Cotswolds Villages: Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford for Unveiling Idyllic English Beauty

Embark on a full-day small-group tour from Oxford to explore the picturesque Cotswolds villages. Discover hidden gems and local favorites while enjoying the idyllic English beauty of the region.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oxford - The driver guide will meet the group at the pick-up area in front of Oxford Railway Station at 10am. As waiting is not permitted in this area, they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour begins, standing by the Mercedes minibus with a green sign reading Undiscovered Cotswolds.
    The pick-up area is located directly in front of the train…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
  • Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
  • Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Discover the charm of the Cotswolds with its picturesque English villages on this seven-hour small group tour. Ideal for those wishing to explore the Cotswolds from either London Paddington or Oxford, the tour begins and ends at Oxford train station. It includes visits to many of the Cotswolds’ main attractions, along with hidden treasures typically…

Location
Oxford Railway Station
Park End Street
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Julie
Aug 21, 2025
Perfect way to see the Cotswolds! - Terrific tour and a great way to see the Cotswolds! I went solo while my husband was in a conference in Oxford. The pickup and drop off were easy, and we had only 7 people on the tour. The tour stops in 7 villages representing a wide variety of sizes, shopping, architectural styles and history. Ian was a great guide with fascinating stories. I highly recommend it!
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K885rvdavidc
Aug 9, 2025
Wonderful tour! One of the best days I spent in the Oxford area and well worth the price. - WONDERFUL! Our guide was warm, cheerful, and full of knowledge. The small size of her tour (in a comfortable minivan) meant that we could access locations in the Cotswolds that would be off-limits to bus tours. Cotswolds villages are navigated by a maze of narrow country lanes, and best seen by car or minivan. There are buses from Oxford that will reliably drop you at highway stops technically in the Cotswolds. But the bus system is designed for locals commuting to the city and back, not for tourists whose goal is to experience a lot of charming towns and sites within the Cotswolds area. For instance, my favorite part of this tour was seeing so many ancient village churches (every little village seems to have a gorgeous 13th century church, and they are left open for you to reverently explore). Many are hidden down country roads. As a tourist without a car I could never have found these gems on my own. The tour did indeed take most of the day, and our guide's enthusiasm and patience never faltered. While she did act as a guide for much of the tour, we were dropped off and given time to wander at will in several villages.
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Alesha
Aug 9, 2025
The most amazing day! - Ian was excellent. Knowledgeable. I had an amazing time! I would totally go again! Beautiful Beautiful places! Cotswolds is full of history.
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Veronica_f
Jul 26, 2025
A nice day seeing the pretty villages of the Cotswolds - A wonderful day in the Cotswolds. Ian, our guide, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, giving us historical background and local lore. We saw a nice mix of villages, from the larger to the lesser known to really get a sense of the area. (I learned that our small 8-person van could access the smaller villages closed to buses.). The pacing was good, we spent just the right amount of time in each place, with enough time for pictures and a quick look around the shops.
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Ellen_b
Jul 25, 2025
The tour was wonderful. ... - The tour was wonderful. The small group of 7 made it feel more like a family outing rather than a tour. Ian knows the area well and shared a lot of fun little tidbits that added to the fun.
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Monica_m
Jul 23, 2025
A lovely day in the Cotswolds! - This was an excellent tour. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Ian our tour guide showed us the popular sights as well as some best kept secrets -- a very well-rounded, pleasantly paced day.
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Voyagerrl
Jul 16, 2025
A Lovely Day in the Cotswolds - If you're looking to get a taste of the Cotswolds and you're short on time, this is a perfect tour. I was staying in London and took the train to Oxford to do this tour as a "day trip." The starting location was right at the train station which was so convenient. Jo was my tour guide and she was fabulous. I loved the size of the tour - it was a small group and we were in a van instead of a large bus, which allowed us to navigate more of the Cotswolds (and do so more mindfully). Jo made it feel like you were just driving around the English countryside with an old friend. The tour covered a lot, but didn't feel rushed. I think there were around six stops. There was a good balance - some quick stops, some where you could get out and wander for a bit on your own, and a few that were more guided. Plenty of opportunities to take photos and soak in the beauty of each town. Highly recommend touring with Undiscovered Cotswolds! I had a great time and would love to visit again and explore even more of the Cotswolds.
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Ella_b
Jul 13, 2025
A nice day in the Cotswolds - A pleasant visit to several villages. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. she is also a great driver, managing narrow lanes and twisty roads.
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H1382nerichardc
Jul 7, 2025
Cotswolds villages full day small group tour from Oxford - This was an excellent tour. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. We took lots of photos. Comfortable vehicle we would highly recommend this tour for anyone.
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Carmen_g
Aug 9, 2025
Tour POR some DE... - Tour POR some DE the villages DE the Costwolds, with free time to discover POR yourself. Very friendly guide and small group that facilitates visits. As a positive point, I have NO positives, not you EN that tour in another language and our English ES very basic.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).