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
1,194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It is a must tour if you...
Barbara B,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a must tour if you want to see the back roads. I live seeing the countryside, the narrow roads, the little villages that are almost impossible to see if you don't have a car. Our guide Martin was awesome and even though it was a rainy day and I have been here 6 or 7 times before, I saw new things learned a lot and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Best Tour in the Cotswold's
nancygA6851BP,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day exploring the Cotswold's. We did both the Cotswold's in a Day and Secret Cotswold's. Martin and Colin were our guides and they were both fantastic, great story telling and interesting insight into the area and history. This tour is the best way to see the Cotswold's. No worries about driving or parking!. Van was super comfortable. I will definitely be adding this to my friends travel itineraries when they head to England!
Wendy was great! ...
Paula L,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wendy was great! She was very patient and explained a lot about the region!! She’s super nice and knows a lot.
Cotswolds tour on Wendy’s wagon!
nermystone,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a super day exploring the Cotswolds as part of this tour group! Such an easy way to get around and see the highlights while learning from our guide Wendy! Wendy was so friendly and accommodating! We made friends with people on the tour and had a lovely day! We had enough time in each destination
Cotswolds in a day
shemac2015,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day exploring the Cotswolds in a day. Meeting in Moreton in Marsh was easy and our driver/guide Wendy was there waiting. Wendy was very knowledgeable about the area and shared lots of history with us. We so enjoyed visiting the charming villages and time allotted for each stop was perfect for wandering and enjoying the sights. Thank you Wendy for such an enjoyable day.
Great Day Out
Shirley M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a tour we both throughly enjoyed. It was well paced, Steve our guide was very friendly and informative. We saw many picturesque places and Steve always guided us with the best places to eat and drink.
Beautiful autumn day out!
Angela R,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a spectacular day exploring a few towns of the Cotswolds with Mark. He was a great storyteller and taught us so much about the area. We lucked out with a dry, beautiful autumn day and the trees were lovely. The van was comfortable and seemed quite new. It was the perfect introduction to the Cotswolds and definitely made me eager to return and explore more.
Fantastic tour of the Cotswolds!
Douglas H,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Combine our mode of transportation, our guide and the spectacular scenery and this tour was easy to rate at the very top. Our ride was comfortable and relaxing and Collin, our guide, was knowledgeable, professional and passionate about all things Cotswolds. Add in his witty side comments and anecdotes and the day was an absolute delight and one I can’t urge enough for others to enjoy! Thank you!
One word: Beautiful!
Curiosaginger,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to recommend this tour for many reasons: the places visited are beautiful and full of charm; the guide was exceptional, and I am particularly grateful for the help he provided upon arrival; the convenience of the service is superb. Well, from what I have said, I can only give it top marks!
Experiencing the Cotswolds
Gregor C,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a well organized tour giving you a wonderful and informative view of the Cotswolds. The knowledge and enthusiasm of our driver and guide, Dave, made the experience top notch.
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