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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour: Explore Secluded English Countryside from London
4.8
1,252 Ratings
Greater London
Discover the hidden gems of the Cotswolds on a small-group tour from London. Explore charming villages, historic towns, and breathtaking countryside in a friendly and intimate setting.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Bourton-on-the-Water - Our lunch stop is the charming settlement of Bourton-on-the-Water. The town’s river setting has seen it become known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’.
- Stow-on-the-Wold - We’ll continue through the countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds that is a jumble of ancient inns & antique shops located around the bustling market square. This historic town was a place of inspiration for JRR Tolkien and is also where the last battle of the English Civil War took place in 1646.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from London to the Cotswolds with a small group, uncovering the jewels of the classic English countryside. A minibus will transport you and your fellow travelers while your driver and guide shares the rich history and local tales of the region. You’ll journey through secluded countryside, along rural roads, and stop at some of the most idyllic villages.
• Uncover the best of the Cotswolds in a single day
• Steer clear of the tourist routes and cruise along narrow rural roads
• Experience a variety of captivating villages, historic towns, and stunning landscapes
• Enjoy intimate travel with groups capped at 16 individuals
- Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel
- Operating Hours: 9:00 - 18:00
Location
Urban Baristas
Harrington Road
The meeting point is Urban Baristas coffee shop, near South Kensington station. Guests are welcome to use the coffee shop facilities.
The tour departs by 8.25am, but please arrive to check-in by 8.15am.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(1252 Ratings)
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L8499av_
Jun 21, 2024
Panos from Greece - We went to Cotswolds in June and we had an amazing time there.I think that every village that we saw was so beautiful with so much green and natural scenes . Kevin the driver was great by helping us explore them
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Gregg_g
Jun 19, 2024
Beautiful tour of the Cotswolds - Beautiful tour of the Cotswolds with amazing scenery when moving between towns. Rob was a great driver/guide.
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Joanne_r
Jun 19, 2024
Best way to sample the Coswolds! - Great guide (Chris). Very knowledgeable. Enjoyed all the stops! Pointed out places of interest. Right amount of time at each stop.
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Laura_h
Jun 19, 2024
Beautiful English countryside - This was a wonderful way to see the English countryside. Our guide was kind, fun and very knowledgeable. Viator has always provided top service for is
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Alleena_w
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful time - From start to finish this was the best tour that I have had while in London. the Cotswolds villages we visited were beautiful. I cannot praise highly enough about our driver and guide Chris. Very informative and helpful.
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Navigate31176576066
Jun 18, 2024
FABULOUS..DON'T MISS THIS ONE - Had a fabulous one day tour from London, of 4 Cotswold villages with "Go Tours". Our friendly driver, Rob, was a wealth of information, and dry humour, about the areas we drove through, as well as the 4 villages (make that 5.. we drove back through Chipping Norton). Thoroughly enjoyed the small group, time to view the villages + lunch at our leisure, and the drive back through the countryside to a selection of British music from Rob. A great day.. don't miss this one. Thanks Rob !!
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Peter_r
Jun 18, 2024
Absolutely fabulous - Len was a great tour guide, had lots of knowledge on the villages we visited and made the day special. The scenery and four villages we visited were amazing.
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Dp_southafrica
Jun 21, 2024
Cotswolds perfect tour - Excellent tour of the quaintest villages
We had free time to walk around and sitesee/ grab good
Pace was perfect
Vehicle excellent
And Kevin was super knowledgeable and had brilliant energy
Definately recommend
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Tour316644
Jun 20, 2024
A very quick view of the cotswolds region. - This tour gives a brief view of what the cotswolds is all about. Our guide/driver was very good-natured and knowledgeable. There is just too much ground to be covered in a meaningful way, in my opinion. We were left wanting more..
The cotswolds are hard to navigate if you're not driving or don't have time to spend a few days. Taking the train for a daytime would not be worth it.
My friend fell on one of the paths and required first aid for multiple facial abrasions. A couple of Spanish tourists jumped in to help while I returned to the van for our guide. He did a great job providing first aid and subsequent care and turned what could have been a very negative experience into a tolerable one.
Overall a good journey but not as full as one could hope. No fault of the tour itself.
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Olga_l
Jun 18, 2024
Exquisite small villages overwhelmed by tourists. - The four villages we visited were very beautiful and truly memorable. However, as the tour was on Sunday, they were overrun by visitors. Their cafes and restaurants could not cope with such numbers and the service was very slow. The Cotswolds are to be avoided on Sundays.
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