Full-day Cotswolds Tour from London with Optional Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Please note: on rare occasions the lunch venue may change due to availability.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages

Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)

Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach

Friendly local guide

Hotel drop-off

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pick-up

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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

Reviews

4.43

1,333 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

864

297

worst tour of our trip!!
Jennifer S,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00
This tour was very disappointing. The guide made very little effort to tour us and the stope we made involved A LOT of shopping. Saw almost nothing in the beautiful Costwolds. Extremely expensive for what it was. I’ve been on so many tours on this trip to Ireland/London and this was a huge letdown as all of the others were excellent. Our guide was snarky, bored and truly hates his job. We did not get anything more than a bus ride and told when to get back to the bus. Choose another tour company!!!!!
Lovely Cotswold Tour
Ruthann R,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent tour with James, our tour guide, & Joanne, our coach driver. James was very informative & he has a great sense of humor. Joanne was a great side kick & can out maneuver any other coach driver. The 3 villages we went to were beautiful & even though it’s a long tour, it’s nice to get out of London to see some awesome countryside. I would highly recommend this tour!
Great little day trip.
Madeleine C,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Super Day Trip to Cotswolds. Lovely host with vast knowledge, and amazing bus driver who worked his magic driving in those streets.
Wonderful experience...
Mariana E,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience The guide was very entertaining and knew a lot of the villages we were visiting I highly recomendad this tour
Very worthwhile !
Maureen S,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, and informative. With so many people on the bus tour, he was able to lead us around and keep us together. There were many interesting features, plaques and unique features that he was able to show us, adding to the enjoyment of the tour. One of the best guides we have had with Viator!