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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    London
    Meals
    Dinner (Classic British fare)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London's cobbled streets and pubs
    • Twilight stroll past the Thames
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  2. Day 2

    London to York

    London to York
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of York with Trip Leader
    • Entrance to York Minster
    • River cruise with fish and chips dinner

    Optional Activities

    • York ghost walk experience
    Landmarks
    York Minster
    The Shambles
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  3. Day 3

    York

    York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Fish and chips on river cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Evening river cruise with fish and chips

    Optional Activities

    • Jorvik Viking Centre
    • Explore city chocolateries
    Landmarks
    Jorvik Viking Centre
  4. Day 4

    York to Edinburgh

    York to Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Edinburgh pub crawl: from £20
    • Writers' Museum visit
    • Browse independent boutiques and galleries
    • Climb Calton Hill for city views
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Royal Mile
    Calton Hill
    Writers' Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Edinburgh Castle visit
    • Arthur's Seat climb
    • Grassmarket exploration
    • Royal Mile street performers
    • Jacobite Rebellion walking tour: from £50
    • Calton Hill sunset views
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Seat
    Edinburgh Castle
    Grassmarket
    Royal Mile
    Calton Hill
  6. Day 6

    Edinburgh to Inverness

    Edinburgh to Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty Scottish fare with smoked salmon, venison, creamy potatoes and haggis)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Inverness's cobbled streets and shops
  7. Day 7

    Inverness

    Inverness
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Loch Ness scenic cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Live music in Inverness town
    Landmarks
    Loch Ness
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  8. Day 8

    Inverness to Glasgow

    Inverness to Glasgow
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Glasgow with Trip Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Local café or bakery visit for pastries and Scottish sweets
    • Explore quirky bars and live music venues
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  9. Day 9

    Glasgow to Belfast

    Glasgow to Belfast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Belfast with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore colourful murals and quirky alleyways
    • Browse Belfast markets
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  10. Day 10

    Belfast to Giant's Causeway & Londonderry

    Belfast to Giant's Causeway & Londonderry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giant's Causeway
    • Walking tour of Londonderry with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Derry Girls filming locations
    • View local murals and street art
    Landmarks
    Giant's Causeway
    Londonderry City Walls
  11. Day 11

    Belfast to Galway

    Belfast to Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Meal showcasing Galway's best bites)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Galway with Trip Leader
    • Supper featuring Galway's best bites

    Optional Activities

    • Browse craft stalls
    • Watch street musicians perform
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  12. Day 12

    Galway

    Galway
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Aran Islands including Cliffs of Moher (summer)
    • Trip to Aran Islands (winter)
    • Explore Galway galleries
    • Traditional Irish music in pubs
    • Spice bag from local takeaway
    Landmarks
    Inis Móir
    Cliffs of Moher
  13. Day 13

    Galway to Dublin

    Galway to Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Dublin with Trip Leader
    • Entrance to Guinness Storehouse

    Optional Activities

    • Dublin pub night with music (March-October)
    • Explore Temple Bar
    • Browse street performers
    • Dublin Bay seafood or Irish stew dinner
    Landmarks
    Guinness Storehouse
    Temple Bar
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  14. Day 14

    Dublin

    Dublin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the GAA museum
    • Wander cobbled streets
    • Discover street performers
    • Live music in pubs
    • Comedy night
    • Cocktails by the River Liffey
    Landmarks
    GAA Museum
    River Liffey
  15. Day 15

    Dublin to Conwy

    Dublin to Conwy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Conwy Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Photo stop at Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
    • Explore Conwy's medieval streets
    Landmarks
    Conwy Castle
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  16. Day 16

    North Wales - Snowdonia

    North Wales - Snowdonia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Snowdonia hiking (weather permitting)
    • Snowdonia zipline experience through slate mine
    Landmarks
    Snowdonia National Park
  17. Day 17

    North Wales to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Bristol

    North Wales to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Bristol
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
    • Canoe over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (weather dependent, summer only)
    Landmarks
    Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  18. Day 18

    Bristol

    Bristol
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bristol with Trip Leader
    • Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bristol street art independently
    • Visit buzzing harbourside bars
    • Discover live music venues
    Landmarks
    Bristol Harbourside
  19. Day 19

    Bristol to London

    Bristol to London
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Traveler Moments

  • Cliffs overlooking the sea with a cloudy sky.
  • Person posing with famous statues in an urban setting.
  • Statues in a city street setting at dusk.
  • Modern buildings reflected on a water body in an urban setting.
  • A serene, reflective lake with mountains and clouds.
  • A person standing on a cliff with the sea in the background.
  • Overlooking a cityscape with a large cannon in the foreground.
  • A person posing on a bridge with a river and city buildings.
  • A person posing with rocky coastal formations.
  • A person standing on a grassy hill overlooking a beach town.
  • A person posing with the Stonehenge in the background.
  • A person posing next to a stone sign marking the Scottish border.
  • A person standing in front of an ancient stone monument with carved designs.
  • Group of people forming a human pyramid on a grassy hill.
  • Group of tourists posing in front of a large sculpture.
  • Two men in kilts posing with thumbs up in an urban setting.
  • Large group posing in front of a Gothic-style building.
  • Group of people posing in front of a building with a wave sculpture.
  • Group of people standing in front of a large sculpture with wings.
  • Group of people posing in front of statues of four Beatles members.
  • Group of people standing by a 'Welcome to Scotland' road sign.
  • Visitors exploring Giant's Causeway with distinctive rock columns.
  • Group of people resting on rock columns at Giant's Causeway.
  • Dance performance on stage with five people in coordinated outfits.
  • Coastal village with buildings and a stone sea wall.
  • Group of people posing in front of Guinness brewery sign.
  • Large group of people posing in front of a brick building
  • A group of friends inside a vehicle taking a selfie.
  • Scenic view of the Cliffs of Moher with green grass and lush surroundings.
  • Mysterious ancient stone structure under dramatic skies.
  • Victoria Memorial with golden statue against blue sky.
  • The Albert Memorial with a gold statue in a park setting.
  • The iconic Edinburgh skyline with historical landmarks.
  • Scenic view of lush green hills on a sunny day.
  • Majestic green mountains shrouded in mist.
  • Geometric basalt columns landscape formation.
  • Couple taking a playful selfie beneath the lattice ironwork of the Eiffel Tower.
  • A woman posing with arms open in front of a large sculpture.
  • Two women smiling at the camera at a coastal site.
  • View of a historic castle atop a rocky hill, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Group of people posing by a stone monument beside a lake.
  • Group of people posing indoors during an event.
  • Three people posing indoors holding drinks.

