Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Escape London's crowds for a day trip to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. You'll visit a region that is forever England, seemingly unchanged by the modern world and famous for its beautiful villages and rolling hills. There will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford before enjoying a fabulous two-course lunch in a traditional English hotel restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
If you choose the ‘Tour only’ option, you’ll have free time to buy food in Burford before we head to Bibury, where food options are limited. You can also upgrade to include lunch on the day, subject to availability.
On rare occasions, the lunch venue and itinerary (including order of visits) may change due to availability or operational reasons.
From 24th September to 12th December, we won’t be able to visit Bibury due to road maintenance, but will visit other Cotswold villages instead, with lunch in Burford.
What To Expect
Burford
Our full-day tour begins in the charming town of Burford, often called the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its beautiful high street is lined with buildings made from every shade of Cotswold stone. You'll have time to explore the local tea rooms, browse unique shops, and soak up the historic atmosphere.
Bibury
Next, we visit Bibury – often called the 'Prettiest village in the Cotswolds', a title given by designer William Morris. Set along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury is full of postcard-perfect charm. We’ll enjoy a short walking tour through the village before arriving at the Swan Hotel, a lovely place to relax and take in the view.
Options
Tour only (Lunch not included)
This option includes Tour only. Lunch is NOT included.
Tour with 2-course Lunch
This option includes Tour with 2-course Lunch at The Swan Hotel, former Cotswold coaching inn
What‘s Included
Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages
Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
Friendly local guide
Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick-up
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,704 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Summer well spent in Cotswold
dianapG9780KT,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a beautiful trip. Eva is strict with time so itinerary is spent as scheduled. She is very nice and explains very well about the places. Christian, the driver, is very nice too. Bus is clean and comfortable. Lunch is good in a good restaurant.
Well done
Etta H,Jul 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide Nick Reid and great driver miguel Nick was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Take Water and prepare to walk.
Cotswolds
andrewyZ2001ZE,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nick and Joe were fantastic. My issue with the your is the amount of travel time involved in getting there and back. That said Nick's stories and banter were a great distraction from the hours on the bus. Joe was a great driver.
Wonderful visit!
588theresew,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time touring the Cotswolds! Out guide was Nicklaus and bus driver Jo. They were very helpful and timely! Thank you!
The Cotswolds were amazing!
comptonasswoo,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took this Cotswolds tour while visiting London, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Nicholas was an outstanding tour guide. He was funny, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He kept everyone entertained throughout the day and made the experience even more enjoyable with his great sense of humor. A big thank you as well to our coach driver, Jo, who did an amazing job navigating the narrow country roads. We felt safe and comfortable the entire trip. We also stopped for lunch in one of the charming villages, where we had some of the best fish and chips we’ve ever had! If you’re looking for a memorable day trip from London, I highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery, wonderful villages, great food, and an exceptional team made it an unforgettable experience! Make sure you stick to the schedule as it is built down to the minute for you, so if you don’t make the bus, the tour must go on!
Great day in the Cotswolds
W5628TYkimberlyl,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nichols and Joe were great. Lots of fabulous information and lunch was worth it.
Cotswolds tour
Z1630LLjillw,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicholas and Jo were incredible!!!!! Such an amazing tour would reccomend to anyone and would absolutely do it again, don’t be late for the bus at any of the stops tho!
Amazing Cotswold tour, suitable for those who don’t drive but still want to visit
sinyih2026,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide Nicholas and coach driver Jo was amazing, the drive from London to the first destination (Bourton on the water) was quite long (~2h) but Nicholas enlightened us with history, stories and highlights of different places, and the ride with smooth too. We didn’t have a lot of time for photos at Birbury but as a solo traveller, it was fine for me. Lunch was amazing too, very delicious.
Nicholas and Jo ROCK!
tracycG2890SS,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jo and Nicholas were exceptional.
Perfect day trip - not too tiring yet we got to see i a lot of the cotswolds.
juhi k,Jul 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nicholas and Joe were fantastic. It was fun and easy and full of laughs and loads of information. Packed with history and trivia - also the lunch was great.
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