Top Oxford Day Trips

Discover some of the most picturesque highlights of the Cotswolds—and visit UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace—on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation, and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. Head first to the Cotswolds (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) to visit charming English villages like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Next, transfer to Blenheim Palace: famed for its opulent design, the palace was also Winston Churchill’s birthplace. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can also be customized to suit your interests.

This charming Cotswolds tour of Downton Abbey locations is the perfect way to see both filming locations from the hit TV series and some of the most beautiful parts of the internationally renowned Cotswolds. Led by one of our highly experienced and very friendly Oxford Guild of Tour Guides guide, they will make your tour a day to remember by revealing a range of stories about the local area, details about the filming of the phenomenally successful series, and hints and tips about how to make the most of your time in the UK.

Discover the charm of Henley's boutique vineyards on this full-day immersive wine tour. Meet local vineyard owners, sample exquisite wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch paired with your favorite selections. Start your day with convenient pick-up from Twyford Railway Station or Henley-on-Thames, and travel between three stunning vineyards while learning about the winemaking process. This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with local artisans and taste the finest wines from the region. - Full-day tour visiting 3 vineyards near Henley-on-Thames - Meet vineyard owners and enjoy guided tours with tastings - Delicious lunch included, with a selection of 16 meal options - Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Twyford Railway Station or Henley on Thames

There’s lots to love about Stratford-upon-Avon, but you don’t have to limit your trip to this one market town. With the help of a guide, expand the horizons of your vacation by visiting Bath and the South Cotswolds too. There’s plenty of free time to explore, shop, and eat at each stop on the route.

Discover Oxford's highlights on this private full-day tour from London, including skip-the-line entry to Christ Church College, Divinity School, and University Church of St Mary. Enjoy a traditional British lunch in a historic tavern and explore landmarks such as the Bodleian Library's Divinity School. This intimate tour offers personal attention and a rich cultural experience, without the hassle of large groups or long lines.

Explore the Northern Cotswolds the way it was meant to be seen... rugged, unhurried, and full of character. All aboard a vintage Series 2A Land Rover. This guided tour takes you beyond the busy tourist spots and into quiet backroads, fantastic viewpoints, and picture postcard hamlets that most visitors miss. With local insight and a vehicle built for the countryside, you’ll enjoy an intimate, relaxed experience that feels more like an adventure than a tour. For a distinctive and unique way to discover the Cotswolds, this is an experience that for sure stands out fro the rest - and is one you are certainly going to remember.

Escape the busy tourist routes and discover the charm of the Cotswolds with a private, tailor-made tour led by a professional local guide. Travelling in the comfort of a private car, you’ll explore postcard-perfect villages, hidden gems, and scenic spots that large tour groups can’t reach. Create your own itinerary or follow my recommendations, blending famous sights with lesser-known treasures. Enjoy plenty of time to wander honey-stone streets, browse independent shops, or capture stunning landscapes through your lens. As a local photographer, I’ll guide you to the best photo stops. With a flexible schedule and relaxed pace, you'll experience the Cotswolds through the eyes of someone who lives here. Each tour is crafted around your interests—be it history, scenery, local flavours, or a bit of everything. * Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available if you're staying in the Cotswolds. Please ask, I'll do my best.

The only Christmas Cotswolds tour to include Tetbury, Castle Combe and Bath from Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh! Available on select dates between mid-November and mid-December during Bath's Christmas Market. Highlights: - Take a Cotswolds day trip to historic Tetbury, beautiful Castle Combe and amazing Bath with us! - Discover royal Tetbury, home to none other than the King of England! - Explore unspoilt Castle Combe, known as the "prettiest village in England" - Generous free time to discover the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, with extra Christmas sparkle as it plays host to one of the biggest and best Christmas markets in England! Tour includes pick-up from central Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, enabling an easy connection by train London, Reading, Oxford, Worcester or Birmingham. Travel in style in our comfy Mercedes minibus, in small groups of up to 16 people.

A private journey through 5000 years of British history. Discover two of England’s most remarkable historic destinations on a luxury day tour from Oxford, with your own dedicated driver-guide and convenient pickup from your hotel or agreed meeting point. Travel through the English countryside to Stonehenge, the extraordinary prehistoric monument that has fascinated visitors for thousands of years. Explore the ancient stone circle, discover the stories and theories surrounding its construction, and learn more about the people who built it. Visit the reconstructed Neolithic houses and exhibition centre to gain a deeper understanding of life in prehistoric Britain. Continue to the beautiful city of Bath, celebrated for its elegant Georgian architecture, Roman heritage and charming streets. Enjoy time to explore at your own pace, whether you would like to visit the world-famous Roman Baths, admire Bath Abbey, browse the shops or relax over lunch in one of the city’s traditional cafés.

