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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!
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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
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
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
1,154 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gail H,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
Mark our driver /tour guide was 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gave great information and answered questions if you had any. He drive very safely and was considerate of other drivers on the small roads. I love the bits of trivia he told us. He knew exactly where and how to get there, if with road closures. I would recommend this Cotswolds tour and this company. I am from California, but I will be back and I will book future excursions. The coach was comfortable, I was happy to see seat belts. For added safety. Just fabulous!! Wonderful day out Thank you Gail Hawkins
Genevieve M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
My husband & I enjoyed this tour of the Cotswolds immensely, with Steve our amazing guide to show us & a group of 11 other tourists around. Steve was so kind and made sure everyone was comfortable on the tour. He gave us plenty of information about the region & showed us where the best spots are in the villages we visited. The best part of the tour was the expansive views of the Cotswolds landscape from Dover's Hill & walking around the small & picture perfect village of Snowshill. What a amazing day we had!
Amanda N,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
I just did the Cotswolds in a day tour with Steve. I almost wasn't able to make it due to the bus schedule and lack of taxi, but luckily I'm staying in one of the stops and Tom and Steve were kind enough to adjust the tour to come to my town earlier so I could meet up with the group. Absolutely amazing company with very kind people. Steve quickly learned everyone's names and is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the Cotswolds (he is a local). We all learned so much and had a good amount of time in each stop. It's perfectly paced and even though it's an all day tour, I didn't feel exhausted like I have with other tours. Steve was wonderful to have as a guide and genuinely cares and goes above and beyond for the best experience and safety of everyone. I can't recommend this company enough!
John B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
This tour is a must if you want to capture a whirlwind "tasting platter" experience of the Cotswolds in a single day. It's a LOT of charm to absorb in a seven-hour tour but "Go Cotswolds" has included an ideal variety of picturesque villages from bustling touristy market towns to tiny, quiet storybook places. Each one a gem. Wendy, our tour guide (another gem), was brimming with historical facts, fun stories and loads of interesting information -- all while expertly maneuvering our very cool green-white-purple little bus. An ideal day in an idyllic corner of the world. Thank you!
Uma D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
Jason was a fantastic tour guide – He is an incredibly friendly and approachable guide who instantly made us feel comfortable. He shared rich history and culture about every place we visited, making the trip truly memorable! Jason’s passion for the places he took us to was contagious, and we came away with not just great memories but also a deeper understanding of the culture. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for an unforgettable tour!
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