Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

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Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

1

Cotswolds

On this tour you'll explore the Cotswolds

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

10 minutesAdmission Not Applicable

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

4.96

1,062 reviews

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  • Excellent tour with history and beautiful countryside

    trisha t,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Dave was a great tour guide. The best part was seeing the smaller villages and country side. He was good about directions and giving advice about coffee and places to eat. It was a great day. He also pointed out little shells in the stone from prehistoric times. What a find.

  • Great Day Out

    Salomey A,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing day out with Elaine as our wonderful driver and all knowing tour guide! She was extremely friendly and the day was delightful as a result. We got to see extra parts of the Cotswolds because we only had to pick up and drop off in Stratford today! Perfect! The time spent in each place was just right too. Would recommend this tour to anyone.

  • Cotswolds In A Day

    missyevans03,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was one of the best tours I gave ever done. Steve was very knowledgable, helpful, friendly and exceeded our expectations. I now want to come back and take the Cotswolds South tour . The scenery, towns and countryside was incredible.

  • Excellent day out in the Cotswolds

    Susie C,

    Jul 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had an absolutely fantastic day with Jason as our guide. His entertaining and insightful commentary brought each stop to life, and his thoughtful recommendations for places to explore made our experience truly memorable. Jason’s great driving allowed us to relax and enjoy the stunning Cotswolds scenery without any worries about parking or directions. The minibus was very comfortable, adding to the overall enjoyment. Jason’s professionalism and warm personality made the day extra special. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much, Jason!

  • Perfect way to see the Cotswolds

    Laura F,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a perfect way to see the Cotswolds. We spent time in 6 towns & villages, with plenty of free time in each to walk around on our own. Steve, our guide, is a local and knows all of the back roads and lore of the area. He was so polite and friendly, as well as knowledgeable. We were in an air conditioned minibus with just 16 in our group. It was great not to have to navigate the roads or parking on our own. He pointed out upcoming sites and views, so we could have our cameras ready. He remembered everyone’s name and felt like a friend by the end of the day. Very glad we booked this tour during the busy season.

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4.96
1,062 reviews