From London: Small-Group Cotswolds Villages Day Tour

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London, England

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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

Burford

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourton-on-the-Water

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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

4.8

based on 15 reviews

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Easy Paced Day in the Cotswolds

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.

Stops three beautiful...

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!

Book it! And ask for Darren!

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!!

Will try in summer!

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.

Great 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!

Lovely guided trip to the Cotswolds

Vicky_V, Oct 2025

Guide Frayewas very friendly and knowledgeable and the driver Elijah was very friendly, professional and a very careful driver.

Cotswolds day trip.

Suzanne_L, Sep 2025

The excursion was well organized and our tour guide very informative! We had free time in each village.

Wonderful Tour!!

Mandy_Z, Sep 2025

Darrin was a wonderful guide. He was so knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we knew where everything was at each stop.

Small Towns Tour June 2025

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.