11 Cotswolds Tours in Bath to Build a Day Around

1.Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Join a small group of up to 15 from Bath for Stonehenge, Avebury’s giant stone circle, Silbury Hill, the Cherhill White Horse, Lacock, and Castle Combe. Local guides such as Andy, Sean, Kevin, and Richard provide commentary, while you get free time to explore. Stonehenge admission costs extra.

“Excellent tour! Timing of stops and location selection was perfect. I booked this for Stonehenge, but found that Avebury (sp?) was even more interesting. The stops in Lacock and Castle Combe turned out to be an added bonus. Our guide Andy was very knowledgeable and his sunny demeanor was refreshing.”

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2.The Cotswolds Tour From Bath (Small group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $103

Travel from Bath in a comfortable minicoach limited to 14 people, with guides such as Sean, Gerry, Richard, Kevin, and Andy sharing local stories along the way. Explore Castle Combe, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Malmesbury Abbey, and Bourton-on-the-Water without renting a car.

“This was a lovely tour with a great guide. There were a lot of stops, and we generally had enough time at each. There are so many towns in the Cotswolds, though, that I kind of wish one or two were substituted with others we just drove through. But I understand why they chose to stop at each town they did, and I appreciated all of the historical context we were provided, as well as tips on what to see and do. I wish this group had a second half or full day Cotswolds tour that you could take the next day and see another 6-8 towns — I would…”

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3.Stonehenge & the Cotswolds Including Admission from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Leave Bath at 9:15 am in a Mercedes minibus for Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, and Castle Combe. You get Stonehenge admission, a maximum 16-person group, and a driver-guide such as Alex, Barney, Esther, or Tom. Expect scenic drives, free time at each stop, and a £22 optional fee for Lacock Abbey.

“It is very well organised, with enough time planned for seeing and enjoying all the attractions. Euan, our driver/guide, knew quite a lot interesting facts, was punctual, and ensured we felt comfortable and safe. The coach was clean and comfortable.”

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4.The ‘Hidden Cotswolds’ Shared Tour from Bath for 2-8 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $346

Travel from Bath in a group of no more than eight, with guides such as Ralph, Max, Roland, or Jules, to Castle Combe, Malmesbury, and lesser-known Cotswold villages. Expect hotel pickup, countryside drives, tea or coffee, a country-pub lunch, and a full day of local stories.

“Not just seeing the beauty of the Cotswolds but learning about the history. The whole tour was wonderful. This tour was right up my alley with learning so much history about Great Britain. Max is very knowledgeable and great company.”

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5.Cotswolds and Oxford Small-Group Tour from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76Best value

Travel from Bath in a Mercedes mini-coach with a professional driver-guide and up to 15 other passengers. You’ll have free time in Oxford, Burford, and Bibury, with guides such as Barney, Esther, Alan, and Iggy bringing the route to life through stories, maps, and practical tips.

“I loved the entire trip so much Barney was the best and an absolute delight if you want to have a tour guided trips , rabbies are the perfect one”

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6.Private Day Tour from Bath to the Captivating Cotswolds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Matt of Galahad Tours collects you in Bath at 8:00 am for an 8.5-hour private trip through the Cotswolds. Expect a comfortable Mercedes van, Castle Combe, Cirencester, lesser-known villages, a traditional country inn, and a garden stop. The tour suits adults and children over 12.

“The guide, Matt, was so knowledgeable throughout the whole trip. He was always extremely accommodating and pleasant to talk too. He selected great historic restaurants for lunch.”

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7.Quintessential Cotswolds Half-Day tour from Bath (for 2-8 guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $205

Travel from central Bath in a comfortable vehicle for up to eight people, then explore Castle Combe with guides such as Simon, Max, or Mike. Expect countryside views, local stories, free time, and a classic Cotswolds cream tea, with a town visit possible if weather changes.

“Simon was an amazing tour guide!! Very knowledgeable and a good sense of humor. Highly recommend! Ask for Simon!!”

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8.Cotswold Village Private Day Trip from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Bath in an air-conditioned private vehicle with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Richard, the driver-guide associated with this tour, can share local history and adjust your time in Castle Combe, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, and Tetbury.

“Richard was our guide and he was very good. He took us to a lot of very adorable little Cotswold villages. He did give us some information about each village, but I always felt like I wish he had said more. He was very courteous and punctual.”

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9.Private Tour of Quintessential Wiltshire and Cotswold Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with a private guide, such as Kerry or Laurence, exploring Wiltshire and Cotswold villages from Bath. Expect Castle Combe, Lacock, Caen Hill Locks, Marlborough, and scenic drives through the Vale of Pewsey, with time to adjust the day to your interests.

“Kerry was an exceptional tour guide!!! Book her!!! Our family of four (with two teenagers) all really enjoyed the experience. She helped us plan a visit the Cotswolds and collaborated with us to create a personalized itinerary to the places we were interested in. She considered the drive time, busyness, and ticket bookings behind each location to help us curate a tour that was so perfect and stress-free! Our day was full of fun adventures without being too strenuous or tiring. She is a great driver and gave us lots of good background and gave us many interesting facts about the UK and each spot we visited. We HIGHLY recommend…”

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10.Private Cotswolds tour from Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Bath in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide. Visit six classic Cotswolds villages, including Castle Combe, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter, and Stow-on-the-Wold, with time to explore, shop, and adjust the day to suit your group.

“Our private tour of the Cotswolds, led by Ian was fantastic. Ian was very personable and knowledgeable. It was wonderful to let him do the driving, and take us to perfect spots. This area of England is very charming, and is well worth the trip.”

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11.Private Day Tour from Bath to the Serene Cotswolds with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately from Bath with a local guide such as Matt or Matthias, visiting Castle Combe, Lacock, Corsham, and Bradford-on-Avon. You’ll see medieval villages, filming locations, wool towns, a historic canal, and the Tithe Barn, with time for lunch at the Methuen Arms.

“The villages and towns selected by Matt (Castle Comb, Lacock, Corsham & Bradford-on-Avon gave us a great perspective on the Cotswolds through time. We learned so much and avoided hordes of people! Matt’s knowledge and understanding of the architecture, bRead more”

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