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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
1,631 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip itself was great;...
Eileen G,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Trip itself was great; however, guide though very knowledgeable, talked too much on bus - especially return trip to London.
Great experience at the cotswolds
avyavs,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Tom was a great tour guide, and I loved my journey throughout
Amazing
Coastal65755116565,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom and Joanne are an amazing team. Loved the engaging day we had. Suitably paced and with lots of local folklore/ history to know. Thank you Tom and Joanne
Fantastic Cotswold Trip
TUSHARKANTI M,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had lovely tour of Cotswold. Our Tour Guide Rowan was excellent. She explained the tiny details of the Cotswold villages in a vivid manner. She is highly recommended as a Tour Guide. We enjoyed a lot and Cotswold will be imprinted in our memories forever.
Fun and informative tour
Robert F,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rowan and Pietro gave us a fun and informative tour in the Cotswolds!! Lots of beautiful villages and stories about the area. We recommend this tour to all!!
Cotswold experience
I2937SPkenneths,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rowen was a fantastic guide. She told lots of interesting stories and history of the cotswold areas. She was also very helpful with directions back to our hotel. Pedro, the bus driver was very competent and patient in high traffic conditions.
Great introduction to the Cotswolds
Allex E,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Rowan, was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, enthusiastic, and had plenty of quirky facts and stories to share as well. She also took care and the time to ensure everyone knew how to get to where they needed to after the tour ended, which I thought was a lovely touch. Our driver, Pietro, was also great - he always managed to find a way to pick us up and drop us down on time, and in very busy spots! The coach was comfortable, and importantly, air-conditioned! The villages were stunning/charming, and the lunch was very good. If I had any criticism it would be that there was not a huge amount of time to explore, although that was very much impacted by the amount of traffic on the road (very heavy, which obviously the tour operators are unable to control). Overall, a great introduction to the Cotswolds!
Nice tour
Olivier S,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour of the Cotswolds if the Traditional English countryside with lots of time at every stop in a hot sunny day with a funny and interactive guide
The coach ride is quite...
Rob C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The coach ride is quite long and traffic can be very heavy. The town's are small and not designed for tourists
A lovely day in the countryside
Linda R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rowan is helpful, humorous and knowledgeable. She shared history, facts and anecdotes about the locales that put the village visits into context and made the day memorable.
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