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Come and experience this magnificent full-day, driving and walking tour of the famous Cotswolds with a friendly local guide, in-vehicle refreshments and plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way. The Cotswolds is an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ (AONB) known for its stunning countryside, grand manor houses, lively market towns and quaint villages with honey-coloured stone cottages. By booking this tour, you will escape the hassles and time-constraints of accompanying a larger group, gain local insights and be able to fully immerse yourself in the experience. During this tour, you will: Be driven in a luxury vehicle with refreshments. Visit quintessential English countryside locations. Learn about the history of the places we visit. Have some free time to explore, or relax. Stop for photographs in various places along the way. Eat and drink in a Cotswold pub or restaurant (Optional- not included in tour price). Please note: we cannot pick up clients from London.

Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Historical Gloucester Tour

While history books can tell you what happened, this tour is designed to make you feel where it happened. What makes this experience truly special is the unprecedented access it provides. We aren't just looking at these sites from behind a velvet rope; we are stepping into the very spaces where defining moments of the past unfolded. Beyond the facts and figures, this is a multi-sensory journey. It’s about the specific chime of a centuries-old bell, the scent of aged stone and timber, and the way the light hits a particular corridor at a certain time of day. We have curated this route to highlight the "hidden in plain sight" details—the architectural quirks and secret symbols—that casual visitors often walk right past. Most importantly, this tour is built on storytelling rather than just recitation. By connecting the grand scale of history to the intimate, human lives that occupied these spaces, we transform a simple walk into an immersive narrative.

Historical Gloucester Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

The Bibury Self-Guided Tour: A Thousand Years of Village Life

Bibury’s story goes back over a millennium, from Saxon gift to anime stardom, yet it remains the quintessential English village. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll uncover how time and generations of Biburians have shaped one of the Cotswolds’ most photographed destinations, and how some are said to still haunt the village. The tour starts at Bibury Trout Farm, where natural springs have sustained life since Roman times. You’ll wind through the neighbouring settlements of Bibury and Arlington to explore the history and legends of this charming village. We’ll meet famous visitors and residents, explore the buildings, stories, and scandals, and hear how Biburians have lived, worked, and played over the centuries. Along the way, from Roman factory to Georgian grandeur, you’ll see how each building tells part of an ongoing story, helping you understand why this village continues to capture imaginations while maintaining its authentic character as a living community.

The Bibury Self-Guided Tour: A Thousand Years of Village Life

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

How Ancient Gloucester Helped Change the World Audio Guided Tour

Discover Gloucester’s remarkable past on this self-guided walking tour, tracing the city’s journey from Roman origins to medieval triumphs and beyond. Begin at the Cross, the heart of Roman Gloucester, and explore key landmarks like the Crypt School, Blackfriars Priory, and the Cathedral Quarter. Along the way, hear stories of Viking raids, civil war sieges, and Gloucester’s role in shaping British history. You’ll walk in the footsteps of literary legends and historical figures like Dick Whittington and Aethelflaed. This 120-minute tour offers a deep dive into Gloucester’s resilience, religious upheaval, and the iconic locations that make the city a living testament to over 2,000 years of history.

How Ancient Gloucester Helped Change the World Audio Guided Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

The historic University of Oxford, exploring 900 years of academic excellence.

Discover the historic university city of Oxford and the breathtaking villages of the Cotswolds on this full-day private tour from Bath. Travel in comfort with hotel pickup and your own expert guide for the entire day. Avoid crowded coach tours and explore at your own pace with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Walk through 900 years of academic history at the world-famous University of Oxford. Visit iconic colleges, medieval streets, and filming locations from Harry Potter. Then journey into the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, known for honey-colored stone cottages, charming market towns, and traditional English pubs. This private experience combines culture, history, countryside beauty, and authentic local storytelling, all in one unforgettable day. ✔ 100% Private tour ✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off ✔ Traditional pub lunch stop ✔ Personal expert guide Experience two of England’s most beautiful destinations in one seamless day.

Private Tour of Oxford and The Cotswolds

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,366

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

See more of the picturesque Cotswolds than you could on your own on this full-day trip from Moreton-in-Marsh or Stratford-upon-Avon. Showcasing the region's must-see villages that can be tricky to find on your own, this excursion visits Bourton-on-the-Water, Chipping Camden, and lesser-known sights that many Cotswolds tourists miss. You have ample free time to explore, along with commentary and tips for places to eat or see through the day.

Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Self Guided Walk from Tewkesbury Abbey to Victoria Gardens

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Tewkesbury. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll Gallivant with tour producer Owen Bowles through the tiny Tudor town that was once home to 101 pubs. On this tour, I’ll tell you how the industrial revolution by-passed the town, leaving us with over 350 listed buildings of special architectural and historical interest today, many of them timber-framed Tudor houses. You’ll learn why Tewkesbury once was home to 101 pubs. Hear the fate of the Lancastrian lords who claimed sanctuary in the abbey after the Battle of Tewkesbury and learn about the turbulent religious history of England and how it ties into this lovely little medieval town. You'll also discover where you can find the largest number of exquisitely decorated medieval tombs outside of London, and why Tewkesbury Abbey has been described as ‘the Westminster Abbey of the Feudal Baronage.' Also, find out how the town’s mustard balls became nationally famous!

Self Guided Walk from Tewkesbury Abbey to Victoria Gardens

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Coln Winson

Experience England’s Cotswolds on a private tour that whisks you around its highlights so you don’t have to worry about itineraries or transport. Avoid the inconveniences of a DIY or large-group trip, and relax on a chauffeur-driven tour of the must-see towns and villages. See the riverbank houses of Bourton-on-the-Water, and admire honey-stoned Broadway and other gems; all with a driver-guide for personalized service plus flexible pickup and drop-off options.

Cotswolds Private Day Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Bibury: Audio Tour of England's Picturesque Village

Behind Bibury’s picturesque stone cottages are hidden histories and fascinating tales waiting to be told. On this self-guided audio tour through the village’s ancient streets, you’ll find traces of the Celtic tribes, Roman settlers, medieval weavers, and even Japanese royalty who have left their mark. Starting and ending in the car park near Bibury Trout Farm, you’ll make your way through the village. You’ll wander past iconic landmarks like Arlington Row – the weavers’ cottages from the 1300s that Henry Ford tried (and failed) to relocate to America. You’ll see St Mary’s Church with its Norman architecture and mysterious sundials, and learn why Emperor Hirohito called his visit to this village “one of the happiest periods” of his life. Along the way, you’ll hear stories passed down through generations.

Bibury: Audio Tour of England's Picturesque Village

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Pivate Tour of The Cotswolds and Clarksons Farm

Private tours beneift from a more individual approach to touring. Access to your tour guide for the entire day. A flexible schedule that can be change on the day should you wish. A hands on and personal approach to touring. Visit Clarkson Farm & The Cotswolds, all in a single day. The complete day taken care of, picked up and dropped off at your hotel. Learn and enjoy the history of these two fascinating destinations.

Pivate Tour of The Cotswolds and Clarksons Farm

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,366

Explore the Cotswolds by Car with Pub Lunch

Explore the Cotswolds by Car with Pub Lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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