Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
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Oxford, England
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Admire the highlights of England’s Cotswolds on this full-day, small-group tour from Oxford. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stop to explore villages such as Great Tew and Stow-on-the-Wold. En route, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Burford, stroll around Bourton-on-the-Water, and visit the village and 15th-century ruins of Minster Lovell. Includes transport and central Oxford pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at your expense.
- This small-group tour helps keep your sightseeing personal
- Discover the most scenic Cotswolds villages in a single trip
- Round-trip transit from Oxford via air-conditioned vehicle
- Learn more from your driver-guide, and enjoy free time for exploring
What's Included
- Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
- Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
- Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Oxford Railway StationOxford Station, Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HS, UK
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Oxford
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Burford
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Bourton on the Water
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lower Slaughter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Great Tew
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Oxford
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 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
4.9
based on 353 reviews
anywang, May 2026
This was a small group tour of 7 people. Saw the beautiful Cotswold area with several great photo opportunities. Few other tourists in the smaller villages. Everything was smooth from reserving to pickup and drop off.
Everyone was timely when given free time to explore. Some walking required. But they will accomodate you if you want less walking.
This was a gem of a day trip from Oxford. I would highly recommend this.
Ian was a wonderful guide and super knowledgeable.
Good value for your money.
Beverly_S, May 2026
Ian was a perfect host/guide. So knowledgeable. So helpful. Just all together a wonderful time. The Cotswald's are awesome-not to be missed! I'd been before, but I loved how Ian gave us the perfect mix of beloved favorites and new, charming places I never would have known about
Wendy_B, Apr 2026
Amazing tour of Cotswolds. Loved small group and our guide was fantastic with great sense of humor and details about area that made it special. Learned so much about the area.
kbmz55fjbb, Apr 2026
A day in beautiful country villages. Mixing historical sites with classic Cotswolds shops and homes. A wonderful guide who blended important history with current village life. A favorite tour of my holiday.
Heather_F, Apr 2026
This was the most lovely and enjoyable day. The absolute best tour of the Cotswolds - our guide for the day was Ian, the owner, and he was fantastic. He’s a local and shares the most amazing amount of history and local character about each of the towns and the area in general. This tour takes you to 3 of the biggest towns that everyone wants to see, but the best part is truly the 3 smaller villages that aren’t open to larger coaches and tours. It’s these tiny little villages that truly give you the feeling of what living in the Cotswolds would be like. Ian is also very careful and respectful of the privacy of those who live there and encourages respectful tourism. The pick up at Oxford Station was quick and easy, and the drive and the schedule the stops are laid out in give you a great balance of driving, sightseeing, time for eating and shopping etc. Can’t recommend Ian and this tour highly enough.
Jere_R, Apr 2026
Not just out of some book. Andy included lots of anecdotes and interesting information to make the experience more relatable, as well as entertaining
Sofia_N, Mar 2026
Sonya was an excellent guide! We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed each one of the stops. Would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore the Cotswolds.
Vanessa_A, Mar 2026
A very relaxing tour of charming, beautiful villages and countryside, and historic sites. Intervals of driving and walking made for a lovely leisurely day. Sonya was a great guide and very patient with us when we were late getting back to the minivan.
camelia_g, Feb 2026
It is really intimate travel ! We were 7 people ! And traveled nicely to many of the villages! Our guide Sonya was knowledgeable and kind ! We had time to shop and just walk around beautiful quaint streets in the Cotswolds! The weather collaborated nicely as well
Karen_K, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Sonya was prompt. Immediately made us feel comfortable on the ride. Sonya is relaxed and very knowledgeable about both the history of the Cotswold villages we visited and the country side. We had plenty of time for photos and perfect amount of time at each village. I would highly recommend this tour. Sonya was very conscientious in returning some people to train station in time to catch their train. Thank you for a too notch tour.
Jans_C, Nov 2025
Our tourist guide Andrew is great. Knowledgeable, funny and kind! ……………………………… …………………………………………………..
Emily_D, Nov 2025
Wonderful tour! My guide was so knowledgeable and friendly… she even went out of her way to suggest fun things to do during the London leg of our trip.
Larry_B, Nov 2025
It is a small group experience and depends on all group members watching the time allocated at each stop.
MiriamC_T, Oct 2025
We loved our tour of the Cotswolds! It’s a great way to see a lot without the stress of driving. Our tour guide was wonderful! She was informative and made sure we were all taken care of and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Barbara_B, Oct 2025
Pick up and drop off was easy with the clear directions provided.
Our group felt safe with our driver. Limited history and background which was difficult to hear as we were in the back of the van.
Isaura_P, Oct 2025
It was a rainy day in the Cotswolds, but still a lovely trip with a great guide. Pick-up time was accurate, as was drop-off. There was a fair amount of guided time plus free time. It was a nice day trip from Oxford.
Vincent_D, Sept 2025
Small group, very personal. Plenty of free time to roam. Tour guide very knowledgeable of British history.
Thomas_H, Sept 2025
Andrew was very knowledgeable and was a great guide for the group. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to explore the Cottswalds.
Jerry_K, Sept 2025
Very nice tour of hidden Cotswolds. The guide allowed us to take our time and really immerse ourselves in the villages.
Linda_L, Sept 2025
The guide was perfect. However, I did not expect to make shopping during this tour. So for me this time we should have more information of the villages visited.
Louise_E, Aug 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Cotswolds. Our guide, Ian, was awesome. He was friendly and personable as well as very knowledgeable and informative. We liked that the group size is small which makes it more personable. The itinerary was well planned and thought out. Couldn’t ask for a better itinerary and guide.
Veronica_F, Jul 2025
A wonderful day in the Cotswolds. Ian, our guide, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, giving us historical background and local lore. We saw a nice mix of villages, from the larger to the lesser known to really get a sense of the area. (I learned that our small 8-person van could access the smaller villages closed to buses.). The pacing was good, we spent just the right amount of time in each place, with enough time for pictures and a quick look around the shops.
Ellen_B, Jul 2025
The tour was wonderful. The small group of 7 made it feel more like a family outing rather than a tour. Ian knows the area well and shared a lot of fun little tidbits that added to the fun.
Monica_M, Jul 2025
This was an excellent tour. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Ian our tour guide showed us the popular sights as well as some best kept secrets -- a very well-rounded, pleasantly paced day.
Ella_B, Jul 2025
A pleasant visit to several villages. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. she is also a great driver, managing narrow lanes and twisty roads.
McGeorge_F, Jun 2025
A nice pace throughout the day. Very pretty villages. A knowledgeable and friendly host. We had a great day.
Robert_J, Jun 2025
Good introduction into the Cotswolds. Excellent mix between known hotspots and hidden gems! The tour guide was also very friendly
lajuan_m, Jun 2025
Nice overview of the area. A full day with quite a few stops and a good deal of easy walking. Comfortable transportation, pleasant guide.
Marlette_F, May 2025
The "undiscovered cotswolds" tour was superb..Lots of historical info and little known facts, along with gorgeous scenery in villages not visited by many other tours.
Our guide Andrew was very knowledgeable as well as humorous and entertaining. Don't miss this tour!!
Florilea_D, May 2025
Great way to see the villages and the countryside. Our tour guide was fairly new to this tour but did a great job.
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