stairs. As a result we reached the coach a few minutes late. Instead of showing any empathy (because of an ankle sprain and power failure at Eiffel Tower), Ms Kamal accused us and uttered derogatory words like Non-Sense and Rubbish 3 times in front of all the tour members. It really hurt us. We have visited many foreign countries but never had such bad experience anywhere. While we understand that we need to be punctual to be able to complete the tour on time but that was not the way to handle any situation. I am really surprised to see a reputed touring company like Star Tours employs such a rude and tourist unfriendly guide. She must be trained on how to courteously behave and deal with tourists specially senior citizens. So, I suggest anyone booking through Star Tours must ask about the tour guide and if the tour guide is Ms Kamal then you should think twice in selecting the tour. She is Arrogant, Short Tempered and not at all TOURIST FRIENDLY.

We booked MJEP tour(Majestic Europe) for august & it was worst experience ever&waste of hard earned money. Tour manager was horrible/nasty & some hotels are not up to class/standard(dirty smell from non smoking rooms) & hotels with out AC in Paris. food except Paris is bad or tasteless.sight seeing times are very less. No WiFi/less leg space in bus. Before booking star tour promise us to get first four seat in bus as we are first one to book that tour but tour manager refuse to give/honor,instead he took front two seat for him self. smell of alcohol & cigarettes from his mouth . whenever ask Tour manager try to insult our guest ,he show movies of his own choice & listen to music of what he likes (in-spite of some people request he refuse to change movie or songs) People including tour manager are sleeping for boring movies as no one was interested. wasted lots of-time for shopping instead of sightseeing for his commission/gift. called higher authority to complaint & certainly will not recommend star tours for others.

Avoid this people if you can. Total waste of time and money. They have a misleading booking system to watch out for if you are living outside London and want a pick up / drop off outside London. We were told before booking that they would arrange pickup and drop off near where we live and asked to make online booking and contact them. Once done they said that they cannot arrant pickup and we will have to arrange one with taxi that cost us £200 extra. Yes, eye watering £200 in addition because all their pickup points does not have long term car parks. Tour started 2 hours late, old ladies 70+ who started at 5 from tooting and came to their pickup points for 6:30 Starr was made to wait until 8:30 sitting outside in cold. As usual ferry was missed and nearly had to rush through all the first day itenerary. Because of this kids and toddler had to wait until 10:30 at night for dinner. Indian vegetarian dinner served on first night was ok. Was meant to continental breakfast buffet but nothing more than bread, butter and jam. Worst value for money. Second day itenerary was ok could be better compared to what other tour operators offer. Night dinner was the worst we ever had. If travelling with kids, this would be the last food you would want to give to your kids. Last day is nothing more than waste of time, except for madurodam. Was told trip to chocolate factory but it was nothing more than an outlet no demonstration. Same for the cheese factory on second day. All this just for snatching some commission from these outlets I guess. Missed the return ferry I spite of doing nothing on third day and had to wait for 2.5 hours. Worst tour you can give to your family and no value for money. Only good thing about the trip was th guide who was friendly and tried to help with the mess. Avoid these tours.

Good deal for short time. Dinshaw is an excellent manager- underpaid and overworked. Sean is an excellent driver- contracted bus driver. Buses are not owned by Star Food- needs a major change. Star must bring back caravans with fresh food they used to have. Eating Mutter panir and Dal Makhani most often by local Punjabi food places is a limit. They need to serve local lunch and Indian dinner but variety in Indian dinner is a must. Indian citizens possibly will not appreciate local lunch but then they need to be separated from NRIs with non indian kids who want a variety. Hotels were okay. They can do better. Food at hotels was crummy. I have never seen more mushy eggs. Eggs are easy to cook but I can't understand how they can mess up in eggs!! Eggs were not enough at some Swiss hotel. They refused to serve more. They gave eggs for five people when 47 needed them. We could use a newer bus with more facilities Bus had a small dingy restroom that was only for emergency. I expected a full use restroom. Europe itself is a pit. Everywhere you go you have to pay for rest room use per person. That is cheap!! You come to Texas and enjoy the best restrooms at Buccee's gas stations for free. Clean with marbles all over and decorated like a 5 star hotel!

