Len was a great tour guide - he made the tour fun and had a ton of information
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-Guide
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 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.
Return
- 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.
Itinerary
The day begins by departing London and travelling towards the quintessentially English countryside of The Cotswolds; an area that is famous for its beautiful landscape, charming villages and honey-coloured stone cottages. Our first stop will be the traditional town of Burford; known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This is a historic place where many houses date back nearly 600 years and little has changed for centuries. During the visit there will be time to explore Burford, visit the magnificent church and stroll along the high street to visit a mix of independent family-run shops.
The village of Bibury is often described as the 'prettiest village in England'. It's charming scene is a snapshot of traditional English country life. Wander along the gentle river and see the iconic Arlington Row; a set of weavers cottages that are now one of the symbols of the Cotswolds.
Our lunch stop is the charming settlement of Bourton-on-the-Water. The town's river setting has seen it become known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds'.
We'll continue through the countryside to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds that is a jumble of ancient inns & antique shops located around the bustling market square. This historic town was a place of inspiration for JRR Tolkien and is also where the last battle of the English Civil War took place in 1646.
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Reviews
Had a wonderful time exploring the Cotswolds! The locations were absolutely beautiful, our guide was fantastic, and everything was really well organised by GOtours UK. Such a lovely experience from start to finish. Would definitely recommend!
We had a great tour to the cotswolds from London. It was a perfect day trip, leaving around 8:30am and returning at 5:3pm. Our guide Ollie was very knowledgeable and helpful, giving nice recommendations for eating and shopping. Highly recommend
I had a wonderful day exploring the beautiful Cotswolds! This was truly one of the highlights of my trip to London. As a woman traveling solo, feeling safe and comfortable is especially important to me. Christ made me feel at ease from the very beginning. He was friendly, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. I felt completely safe throughout the day, which allowed me to relax and fully enjoy the journey. Christ was also an excellent guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the places he introduced us to. His stories and insights brought the local history and culture to life. I absolutely loved the charming villages, picturesque stone cottages, and beautiful English countryside. Every stop had its own character and charm. Thank you, Christ, for such a lovely and memorable experience. If you’re visiting London, especially if you’re traveling solo, I wholeheartedly recommend this Cotswolds tour. It’s a wonderful way to experience the English countryside with peace of mind!
The whole thing was super well organized. The transportation was very nice and clean. Rob was awesome, funny and informative! Perfect amount of time at each location. Very well worth it!
I recently had the pleasure of touring the Cotswolds with our driver and guide, Liam, and it was truly the best day of our trip. From start to finish, Liam made the experience unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. One of the highlights of the day was his music selection. He played the perfect mix for the drive, and when we requested a One Direction song, he didn’t hesitate to include it, making the journey even more personal and enjoyable. His playlist added a fun and relaxed atmosphere to the scenic ride through the charming villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds. The tour itself was well-paced, allowing us to see stunning countryside views, explore picturesque towns, and soak in the beauty of the region without feeling rushed. Liam’s insights and stories about the area really added depth to the experience. Overall, I can’t recommend this tour enough. With Liam’s excellent guiding and thoughtful touches, it became a day we’ll always remember!
I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour through the Cotswolds, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The rolling hills, charming villages, and picturesque countryside made every moment feel like stepping into a postcard. The highlight of the trip, however, was our incredible tour guide, Liam. Liam’s knowledge about the area was exceptional. He shared fascinating historical insights, local legends, and little-known facts about the Cotswolds that enriched the journey. He also took the time to personalize the experience, pointing out the best photo spots and even recommending local treats to try. From start to finish, everything felt well-planned and seamless, and Liam’s passion for the region made the tour even more special. I highly recommend this Cotswold tour to anyone looking for a mix of relaxation, beauty, and culture. And if you’re lucky enough to have Liam as your guide, you’re in for an amazing experience!
Liam was an incredible guide. Fun, knowledgable, kind
Liam was fantastic. The most detailed and knowledgeable guide we’ve ever had.
Len was a terrific guide/driver. Great knowledge and humor.
I learnt more historical facts about England and the UK than I realised I was missing. The guide, the journey and stops in each village was absolutely brilliant. I recommend this trip.
Day at the Cotswalds My wife and I took this day trip from London. If your spouse is looking to see rolling Green-fields with cottages and stone fences and quaint villages, then this is the tour for you. We stopped in for small villages and had time at each place to wander around at our own pace. You could shop, just look or grab something to eat. Very different from the busy London experience and well worth it. I love how our guide was able to explainabout the history of the country and history about the places we were going to visit and special things to see at each stop. Nigel was very friendly and kind and knowledgeable. We decided to take this to our after my wife’s sister did the same tour just weeks before. Great experience on both tours. Transportation was comfortable and safe. Love the British music on the way.
Everything was easy and smooth. The experience itself was incredible, such a cool trip to do and such beautiful towns. Our guide gave us interesting information along the way and slowed down as we passed a few unique things that we weren’t stopping at. The meeting points in each town were easy to find after we went exploring. Our guide dropped us off at the end of the day nearer to public transport options which was much appreciated. Definitely recommend this tour and this company! Thank you for an excellent experience!
Great tour, Rob was great! Transportation was very comfortable, schedule was on time and i really loved the touch of the website with the map. Definitely a detail that made a big difference and the whole experience very pleasant. The tour is really good to get a general sense of the areas visited if you have time limitations.
