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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

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The Complete Cotswolds Tour Small Group Day Trip from London

Overview

Take a break from busy London to experience the English countryside on a small-group full-day tour to the Cotswolds. Travel by minibus with a driver-guide who shares details about the region's history along the way. You'll explore remote outposts, charming villages, and winding country lanes, as you take in the best of the Cotswolds on this relaxing day trip from London.
  • See more in one day with your guide, ideal for people with limited time
  • Go off the beaten path in rural England
  • Includes round-trip transportation from London
  • Small-group maximum of 16 participants allows for a more personalized tour

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver-Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Urban Baristas
    44 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ND, UK

    The meeting point is Urban Baristas coffee shop, near South Kensington station. Guests are welcome to use the coffee shop facilities. The tour departs by 8.25am, but please arrive to check-in by 8.15am.

Start time

08:25 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

After boarding your transport and heading out of London and into the British countryside, you’ll arrive at your first stop, Burford, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds. You’ll have time to stroll the quaint high street and admire houses more than 600 years old.

Next up is the village of Bibury, often described as the prettiest in England. Enjoy a snapshot of traditional English country life as wander along the river and snap photographs of Arlington Row; a set of weavers cottages now emblematic of the area.

You’ll stop for a hearty lunch in Bourton-on-the-Water, another gorgeous village, before reaching your final stop, Stow-on-the-Wold. Find out how this town inspired *Lord of the Rings* and enjoy free time browsing antique stores before you start the journey back to London.

Burford

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Bibury

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bourton-on-the-Water

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Stow-on-the-Wold

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
  • Operating Hours: 9:00 - 18:00
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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 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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Awesome Cotswold trip.
Mary_P, Mar 2024
The trip was wonderful! Justin was an absolutely incredible guide. So knowledgeable about history & made us all think with assignments about history & the area. He went above & beyond. Was very pleasant & dropped us off in the same area that was the pick up point. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Len our guide was wonderful!! He was kind, patient, and extremely informative. We would highly recommend him!!
Michael_D, Mar 2024
The route Len took, the architecture, Len's fun historical stories, and the overall quaintness of Cotswolds!
trip to Coswolds
Russell_R, Mar 2024
Sites were all unique and enjoyable, ride was comfortable, Len our guide was more than excellent, great stories and information.
Great way to sample Cotswolds with low effort
Melena_H, Mar 2024
Great sampling of the Cotswolds. Enjoyed the low stress and informative trip. Ask for Christian as your driver/guide.
Must visit: Beautiful english village with lots of interesting stories!
Deepak_M, Mar 2024
If you are in London for more than 3 days then I would recommend to go see cotswold and highly recommend to book this tour. Our tour guide was Len and he showed us some really english country sides and shared some interesting tales. We really had a great time and we are taking back some amazing views and funny stories as well. One pro tip, in one the lunch stop don’t go a crowded restro, if you really want to try then let the server know that you are with a group. Also, the pick up and drop off location is very near from the tube station. Our pick up and drop off location was at urban barista on South Kensington road.
Great day touring the Cotswolds
Megan_F, Mar 2024
Len was THE BEST!! Great playlist. Great tour, we would have enjoyed more time in the towns with shops.
Suggestions to extend village stays
molly_m, Mar 2024
We loved the quaint villages. We felt rushed for time during our stops. My suggestion would be to lengthen the trip time in each village,than adding a dinner and miss the traffic jams into London This would be worth extra money
Wonderful tour of the Cotswolds
Alana_D, Mar 2024
I had a wonderful experience on this tour. James (and Barbara 🙂) was the driver/guide and he was really wonderful. We saw four villages and spent the right amount of time in each given the time we had. In between James provided history and information about the area and the villages and he had a great travel playlist of British tunes. He also always made sure everyone was onboard before we departed which I appreciated as a female solo traveller.
Engaging, informative, humorous
Carina_A, Mar 2024
The trip to Cotswolds was amazing. Our tour guide Justin made the whole experience memorable. He was very knowledgeable and kind with us. He took the scenic routes through the villages sharing the history and cultures.
A very nice day in Cotswolds
Ekin_G, Mar 2024
We visited 4 villages with our tour guide David..It was a very comfirtable and very good planned tour. David was an excellent guide. I am very glad that I chose this tour.
A Great Day in the Countryside
Kimberly_H, Mar 2024
This was a wonderful way to get out of the city and see parts of the countryside that we would have missed had we not taken this tour.
Relaxing, Cost Effective Tour
Marissa_A, Mar 2024
This was the perfect way to see the Cotswolds! The process was smooth, convenient, & David was great
Wish we had more time & the prices with other tour guys was lower than best we paid, however we were guaranteed this low
Deena_A, Mar 2024
I wish we had more time at bibury.The bus was a little too small, wish had more spacious seats. We could have have stayed for more time at each place.Alos washrooms should be a facility which needs to be taken care from the tour organisers.
Cotswolds Small Group tour
Rozelle_G, Mar 2024
Loved visiting and shopping in the Cotswolds towns. Len was a great guide. His explanations of history and culture were excellent.
Good Trip
Chuck_R, Mar 2024
Great experience and Kevin very good . Glad we did the trip. Cotswolds were worth the trip, will go back and spend more time there.
The Wonderful Cotswolds
Dina_B, Mar 2024
Such a great day trip. The Cotswolds is a must see. Beautiful villages. Great local people. Amazing guide, Kevin. Knew so much and so funny and entertaining.
Excellent tour. Highly recommend.
Paula_C, Mar 2024
The Cotswolds were so beautiful. We visited 4 towns. Each one was slightly different. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. The transportation was very comfortable. We loved every minute of this tour.
Great Tour
Susan_C, Mar 2024
Despite a mostly rainy day, our tour with Kevin was fun. The day is long but Kevin kept us very entertained with his knowledge of the area and the history of the UK in general. The pace was perfect with just enough time in each village to wander around and see the sights, shop, and take in the amazing architecture. This was our first visit to the UK and we are very glad this was how we spent one of our days.
Great day trip to the countryside
Kathy_W, Mar 2024
Kevin was a great tour guide, informative and helpful throughout the trip. The stops were conveniently timed and the each leg of the trip was well explained by Kevin including when to eat heads up on bathroom and view spots, he took care of it all!
Would recommend in a heart beat!
Melinda_H, Mar 2024
This was such a fun trip! Kevin was a fantastic tour guide! The small towns were lovely, and Kevin made sure to point out all sorts of fun things to look at. I loved Stow on the Wold as this not only has history but inspiration to great works of literature.
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From $119.45

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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