Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)
Description
Join this small-group day tour to the Cotswolds from London, and explore the highlights of the beautiful English countryside. Travel in a minibus in small, friendly groups as your Driver-Guide explains the history of the region and tells you the local stories. Along the way you'll meander along country lanes, see remote countryside and visit the most charming villages in the region. • Explore the highlights of the Cotswolds in one day • Get off the beaten path and travel along the narrow country lanes • Visit a mix of charming villages, historic towns and beautiful countryside • Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers
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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. Our 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. During the visit there will be time to explore Burford, visit the magnificent church and stroll along the high street to visit a mix of independent family-run shops.
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.
Our 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'.
We'll continue through the countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds that is a jumble of ancient inns & antique shops located around the bustling market square. This historic town was a place of inspiration for JRR Tolkien and is also where the last battle of the English Civil War took place in 1646.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
- Operating Hours: 9:00 - 18:00
Reviews(3,062)
It was a fantastic experience. Our driver Len is very knowledgeable. He shared loads of information and made the drive fun. Kathleen & Rob
We were blessed with Len our tour guide! Absolutely fabulous guide with detailed knowledge and useful information about the trip
A very well-organized tour from start to finish. Everything was perfectly arranged, and our guide, Len, was amazing—helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the day. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore the beauty of the Cotswolds in one day without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out transportation between the different villages.
We have a great day with great guider Tony! We are highly recommended! Cotswolds and company was great! Thank you for beautiful day!
Our driver/tour guide Ollie was awesome. Gave great history on all the places we went in the Cotswalds.
Our tour guide was Nigel…..very informative and fun! We had a really nice day!
We had a wonderful day! Chris S was a great driver and guide, very professional and we would definitely book again. Thanks for a great day.
Great experience with our fabulous guide, Sean! He gave us the right amount of information about the various villages and what was special about each. Comfortable transportation and beautiful views, as well as many suggestions of a variety of ways to spend our on own time at each destination. Sean was kind, knowledgeable, and authentic, with a great sense of humor!
Nigel was a great driver and tour guide! He showed us all the spots, explained all the things, and gave lots of recommendations for things to do or places to eat at each stop. I especially loved the bonus stop at the end of the King’s Men Stone Circle.
Traveling to London often on business I always enjoy visiting England outside the city. The Premium Tour led by Eva and driver Christian provided an excellent experience and increased my appreciation for the UK. Eva's ongoing informative and entertaining narrative made the drive time pass quickly. Christian is an expert driver. The Cottswolds' rolling hills and cream colored stone villages are beautiful. A lucrative wool industry paid for the beautiful stone work. The Roman "straght as an arrow" road is drastically different from medieval meandering countryside roads that follow the terrain. This was a tourist day well spent.
