Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
Overview
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11 hours 30 minutes
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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 impressive Royal Shakespeare Company theatre. Your guide will take you on a guided drive through the town pointing out it's most historic features.
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
305 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We don’t like King Henry VIII
Lori H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Lucy was fabulous. Her knowledge of history made this trip even more informative and memorable. We had a diverse group of travelers who brought their own experiences to make for an unforgettable and overall fun trip.
Excellent!
Siksha D,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00John was great and the stops were excellent! Pretty and with good food choices. The walking tour of Oxford was great too
Great Guide to Three Interesting and Beautiful Locations
David B,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00A long but worthwhile day. Our guide, Tony, was knowledgeable, informative and personable. He kept everyone well informed and made a point to get to know each person a bit. The tour introduced me to three locations that I have long wanted to visit and Tony gave us just the right amount of inormation about each. At the end of the tour he tried to make it as easy as possible for each guest to get back to wherever they were staying.
Great tour, great driver, fantastic experience - five plus stars
Fran S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of, if not the best tour we've been on. The driver/tour guide, Tony Stimpson, (He was great) was engaging, well informed, and down-right gracious. He provided quite bit of information regarding the areas we traveled, gave us plenty of time to tour, PLUS provided a well-organized and informative tour of Oxford College. The coach we traveled in was comfortable and the right size for this journey. Tony provided our tour with plenty of bottled water AND a nice tea cake along the tour. I would give this tour ten stars out ot five (double the score :) ) . I wish we had Tony for another tour we did the prior day. Thanks to Tony and thanks to "The English Bus" company
Stratford, Cotswolds, and Oxford day trip
Anonymous,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day trip. Our guide was very personable and gave lots of great information on the tour. Adequate time at each destination and great photo opportunities.
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