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Star Tours | London Day Tour

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London is one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations, boasting an array of famous museums, attractions, and historic sights. London attracts almost 15 million visitors each year who enjoy the rich history and culture. Let Star ours make your trip to Europe complete by adding the London package. Blend our London package with any European or UK Tour, as a perfect way to complete your European journey! The London Tour can be arranged for dates that are convenient for you. If you feel you need to split your pre and post tour stay; we can accommodate the London package for you in this way if it is more convenient. Star Tours can arrange for pre and post tour accommodation in one of our ideally located London hotels. Take in the sights and sounds of the bustling cosmopolitan metropolis of London and enjoy world renowned attractions with our sightseeing day excursion.

So experience Europe with experts and have Star Tours there, every step of the way!

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Tour Highlights

Madame Tussauds with entrance London eye with entrance View the Swaminarayan Temple Photo stops at: Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral & Big Ben View Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus

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London Heathrow Airport Pickup and Drop Service. Transportation throughout in air-conditioned vehicle 2 nights accommodation in 3* hotel with breakfast 2 Indian Dinners Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights All tips and Service charges Premium service of a Star Tours Tour Manager

This tour is conducted by car or mini-bus and hence will not have facilities such as WC and DVD Player.

Dinner will be at 18:30 hrs to 19:30 hrs. If you wish to have it later then you will need to make your own transfer arrangements to the restaurant. Last service at the restaurant is at 22:00 hrs.

If you arrive in London after 19:30 hrs we will not be able to provide dinner, and we will provide a £7.00 ($9.00 USD) reduction per adult/child.

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Price per person is based on 2/3 adults sharing a room.

Child 2 – 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults.

Infants 0 – 23 months price is from £85 ($110) for a seat in coach only.

Max occupancy per room is 3 persons (excluding infants)

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Infants 0 – 23 months price is from £80 ($110) for a seat in coach only.

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21 best london tours of 2024.

From exploring Harry Potter movie sets to cruising on the River Thames, these are the best tours of London.

The Best London Tours

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If you're looking for the best things to do in London, but are unsure where to begin, consider a guided tour of the city. Many sightseeing excursions cover the highlights (think Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge ), while other London tours focus on Harry Potter, Jack the Ripper and day trips to Stonehenge. Read on to discover a variety of well-rated tours in London.

Editor’s Pick: Premium Tours – Full Day London Tour

Price: Adults from 143 pounds (about $183); kids from 133 pounds (about $170) Duration: 9 hours

U.S. News independently paid to send  Laura French , an award-winning British travel writer currently based in London, on this tour to provide readers with an unbiased, first-hand perspective of what to expect. Premium Tours – Full Day London Tour was selected by our team as an Editor’s Pick thanks to its popularity and favorable user reviews.

This full-day bus tour packs in an impressive number of London’s must-see sights, with free time to explore at each stop. We boarded at Victoria Coach Station before ambling through Westminster, getting up-close views of honey-hued Parliament Square – framed by the Houses of Parliament , Big Ben and Westminster Abbey – from the bus. From there it was on to St. Paul’s Cathedral , where we were given a guided tour of this chandelier-bedecked marvel as our English guide shared intriguing facts about its history. Next up was Buckingham Palace, where our guide timed it so we’d catch the changing of the guard. Our next stop was the Tower of London , where we had a brief lunch break and guided orientation before having a couple of hours to roam freely. Most of the tour group made an immediate beeline for the crown jewels, eyes goggling at the impressive collection of diamond encrusted crowns and gold chalices. We rounded off the day with a cruise along the Thames. The tour ended at the London Eye , where several in the group had opted for an add-on whirl on the wheel, and a few left for cream tea at Harrod’s (two activities included in the upgraded ticket option).

