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

2,502 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2246

181

This small group tour (15...
Dolores S,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This small group tour (15 people, I believe) was such pleasure. The drive with our guide, Tony, was informative, interesting and highly entertaining. He was friendly, helpful and approachable, encouraging questions. The villages were beautiful, each with their own character. Before arriving at each village Tony gave us some background history and highlighted and directed us to the points of interest. Since we did not tour as a group when within the villages, we were able to choose which landmarks we wanted to visit according to our personal interest. The day flew by but Tony was considerate in taking the scenic country roads on the return to London. I was a bit hesitant to do a group tour because I normally travel solo but this was a great way to see a stunning region that isn’t accessible by public transport.
Rich with history and etymology.
yingyil,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved the tour, loved the expert commentary and smooth drive with Len. Len peppered the tour with historical snippets and made sure we saw the unique architectural spots of each village we went through. Entertained us with etymological stories, and none that would offend anyone’s sensibilities! Throughly enjoyed the day, and would do another tour with Len!
Long ride but very...
yukonziggy,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Long ride but very Comfortable bus ! Our driver Len was very knowledgable about the Cotswolds and British history and kept us amused with funny stories!
The pearls of the Cotswolds
evafO7205BY,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience with an extremely nice, helpful and prepared driver, Kevin. The best way to get to the Cotswolds from London without stress and with some fun! Highly recommended, we'll certainly come back to them in the future for further trips!
Great explorer
ronpM5301IW,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tony was great. He gave us great insight into certain notable landmarks on our way to Cotswolds and a few trivia notes on the way back. His choice of music was great and he had a very friendly attitude. He says his mother reads these reviews so she should know, you did good mom.
Great
Murray w,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tony was great . Knowledgeable and fun to tour with.we saw great places and got the history on each one. We enjoyed the Cotswold
Beautiful scenery
251cruzr,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic way to see/experience a good chunk of The Cotswolds without having to figure it all out on your own. Tony our guide was very funny and informative. I’ve taken many tours in several countries and this one was my favorite
Great guide and comfortable journey!
MelE06,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Liam is a fantastic guide who knows his stuff! I admire his ability to speak the entire time he was driving, almost like a DJ! He has a good knowledge of the places we were visiting and the group was punctual which meant we could have some extra time at places as we were running early. The bus was comfortable and the group size was appropriate with approximately 16 people. The places we visited were really pretty. Perhaps if one wanted more time at each spot, you might need to rent a car to return. The little towns are quaint and mostly can be explored on the tour.
Cotswolds day tour
gonuld276,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really well organised tour, James our driver and guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Cotswolds was lovely but I think you need to stay a couple of days to fully appreciaye it.
The best Cotswolds tour option
Safari41462037894,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best option for a Cotswolds day trip. The mini van/bus was modern, clean and with usb charging ports. A MUCH better choice than other tour companies with coaches that struggle to get into some of the roads and towns. Our tour guide Claire was friendly and provided information on not just the villages we stopped at, but also the parts of London and other little Cotswold villages we drove through. It can be a long day if you haven't had a good night's sleep, but well worth it and there is nap time on the bus. Stopped at the towns I was looking to, with ample time to see the towns, considering the days itinerary. The lunch stop was a bit more difficult to look at the food options, eat and explore the other little shops just because of the amount of others there at the same time, so my advice would be to choose weekdays like Thursday or Friday to avoid some of the crowds (especially during peak seasons). All in all, the best option for exploring the cotswolds.