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Cotswolds Tour from London with Lunch
Badge of ExcellenceLondon, England
- 10 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swap the bustle of London for the rural beauty of the Cotswolds on this full-day trip, including a 2-course lunch. Traveling to the Cotswolds from London by comfortable, air-conditioned coach, drink in the rolling countryside and slow pace of this enchanting region. Enjoy free time to stroll around picture-perfect villages such as Burford, Bibury, and Stow-on-the-Wold; and break midway to enjoy a traditional English lunch at an old Cotswolds hotel restaurant.
- Full-day trip from London to the Cotswolds
- Enjoy a 2-course lunch at a hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds
- Visit villages like Bibury, Burford , and Stow-on-the-Wold
- Round-trip transit makes exploring the rural region easy
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A peaceful escape to a quaint and picturesque region of England. Have a traditional lunch in an old English restaurant, visit teahouses and soak up the charm of the Cotswolds.
What's Included
- Local guide
- 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (maximum 50 people)
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from Victoria Railway / Underground station. Please go inside the building and go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 18 - 20.
Start time
08:15 AM
End point
- Victoria Railway Station, 115 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9SA, UK
The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.
What To Expect
Depart Central London by comfortable, air-conditioned coach and venture into the countryside on your journey to England’s oh-so-pretty region of the Cotswolds.
As you travel, listen as your guide shares stories about the region’s history and attractions, from its stone-built towns to its idyllic villages and lush, rolling fields.
Have your camera at the ready as your coach enters the undulating Cotswold hills, and stop first in the lovely town of Burford, famous for its wide main street and houses built from differently hued local stone. Enjoy a short stop to visit the teahouses and shops ranged along the street, and then continue to the picture-postcard village of Bibury.
Stroll around the almost impossibly quaint 17th-century weavers’ cottages at the heart of the village, and then travel to an old Cotswolds hotel to enjoy a 2-course lunch from a menu that includes classic English dishes. As you eat, soak up the medieval atmosphere of the oak-beamed restaurant, and admire the stone fireplace that bears what are thought to be witches’ marks.
Duly refreshed, journey onward to the village of Bourton-on-the-Water and enjoy around an hour of free time here to explore. Then, make your last stop at Stow-on-the-Wold, a small market town that’s one of the Cotswolds’ most charming spots. Get another spell of free time to delve into this picturesque place, perhaps discovering its charming tea and gift shops, and snapping photos of its townhouses.
Finally, take your leave of the Cotswolds and return to Central London where your tour finishes in the early evening.
As you travel, listen as your guide shares stories about the region’s history and attractions, from its stone-built towns to its idyllic villages and lush, rolling fields.
Have your camera at the ready as your coach enters the undulating Cotswold hills, and stop first in the lovely town of Burford, famous for its wide main street and houses built from differently hued local stone. Enjoy a short stop to visit the teahouses and shops ranged along the street, and then continue to the picture-postcard village of Bibury.
Stroll around the almost impossibly quaint 17th-century weavers’ cottages at the heart of the village, and then travel to an old Cotswolds hotel to enjoy a 2-course lunch from a menu that includes classic English dishes. As you eat, soak up the medieval atmosphere of the oak-beamed restaurant, and admire the stone fireplace that bears what are thought to be witches’ marks.
Duly refreshed, journey onward to the village of Bourton-on-the-Water and enjoy around an hour of free time here to explore. Then, make your last stop at Stow-on-the-Wold, a small market town that’s one of the Cotswolds’ most charming spots. Get another spell of free time to delve into this picturesque place, perhaps discovering its charming tea and gift shops, and snapping photos of its townhouses.
Finally, take your leave of the Cotswolds and return to Central London where your tour finishes in the early evening.
Burford
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bibury
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Swan Hotel, Bibury
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Stow-on-the-Wold
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Premium Tours (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: on rare occasions the lunch venue may change due to availability.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Keith_s
Nick was AMAZING!!! Totally knowledgeable with seamingly endless contextual
Stories that enriched each landmark pointed out. He was super cheeky and made all laugh often. Nick was Polite and orderly and ensured all were accounted for each stop. Strongly recommend taking this out any tour with Nick!!
Reviews
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971 reviews
Linda_D, May 2024
Our guide and driver were excellent. Enjoyed meeting people on the tour. Also liked the stops that were chosen.
Sultan_C, Apr 2024
Nicholas was a great tour guide, knowledgeable and entertaining but also a good at taking photos. Thanks to both Nicholas and Carlos, me and my friend enjoyed the Cotswolds tour. Would recommend!
Tara_L, Apr 2024
Beautiful part of the country. Driver Neal did a great job getting us in and out. Tom kept us entertained and informed for the duration of the trip
Christine_C, Apr 2024
Nicholas was an awesome tour guide, terrific sense of humor and very knowledgeable! Enjoyed the towns we went to and were able to explore.
Keith_s, Apr 2024
Nick was AMAZING!!! Totally knowledgeable with seamingly endless contextual
Stories that enriched each landmark pointed out. He was super cheeky and made all laugh often. Nick was Polite and orderly and ensured all were accounted for each stop. Strongly recommend taking this out any tour with Nick!!
Amelia_F, Apr 2024
An interesting tour, but with mixed feelings. It was nice to get out of central London and experience the English countryside and a real mid-evil city just hours outside of London. The various towns are quaint and picturesque, but crowded with tourists. On the downside, lunch was subpar with a tasteless chicken breast with some artificial mashed potato and vegetables. Also, our tour guide while trying to be informative, was actually too detailed and talked incessantly. I wish he brought the information up a level and left out all the details. Also, I didn’t appreciate him inserting his political opinions in his narratives. I was paying for his political commentary.
Janice_W, Apr 2024
Tour was fabulous! Nick made our tour so exciting. He was so knowledgeable on all aspects of our tour. He stuck around to help me find my train. Our driver was so careful and such an experienced driver for those small roads.
Luigi_E, Apr 2024
Exceptional tour guide kept everyone well informed and entertained during the whole trip. Lunch was nice in the heart of Bibury
Russ_B, Apr 2024
The Cotswolds were beautiful. Our guide Karen was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We were given time to enjoy each of the towns we visited.
Cynthia_L, Apr 2024
This tour was Epic! Of course the British punctuality is always a plus. Everything was On-Time. Carlos, the driver gave us a smooth rise and Alan was a funny and amazing Tour Guide. Cotswold is a beautiful town and so was Bibury. The third stop was sort of like a bonus, almost insignificant. We could have done without it.
The place we had lunch was beautiful and the lunch served exceeded expectations. The service was superior and the hospitality a five star. Thank you VIATOR. You have never disappointed in all our bookings with you.
I appreciate how you keep me informed and stay in contact to make sure everything goes as planned and as I expect. So far, I book with confidence when I use your services.
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