Tours run daily from 7:45 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. It’s worth noting the changing of the guard only takes place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, so if you’re hoping to catch it, book the tour for one of those days (and while guides will do their best to accommodate seeing the changing of the guard, there’s never a guarantee).

You’ll be on your feet a fair amount, so it's best to wear comfy shoes . You'll also want to pack light – in the morning, you can leave things on the bus, but when you get off at the Tower of London, you’ll need to take everything with you, as the rest of the tour is on foot and by boat. Also, you'll have to queue a bit for the crown jewels, but it’s worth the wait!

Laura French

Why we love it:

• Beyond the official stops, our guide pointed out plenty of other intriguing spots along the way – from Downing Street, official home of the prime minister, to Fleet Street, the former epicenter of British journalism, and the West End , the biggest theater district in the world. Despite having grown up in and around the city, I gleaned plenty of new historical facts myself, and spotted things I’d never noticed before (including the building that served as Gringotts Wizarding Bank in the "Harry Potter" movies).
• The tour ticket covers the cost of entry for St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the river cruise.
• The guide also gave us plenty of other tips – such as when to come to see the dress rehearsals for the Trooping the Color (the king’s official birthday) – and pointed out a good fish and chip shop by the Tower of London for a classic British lunch.

– Laura French

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Secret Food Tours – London Bridge

Price: Adults from 79 pounds (about $100); kids from 69 pounds (about $88) Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours

British food often gets a bad reputation, but this tour will change your mind. You'll visit seven different eateries, sampling everything from sausage rolls to sticky toffee pudding.

The tour begins at bustling Borough Market, where you'll snack on a bacon and egg bap (the U.K. version of a breakfast sandwich) as your guide tells you about the history of the market, as well as an overview of the city's history and culture. Other stops include a historic pub for a cheese tasting paired with English cider. And – as is standard on a Secret Food Tour – there will be a secret dish offered somewhere along the way. As you eat your way through London, you'll also enjoy great views of the city skyline, London Bridge and Tower Bridge. Past participants appreciate the quantity and quality of food provided, as well as the entertaining guides.

Tours depart several times a day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Secret Food Tours also offers tours of the Shoreditch district, among other areas.

BrakeAway Bike Tours – The Secret London Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 32 pounds (about $41); kids from 26 pounds (about $33) Duration: 3.5 hours

This London bike tour leads riders past famous sights, such as the Tower of London and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, but also explores lesser-known features of the city, including its street art and secret passageways. It also includes a 20-minute stop at Brick Lane. Reviewers extol the fun guides and say the tour is ideal if you want a break from the tourist crowds. Plus, they say it's a great value for the money.

Tours are offered daily from late March through October at 3 p.m. Tour prices include bikes, helmets and rain ponchos. Children 9 and younger are not permitted on the tour, and groups are capped at 12 participants. For a more traditional tour of London, consider the company's Grand London Bike Tour.

Liquid History Tours – Drink London Tour

Price: From 25 pounds (about $32) Duration: 3 to 4 hours

If the idea of walking – and drinking – in the footsteps of literary luminaries like Shakespeare and Dickens appeals, this is the tour for you. On the Drink London Tour, you'll walk along the "Street of Shame" (Fleet Street) for approximately 2 miles and stop in at least four historic pubs, some centuries old. You'll stroll by St. Paul's Cathedral, peek into secluded courtyards and listen to tales about Sweeney Todd. Travelers love the stories the guides share just as much as they enjoy drinking the local brews.

Note that the cost of drinks is not included, and reservations are required for this tour. Participants must be at least 18 years old. If you're traveling with a group, consider one of Liquid History Tours' private excursions.

The Ghost Bus Tours

Price: Adults from 25 pounds (about $32); kids from 17 pounds (about $22) Duration: 75 minutes

Ride a vintage double-decker bus for a spooky peek into London's lesser-known history with Ghost Bus Tours. Mixing horror with a fair bit of comedy – an aspect reviewers love – the actors-turned-guides describe the haunted history of top attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, among other famous landmarks. Both visitors and locals value the obscure stories guides share.

