Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Driver-Guide

Lunch

Gratuities

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

Reviews

4.85

2,520 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2264

181

We had a lovely trip to...
Azaleah O,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a lovely trip to Cotswolds. Liam is an amazing tour guide giving a bit of history plus the cool music. He is very kind and patient also gave safety tips. We really enjoyed the trip!
Nice area, the churches...
Dale S,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice area, the churches were old, but still spectacular. Weather was cold, but bearable. Dogs were everywhere. It was nice to get away from the traffic, noise, and density of London.
Amazing day!
Amy L,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing day with Robb. He took us on a great tour of Cotswold, stopping in 4 adorable villages. His narration was informative and pleasant and he was an excellent driver on those narrow roads. Of course, we could have easily spent more time in each place but it was a nice taste of each village so we know where we’d like to go back to.
Great tour
Jodi R,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chris is a fun and very knowledgeable guide. It’s a long day but worthwhile. You get to see a lot of distinct villages but you spend a lot of time in the van getting there. Chris did make the rides very entertaining.
Perfect day one the Cotswolds
Greg S,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tony C is an excellent guide! Perfect day in the lovely Cotswolds. Great way to get out of the city for a few hours. Not too long not too short.
A delightfully memorable day!
brendarG57ZZ,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A delightful experience-thanks to Ash and his broad based knowledge of local cuisine, shopping, history and pop culture. Loved his gracious manner, sense of humour, obvious pride in his country, and commitment to making our journey a positive and personal one! Well worth the price!
Cotswolds feels like a fairytale land
tylerhQ6361PB,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was incredible. The Cotswolds is so beautiful and worth the visit! Tony was my driver and I thought he was quite entertaining. He gave us lots of information, historical and fun tidbits. The tour started at 8:25 and lasted until 6, only due to traffic coming back into London, but Tony kept us regularly updated. The bus maybe holds 12 people and I went alone and still enjoyed myself thoroughly. The towns are small but there’s lots to see. Gotours was punctual and professional. The bus tour is definitely good for your first visit! 10/10, completely worth the cost! Next time I’ll definitely be spending the weekend!
Daytrip from London
Kirsten S,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great day-trip from London, and a relaxing way to get out of the city and see some beautiful countryside. Len was an excellent storyteller and safe driver. Such a nice day!
Loved the Cotswolds !
surfoz,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We knew we were only going to see a small snippet of the Cotswolds but we had a great day. The 4 villages visited had a charm of their own and we delighted in wandering around in relative quiet and no crowds . Perhaps we were glad to get out of London! Chris was our guide and driver, very friendly and informative. 10/10 from us. Thank you Chris
Exceptional experience with Go Tour
Sadaf R,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our trip was well-organised and we had a great time exploring the small villages in Cotswold. Itinerary was planned well and the transition to one village from another was perfect. I was late due to some unavoidable issues and the tour waited for me - hence it’s far more special. If I could change a thing I would prefer extra 20 mins at each place to allow time to explore the place at ease.