Take a break from busy London to experience the English countryside on a small-group full-day tour to the Cotswolds. Travel by minibus with a driver-guide who shares details about the region's history along the way. You'll explore remote outposts, charming villages, and winding country lanes, as you take in the best of the Cotswolds on this relaxing day trip from London.

See more in one day with your guide, ideal for people with limited time
Go off the beaten path in rural England
Includes round-trip transportation from London
Small-group maximum of 16 participants allows for a more personalized tour

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver-Guide

Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Urban Baristas
44 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ND, UK
The meeting point is Urban Baristas, near South Kensington station. The tour departs at 8.30am, but please arrive to check-in by 8.15am.

Start time

08:30 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Burford

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bibury

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourton-on-the-Water

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stow-on-the-Wold

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travellers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

598 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Very enjoyable!!

Frank_L, June 2023

We loved every minute of this tour! David, our tour guide, was very entertaining. All of the towns that we visited were absolutely storybook. We will forever remember this tour of the Cotswolds.

Small group/big fun

Hellen_R, May 2023

It was a marvelous tour. Our driver was knowledgeable and fun. We went down small, picturesque roads that big buses could not traverse. He recommended sights to see and best way to see them. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful Cotswolds tour

Chantal_Y, May 2023

Wonderful adventure from beginning to end! Kevin was the best bus driver very funny and very informed about the area Small Mercedes van instead of the giant big coaches Much more comfortable and personal experience Highly recommend

Do it! You will enjoy !

Uzi_R, May 2023

Everything was perfect ! A fantastic guide! So many explanations ! Wonderful organization! Pure joy!

Bus but no walking guide

Margaret_F, May 2023

Opportunity to see cotwsalds in a rushed superficial way with nice information while on the bus. Unfortunately, the tour guide separated from us when we went to the town and instead of including a walking tour, which every other small group tour I have done in other countries was included, we had to figure out based on short suggestion what to do. There wasn’t really much reason to pay for a small group over a large bus except a few drives that a large bus couldn’t manage

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Margaret, We believe that travel is done best, not in a large herd, but in a small & friendly group. In fact, it is our aim to create tours that feel 'un-toury' in nature. Our Driver-Guides tell stories and provide key information that supports independent exploration; where each traveller can seek the things that interest them most. We do not shepherd our groups around locations because we want every traveller to have a unique experience. Additionally, in 'The Cotswolds' large groups of people walking together are not always appreciated. We always try to be respectful and maintain positive relationships with the communities we visit. I'm sorry that the trip wasn't to your liking, but as our reviews show, the vast majority of travellers enjoy the style of our small-group tours! Regards, John.

Beautiful, Hidden Gems of The Cotswolds

LoriZaviski, May 2023

We had such a wonderful time--our tour guide, Adam was extremely knowledgeable, and told us all about hidden gems which we wouldn't have discovered otherwise.

A day in the country

Angie_S, May 2023

Chris was a fantastic guide! Lovely day touring the English countryside. The tour was a good value as it’s a full day of travel. I only wish there was a little bit more time at our stop in Stow on the wolds

A Beautiful Day in the Cotswolds

Marcel_L, May 2023

This small group tour turned out to be a wonderful day. David, our driver and tour guide was not only knowledgeable but quite entertaining and funny through this entire trip. My only regret was that I wish we had more time in each village we visited. We also had the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten. The Cotswolds are an absolutely beautiful part of the UK and we are so happy that we made it part of our itinerary. Thank you David for a perfect day!

Well worth it.

jacqueline_j, May 2023

This trip is a must for anyone wishing to visit the Cotswolds. Chris was a fantastic and knowledgeable host and made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped on the bus. Lots of lovely stops with ample time to grab local snacks and browse the local shops I highly recommend this tour.

Great day out would highly recommend this trip.

Marion_H, May 2023

Great scenery, lovely villages, great tour guide David. Very easy to book, board and return. The small group tour was very personable and chatted to fellow passengers. Guide was entertaining, kind and considerate. His knowledge on history and location was so informative.

Very pretty landscape

Stephanie_F, Apr 2023

Good trip to experience England’s countryside and small picturesque villages, away from the busy cities. Adam was our guide and driver. He was friendly and offered suggestions about where to go to best make use of the time we had in each place. It was an enjoyable day.

Enchanted world of the Cotswolds

Lynn_C, Apr 2023

Our guide Kevin certainly made our day memorable with his humour and lots of interesting information about the Cotswolds and travel tips. We appreciated the small group and comfortable Mercedes coach which Kevin expertly manoeuvred around the country roads. We visited three villages which was a perfect amount of time for morning tea and lunch stops and walk around to enjoy the vista. I can thoroughly recommend this tour for couples, singles and small groups.

Beautiful Cotswold

Doris_N, Apr 2023

Nice picturesque cottages and gardens in Cotswold. However disappointed with driver and guide, Adam, not as responsive and helpful as the other guides in our group ther tours booked with Viator

Great time!

Kyle_S, Apr 2023

Christian was a terrific guide and very informative. The ride was nice and scenery was lovely. I would reccomend this tour.

Fun and impressive

Alisa_M, Apr 2023

The trip was great. Kevin, our guide and driver, was very nice, helpful, friendly, and polite. My sister and I was very happy with the service.

A wonderful day away from busy London.

Michael_B, Apr 2023

We had a wonderful time in Cotswold. The 4 villages that we visited were unique in their entire way. We are glad we joined the small group tour. The van was comfortable and Kevin was a wonderful guide.

Terrific day!

Maria_M, Apr 2023

Excellent trip! The minivan was very roomy and seats were comfortable! David our driver was terrific! Would definitely use Gotours again! (If you get David as a driver make sure you ask him to sing on your way home! Awesome voice!)

A lovely day!

JenniferCataldo, Apr 2023

David was a delightful tour guide and a superior driver. It was a relaxing carefree day of beautiful surrounding and great recommendations. We loved each stop and thought the time spent in each was perfect. The bus was very comfortable as well. A lovely day and well worth the competitive pricing!

Awesome country villages

Craig_D, Apr 2023

Glen did an amazing job of pointing out things on our drive and giving us some history on the villages. Worth it to go outside of the city for a day!!!

Great experience

Allison_C, Apr 2023

All four stops had their own lovely charm. Jamie was a brilliant guide and I also enjoyed chatting with Christian. Very pleasant day, would definitely do it again. Perfect amount of time at each stop. Highly recommend! Thanks.

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