Tours last approximately 75 minutes and run several times each evening, though departure times vary by day.

London Bicycle Tour Company – The Classic Tour

Price: Adults from 33.95 pounds (about $43); kids from 24.95 pounds (about $32) Duration: 3 hours

Travelers consistently give the London Bicycle Tour Company high marks for its fun guides who are vigilant about ensuring riders' safety. On the Classic Tour – which travels about 8 miles – you'll breeze past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Banksy Tunnel (where you'll likely witness artists at work) and other local landmarks. Your tour guide will offer commentary and give you plenty of time to stop and take photos. Children need to be at least 10 years old and stable riders to participate.

Tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. To admire the city lights at night, consider the company's daily sunset ride.

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Alternative London – Street Art Walking Tour

Price: Adults from 20 pounds ($25); kids from 14 pounds (about $18) Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours

Promising to show you things London guidebooks don't cover, Alternative London's walking tour takes you to East London, where guides showcase the area's street art and discuss its culture and history. The company employs street artists and other creative types as guides so you get an insider's look into the community, something travelers say makes the tour unique. No two tours are alike because every guide has their favorite route and spots to highlight. Past tourgoers say the tour is fun and full of interesting insights.

Tours run at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, as well as 2 p.m. on Fridays. Outings are limited to 20 people. Looking to explore more of London's hidden spots? Alternative London offers a bike tour that emphasizes street art.

The English Bus – Stonehenge, Bath & A Secret Place Tour

Price: From 134 pounds (about $170) Duration: 12 hours

After you've had your fill of London's hustle, take a day trip to the countryside for a tour of Stonehenge . On this small tour of 16 people or fewer, you'll depart London in a Mercedes minibus and head to both Stonehenge and Bath. At Stonehenge, you'll have time to walk around the ancient stones and marvel at their enormity. In Bath, you'll have time to stop for lunch and either explore on your own or take a guided tour. The twist to this tour is that you'll also visit a secret spot on the way back to London, which is only revealed when you arrive.

The English Bus's vehicle, with panoramic windows and a glass roof, is small enough to go down back roads and through the countryside – a feature travelers love. Reviewers are also complimentary of the guides, who they describe as friendly, educational and well-versed in British history.

Tours depart daily at 8:45 a.m. and return to central London around 8:30 p.m. Tickets do not include food, drinks or admission to Stonehenge. The English Bus also operates daylong trips to the Cotswolds, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, among other destinations.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Price: Adults from 53.50 pounds ($68); kids from 43 pounds ($55) Duration: 3.5 to 7 hours

If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you already know that this London tour is a must – and previous tourgoers confirm it lives up to the hype. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter offers a behind-the-scenes look at sets, props and costumes used in the film franchise. Walk through the Great Hall – which is set for dinner – and explore Diagon Alley and Platform 9 3/4. Other exhibits include Creature Effects, where you can see how characters like Buckbeak the Hippogriff and Aragog were brought to life. You can even enjoy a butterbeer in the Backlot Café. Special exhibits are also displayed throughout the year and around the holidays.

Plan to spend at least half a day to fully experience the collection and discover its intricate details. Themed packages and add-on experiences are also available. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

City Experiences – Evening Cruise on the River Thames

Price: From 30 pounds (about $38) Duration: 2 hours

City Experiences offers evening cruises on the River Thames, a lovely way to end your day in London. Upon boarding, a server greets you with a complimentary glass of prosecco, and hors d'oeuvres are served throughout the two-hour cruise. You'll enjoy live background music as you take in the sights from your seat on the open-air upstairs deck or inside the saloon with picture windows. Previous travelers say they enjoyed the cruise, noting it is relaxing and affords spectacular views for photos.

In the warm weather months, cruises run daily at 6:30 p.m.; beginning in October, cruises are available Thursday through Sunday only. Patrons must be age 13 or older to join the tour. Other London river cruises offered by City Experiences include a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruise.

