Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Join this small-group day tour to the Cotswolds from London, and explore the highlights of the beautiful English countryside. Travel in a minibus in small, friendly groups as your Driver-Guide explains the history of the region and tells you the local stories. Along the way you'll meander along country lanes, see remote countryside and visit the most charming villages in the region.
• Explore the highlights of the Cotswolds in one day
• Get off the beaten path and travel along the narrow country lanes
• Visit a mix of charming villages, historic towns and beautiful countryside
• Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
Operating Hours: 9:00 - 18:00
What To Expect
Burford
The day begins by departing London and travelling towards the quintessentially English countryside of The Cotswolds; an area that is famous for its beautiful landscape, charming villages and honey-coloured stone cottages. Our first stop will be the traditional town of Burford; known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This is a historic place where many houses date back nearly 600 years and little has changed for centuries. During the visit there will be time to explore Burford, visit the magnificent church and stroll along the high street to visit a mix of independent family-run shops.
Bibury
The village of Bibury is often described as the 'prettiest village in England'. It's charming scene is a snapshot of traditional English country life. Wander along the gentle river and see the iconic Arlington Row; a set of weavers cottages that are now one of the symbols of the Cotswolds.
Options
Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver-Guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,883 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 Day Trip!
Bridget T,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was wonderful! Ollie was an absolute delight. Thanks to him, the vibe and the energy was always high and the group felt super comfortable getting to know each other and having fun! He’s a pro at navigating the cotswolds tiny roads and the drive was super smooth! Would definitely book this again!
Selfish and rude!
Ilene L,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We missed this trip I was looking forward to. My email said be there 8 25. We hit a small traffic problem in our cab going there and they left at 830. Said we needed to be there at 8 15. They did not wait for us. We were 5 mi uses late. Very disappointed!
Must do! Beautiful day trip. Great for solo or inexperienced traveler.
271rachele,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Our tour guide Sean was amazing! Well organized, knowledgeable, and great at keeping us informed without overdoing the talking bit. Cotswolds are absolutely stunning. We traveled during the beginning of peak touring, so recommend going during a less busy time. Great trip for solo or inexperienced travelers. Must do: pop into one of the many tea shops along the way to sip and relax.
Too good to be true!
andrew w,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00First- The 4.5 hours of driving in a sprinter van with 15-20 people is not my idea of fun. Second- The agenda of visiting 4 villages basically crammed into 3.5 hours is a disservice at best. Context- Our trip was in early June and we were so excited to do this. My review- We give it a C- grade. The tiny villages were swarming with tourists. We were surprised that this would even be allowed to happen. Almost like a free- for- all. We felt bad for the residents who live in these very small villages. The traffic in two of the villages was ridiculous. Bottom line - The tour was Not exactly the intimate and rewarding experience we were expecting considering how beautiful and unique the area is. If you like to spend your vacations racing around doing things like this then go for it. The Cotswolds are wonderful, but need to be visited in a much different manner IMO - EG stay at a nice hotel and get a private guide and visit villages that are not tourist traps. We will never do anything like this again.
A day in the Cotswalds
A8537ABcarolynr,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our day with Nigel exploring the Cotswalds . The drive was beautiful. Nigel's knowledge of the history of the area was told in antidotes, music and humour. We never felt rushed on the stops and had plenty of time to explore the area. Defiantly recommend.
The Cotswolds in a day
daviddX2754JV,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sean was very personable, professional and funny. He told many interesting stories and answered all our questions to the best of his ability. It was a very enjoyable day, however more time is definitely needed at each stop due the number of people visiting the same sites.
good tour
Paul B,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A pleasant tour of four Cotswolds towns and countryside. Our driver Sean was great -- knowledgeable, helpful, personable.
The Costwolds have Character!
Natalie M,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.004 unique experiences is just a perfect way to get to know the Cotswolds. We were hoping to get either Chris or Nigel from previous reviews and we got lucky traveling with Chris as our guide. 9 plus hours seems so long but the day flies by, don't miss it!
Great way to visit and see the Cotswolds
W5520FGannet,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful day out! Great advice and information about how the day was going to go. Great advice on the towns we visited. Great dad jokes and good amount of talking and quiet. I appreciated the leaving comments about places to eat, staying safe, refusing extra taxes on food, keeping safe and keeping your phone safe. So many tips n tricks for a new visitor to the city.
Cotswold tour excellent
Z6402PHjodiew,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Len was an excellent tour guide and took us to additional places in the Cotswold area.
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