Oxford, Stratford & Cotswolds: England's Best in a Day

Immerse yourself in the charm and history of England on this small group tour. Explore the Cotswolds, visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, and discover the prestigious Oxford University in one day.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover the renowned historic town, the birthplace of the legendary playwright, William Shakespeare. Wander through its delightful streets, shops, and cafes. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the River Avon. Consider visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace and admire the impressive RSC theatre. Your guide will provide a tour of the…
What's Included
  • Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
  • Bottled water
  • Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Walking tours of Oxford and panoramic driving tour of Stratford
  • Fully commentated small group guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Optional entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace. Child - £9.75 Adult £19.50 Concession £16 Family £48.75
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a small group tour, limited to 16 people, from London to experience the best of England in one day by visiting Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds. Journey to historic Stratford-upon-Avon accompanied by a guide and delve into the life and works of England’s renowned poet, William Shakespeare. Take a scenic drive through the charming…

Location
DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria
Bridge Place
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anonymous
Jan 30, 2025
A great day and a small group! - Val was an excellent driver and chimed in with information that was both interesting and little known. Tony was the perfect guide who took extra time to see to our needs, share historical facts, and relate them to today. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour of Oxford and only wish we could have seen it during daylight hours. 10/10 - do it again!
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Gihansas
Jan 27, 2025
Cotswolds, Stratford and Oxford tour - We had Cara as a tour guide and she was absolutely lovely. She knew so much about the history of the places that we went to and personalised the experience for all of us. Doing a tour in a small group was so lovely as we were able to get to know the other tour guests and we were able to take our time and enjoy the tour. Cara took great care of all of us and her bubbly personality was a big reason why we all enjoyed this tour so much. We would definitely book with this tour company again in the future.
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Moriah_s
Jan 16, 2025
Stupid Pretty - Really -- and I mean this: Truly. Could not have been a more perfect day trip. Honestly, I'm starting to wonder if English Bus and/or Cara (our amaze balls tour guide) paid a director and crew -- *That* is how Beautifully everything went. Myself + group (there was only 10 of us including Cara) left London rainy and depressing and the moment we got close to first stop, the Sun, literally, parted through the clouds and the sky was blue. Worthy of Shakespeare. Maybe I have opposite of 'rain dance' energy, but I was thinking the trip would be wet and dreary and we got sunny (w/ light mist in the Cotswolds) until Oxford. We also really lucked out with traffic. I never felt rushed in each location and felt like I got more than my money's worth -- from talking to locals, to going all the way off the beaten path for some amazing pics, it was a dream. Even Cara was like: 'Wow! This is an amazing tour - I'm doing it and I would pay for it!' 'Nuff said. Every place was stunning, but my fav hands-down was the Cotswolds. As I told my group + our guide (who loved it so much, she's using it on her tours now - YOU'RE WELCOME): It's stupid pretty. You almost get upset - it's just that countryside Gorgeousness. The walking tour in Oxford (which Everyone joined in on, well done, Cara) was great too; I was shocked we got sun there and golden hour, at that! This was my 2nd English Bus tour and they Nailed it again. Seriously: just guide my Life while I'm in London, you wonderful people~
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Mylawyer2018
Jan 15, 2025
Great trip, best guide ever - This was a good tour of several beautiful and historic locations that we have always wanted to see. Candidly though, Cara, our tour guide, was the star of this show. Her genuine and deep love of both her job and history made this one of our most enjoyable day trips. Her walking tour of Oxford was really fun. I realize you can’t control who guides your tour, but I would still ask for Cara. Thanks girl, you were a blast!
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Miranda_r
Dec 2, 2024
Had an amazing time on... - Had an amazing time on this tour with Jon as our guide. He thoroughly explained our itinerary and answered any questions we had with a smile. His little tidbits about London and the areas we toured were not only informative but he made them quite amusing! I wish we had more time at our stops but it was a nice glimpse into these beautiful villages that have inspired me to come back sometime and spend the weekend in the countryside. Since our van was smaller than the average tour bus, we were able to go through narrow roads and see the most beautiful, picturesque places in the Cotswolds. I will definitely book another tour with this company and will recommend to anyone visiting London. Cheers!
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Ronald_c
Dec 2, 2024
Great experience! - Enjoyed the small group tour. Jon did an amazing job explaining the history of Stratford, Oxford, and Cotswolds. I could tell he went above and beyond to gives us all the information. Maps handed out at Oxford was very helpful.
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Brittney_c
Nov 14, 2024
Outstanding service, outstanding tour - For those looking for a relaxing day outside of the city, this tour would be for you. It’s occasionally fast paced with shorter than ideal stops in some areas, BUT it’s that way to ensure you see everything along the way. We went with a larger tour company on a different tour and had a much better experience with this group, absolutely worth the couple of extra pounds. Jon was funny, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Even in November the Cotswolds were green and beautiful.
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Joel_r
Nov 6, 2024
Minibus tour of Stratford, Cotswolds and Oxford - This was a wonderful tour, made especially successful by Cara, the tourguide. She was an excellent driver and a knowledgable source of information about the places we went. Her explanations really helped understand the history of what we were seeing. Highly recommend this tour if she is the tourguide.
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Melanie_v
Oct 23, 2024
Excellent day trip! - We had an absolutely brilliant time with 'Taylor', or was it Cara? ;) The tour was comfortable and Cara was so knowledgeable, friendly and energetic - such a delight. Her love of history and travel was refreshing and inspiring. I would highly recommend this day trip to the Cotswolds/Oxford - we felt so comfortable and appreciated the small group. We can't wait to be back in England and will definitely consider booking another tour with this excellent company. Thank you!
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Eleni_d
Feb 9, 2025
Recommended, it is nice to see the countryside - Cotswolds are fantastic! And if we hadn't booked this experoence, we would have not visoted! Andy the guide was fantastic, giving a lot of nice details for the places we visited. On the negative side, I would very much like to have 15 mins more at each place. Oxford time was enough. Overall, this experience is recommended, it was nice to be with a small group.
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