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)
Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
Friendly local guide
Hotel drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick-up
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
1,495 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice Excursion Away from London
Tracy C,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was an amazing tour guide- very funny and yet very knowledgeable. The villages chosen were lovely, but I would have preferred more time in Bourton-on the-water and skipped Stow-in the-wold. I felt like there was a lot more to see in Burton and not much in Stow. There was just a small group of us which made it more enjoyable and the steak pie at the restaurant was fantastic!
Great tour...
sherrybear562,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day with our guide Ava and driver George. We were fortunate to be in a small coach with a group of only 13. Directions on where to meet could've been a bit more detailed (give the gate number) but once on the coach, Ava was excellent at communicating throughout the day. We got to be part of a test run to add in a 4th location on this day. While that limited our time in some of the towns, it was well worth the experience to get a taste of different places. The towns are beautiful and charming. Such a difference from the hustle and bustle of London. Lunch was very good, our first time having meat pie. Lunch came out fairly quickly after our arrival (we had chosen our meals in the coach which Ava called in earlier in the day), the staff did not rush us whatsoever but I kind of wish they did so that we could've had a few extra minutes to see the sites. I would definitely do this tour again, especially with Ava and George. Ava had so much knowledge and was a fun, energetic guide. George is a great driver and was very sweet.
Lovely experience
Wanderer38407309870,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful trip. The trip was well organised. Tom and Sylvia were amazing. Tom shared lots of history and information.
Cotswolds day tour
charmaineoliverc,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience visiting the Cotswolds for a day trip. James been the perfect guide for this tour and Haydon was a great driver. The food they served was good too. Had a great time. Look forward for the next tour with you guys
The great tour
waday2026,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide:James Driver: Hewick(sorry for my spelling because of unfamiliar name for me) That was so great tour! It must be hard for almost the tourists to visit the Lake District by themselves, so we have chosen this tour and we definitely enjoyed very much! We really appreciate the guide and driver to take us the beautiful villages where we wished to visit one day. The guide explained many things throughout the this tour and the coach was very comfortable enough.
Wonderful tour!
21angt,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful sites even in winter. Lunch was excellent and super delicious, great value for the miney. James was awesome!
One fine day
Mooon3000,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful experience I would easily recommend it, our guide Jamea & captain Haydar were an excellent team to be with.
Cotwalds Day Trip from London
pauletteacousins,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about the tour was wonderful, well planned, the bus was clean and comfortable, our driver was amazing and our tour guide Nicholas provided lots of historical and interesting information along the way as well as at our destinations. I highly recommend the village lunch, well served and delicious! I really enjoyed exploring the historical buildings and browsing the shops.
Is very nice to whom live the natures.
ha a,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good and he was take care of us and guide-us in the tour and last we have tips as tourists in London, I already booked for stonehenge trip.
Perfect day trip from London
christellebE3217LK,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience visiting the Cotswolds for a day trip. Nicholas’s been the perfect guide for this fun trip. Learned so much about the history & some fun facts, … the views and places visited were top !!!
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