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The Jack the Ripper Tour With Ripper-Vision

Price: Adults from 18 pounds (about $23); kids from 10 pounds (about $13) Duration: 2 hours

This offbeat Jack the Ripper tour has a unique spin: the company uses what it calls "Ripper-Vision" to tell the story of the notorious murderer. A hand-held projector, "Ripper-Vision" displays pictures on walls and sides of buildings throughout the tour, allowing the guides to show (and tell) all about the infamous serial killer. You'll visit the actual murder sites where Jack the Ripper commited his crimes, and will get a glimpse of what London was like in the late 1800s. Tourgoers say guides are informative, entertaining and skilled at retelling the stories of Jack the Ripper's escapades.

Tours are offered nightly at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 5 p.m. tour on select days. The company also offers Jack the Ripper pub tours.

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Eating Europe – East End Food Tour

Price: Adults from 85 pounds (about $108); kids from 70 pounds (about $89) Duration: 3.5 hours

Eating Europe's East End food tour is a 3.5-hour exploration of one of London's most diverse and interesting neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy food at six restaurants, pubs, markets, bakeries and shops. Along with classic (and award-winning) fish and chips, you'll also sample some of the city's best curry, bagels and pastries. Reviewers rave about the delicious and varied offerings on this tour and encourage future participants to pace themselves so they can enjoy every bite.

Tours run throughout the day, every day, beginning at 11 a.m. There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. Eating Europe also offers tours of Soho and Borough Market.

Fat Tire Tours – Royal London Bike Tour

Price: Adults from 35 pounds (about $44); kids from 29 pounds (about $37) Duration: 4 hours

Fascinated with the monarchy? On this approximately four-hour cycling excursion from Fat Tire Tours, expert guides lead you to spots like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Kensington Palace, all while sharing intrigue and stories about British royalty. Midway through the tour, there is a half-hour lunch break near Trafalgar Square (at your own expense). Bikers say the tour provides a great way to see iconic sights and describe guides as informative and friendly.

Rides are offered daily at 10:30 a.m.; an additional 3:30 p.m. tour may also be available depending on the day and month. Schedules vary during the winter. Travelers should note reservations are required for this tour, and helmets are provided. Fat Tire Tours also offers cycling tours along the Thames, bike rentals and private tours.

Evan Evans Tours – Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath

Price: Adults from 95 pounds (about $121); kids from 85 pounds (about $108) Duration: 11 hours

The first stop on this day trip from London is Windsor Castle – the largest occupied castle in the world. Here, you'll have time to stroll the immaculate grounds and pay a visit to St George's Chapel, the location of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 nuptials. From there, you'll head to the city of Bath, England – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's home to the world-famous Roman Baths. The last stop of the day is Stonehenge. In all, the tour lasts about 11 hours. Reviewers rave about the entertaining, passionate guides, but some do bemoan the pace of the tour, saying certain parts felt rushed. However, all agree this is a great way to cross some must-see landmarks off your bucket list.

Tours depart Victoria Coach Station daily at 8 a.m. Evan Evans Tours also operates a similar tour that stops in Oxford instead of Bath.

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Brigit's Bakery London – Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour

Price: Adults from 45 pounds (about $57); kids from 35 pounds (about $44) Duration: 1.5 hours

Offering a unique twist on a bus tour and afternoon tea, Brigit's Bakery London's Classic Afternoon Tea Bus London Tour combines the two for a tasty outing. During the tour, you'll ride on a vintage double-decker Routemaster bus through central London, passing by Big Ben, Hyde Park, Downing Street and more. As you sightsee, servers pour tea and offer sandwiches, cakes and pastries. In addition to the tour's novelty, visitors find the prerecorded commentary entertaining and informative, and most say they enjoyed the food.

Tours, which last about 90 minutes, run several times daily and depart from either Northumberland Avenue or Victoria Coach Station. The tour accommodates several dietary restrictions, though these options may have an additional fee. Children ages 4 and younger are not permitted. Prefer gin to tea? The company also offers a Gin Lovers Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, among other options.

