From London: Small-Group Cotswolds Villages Day Tour
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London, England
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Perfect for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of London, this small-group tour of the Cotswolds has you exploring several picturesque villages with the help of a guide. Take in the sights of Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water and finally Bibury, while your guide shares fun facts about each stop and the surrounding countryside.
- Take in the rollings hills and charm of the Cotswolds
- Travel in comfort from London on an air-conditioned bus
- Let your driver handle the London traffic
- Relax as all the planning and logistics of the day are taken care of
What's Included
- Luxury Transport
- Fun and informative guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Max Group Size 18 passengers
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gloucester Road (Stop GS)South Kensington, London SW7 5RB, UK
8AM: meet opposite Gloucester Road station, outside the Stanhope Arms pub - next to Tesco Express.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Burford
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bourton-on-the-Water
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Bibury
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 23 reviews
Jana_J, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and kind. We really enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for recommending this tour. This is a lovely tour , a small group tour to the most beautiful parts of England. We are glad your liked your tour guide . This is a new tour with lots to see in this stunning part of England.
Ann_C, Apr 2026
Difficult to hear driver when person was translating to friends as he talked
The third stop was very short. Really couldnt get a feel for the place.
Barbara_F, Apr 2026
Good way to escape the buzz of the city and discover a beautiful area for a day. Lots to see in the backyard of London
Scott_H, Apr 2026
Great tour and Daisy and Elijah were excellent. Highly recommended! Lots of history and beautiful sights.
Lesley_W, Apr 2026
It was wonderful. Enough time in each place to look around and get something to eat or drink. The driver Ash and our tour guide, Emily? were fabulous! We got just the right amount of information too.
Small group tours are definitely the way to go!
The only improvement I would add is for the driver or tour guide to have 20p and 50p coins available for toilets in case you need to go to a pay one where no card is accepted.
Shelley_O, Apr 2026
A wonderfully peaceful day in the English countryside. Our tour guide Freya and driver Elijah were simply lovely. Full of information without being overwhelming or interrupting the ability to enjoy the scenic views along the way. It was exactly what I was wanting in my quest to see some fields of sheep. Many opportunities for photography including architecture, scenic views, with a side of retail therapy with items you can’t find in modern towns. Great recommendations for food and places to see. This duo would get 6 stars if they were available. Thank You Both!
Brian_T, Mar 2026
Lovely casual tour through beautiful Cotswold countryside. The free time allowed in each of three villages was adequate. Buford was my favourite so I would have preferred extra time there. Our driver/guide was informative & friendly. Especially liked the Pick/Drop off was from Kensington opposite Gloucester Road Tube Station.
lisa_g, Feb 2026
Stops three beautiful villages and allows just enough time to explore. Travel through scenic natural area. Good for day trip from London excellent guide Darren. Kept us interested and moving along. Highly recommend him. P
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for recommending this tour! We are delighted that you recommend Darren. Darren is one of the nicest people you could meet , and is excellent at his job. We are really happy that you felt the villages were beautiful and that you had enough time to explore the Cotswolds, this means a lot to us.
Thank you so much!
Paris, Jan 2026
What a fantastic day trip! The Cotswolds are as enchanting as I had imagined! Our tour guide Darren was awesome! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the history. He was super fun and entertaining as well. The bus was great for a road trip! The towns choose were perfect and Darren gave recommendations at each stop that were fantastic! Highly recommend!!
Emily_L, Nov 2025
Lovely day trip out to the Cotswolds! Lucy and Elijah were great and we had so much information and history throughout, which my daughter really enjoyed.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review. Lucy and Elijah will be delighted to read your review. They make a great team! Thank you for reviewing the tour.
Michael_B, Oct 2025
Wonderful and informative guide. It’s a long day and the stops feel a bit rushed, but if you only have one day to visit the Cotswolds it is defy worth it
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. This is a wonderful tour that ultimately visits just the Cotswolds.
It allows you to really get the feel for the area and see it in its beauty. Thank you so much!
Vicky_V, Oct 2025
Guide Frayewas very friendly and knowledgeable and the driver Elijah was very friendly, professional and a very careful driver.
Suzanne_L, Sept 2025
The excursion was well organized and our tour guide very informative! We had free time in each village.
Mandy_Z, Sept 2025
Darrin was a wonderful guide. He was so knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we knew where everything was at each stop.
David_R, Jun 2025
Tour guide/driver was chatty right from the start. Very important considering the amount of time spent driving. We had four stops in small towns. Each one different in many ways.Small Towns
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your review! Darren will be delighted to read you had a great day with him. This is a very relaxed tour and you really get to see the Cotswolds . Thank you for taking the time to review this tour.
Norman_W, Apr 2025
We had a great trip to the Cotswald’s. Our guide Derek was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the area.
Margarita_G, Apr 2026
We loved it!!!! Emilio is great very friendly, attentive very clear, would be better little more time in the villages
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