There is nothing better than spending time in the country. The stunning scenery, including golden fields in the spring, the vibrant rainbow-coloured country gardens in the summer, and the myriad of dark crimsons, yellows, & silvers in the autumn & winter, always take our breath away. Add the gorgeous historic towns & villages made of soft creamy sandstone, many of which regularly top the best places to visit in the Cotswolds & the UK, plus the local wildlife of ducks, geese, bees & even the odd snake, & the fantastic food and you have the perfect refresher to staying in the noisy city. Visiting many of the villages that are annually voted the best places in the Cotswolds, this tour offers you the opportunity to see some of the prettiest parts of Britain with someone who is passionate about the past, loves to eat (and knows the best places to stop for food), and who knows where to take a photo that will make your friends back home jealous of this unique, almost perfect, day out.

Join me for a highly exclusive special edition of my five-star reviewed small-group tour. We’ll travel through the local countryside in my Mercedes V-Class, visiting Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Farmer’s Dog, Hawkstone Brewery, familiar filming locations and some of the Cotswold villages and countryside that most visitors would never discover on their own. Later in the day, we’ll head to a traditional local pub, where a private room has been booked exclusively for our small group. Dilwyn Evans himself will join us there for a relaxed drink and informal conversation. Guests will have between one hour and an hour and a half with Dilwyn, with plenty of time to ask questions, hear about his life and experiences as a vet and take photographs with him. This is not a rushed public appearance or a brief meet-and-greet. It is a private, relaxed and highly exclusive experience limited to seven guests and available only through Chipping Norton Tours.

Explore Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters, Chipping Campden, and hidden Cotswold gems with a friendly local guide in a luxury Mercedes V-Class. Discover the North Cotswolds on a relaxed private day tour with a friendly local guide, travelling in your own premium Mercedes V-Class. We’ll visit some of the places you’ve come to the Cotswolds to see, including Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters and Chipping Campden, while also leaving the main tourist trail to explore quieter villages, country lanes and the surrounding countryside. I’m Simon, your guide. I live locally and come from a farming background, so along the way I’ll share the stories behind the villages, farms, landscape and people that make this part of England special.

Explore the charming countryside of the Cotswolds away from the crowds with this private guided tour. Travel in comfort in a private car and visit locations large tours can’t get to, and experience historical villages and towns like Chipping Camden, Lower Slaughter, Bibury, and more, with plenty of time to explore each location.

Escape the city and explore the enchanting Cotswolds on this scenic tour from Oxford. Visit Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford for a delightful day trip. Highlights: • Discover the beauty of the Cotswolds on a day trip from Oxford • Visit beautiful villages including Bourton-on-the-water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford • Have spare time to explore each area at your own leisure • Enjoy return transportation on a luxury, air-conditioned coach

Get off the tourist track and onto quiet country lanes on this unusual e-bike guided tour. Savor stone cottages and quaint gardens in villages like Wilcote, Crawley, and Swinbrook; admire the ruins of the North Leigh Roman Villa and medieval Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote; and capture signature photos in popular Burford. This is a private tour, meaning you choose where to stop to buy lunch, a drink, or afternoon tea.

Experience Oxford through the eyes of a university alumnus or student—and check off many of its top sights in a single excursion—on this guided, time-saving tour. From Trinity College to the meadows where Lewis Carroll first dreamed up "Alice in Wonderland," get a unique insight into what it’s like to be both a local and a student in this historic city. You can also upgrade to visit New College independently.

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting and finishing, Oxford the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. With an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to your accomodation. While on the tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.

Discover the charm of the North Cotswolds on a private antiques and interiors tour led by expert Natasha Kennerley. This bespoke experience is tailored for collectors and enthusiasts alike, allowing you to explore decorative antiques, folk art, and unique furnishings across iconic towns like Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Campden. With a local driver, enjoy a comfortable journey in a Mercedes V-Class and engage in personalized shopping that suits your tastes. Optionally, visit Natasha’s private collection for an exclusive look at her treasures. - Private tour for up to six guests, ensuring a personalized experience - Explore antique shops and galleries with insights from a seasoned expert - Flexible itinerary based on your interests; enjoy time to browse and ask questions - Optional visit to Natasha’s private collection with refreshments included

Discover the enchanting world of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, a day trip from Oxford that immerses you in Tudor history. Departing at 8:30 AM, this tour takes you through the picturesque English countryside to arrive in Stratford by 10:00 AM. Begin with a captivating one-hour walking tour led by award-winning guides, exploring 16th-century architecture and rich town tales. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and step inside the Schoolroom and Guildhall where his legacy began. Enjoy free time in the town to savor a traditional lunch or shop local boutiques before returning to Oxford at 3:30 PM with unforgettable memories. - One-hour guided walking tour through historic Stratford-upon-Avon - Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Schoolroom for exclusive insights - Enjoy free time to explore local culture and dining options - Scenic round-trip transport from Oxford included