Tally Ho! – Landmarks and Gems Royal London Bike Tour

Price: From 55 pounds (about $70) Duration: 3.5 hours

On the London Landmarks & Gems cycling tour, Tally Ho! leads visitors to the city's major sights, while expert guides offer their insights and informative commentary – a point of praise for many reviewers. Other highlights include seeing the royal guards (and possibly the changing of the guard ceremony), spray painting in the Leake Street tunnel and grabbing a pint at a pub. The tour covers about 5 miles and travels at a leisurely pace, with time for photo stops.

Tours ride twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., though times may vary seasonally. There may only be an afternoon ride during the fall and winter months, and an additional tour at 9:30 a.m. runs during the summer months. There is a maximum of 12 people per tour. A helmet or tweed flat cap and spray paint are provided to bikers. Tally Ho! offers a variety of cycling and walking tours, including a gin "safari."

Thames Rockets – Ultimate London Adventure

Price: From 49.95 pounds ($63) Duration: 50 minutes

The 50-minute Ultimate London Adventure tour is a sightseeing cruise like no other. As your actor-turned-guide narrates your trip, you'll take in iconic sights along the Thames, such as the Tate Modern, the Gherkin and the Houses of Parliament. Once you get under the Tower Bridge, the speedboat captain ramps up to speeds of 30 knots (35 mph) and takes you on a thrilling ride as the music blasts and passengers shriek. Tourgoers describe it as an exhilarating, fantastic experience.

Tours depart several times daily. Keep in mind: From November through January tours are only offered Thursday through Sunday. Thames Rockets also offers adults-only evening rides, as well as longer 80-minute cruises, among other options.

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Tour for Muggles

Price: Adults from 17 pounds (about $22); kids from 15 pounds (about $19) Duration: 2 hours

One of the best Harry Potter tours in London , this option garners rave reviews from witches, wizards, Muggles and Squibs who appreciate both the knowledgeable tour guides and seeing their favorite "Harry Potter" locations in real life. Tour for Muggles takes visitors through London for approximately two hours to see locations where the movies were shot, as well as places that inspired author J.K. Rowling.

Tours are limited to 20 people and run several times a day Tuesday through Sunday.

Gin Journey London

Price: From 75 pounds (about $95) Duration: 4.5 hours

If you enjoy imbibing in gin, you'll love taking a tour with Gin Journey, where your expert "gin guardian" takes you to five different venues in London in a chauffeur-driven minibus. During the 4.5-hour tour, you'll sample five different gins, enjoy five gin cocktails, visit a distillery and learn all about this spirit and why it's having a modern renaissance. Reviewers praise the guides, the drinks and the tour's great organization.

Gin Journeys can be booked in different neighborhoods, including Hackney and Soho. Tours, which are capped at 20 people, are offered every Saturday at 1 or 2 p.m., depending on which neighborhood you choose to book. Ticket discounts may be available for early bookings.

Strawberry Tours – Free Soho Tour London

Price: Free Duration: 2 hours

Since the mid-19th century, Soho has been a haven for musicians, writers and bohemians. Learn about the neighborhood's famous residents and much more on this free two-hour London walking tour. Your guide will talk about famous bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and their connection to the area. You'll also learn about the history of Soho's sex industry, a topic not always discussed on tours. Guides will take you by the Old Red Light District, Carnaby Street, the West End Theatre District and more. Tourgoers rave about the expert guides and are awestruck by the history of the area.

As its name suggests, the tour is free, but at the end of tour, you can pay your guide what you wish. This tour runs Wednesday through Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Strawberry Tours offers other free excursions around London, such as street art-themed tours and several London landmarks tours.

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Free Tours by Foot – World War Two Tour of London

On this two-hour walking tour of London, you'll learn about London during the Blitz, hear tales of how the city was rebuilt after the war and walk past landmarks that survived the bombings, such as St. Paul's Cathedral. Tour-takers value the engaging guides and the amount of history shared on the tour. They also say guides tailor the tour to participants' interests.

