Full Day Cotswolds Tour (From London)
Description
Discover the picturesque Cotswolds on a full-group tour from London. Travel through scenic country lanes to explore charming villages like Burford, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water. Enjoy 1 to 2 hours at each location, immersing yourself in the region's rich history and local culture. With roundtrip transportation and a driver, this tour offers an intimate look at the beauty of the English countryside, including delightful local food and drink options. Perfect for travelers seeking a relaxing escape from the city. - Depart from Paddington Station at 9:00 AM, returning around 7:00 PM - Visit Burford for 1 hour, Bibury for 1.5 hours, and Bourton-on-the-Water for 2 hours - Includes roundtrip transportation in a comfortable coach or minibus
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Itinerary
The day begins by departing London and travelling towards the quintessentially English countryside of The Cotswolds; an area that is famous for its beautiful landscape, charming villages and honey-coloured stone cottages. Your first stop will be the traditional town of Burford; known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This is a historic place where many houses date back nearly 600 years and little has changed for centuries
The village of Bibury is often described as the 'prettiest village in England'. It's charming scene is a snapshot of traditional English country life. Wander along the gentle river and see the iconic Arlington Row; a set of weavers cottages that are now one of the symbols of the Cotswolds
Your lunch stop is the charming settlement of Bourton-on-the-Water. The town's river setting has seen it become known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parents must bring booster seats for children
Reviews(7)
The driver showed up late and didn’t do a headcount and we arrived right on time and they were pulling away. They didn’t apologize
Wear comfortable shoes and whatever you like to eat during the day. Glasses, a raincoat if it looks like rain. Great tour to relax with nature in charming villages.
An excellent experience, 100% recommendable to leave the city and learn a bit more about beautiful places.
The bus arrived 15 min late , with no communication. It left all of us at the bus stop wondering when the bus would show up. Not suitable for families. We had a 1 year old with us. We booked the tour because it had clearly said in the description that infants are allowed , and they must be seated on the lap . The driver refused to board us and asked us for a booster seat for 1 year old and pay for seat , for the 1 year old who cannot sit on her own in the seat . When I showed him the tour description that said infants on lap , he said ok . It was raining during our trip and the bus did not have defrost / heater . The driver did not have visibility and had to stop the car for some time . We were really scared till we reached back .
I had a wonderful experience on this Viator tour of the Cotswolds visiting Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Bibury. Each place was absolutely beautiful, full of charm, character, and fascinating history. The scenery was stunning throughout the day, and every stop felt unique and worth exploring. What truly made the tour exceptional was our guide, Flossy. As a local, she had an incredible knowledge of the Cotswolds and shared so many interesting details and stories about the three towns and the region itself. She was engaging, funny, and made the history come alive with her captivating storytelling. Her passion for the area was obvious and made the whole experience even more special. The entire day was very well organised, relaxing, and enjoyable from start to finish. I came away feeling like I had truly experienced the beauty and history of the Cotswolds. Highly recommended!
Flossy, our tour guide was phenomenal! Her local knowledge made the tour one of our best experiences!
The excursion started on time and extended until 7 pm. We had time to tour each place, especially the last one where we could have lunch, walk and take pictures (unfortunately the villages are full of people) for 2 hs. The great guide, gave us a final surprise (we visited another place with history) and walked us down Notting Hill on returning to London.
