Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford

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Oxford, England

High interest

Booked 2 times today.

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· 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

· 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.

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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 Station
Oxford 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

Oxford

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burford

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourton on the Water

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Slaughter

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Tew

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 339 reviews

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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.

A very relaxing tour of...

Vanessa_A, Mar 2026

Nice travel

camelia_g, Feb 2026

A wonderful informative tour.

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.

Our tourist guide Andrew...

Jans_C, Nov 2025

Our tourist guide Andrew is great. Knowledgeable, funny and kind! ……………………………… …………………………………………………..

Wonderful tour! My guide...

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.

Wonderful Cotswold Villages Tour

Larry_B, Nov 2025

It is a small group experience and depends on all group members watching the time allocated at each stop.

Highly recommend!

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!

Pick up and drop off was...

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.

It was a rainy day in the...

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.

Small group, very...

Vincent_D, Sep 2025

Small group, very personal. Plenty of free time to roam. Tour guide very knowledgeable of British history.

Great trip, fantastic guide

Thomas_H, Sep 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.

Great tour

Jerry_K, Sep 2025

Very nice tour of hidden Cotswolds. The guide allowed us to take our time and really immerse ourselves in the villages.

The guide was perfect....

Linda_L, Sep 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.

Amazing tour of the Cotswolds

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.

A nice day seeing the pretty villages of the Cotswolds

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.

The tour was wonderful. ...

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.

A lovely day in the Cotswolds!

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.

A nice day in the Cotswolds

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.

A nice pace throughout...

McGeorge_F, Jun 2025

A nice pace throughout the day. Very pretty villages. A knowledgeable and friendly host. We had a great day.

Good introduction into...

Robert_J, Jun 2025

Good introduction into the Cotswolds. Excellent mix between known hotspots and hidden gems! The tour guide was also very friendly

Lovely day in the Cotswolds.

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.

Cotswolds Adventure

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!!

Great way to see the...

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.

An off-the beaten path small group tour of the Cotswolds!

CaroleAnn_P, May 2025

We had a wonderful tour! Ian was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who took us off the beaten path to small and special places (as well as the more well-known ones). He told entertaining stories about the history and landscape of the area, which felt very authentic as he is a resident himself. We loved that this was a small group tour (just seven us of in a van), which gave us a more intimate experience and more access to some of the more unique places. It was a great mix of time together and free time to explore. Highly recommend!

Great experience!

Jacqueline_B, Apr 2025

Andrew was fabulous! We saw so many villages and had a great time learning about the Cotswolds. Loved that we were able to spend some time wandering on our own, and loved the scenery and history. Andrew has so much knowledge of the area and did a great job sharing it with us! Definitely recommend!

Great way to spend a day in the UK

Mary_S, Apr 2025

The Coltswold villages are incredibly interesting, charming, beautiful and a British treasure that we feel honored to have gotten to your. Our guide, Ian, was very interesting and shared quite a bit of English history and folklore. We highly recommend this tour when in the UK.

Amazing Cotswoolds Tour

Alana_S, Apr 2025

We had an incredible full-day tour of the Cotswolds today. Our guide, Ian, brought the region to life with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling. He took us beyond the usual tourist spots and introduced us to hidden gems and charming villages we never would have discovered on our own. His passion for the area was contagious, and his insights added so much depth to the experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic and unforgettable visit to the Cotswolds.

Cotswolds Day Tour

Debra_T, Apr 2025

Andrew is a phenomenal tour guide for the Cotswolds. He had an amazing grasp of the local history of the area and a wonderful clear voice. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Excellent trip to Cotswold

Hando_P, Mar 2025

Excellent overview of Cotswold history and villages. Enough time spent on most important places to get a overview. One day is not enough to get all out of Cotswold, but this tour takes maximum out of it. Our driver/guide Andrew was great and I would recommend him to everyone.

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