Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
Overview
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7 hours 15 minutes
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Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. There's also the stunning Dover's Hill viewpoint, scenic back roads, and our "secret" off-the-beaten-track village, which many customers agree is a highlight of the tour!
Tours depart from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds, so make an ideal day trip for visitors staying in these towns. It's also very easy to take a day trip by train from London Paddington, Oxford or Worcester (to Moreton-in-Marsh), or from Birmingham (to Stratford-upon-Avon).
If you're travelling from London or Oxford, we think it's best to take the train to the Cotswolds and meet a tour here - you'll skip all the traffic, take a charming, scenic train ride, and get to spend even longer in the beautiful Cotswolds!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are two pick-up points for this tour: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Stratford-upon-Avon – Departure at 08:50; Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station – Departure at 09:30. Please note your ticket may display the tour start time as 08:50, regardless of your chosen pick-up location. However, if you selected Moreton-in-Marsh, your actual departure time is 09:30. Kindly arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Look out for our friendly guide in Go Cotswolds uniform, driving a large white minibus with green and purple Go Cotswolds branding—you won’t miss us!
Double-check your selected pick-up point. Occasionally, we don’t stop at both, so arriving at the wrong location could result in being left behind. To change your pick-up point, please log in to your account to update your booking. Need help choosing the best option? Contact us!
If you are arriving in Moreton-in-Marsh by train, the train arriving at approximately 09:17–09:20 is ideal. It’s a small station, and it’s just a 1–2 minute walk to the car park where your guide will meet you.
If you are arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon by train, note that our pick-up point is a 5–10 minute walk from the station. Please note that on Sundays, there are no trains arriving before the tour departs.
Uber and similar services are not widely available in the Cotswolds, and local taxis can be difficult to book last minute. We strongly recommend booking taxis in advance or using public transport where possible.
If you're not at your pick-up point on time (08:50 in Stratford-upon-Avon, 09:30 in Moreton-in-Marsh) and we can't contact you, the tour will depart without you. Make sure we have your correct mobile number with international dial code before your tour.
After the tour, please plan any onward travel as follows: from Moreton-in-Marsh: After 17:00; from Stratford-upon-Avon: After 17:30
We have plenty of secure luggage space on board our vehicles, though please note our guides may not be able to assist with very heavy luggage
Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sorry, no children under 3.
Tours run in all but dangerous weather—please dress appropriately!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
Souvenir booklets with maps, photos and information
Travel the back roads in a spacious, comfortable, 16-seater Mercedes minibus
Fun, friendly, local driver-guide to share stories and enhance your day
Gratuities
Food and drink - please bring your own, or money for food and drink on the go
What To Expect
Cotswolds
On this tour you'll explore the Cotswolds
Moreton-in-Marsh
Passengers joining the tour at Stratford-upon-Avon will be collected from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal at 08.50. Then, we travel to the Cotswold town of Moreton-in-Marsh, where we collect our final guests from Moreton-in-Marsh rail station at 9.30am. From Moreton-in-Marsh, it's a 15 minute drive to our first official stop. We'll provide an introduction to the tour en route.
Options
Moreton-in-Marsh 9.30AM
Pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh: If you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, the tour will depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station at 9.30AM.
Starting point:
Car Park Moreton In Marsh Station Station | APCOA, Station, Station Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AA, UK
Stratford-upon-Avon 8.50AM
Pick up in Stratford-upon-Avon: If you select pick up from Stratford-upon-Avon, the tour will depart from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal at 8.50AM.
Starting point:
Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Windsor St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL, UK
Reviews
1,205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great memories, great photos, want to return to take another of their tours!
W3693QEbjb,
Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the tour! The guide was kind, well-informed, and organized, and kept our small band moving along to see a broad range of amazing sites without feeling rushed. Martin gave great advice and ideas as he drove the coach and once we got to a location, and we could explore to take photos or stop in shops as we wanted. I loved it. Especially as a solo woman traveler, it was great to be with a group to see this beautiful part of the countryside. I could choose to do what I wanted, or choose to join a few of the others at one of the stops (most were very friendly). The day went by at a nice pace, with a good amount of time at each stop. Martin did end up adjusting the tour slightly based on our pace as the day went on, swapping out one farther afield village for one that was closer (he didn't want anyone to miss their train home). I wouldn't have noticed unless he'd said something. The tour cost was more than reasonable for the fun (and comfortable... yay air conditioning!) and extensive tour of some gorgeous Cotswolds villages. I picked up some nice gifts to take home, some fun memories, and whole lot of photos. Next time I'm in the area, I plan to take one or more of their other available tours!
Great way to see the Cotswolds - and with rainbows!
ericcA6013AG,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting England from the USA, I took the Cotswolds in a Day tour in November 2025. This was a terrific way to see the Cotswolds which I have seen on British TV and always wanted to experience. It would be impossible to rent a car and see all the places we visited in a day (let alone trying to drive country roads on the other side). Our guide, Steve, was from the area and exceedingly knowledgeable of the area, and provided much background information on everything we saw. He even knew what back roads to take to avoid road works to keep us on schedule. We were treated to a rainbow in Bibury – Steve said he didn’t arrange it but have my doubts :-) Memorable day!
Great sampling of The Cotswolds!
KathyH3147,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great sampling of The Cotswolds! Wendy was very informative and gave good tips of what to see in each village. She made the most of a rainy morning and cloudy afternoon. A great time and will return again in early summer someday!
Great trick!
Marie-Eve L,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, interesting route. Visit several villages with a well-distributed time. The guide gave several informations about the area and was friendly and accommodating. I don't have the impression that we ran like in some laps; nice pace although we saw several places of beauty. Also the minibus was comfortable. Recommend without hesitation!
We had a wonderful time...
Ashley H,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time on the Cotswolds in a Day tour. We took the tour in late November and our guide flexed the itinerary a bit based on maximizing the time outside with when the rain was supposed to clear. Martin made the entire day fly by, and the tour stops were fantastic. They will be adding a tour that leaves from Oxford in 2026, but it was not terribly inconvenient to get to Moreton-on-Marsh via train from Oxford, and the pickup point is just in the parking lot of the station.
Excellent trip
Teri M,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a wonderful way to experience the beautiful Cotswolds. Very informative! Lovely part of England. Steve was great!, funny , knowledgeable and passionate.
Very good tour with Go Cotswolds!
susannekN996ID,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour with Go Cotswolds highly recommended! Steve, our guide was very dedicated and knowledgeable. He chose many nice villages, drove back roads when there were traffic jams and made everything run smoothly.
Highly Recommend!
Katie R,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Elaine was so incredibly warm, welcoming, funny, and helpful. She was extremely knowledgeable, and I learned so much while having fun! The tour allowed just the right amount of time in each location, and had the perfect balance between personal exploring time and group learning/travel. This will be a travel highlight remembered for years to come. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the Cotswolds with an expert - and I hope they get Elaine as a tour guide!
Excellent tour! Great tour guide!
Shapley H,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! We met the tour at Moreton-in-Marsh, and made our way about the Cotswolds. The tour guide was informative and amusing. The tour started with a stop in a sheep meadow, which afforded an amazing view of the surrounding landscape, and which also serves as the scene of the annual games. The tour stops included Chipping Campden, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water. There was ample time to see the sights in each.
Such a great experience!...
Gina S,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience! The tour guide was extremely knowledge and enjoyable. This trip was perfect if you’re looking to experience many places in the Cotswolds, but are on a short time frame. Highly recommend!
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