Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK. The area was once renowned for its wool production, reminders of which you can still see today. During this Experience, we will be visiting three picturesque villages hidden in the heart of the Cotswolds, with honey-coloured limestone period buildings and rich cultural heritage. Relax aboard your Luxury Small Group Vehicle with an expert guide as you enjoy the best of the English countryside.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free Wi-Fi & USB Charging On-board
Walking tour of Cotswold villages
Expert guide
Personal Audio Headset
Small Group Vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch
What To Expect
Bourton-on-the-Water
Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on -the-Water has a unique appeal to visitors and residents alike. Known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, this one village offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants and tea rooms, or simply the space for you to enjoy some tranquil time by the River Windrush, spanned by its five arched bridges. Bourton-on-the-Water’s most prized feature is its tranquil river. Fed from many springs, its source is approximately ten miles from the village, and even in the 1976 drought the flow continued. Where the river enters the village centre, over the rapids next to the Old Mill, its clear waters flow under a miscellany of arched stone bridges past the green with its banks of Cotswold stone.
Bibury
Bibury - On arriving into Bibury you may think you have been transported back to a different age. The village was once described by the British poet, artist and novelist William Morris (1834-96) as “the most beautiful village in England”. Bibury’s attractions includes Arlington Row, a 17th century row of weavers cottages built of local stone next to the River Coln. It is one of the most photographed areas in the region and was chosen as a location for the 2007 film ‘Stardust’. Close by you will find the Bibury Trout Farm and a Saxon Church. The River Coln flows between the main village street and a water meadow: together with Arlington Row as a backdrop, it makes one of the most picturesque scenes you will find in the Cotswolds.
Options
Small Group Tour - Spanish
Spanish-speaking guide
Small Group Tour - English
English-speaking guide
Reviews
1,496 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ruth, our guide, was very...
Eileen S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ruth, our guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Her communication was excellent. We could hear and understand everything she said. The Cotswalds are very picturesque but unfortunately loaded with lots of visitors. The food everywhere was fantastic!
Walking to where?
Mark R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00It's hard to know how to review this tour. On one hand, it's nice to see these historic and beautiful places. On the other hand, you can't help feeling like your invading small towns that would otherwise be charmingly quiet without hundreds of people walking aimlessly around. The towns are beautiful and every care should be taken to keep them so. If you visit, remember you're moving around people's homes. (We saw too many people posing against doorways, walking down private paths, standing on bridges blocking others from crossing - all trying to get that perfect IG/TT post no one will care about.) As for the tour itself... The Evans Evans bus was cramped. Their "small group" was still over 20 people. Our guide was energetic but we ended up walking to places he liked before cutting us loose to venture around ourselves. That usually wasted 15 to 25 minutes that could have been better used. (We didn't want to visit a cemetery to look at grave stones when we came to see the shops and buildings of the Cotswolds.) Just name the best places to see for pictures, shopping, or eating and let the folks wander. Or offer to give a more informative tour to those who desire it, and let the others go to explore.
Tours director and Driver made it a great day!
Lynda N,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Phil was absolutely fabulous!! He is so knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining! It's been a very enjoyable day trip for my granddaughter and me. Michelangelo's driving skills on the narrow roads was impressive. Thank you for the great day!! Micayla (Austin, TX) and Lynda (Auburn, CA)
Long ride from London to...
Adele G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00Long ride from London to the Cotswold region. Small group made things easier. Tour guide was rather dry in her presentation.
Lovely day
Sherryl W,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fair amount of walking and not all flat which was fine with me but not everyone. Angela was wonderful!! Explained everything and Sorin was an excellent driver!!
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