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 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.
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
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
1,216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Cotswalds, worth the visit.
Tracy R,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was informative and provided ample time to explore the beautiful Cotswalds. Mark, our guide, was amazing and as a local was a wealth of knowledge. Would recommend.
It was a very...
Nora S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very complete and perfect experience to get to know the English area of the Costwolds. You visit several villages with their typical architecture. They're all beautiful. The guide explains all the necessary information and is very friendly.
Mercedes Benz Tour of the Cotswolds
mattbrooke,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cotswold was a top priority while visiting England. I researched many companies and many different tours. Easy train from London to Morton in Marsh where Elaine was meeting us. Amazing towns seen and Elaine is one of the most wonderful full of life people I have ever met and we were blessed to have her as our tour guide! This is a 5 star tour for sure. Got back in plenty of time to take our train back to London.
He deserves absolutely
Anto924,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very satisfying experience. Comfortable bus, precise times. Colin, the driver and guide, gave us a lot of information about the Cotswolds during the tour. He is also friendly, kind and nice. A beautiful day spent among the timeless villages of the English countryside
beautiful to see, but heavily overvisited in popular periods. The Cotswolds are best seen on foot.
Saucer666,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The Cotswolds are undeniably romantic: rolling hills, honey-coloured villages and an almost fairytale feel. The decor is beautiful and photogenic, with villages that exactly meet the expectations. At the same time, you are rarely alone. At the end of December it is extremely busy: through the villages you can sometimes literally walk over the heads and in pubs it is fighting for a place. That takes the charm off quickly. The atmosphere is more reminiscent of an open-air museum or even Disneyland than of the quiet English countryside. Traffic is heavy and makes moving between villages slow and restless. The real peace is only found outside the village centres. Walking through the fields, from village to village via public footpaths, is by far the most pleasant and probably the fastest means of transport. There you will still experience the scenery and silence that the Cotswolds are known for.
Fabulous day
Jo C,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Cotswolds in a day tour at the end of November and can highly recommend it! We thoroughly enjoyed our day but what made it extra special was the wealth of information delivered by our guide and driver Jason. His passion for the Cotswolds and his attention to detail shone through and he went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best experience. He really is a credit to the Company! We are already planning our next trip to UK and will definitely include another tour with Go Cotswolds.
Nice experience
snehasaurabhb,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience . We got to explore Cotswolds really well. Explored nice cafes and the Christmas decoration of the village was really stunning.
Great tour
maureentQ9945YC,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day out well worth going. Mark very friendly and knowledgeable Great taster to see if there is somewhere you would like to return
Perfect one day Cotswolds trip!
joshvA4515AN,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great day trip. Our guide was so passionate and knowledgeable which made us even more interested that we were when we started. I’d recommend this tour 100%!
Cotswolds Day Tour
Clacarcat,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve was such a sweet and thoughtful guide and showed us the beautiful sights of Cotswolds. We were touched by his initiative and going the extra mile to make us feel welcomed and taken care of and his kind gestures made our day trip super memorable. He shared his experiences generously and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone! We could feel his warm hospitality and wish him the very best! Thank you Steve!
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