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
  • Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford
  • Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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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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Stephentw8694wp
Oct 21, 2024
The Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, and Oxford excursion - The Cotswolds was spectacular with quaint little pubs and shops. Our host (Cars) was very friendly and well informed on the London history. Highly recommend this trip.
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Brentsep
Oct 20, 2024
A wonderful day thanks to the team at The English Bus - Our excellent experience started with a few email correspondences with Jen from marketing. She replied promptly with all sorts of helpful information. Cara was our driver and guide. She was energetic, informative and very caring during our long day of travel. She was sensitive to those who may needed an early restroom break and to those who wished for coffee, pub or restaurant recommendations during our free time. She frequently communicated our timetable and truly cared for our safety and enjoyment. Cara also helped us with finding additional activities in and around London. We also chose the English bus due to the size of the group. A maximum size of 16 plus a small comfortable vehicle allowed us to wind through some beautiful roads off the main roads. Thanks Jen and Cara for a wonderful day. We highly recommend! Brent and Jill
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Jacqueline_b
Oct 17, 2024
Tour with English Bus Company! - Our driver and tour guide Jon was amazing, funny, knowledgeable and get us on schedule. Really loved the tour small enough so everyone felt a part of it-yet we had some free time too. All in all an excellent day!
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Benjamin_o
Oct 1, 2024
Outstanding Day Tour - Lucy was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. The tour in the Cotswolds was great in the smaller vehicle which could go on smaller roads in the villages. Lucy also provided a superb walking tour in Oxford.
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2014ss
Sep 23, 2024
Small group tour is the way to go! - Jon was made sure that everyone in the group was comfortable during the tour. He did not make us feel rushed. He also made sure that we had enough time for bathroom breaks and sight-seeing/shopping on our own. We also appreciated that he was knowledgeable and shared with our group interesting facts about the places we visited. Going "small" is definitely the way to go!
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