Visitors can name their own price, paying what they think the tour was worth at the excursion's conclusion. Tours operate Thursday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required to guarantee a spot. Free Tours by Foot offers a variety of walking and food tours, including tours of Westminster and London street art, among many others.

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How European cities are welcoming Taylor Swift during her tour

Each city on swift’s entirely sold-out tour is trying to welcome the musical star in style.

By Sarah Gambles

Taylor Swift is making her way through Europe right now. She’s in the middle of a massive 152-city tour called The Eras Tour.

She’s already broken records, like in Lyon, France, where she broke the attendance record in the city for a female performer during her sold-out show.

“This is overall my very first trip to Lyon and look at what you’ve done,” Swift said during the show, per USA Today . “You broke that record.”

It’s Swift’s first time performing in many of the European cities — Stockholm, Sweden, was so excited about her arrival, the city’s capital temporarily renamed itself “Swiftholm.”

‼| Stockholm in Sweden nicknames the city "Swiftholm" in honor of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/E3ppoMnKNa — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) May 16, 2024

Here’s how European cities are welcoming Taylor Swift to town:

It’s me, hi, I’m TTPD tram, it’s me👋🏻 The #TaylorSwift merchandise stand is open at @MurrayfieldStad 🥳. If you’re travelling there by tram today, make sure you’ve got your tram tickets purchased or validated before you board! Look out for the Taylor Swift TTPD tram… pic.twitter.com/CoUlXPQEia — Edinburgh Trams (@EdinburghTrams) June 5, 2024

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh crafted Taylor Swift branding for one of its trams that travels to and from the stadium where Swift will be performing.

It’s not the only train taking on the Swift name. “The Flying Scotsman” train rebranded itself temporarily as “The Flying Swiftie,” which will include “on-train and station announcements,” and Swifties will be able to purchase discounted refreshments, “thanks to a special Flying Swiftie discount,” Rail UK reported.

“We know thousands of people will be travelling to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour this summer and it fills us with Happiness to be carrying so many of them in Style,” Stuart Thomas, communications director at LNER, said . “We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate the tour arriving in the UK and so our special Flying Swiftie service will say ‘So Long, London’ at 10am — packed with fans heading for the first night in Edinburgh.”

So make the friendship bracelets... 🎶✨ Our penguins are ready for #EdinburghTSTheErasTour with their friendship bracelets! Remember, show your Eras Tour ticket at the door to get 25% off zoo admission (valid 7-9 June on walk-up tickets only) 💛 @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/1inEePttyO — Edinburgh Zoo (Taylor’s Version) (@EdinburghZoo) June 6, 2024

The Edinburgh Zoo is welcoming Swift by offering 25% off admissions for Swift attendees to see the miniature friendship bracelets the zoo’s penguins are touting in honor of Swift.

🎶 Scotland welcomes @taylorswift13 on Friday. 📢 Here's a message from Scotland's First Minister @JohnSwinney pic.twitter.com/MHUYk2WgHh — The SNP (@theSNP) June 5, 2024

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney extended a welcome to Swift by way of a video on X .

“To Taylor and all her Swifties, I extend the warmest of welcomes to Scotland,” Swinney said .

“It’s an honor to represent the area, and I’m thrilled to offer Taylor Swift an especially warm welcome to Scotland,” he added .

A bagpipe band also performed a rendition of Swift’s hit song “Love Story” to honor the musical artist.

Madrid, Spain

In Spain, a motorcade escorted Swift from the airport to her hotel. “Barricades and police officers on foot and horseback lined her route,” Newsweek reported.

Famous Spanish author Alejandro Sanz shared a photo of himself and Swift to welcome her to the country.

Welcome home dear Taylor. Spain loves you ♥️ @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/EHRC3RpXef — Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) May 28, 2024

“Welcome home dear Taylor. Spain loves you,” he wrote in the post on X .

