Day trip

From London: Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

Activity provider: Go Tours Ltd
Day trip

From London: Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

Activity provider: Go Tours Ltd
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From US$ 103.53 per person

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Join this Cotswolds day tour from London and spend a relaxed day exploring charming scenery, traveling along narrow country lanes, and visiting historic towns and villages.

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Duration 9.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Experience

Itinerary
6 hours
  • Kensington

  • 1.5 hours
  • Burford (free time)

  • Bibury, England (free time)

  • Bourton-on-the-Water (free time)

  • Bourton-on-the-Water (lunch)

    • Optional
    • Extra fee
  • Stow-on-the-Wold (free time)

  • 2 hours
  • Kensington

Meeting point
Other stop
Highlights
  • Spend a full day exploring the best of the Cotswolds
  • Visit iconic villages, historical towns and the beautiful countryside
  • Have free time to explore each location
  • Travel in an air-conditioned minibus along the country lanes
  • Learn from your knowledgeable local guide
Full description

Spend a day exploring the quintessentially British countryside of the Cotswolds, an area known for its green landscapes, charming villages, and honey-colored stone cottages. Enjoy the highlights of the Cotswolds, as well as some of the quieter, less-seen areas of the countryside.

First, stop in the small town of Burford, one of England’s most unchanged medieval towns with many buildings over 500 years old. Visit the historic church, stroll along the attractive high street, and explore the town.

Next head to Bibury, known as the prettiest village in all of England. Wander along the river and see Arlington Row, a set of weaver's cottages that are now one of the symbols of the Cotswolds. Enjoy free time to explore the enchanting village.

Continue on to the picturesque town of Bourton-on-the-water. Take ample time to stroll by the river and its small bridges, admire the stone cottages and have some lunch. 

Cap your tour with a visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, a jumble of inns and antique shops situated around the ancient market square. Stow has been a center of trade in the Cotswolds for centuries and was the location of the last battle of the English Civil War in 1646. It's also the location of ‘England’s oldest pub’. 

Afterward, the tour returns to the meeting point.

Includes
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
  • Local driver/guide
  • Free time to explore each destination
  • Pickup or drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Children under 7 years

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Meeting point

The meeting point is Urban Baristas, near South Kensington station. Please arrive to checkin by 815 AM.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • There is a maximum of 16 passengers per tour
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1139 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Easy trip in a 16 ish seat bus with a driver who enjoyed showing us 4 towns connecting on small charming country roads. The driver didn't do much commentary but did share some history,a few stories and some fun facts. The towns visited were lovely and not over run with busses. Easy pick and drop off access by public transport.

March 29, 2023

Visiting London from the US (Alabama). Our tour guide, Len was excellent and so kind. We had a great conversation while at one of our stops! The Cotswolds were lovely! A much slower pace than the city, which I loved. Great shops and restaurants. Definitely try this tour!! And if you get Len, you will love him!

March 21, 2023

This is a great tour to introduce you to the Cotswolds. We stopped in four towns and our time to explore each one ranged from 30 min. to 1.5 hours. Our driver/guide, Len, was very helpful and friendly and purposely routed our journey through back roads so that we could see and experience more. The scenery was beautiful and iconically English. I highly recommend it.

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March 21, 2023

Product ID: 215430