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.
Options
Tour only (Lunch not included)
This option includes Tour only. Lunch is NOT included.
Tour with 2-course Lunch
This option includes Tour with 2-course Lunch at The Swan Hotel, former Cotswold coaching inn
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.
Reviews
1,679 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cotswold with optional lunch tour
Juli L,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We traveled in an airconditoned travel van that seats about 20 people. We made three stops at different villages. The villages are fairly crowded with tourists. Though iconic in their architecture the amount of foot traffic and mortar traffic was a little unexpected from the serene photos I've seen. Many lovely churches to visit. Loads of cute shops to purchase small gifts. Public restrooms are available in each village but cost 50 euro to use. Most shops/public services use contactless payments. Our tour included a lunch stop. It was nice to have that planned out in advance and then we just stopped into little bakeries or treat shops to taste a little hear and there. Scones and clotted cream somewhere on the trip is a must.
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Safari32012026220,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00James our guide and Christian our driver were phenomenal. This tour is highly recommended and a great value
Picture perfect Cotswold
Resort45816772076,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cotswold is a picturesque village away from the hustle and bustle of London. Rowan is an amazing guide who guided us right from the city of London with amazing stories and historical anecdotes. We particularly liked the quaint village of Bibury and the village lunch at Swan Hotel.
Amazing Day in the Cotswolds
erintL6904TB,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rowan and the driver where amazing! It was the perfect balance of fun information and private time! She was kind, helpful,.funny, and made us feel very comfortable! He driver even helped charge my phone on the bus with his own private charger! Tha ks for a lovely day, even in the heat!
Toby + Hector = Great team
Excursion01922679792,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toby was a great guide, and hector was a very fun driver to interact with. We had just enough time to explore 3 villages, have a lunch in one of them and also had a bathroom break on the way. They also helped everybody to find way home after the tour, awesome team.
Great tour of the Cotswolds with Toby & Hector
kabilany2026,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Toby & Hector at the Cotswolds today! Learned a lot, great views and appreciated Toby showing us his favorite spots but also giving us time to wander. Hector gave us a comfortable ride through the city and narrow country side roads. Washroom breaks were well thought out, the bus was air conditioned, the team was helpful in getting people home. Lunch was good and useful to have it built into the itinerary to provide enough time to sightsee in Bibury. Overall, would book again.
Cosltswolds an Amazing Experience
foleyannamarie,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zo Zo our guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable. The driver was excellent. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Cotswolds
laurenmO2738IG,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide, Zozo, was very nice and explained a lot about the history. The tour was good, it was just hard to enjoy since the temperature was so hot, which obviously they can’t control.
Great tour with lunch
U9461WCchristina,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zozo was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about every area we visited.
Postcard perfect English Country at its finest!
Vanessa P,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful day exploring the Cotswolds! We visited Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury and Burford, and each village was more charming than the last. The honey-coloured stone cottages, historic buildings and iconic dry stone walls made it feel like stepping back in time. Everything was picture-perfect – quaint villages, stunning countryside and such a peaceful atmosphere. A wonderful way to experience the beauty and history, highly recommend this tour.
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