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Small-Group Cotswolds Tour: Explore Secluded English Countryside from London
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2,709 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Burford - The journey starts with a departure from London, heading towards the picturesque English countryside of The Cotswolds, renowned for its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and honey-colored stone cottages. The first destination is the traditional town of Burford, often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This historic town…
- Burford - The journey starts with a departure from London, heading towards the picturesque English countryside of The Cotswolds, renowned for its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and honey-colored stone cottages. The first destination is the traditional town of Burford, often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This historic town features houses that are nearly 600 years old, with little change over the centuries. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Burford, admire the magnificent church, and stroll along the high street to discover a variety of independent family-run shops.
- Bibury - Bibury is frequently hailed as the ‘prettiest village in England’. Its enchanting scenery offers a glimpse into traditional English country life. Visitors can wander along the gentle river and view the iconic Arlington Row, a collection of weavers’ cottages that have become a symbol of the Cotswolds.
- Bourton-on-the-Water - The lunch break takes place in the delightful town of Bourton-on-the-Water. Its riverside setting has earned it the nickname ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’.
- Stow-on-the-Wold - The journey continues through the countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, known for its array of ancient inns and antique shops surrounding the lively market square. This historic town inspired JRR Tolkien and was the site of the last battle of the English Civil War in 1646.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver-Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver-Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join this intimate day tour from London to the Cotswolds and discover the stunning English countryside. Travel comfortably in a minibus with small, friendly groups while your Driver-Guide shares the region’s history and local tales. Enjoy a leisurely journey through country lanes, experience the secluded countryside, and explore the most delightful…
Join this intimate day tour from London to the Cotswolds and discover the stunning English countryside. Travel comfortably in a minibus with small, friendly groups while your Driver-Guide shares the region’s history and local tales. Enjoy a leisurely journey through country lanes, experience the secluded countryside, and explore the most delightful villages in the area.
• Discover the Cotswolds’ highlights in a single day
• Venture off the beaten track along narrow country roads
• Explore a variety of charming villages, historic towns, and picturesque countryside
• Small groups with a maximum of 16 passengers
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Danielle
Jan 17, 2026
Amazing tour - Always wanted to see the cotswolds and this was perfect. Takes you to all the main places. A lot to see and do, this was an amazing experience, lots of memories
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Hunter
Jan 13, 2026
Amazing tour and even better guide! - Rory was an amazing guide!!! He is so knowledgeable on everything in the area and very accommodating to everyone! The tour is extremely organized and the whole time we were amazed by the sights. Thank you so much Rory!
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D3468ngjamesm
Jan 12, 2026
This is a Great Costwolds Introduction - This guided trip was a total winner. I'm so glad we chose this option from the one's available to us. First off, Tony was an amazing tour guide. He filled the time getting from London to the Cotswolds by telling us fun stories and history about the places we were passing through, as well as about the Cotswolds He was also a confidence inspiring driver. Tony made himself available at all our stops to give individual advice on things like where to eat for the best experience. GoTours UK chose a wonderful selection of villages for us to visit, and the time spent in each was just right. If you have just one day to get a good sampling of what the Cotswolds have to offer, it's hard to think how you could do better than what we experienced on our tour with GoTours UK. We'll definitely book with them again the next time we're in England.
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32nicoletteg
Jan 5, 2026
Fun Day Trip - Fun day! Our tour guide, Ash, was awesome! He remembered everyone's name, which was impressive, and gave good recommendations at each spot.
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Adventure20435290597
Jan 3, 2026
Excellent - Excellent! My guide was spectacular, friendly nice and knowledgeable. I did another tour with another London company and there is no comparison. I wish I'd scheduled everything with go tours. Just excellent.
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Getaway04209736524
Dec 31, 2025
A trip worth taking - We met at a coffee shop before boarding a clean, comfortable coach van. Our driver, Chris S., shared interesting and informative details about the area as we traveled. We visited four charming villages, although Arlington Row felt a bit unnecessary.
In Bourton-on-the-Water, I had a great sandwich at Fresh for Lunch, the Peri Peri sandwich is an excellent choice if you enjoy mild spice. Others in our group ate at The Den, which offers an extensive gluten-free selection. Stow-on-the-Wold was perfect for antique browsing, and Burford had excellent shopping.
Overall, the experience was wonderful and flew by far too quickly. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting London or the surrounding area.
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Harkirat_s
Dec 30, 2025
Nice tour. Will definitely recommend - It was an excellent tour, with ample time at stops . The tour guide was very knowledgeable. He was polite. We enjoyed every bit of the tour.
This is my second time I took this tour. Only one suggestion " If the stop time at Bibury village could be increased a little bit. Such a beautiful village, with very little time.
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U1859dwlisam
Dec 30, 2025
A definite when visiting London. - Fabulous trip. Met up at a coffee shop to get on the van. Less than 20 folks in the tour which made it great to talk with others or hang on your own. Very informational driver/guide. A trip to London would not have been complete without a visit to the countryside. I highly recommend the tour company and this particular adventure.
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Yankeefan11
Dec 30, 2025
Great cotwold tour - Great trip to the cotswold … Out guide ashley was great … He kept things moving along and was most helpful with each town we visited
Highly recommend this tour
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Wander12501095310
Dec 29, 2025
Would love to go again - It was really wonderful trip, the group was so friendly and the star of the trip is our tour guide and driver Tony… the information and stories he told us was enormous and fabulous… the scenes were incredible and could transfer you into another time.. really loved it
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