Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Escape London's crowds for a day trip to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. You'll visit a region that is forever England, seemingly unchanged by the modern world and famous for its beautiful villages and rolling hills. There will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford before enjoying a fabulous two-course lunch in a traditional English hotel restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
If you choose the ‘Tour only’ option, you’ll have free time to buy food in Burford before we head to Bibury, where food options are limited. You can also upgrade to include lunch on the day, subject to availability.
On rare occasions, the lunch venue and itinerary (including order of visits) may change due to availability or operational reasons.
From 24th September to 12th December, we won’t be able to visit Bibury due to road maintenance, but will visit other Cotswold villages instead, with lunch in Burford.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Burford
Our full-day tour begins in the charming town of Burford, often called the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its beautiful high street is lined with buildings made from every shade of Cotswold stone. You'll have time to explore the local tea rooms, browse unique shops, and soak up the historic atmosphere.
Bibury
Next, we visit Bibury – often called the 'Prettiest village in the Cotswolds', a title given by designer William Morris. Set along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury is full of postcard-perfect charm. We’ll enjoy a short walking tour through the village before arriving at the Swan Hotel, a lovely place to relax and take in the view.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages
Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
Friendly local guide
Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick-up
Options
Tour with 2-course Lunch
This option includes Tour with 2-course Lunch at The Swan Hotel, former Cotswold coaching inn
Tour only (Lunch not included)
This option includes Tour only. Lunch is NOT included.
Reviews
1,536 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Day in the English countryside
juleeb2022,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day. Tom was an exceptional guide, who was very Knowledgeable and Mo was an awesome driver.
Lovely day trip.
T5890OTra,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Tom, was great and full of knowledge. Engaging style and great sense of humour. The drive was smooth. All three if our stops were lovely and quaint. It was great to spend a day outside London. The driver Moe was experienced and professional. A delightful tour!
Free and easy
Dreamer230630,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adequate time at stops. Guide very knowledgeable. Comfortable coach
Country roads take me home
sennyc2016,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Tom, took us to some beautiful places by the countryside! He was friendly and full of interesting stories about the places we visited. Time flew by as we explored the quiet towns and got transported to a different era. Overall, it was a wonderful experience :)
Great day in the Cotswolds!
lee d,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amber, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the trip one of the best we've been on! Highly recommend this one for whomever wants to get out from the craziness in London for a day.
Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyable!
DAVID T,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour. Weather was perfect. James was a fun and thoroughly entertaining guide. Carlos was a fantastic driver. Superb. Very highly recommend. Lunch was delicious
Stonehenge, Windsor, and the Cotswalds: perfection
jcs584,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed our day! James the guide and Carlos the driver were friendly, knowledgeable, and really professional. 20 out of 10 stars.
Amazing Tour
skye2683,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James our tour guide was fantastic and provided great knowledge on the cotswolds. Lots of jokes thrown in as well to make it even more enjoyable! Carlos the driver had amazing skills maneuvering around the tiny streets.
Amazing
ambilyj2026,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome trip with James and Carlos!
Fulfilling
966byronj,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zozo was passionate, informative, engaging, energetic, and efficient in going through the history of the abby!
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