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 146 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
    4.6
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • Lucas5.0•November 2022
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    schöne Tour, tolle Ziele, tolle Gruppe
    Traveled in October 2022
  • Liam
    Liam5.0•May 2022
    Led by Tim
    Tim was a sensational guide! He went out of his way to make sure we all had the best of every city, and gave great...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • Mitchell
    Mitchell5.0•May 2022
    Led by Tim
    Tim was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable on all parts of the UK and Ireland. He was very professional but very...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • Jessica
    Jessica5.0•January 2021
    Did this tour in 2019 and loved it b. I was able to see everything I wanted and even more that I never knew about...
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    Traveled in June 2019
  • Chloe4.0•January 2020
    Overall the tour was amazing, stopped at so many beautiful places and it was good to have so much of our own time to...
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    Traveled in January 2020
    Reply from: Topdeck
    Glad you had a blast exploring Britain and Ireland with our trusty Trip Leader Dec - what was your favourite place/moment? Thank you for the feedback on the group dinners and hotels, we will pass those notes along to the right team so they can look into some more options.
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  • Samantha
    Samantha4.0•December 2019
    Really enjoyed this tour, it was great to learn about the long history and experience the local culture
    Traveled in December 2019
  • Myung5.0•November 2019
    Best trip ever!!!!!!
    Traveled in November 2019
  • ShaniceAdair5.0•November 2019
    This is literally the best way to get around the UK and see all the best bits!
    • Large group of people posing in front of a brick building
    • UK & Ireland: Panoramas & Pubs customer review photo
    Traveled in August 2019
  • AshleighLawrence5.0•November 2019
    Definitely worthwhile! Amazing scenery and amazing cities!! The smaller group makes it so easy to bond as a group! I...
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    • Dance performance on stage with five people in coordinated outfits.
    • Coastal village with buildings and a stone sea wall.
    • Group of people posing in front of Guinness brewery sign.
    • Group of people resting on rock columns at Giant's Causeway.
    • Visitors exploring Giant's Causeway with distinctive rock columns.
    Traveled in September 2019
  • Bridget4.5•November 2019
    Awesome itinerary, saw and did so much in the two weeks. Quite a fast paced tour, but enough free time to make sure...
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    Traveled in December 2018

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    Don

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    When is the best time to book flights home?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025

      We recommend not booking your flight on the same day the tour ends to allow time for delays.

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    Khalil

    Asked on February 22nd, 2025

    What should I do if I have specific dietary requirements?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025

      Please inform us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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    Hannah

    Asked on February 21st, 2025

    Just wondering what "Play and Pause" means??

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      Hannah

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      Why is this tour for 18-39 years old?

    • TopdeckOperator•Written February 2025

      Our Play and Pause tours the perfect mix of group activities and all-important YOU time. It's designed to have some days packed days of activities with the group before having some free time to do what you would like to do. Our tours are for years 18-39 because our tours are designed to travel in a style that is for a young demographic with our average traveller age being 24.

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    Chloe

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Is there a recommended packing list for this tour?

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      You will find a recommended packing list included in your trip notes prior to departure.

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    Helen

    Asked on January 5th, 2025

    What payment methods can I use to book the tour?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written January 2025

      You can select from various payment options available during the booking process.

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    Martha

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Do you have to be within that age group to travel on this excursion

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written December 2024

      We have a strict age restriction of 18-39 year olds on our tours, so unfortunately if you aren't within this bracket you will be unable to travel with us.

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    Christina

    Asked on October 24th, 2024

    is there an age limit on Play & Pause: Britain & Ireland ? if so my wife and i are 70yrs and 65yrs what tour can we go on ?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written October 2024

      Unfortunately, the age restriction for all our tours is 18yrs-39yrs.

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    Hannah

    Asked on September 1st, 2024

    me and my husband are interested to take this tour. We both are 45yrs old, just checking if this tour only take people with 18 -39years of age?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written September 2024

      Unfortunately, Topdeck trips have been designed for travellers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. I am deeply sorry to say that you will be unable to join us as we must adhere to our company policy.

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    Magalie

    Asked on August 8th, 2024

    Is travel insurance mandatory for this tour?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written August 2024

      Travel insurance is required if indicated in your trip documents, so be sure to check that.

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    Paula

    Asked on July 30th, 2024

    Is single supplement available for this tour?

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    • TopdeckOperator•Written July 2024

      We have a single occupancy option for this tour. The single supplement price is AUD $7069.00. We currently have an incredible Winter Promotion that this departure is eligible for - a $1000 off! We only have 2 solo spots left.

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      Paula

      Traveler•Written August 2024

      How can I book the single occupancy option for this tour?

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      Your $200 deposit is due within 7 days to confirm and secure your spot.

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