Guided Tours

Cotswolds Guided Tour with Optional Lunch at a Historic Inn

Duration

10 hrs - 10 hrs 15 mins

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Meals included

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4.4/5(19)

Michael W

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

On a very hot day the air conditioned coach was comfortable for our group of about 22 and a blessed escape from the heat and congestion in London. Our driver Hector was excellent and our guide Toby was all anyone could ask for, engaging, knowledgeable and very helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable day exploring 3 well chosen villages in the beautiful Cotswolds. Thank you. Michael and Valmae from Brisbane Australia.

Spend a full day away from the city on a countryside route to the Cotswolds, with round-trip coach travel included so you can relax and enjoy every stop.

Meet your English-speaking guide and group at the coach, settle into the AC bus, then ride out of the city together to begin your tour.

Enjoy a full-day guided tour through Bibury, Burford, and Stow-on-the-Wold, with time at each stop to stroll, take photos, and soak up village life.

Hear stories and tips from your guide on board and in each village, helping you use your time without worrying about planning or routes.

Upgrade to add a 2-course lunch at a historic 17th-century inn in Bibury, with time to sit, refuel, and chat before more village exploring.

Full-day tour of the Cotswolds

Round-trip AC coach transfers from London

English-speaking guide

Additional paid upgrades:

2-course lunch at historic 17th-century inn

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Victoria Train Station, London
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1 hr 59 min by a/c bus
122 km
1. Burford
Your first stop is Burford, a picturesque medieval town located in the Cotswold hills of Oxfordshire. Stroll through the town's charming High Street, lined with centuries-old buildings, including traditional stone cottages, elegant Georgian townhouses, and medieval churches. Visit the 15th-century St. John the Baptist Church, known for its perpendicular Gothic architecture and medieval stained glass windows, and enjoy a meal or a pint at one of the cosy pubs or tearooms.
13 min by a/c bus
16 km
2. Bibury
32 min by a/c bus
28 km
3. Stow-on-the-Wold
2 hr 9 min by a/c bus
137 km
End point
Victoria Train Station, London
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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19 reviews
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What our guests say
Michael W
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
On a very hot day the air conditioned coach was comfortable for our group of about 22 and a blessed escape from the heat and congestion in London. Our driver Hector was excellent and our guide Toby was all anyone could ask for, engaging, knowledgeable and very helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable day exploring 3 well chosen villages in the beautiful Cotswolds. Thank you. Michael and Valmae from Brisbane Australia.
Maria P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Beautiful places and great guide!
Carol E
Solo
Verified booking
May 2026
The guide was excellent, the ride was very comfortable and the sites were amazing We loved it.
Ellen D
Solo
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Our guide, Tom, was fantastic! Very informative, genial, and helpful. Would recommend the tour.
Ornela M
Solo
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Amazing guided tour by Mike who was super friendly the places are incredible, but even more impressive is learning about their history. We had also enough time to walk around, explore and take pictures.

What to bring

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extras not covered by your ticket.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

If you select the option without lunch included, you will have free time to buy something to eat in Burford before we leave for Bibury, where food options are limited.

On rare occasions, the lunch venue (Swan Hotel) and itinerary (including order of visits) may change due to availability or operational reasons.

This tour concludes near Victoria train station at approximately 6:30pm.

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