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The 15 Best Cotswolds Tours & Day Trips

69 tours  ·  from $77

Bibury, Bourton and Stow are lovely at nine and heaving by noon, so the departure time matters more than the itinerary. These 15 sort the small-group runs from the big coaches, with prices, village lists and which ones include lunch.

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip - Warwick Castle: medieval drama in a polished setting
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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

1.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Leave London by luxury coach for Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, a scenic Cotswolds drive, and Oxford. You’ll get guided history, optional entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace and castle attractions, plus an Oxford walking tour with sights such as Christ Church and the Bodleian Library.

“Our tour guide Mel was absolutely amazing. He took beautiful historic places and told the tale that helps make history come alive.”

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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London) - Bibury and Arlington Row
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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

2.Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,597 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Leave London at 8:25 a.m. for a 9.5-hour small-group tour through Burford, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Stow-on-the-Wold. Your driver-guide, such as Ash, Rob, Len, or Claire, handles the narrow roads while you explore old cottages, riverside streets, churches, and antique shops.

“Low-pressure day trip and great guide, Claire, who had a fantastic sense of humour! The day goes by quickly so good for first timers who just want a quick glimpse of the Cotswolds.”

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Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London - Bourton-on-the-Water and the River Windrush
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Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London

3.Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,752 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $178

Leave London at 8:30 a.m. for a guided day in the Cotswolds, visiting Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Arlington Row, and Burford. Expect a small vehicle, local stories, free time for walks and shops, WiFi, USB charging, and a return to central London around 7 p.m.

“Wow the tour guide, Phil, and driver Gary, were so knowledgeable and helpful the ENTIRE trip. Truly, Phil is a walking encyclopedia of London history. I learned so many things and there was just enough time in each spot”

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Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch - Bibury and the famous cottages of Arlington Row
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Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

4.Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,478 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from London to three Cotswolds villages by air-conditioned coach, with a guide such as Nicholas, Rowan, Ava, or Zozo sharing local stories along the way. Explore Burford, Bibury, Arlington Row, and Stow-on-the-Wold, then add a two-course pub lunch if you want a simpler day.

“Very knowledgeable guide, Derek, and safe driver, Stevius. Derek spoke as if he was reading us a story. Fantastic!”

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England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London - Bath: grand architecture, limited free time
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England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

5.England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,344 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $187

Leave London at 7:45 am for Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon. A guide such as Nicholas, Rowan, or Alan fills the long coach rides with history and humor. You get Stonehenge, Bath panoramas, countryside views, and a private tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom.

“The guide tour Eva was fabulous funny with a lot of knowledge and helpful She guided us through shopping , restaurants etc”

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Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon - Morning departures from Stratford or Moreton-in-Marsh
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Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

6.Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Spend seven hours exploring Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, and a quieter Cotswold village by 16-seat minibus. Local guides such as Steve, Wendy, Martin, Elaine, and Jason add history, humor, and practical tips, while free time lets you explore on your own.

“The coach was perfect. The driver/guide, Elaine, skilled and well-informed. She was a plus across all locales. The reverse course meant we were rarely swamped with other tourists. The pace was perfect. We stopped several times for an hour. Good allotment of comfort stops. A highly recommended tour.”

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Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London - Oxford: two hours to choose your own route
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Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

7.Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,196 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100

Leave central London for Oxford, then continue through Burford and Bibury in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach. You get free time rather than a fixed walking tour, with guides such as Pete, Carl, Gabriel, and Lalji adding history and local tips along the road. Food and admissions cost extra.

“Not too much driving, it's rather perfectly balanced with few stops into countryside of England. Our guide Jack had many stories and info packages to share.”

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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Through Oxfordshire to the Cotswolds
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

8.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Leave Victoria Coach Station for Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the Downton Abbey filming village. You’ll ride a Wi-Fi-equipped coach, hear commentary through an audio headset, and have time for palace rooms, village walks, photos, and lunch.

“Unfortunately i made a big mistake with this tour because for the “winter reasons “ the tour was shorter,the guide was in a great hurry,we couldn’t drink,eat, etc.Awful experience!”

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Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip - Stratford-upon-Avon and Shakespeare’s house
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Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

9.Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 828 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Leave London by luxury coach for Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, a scenic Cotswolds drive, and a guided walk in Oxford. You can choose entry tickets for Warwick and Shakespeare’s home, while guides such as Phil, Cameron, and Patricia are known for lively historical commentary.

“Excellent and thorough tour without being burdened with too much information. Peter was a great guide and Saab was an incredible driver. I appreciated the freedom to explore the castle on our own. Stratford upon Avon was suffocating busy but the visit to the Shakespeare home was still very interesting. The walking tour of Oxford was excellent thanks to Peter’s skills.”

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Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group) - Getting away from Bath at 8:15 a.m.
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Stonehenge, Avebury & the Cotswolds from Bath (Small group)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

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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Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London - The Cotswolds are a view from the window
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Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

11.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Leave Victoria at 8:30am for Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a Cotswolds drive, and a guided Oxford walk. Guides such as Kelvin, Stefan, Eileen, and Pablo have brought the day to life, but the schedule is tight, with limited lunch time and strict coach departures.

“Tour covered a lot of great and interesting places. I loved the commentary and suggestions from our guide Kelvin.”

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Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London - Burford, the first Cotswold stop
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Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

12.Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 671 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours touring Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Oxford from central London. Guides such as Flossy, Daisy, Freya, and James add local stories, while a 45-minute Oxford walk helps you get oriented. Expect free time, comfortable transport, and a full day on the road.

“Flossy and Angela were the best! Flossy was so friendly and so knowledgeable…she made our trip! Angela was a great driver. We were so lucky to have the two of them for the day!”

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Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Bourton-on-the-Water is the prettiest village stop
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Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

13.Blenheim Palace Tour and The Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 597 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Spend about 10 hours touring from London to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. See Churchill’s birthplace, grand State Rooms, formal gardens, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Downton Abbey filming sites in Bampton, with an English-speaking guide and Wi-Fi coach.

“V less time given in Blenheim palace just one n half hr is too less time as from palace back to coach walk is complete 15 mins .so exactly one hr to see palace n 3 gardens is definitely v less time, saw everything just running around . In Cotswold there was 2 villages kept to be seen in itinery but 2nd village Bampton was not necessary as their was nothing to see . N so time was cut off everywhere. Viator tours are good but v less time given to see any place.”

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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London - The Cotswolds are a scenic link, not a village tour
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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

14.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 373 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria to Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Oxford. Enjoy a private Tudor lesson at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, see Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare’s birthplace, then join a guided Oxford walk. Guides vary, with past departures led by Andrew, Richard, Steve, Claudia, and others.

“The tour guide, David, thoroughly made this trip fun for us! Warwick Castle was a disappointment, just the Disneyland of Castles, although, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford were just beautiful! Good to do once, but not a second time!”

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The Cotswolds Tour From Bath (Small group) - Castle Combe: a quiet opening scene
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The Cotswolds Tour From Bath (Small group)

15.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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