Day Tours & Local Guides

Discuss hired guides, excursions, and day tours you've experienced

There are hundreds of European day tours available by bus and on foot. Many of these are small independent operators offering a great value. But quality varies, all are an important commitment of time, and you want to choose wisely. Which ones are the best value and why?

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Cotswold from London	Nargo	10	01/29/26 03:04 AM
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Normandy D-Day Beaches	djka85	3	04/10/26 04:27 PM
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Guides for Milan October 2026	nahulme	1	05/04/26 09:53 PM
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