Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
Overview
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11 hours
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Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is three years
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
Bottled water
Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Walking tours of Oxford and panoramic driving tour of Stratford
Fully commentated small group guided tour
Optional entry to Shakespeare's birthplace. Child - £9.75 Adult £19.50 Concession £16 Family £48.75
Food and drink
Gratuities
What To Expect
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the world famous beautiful historic town - birthplace of The Bard - William Shakespeare. Explore the charming streets, shops and cafes. Stroll along the River Avon. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace if you wish, and see the huge RSC theatre. Your guide will show you round the town, and detail it's fascinating history and culture.
Henley Street
Explore the buzzing Henley Street - home to William Shakespeare and family in the 16th century.
Options
Victoria departure point
Join us at our second pick up point for this tour, from outside the front of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Victoria. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 9.10am
Starting point:
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria, 2 Bridge Pl, Pimlico, London SW1V 1QA, UK
London Eye departure point
Join us at our first pick up point for this tour, from the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street, near the London Eye. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 8.45am
Reviews
289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful trip
Oksana G,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a very special day. We visited a lot of great and beautiful places. Our guide Tony was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and funny. Thank for this great adventure.
A lovely day trip!
Ramona D,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely day trip to the Coswolds, Stratford over Avon and Oxford. Cara is an awesome guide; she provided us with all the relevant information about the places, showed us interesting sites and was readily available to us.
Great tour
Loretta S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great tour, but the sites were very touristy and crowded. We LOVED our tour guide Jon. He was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and funny! It was a great day!!!
Jon was great, very...
Travis G,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Jon was great, very informative and easy to listen to and speak with. So much fun to see so many different aspects of England all in 1 day.
The Sights Were Mostly Tourist Traps but the Guide Was Very Good
Gary D,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
4.00It’s a very long day tour and most of the sights — even Stratford-upon-Avon — are mostly tourist traps. Cara, however, was an excellent tour guide and van driver and her walking tour of Oxford, was the highlight of the tour and very insightful. More walking tours at the various stops would have somewhat mitigated the crass commercialism of many of the locations! That being said, I think most of the other tour participants enjoyed the commercialism.
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