Private Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon

Recommended by 94% of travelers

London, England

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the stress of left-side driving and soak up the Cotswold views as your driver-guide takes the wheel on this private, door-to-door adventure through the heart of England. Travel through back roads and country lanes and sleepy villages around the Cotswold Way to Stratford-upon-Avon, home of Shakespeare. Your day includes onboard Wi-Fi, snacks, and water: Please book admission tickets to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in advance.

Experience England’s signature rolling landscapes on a private Cotswolds tour
Explore essential Shakespeare sights in Stratford-upon-Avon
Onboard Wi-Fi lets you stay connected and share as you go
Driver picks up and drops off at stations, ports, hotels, and private homes

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Visit several villages in just one day and relax during the scenic drive between stops.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Parking
Bottled water
Snacks

Gratuity
Admission fees.All clients should make sure they book admission fees in advance.This will save time.
Food and Drink

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will collect from Apartments.Hotels.Train Stations. We just need address and phone number

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Burford

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Bourton-on-the-Water

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Slaughter

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stow-on-the-Wold

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Stratford-upon-Avon

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Featured review

Susan_M

Absolutely wonderful tour of the Cotswold area. It allows you to see the wonderful beauty of the English countryside. Darius, our driver, was very knowledgeable about the area and provided us a lot of insights. We toured the several well- known villages in the Cotswolds along with some hidden gems. If you want to see England outside of the bustling city of London, take this tour. You won’t regret it!

Reviews

4.8

based on 35 reviews

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A beautiful sampling of...

Kim_G, Jul 2025

A beautiful sampling of several quaint villages. Just lovely. A great way to see Cotswaol. .our driver, Kash, was wonderful. Take water with you though.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi. Thank you for your review. Glad you had a great time. Cotswolds is very beautiful well worth a visit. This is a few times. Water has been mentioned. Nearly all of the drivers have water in the back. They do forget to fill up sometimes. Just ask. They will give you more. Hope to see you again soon

Beautiful day in the Cotswolds

Susan_M, May 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Darius is a gem and is a expert in the Cotswolds. We try our best to please. And we hope you reccomend us to your friends and family.

We had a wonderful...

Alexandra_Z, May 2025

We had a wonderful experience with David as our driver & guide. He was knowledgeable and made the trip even more fun! Definitely would recommend this to travelers interested in seeing the countryside of England. Loved our tour!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed the day with you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Regards David

A must do

Anthony_W, Mar 2025

The Cotswolds were beautiful. Eddie was fantastic. His knowledge of the area helped provide interesting background. At the end of the day he even gave us an itinerary for our day in London the next day. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi. I'm so glad you had a great time. Eddie is very experienced. Born in London. And had a reputation for going further than he has to. We hope you reccomend us and look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Cotswolds, an adventure worth having.

John, Oct 2024

Eddie Prendergast is an excellent guide. He arrived ahead of schedule and had everything ready for us to start our day on schedule. Taking care to understand our interests and expectations was the first order of business, and directed our day. The day was filled with insites into each stop, both historical and present day. In addition to the expected, Eddie enhanced our experience with special stops to reveal true gems along the way. I could not imagine a more rewarding tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi. We are so glad you enjoyed your day. Eddie is fun to be with.great guide and very knowledgeable. We are so glad you booked with us and had a wonderful experience. Hope to see you all again.

Excellent day trip to the villages

Keith_H, Oct 2024

Steve was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, providing us with plenty of insight about all the locations that we were brought to. He cracked jokes along the way, making sure that we felt right at home while travelling on this day trip with him. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a quick day trip out to the villages and would recommend asking for Steve to be your driver if possible!

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Hi. We thank you so much for booking the tour. It's so beautiful in this area.just how you imagine England to look. Steve is a fantastic guy. Great sense of humour. Loves his job and always looks after you. We hope to see you again soon

Cotswolds and More!

Cynthia_D, Aug 2024

A Most Memorable Experience! We booked a private tour so that we did not have to wait around to load and unload a bus. eddie was an amazing guide. He picked us up right in front of our hotel! He even provided us with fresh water bottles. Eddie is definitely a local who has been all over the world with previous businesses he owned. he drove us all around the cotswolds - including Oxford University - and even places that were not advertised in the tour. We got to see so much more than we expected. he took us to the Oldest Pub in England. so so quaint and interesting! He also gave us extra time at each location. at the end he recommended the oldest restaurant in England and it did not disappoint! Definitely book this tour and ask for Eddie!

Great way to tour the Cotswolds

Kevin_W, Jul 2024

Our driver Cash showed up on time and gave us well over the alloted time scheduled for the day in order to see all the sites. He was fairly knowledgeable about what areas were of most interest and allowed us to determine how we wanted our day to go. The vehicle was comfortable and we were satisfied with the experience.

Enchanting!

Alicia_M, Jun 2024

Loved it!!! The English country is a very different experience from the hustle of London and well worth the trip. The beauty of these small towns and villages truly must be experienced. Where else can you grab lunch in a 1,000-year old pub? And eat delicious locally-sourced food? It's hard to visit without planning a future stay. And for anyone looking to go - a private tour is absolutely the way to go. The coach was incredibly comfortable and we definitely appreciated being able to customize the itinerary a bit - and stay a bit longer in select locations when we wanted some extra time to explore (or shop). Our guide was top-notch - he was very entertaining and definitely knew where to find some hidden gems! Highly recommend trips with Eddie! If you get a chance, swap Stratford upon Avon for Oxford. You won't regret this trip!!

Not really as advertised

BoonTeck_Y, Jun 2024

It was essentially a hired drive to these venues. Unlike what the description of this service, there was no personal guides to these venues — you had to figure your way around Stratford ans Cotswold (after you have disembarked). Oh, there was no snacks, drinks or onboard WiFi too (despite what’s advertised). The driver Kash was a great guy, just wished the service description wasn’t misleading.

To thine own self…

Wesley_S, Jun 2024

We had a great time and our driver was delightful! He was charming, kind and informative. He made sure we were comfortable and gave us great recommendations!

This tour was everything!...

Kelsey_C, May 2024

This tour was everything! Graham was our tour guide and we could not ask for someone more accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. He was an expert with fun facts and stories! We enjoyed every bit of our tour with him. Would recommend him to anyone!!!

The tour guide we had...

Stephen_M, Mar 2024

The tour guide we had David, was just incredible!! I’d highly recommend him for any private tours if anyone in the area is ever looking, especially the Cotswolds

Awesome day !

gabriela_s, Dec 2023

Wonderful trip ! Lovely way to see the countryside. The guide was timely, kind and so very informative! Thank you Eddie for a memorable day !

Tailored tour exploring the English country side.

Railene_T, Jul 2023

Road tripping through Buckinghsmshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire gave me a taste of the English countryside. Visiting Burford, Bourton on the Water, Lower Slaughter, Stow on the Wold, Broadway and Bibury gave me the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the Cotswalds. Stratford Upon Avon wasn’t impressive. although Anne Hathaways house is lovely. Eddie is knowledgeable and personable and went out of his way to ensure it was a full day. We even went on a bit of a wild goose chase in Evesham. Note to newbies: you have to pay to go to the public toilets. And despite paying for the privilege, they are disgusting.

PCSA

William_G, Nov 2019

This was a great day. Our guide, Marty was very informed and fun. We felt comfortable and not hurried. We would choose this company again and definitely request Marty as our driver.