Taylor Swift at Estádio da Luz: "I want to move to Portugal" The microphone didn't pick it up, but there's nothing like reading lips: on her debut in Portugal, at the Estádio da Luz, the American star left several compliments between the lines. pic.twitter.com/T2s5aZNAhE — Isabel Telo (@IsabelTelo_) May 26, 2024

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon welcomed Swift’s first performance in the city by crafting an extensive city guide of activities to do, foods to try, places to visit and more that it recommends for her and her fans.

Here’s a look at that guide .

During the show, she mouthed that she wants to move to Portugal .

Taylor swift’s legendary and iconic eras tour was attended by the prime minister of sweden ! This is first time ever the said leader of the country has attended any concert .. for first time ever pic.twitter.com/3qUZWePOYM — Folklush. (@folklush29) May 18, 2024

Stockholm, Sweden

Sweden’s prime minister not only released a welcome message and temporary city nickname, he also attended the show, according to Parade magazine .

WELCOME TO FRANCE TAYLOR SWIFT ! 🔥 Are you... ready for it #Swifties ? pic.twitter.com/MOwEc1O4Q9 — NRJ (@NRJhitmusiconly) May 7, 2024

Paris, France

Paris welcomed Swift in a grand way, by sharing a video of friendship bracelets being dropped on the iconic Eiffel Tower. French radio station Nouvelle Radio Jeune, or NRJ, shared the video with the gigantic friendship bracelet graphics.

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Travis Kelce’s summer plans include a trip across the Atlantic to “support” girlfriend Taylor Swift on the European leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, confirmed to “Entertainment Tonight” on Tuesday that he will be joining the pop star, also 34, when she hits the road again next month.

“Oh, you know I gotta go support,” the athlete told the outlet when asked if he would be “packing [his] bags” soon.

Kelce noted that he is more than happy to repay the favor after the “Cruel Summer” singer attended so many of his NFL games throughout the season.

“We are both very career-driven. I think we both love what we do and any chance that I can show my support to her — knowing that she has shown me all the support in the world throughout the season — it’s just been an amazing experience getting to know Tay,” he said.

Although Kelce didn’t reveal which cities he plans to join Swift in, he hinted that her shows in London and Paris were “can’t-miss” concerts.

“I’ll tell you what, I think the London shows. I think she’s at Wembley [Stadium] eight times? Which is mind-blowing that she can do that many shows in one stadium and fill that thing up,” he said.

the taypraise never stops 🥹 pic.twitter.com/Slc9lhy8yE — Tayvis Nation 🏈🫶🏻 (@tayvisnation) April 2, 2024

Kelce, who played an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at the same venue in 2015, joked that he couldn’t even fill the space for a single day.

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“And London is always an amazing city and Paris is a beautiful city and she will be all over Europe,” he added. “There won’t be a bad show, I promise you that.”

Sources previously told the US Sun that the three-time Super Bowl champion would be pulling out all the stops for Swift during her days off in each European city.

The NFL star reportedly booked ultra-luxurious hotels and restaurants for them in France and Italy to enjoy during their downtime — including a $6,300-per-night penthouse in the City of Love and a $12,000-a-night hotel in Rome.

“He wants to take her on romantic getaways to have her relax and go discover those nice cities and European romantic places together,” an insider close to Kelce told the outlet.

While it’s unclear how long Kelce will be joining the superstar on the road, we will not be at her shows in Stockholm in mid-May due to schedule conflicts.

As Swift takes the stage in Sweden, Kelce will be hosting the 2024 installment of  Kelce Jam , a music festival featuring performances from Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz.

The “Catching Kelce” alum has already traveled to several different countries since he started dating the 14-time Grammy winner last summer.

Despite his busy football season, Kelce flew down to Argentina last November to watch his leading lady take the stage. Once his season was over, the NFL star made brief trips to Australia and Singapore to catch a couple more shows.

The jet-setting pair also spent some time in the Bahamas last month as Swift lapped up her last bit of down time before her hectic tour schedule resumes.

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