Shawn was great ,Really enjoyed the commentary. Towns were lovely. Glad to have some information on London as we were driving to the Cotswolds.
Awesome trip overall! Lots of variety in the our stops. I felt like I got a great overview of the Cotswolds. Our tour guide Christian was fantastic! He made the journeys in the van interesting with his facts about the Cotswolds and England’s broader history, as well as his intriguing storytelling. He also showed a genuine interest in how we were enjoying our trip, and what brought us to do this Cotswolds tour. Would highly recommend this tour (max. 16 people) compared to the larger tours with more people as you get a more intimate experience.
Rob was very knowledgable and informative with a great sense of humour, making our trip to the Cotswolds very enjoyable. His recommendations at each destination were much appreciated. I didn't expect there to be so much to see and do, and only wish we had more time! The whole process through Go Tours UK was seamless, we also previously toured Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover with Tony which we thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend and we would definitely travel with them again!
Rob our driver was very informative and made the journey more interesting. Quaint little villages. Perfect for a stroll and a cuppa.
Wonderful day and our guide Kevin was wonderful. He be provided a detailed and informative information in a humorous way. We enjoyed our day..
Great travelling in the country side with Tony our guide. Be ready for at least 4 hours travel but enjoy the country on the way through!
Wonderful day exploring the beautiful Cotswolds! The tour was well organised.Our driver,Tony, was well Knoledgeable,engaging and informative,making the journey as enjoyable as the villages themselves. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience! I went solo, and was very comfortable on the trip. Len was a fantastic guide-and I learned so much! Highly recommend.
Wonderful day with Nigel. He provided great music, tips to navigate the villages, and extensive history about the region. He was friendly and funny.
Nigel was awesome! Loved the trip! Lots of free time. Good info.
Our trip to the Cotswolds was excellent. Ollie was a great driver and tour guide providing the history on each of the villages. Ollie as well as all touring guests were always on time with departure and arrival times throughout the tour. A nice change of pace from London and we certainly enjoyed the history of the English countryside and architecture.
四つの人気の村を散策することができ、その他の村も移動中に車内から見ることもできました。 ツアーガイドのLenさんは日本語にも対応してくださるので安心できますし、トークも楽しくて、とても勉強になりました。 QRコードで配布されるウェブのマップはオフラインでも機能し、散策ルートや集合場所、時間をチェックするのにとても便利でした。 --- We had the chance to explore four popular villages, and we were also able to see some of the other villages from the bus along the way. Our tour guide, Len, was also able to communicate in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. He was entertaining and engaging, and I learned so much from his explanations. The online map provided via QR code worked offline, which was incredibly convenient for checking walking routes, meeting points, and timings.
Len, our guide, is awesome! He is warm, personable, knowledgeable about the history of the Cotswolds. We really enjoyed his sense of humour and his interesting stories about the royals of old, how we got some of our idiomatic expressions (it’s raining cats and dogs) and the whole tradition of Halloween in England! Great great day! Cotswolds are stunning!
We thoroughly enjoyed our Cotswolds tour today. Our guide was Len and he was awesome, an amazing story teller that added so much to our experience. He took us off the beaten path and toured us through roads and areas we would not have seen otherwise. We highly recommend requesting Len as a guide for this tour!
Ollie was very informative. It was beautiful seeing the Cotswolds. Although it rained, it was great going on a tour. We really loved going having tea in some of the pubs.
The tour was great. David was a wealth of interesting information and very entertaining.
I enjoyed the tour. Unfortunately it rained all day but despite that I filled my time in each village and did not feel rushed.
Nigel was brilliant! All the history was balanced out with of some brilliant songs along the way. It was quite informative. We definitely had a lot of fun considering this was the second time we visited Cotswolds through GoTours UK. If you are considering a trip to Cotswolds, GoTours provides the best experience always and definitely ask for Nigel, especially if you’re a football and a Jeremy Clarkson fan.
The tour matched all of my expectations
Our tour guide, Christopher is extremely well informed and passionately appreciative of the history and present day culture of the Cotswolds. I really enjoyed his presentation in advance of our arrival at the 4 little villages we visited, because he used light hearted humour and interesting anecdotes to illustrate his information. Christopher’s approach helped us remember our day more easily. I was late because U went to Michelin House and had to find the meeting point with some help. Then I got lost at Stow on the Wold because I was on the wrong side of the road so all the directions didn’t fit but everything looked to be the same. Additionally, I had no internet and couldn’t let him know where I was. Christopher was extremely patient with me and I just made it in time on both occasions. I realise that he had to satisfy the other visitors, who rightfully wanted to see as much as they could. Thank you again kind Christopher.
It was a wonderful tour despite the storm. The 4 stops were beautiful and got to see so much of the Cotswolds.
Great trip if you're a fan of the series. Farm store, Brewery, and Farmer's Dog. Plenty of time at each place. Plus driving through Cotwolds provides lots of sights. Chris was a super guide. Knowledgeable, witty, enthusiastic, and a great driver.
We had an amazing time on this tour! Nigel was so knowledgeable telling us really interesting history and fun facts on the ride there and we loved his soundtrack! the perfect day!
A must see! Cotswolds absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide, Claire was so great explaining everything to us.
Liam was a great tour guide! He made the ride fun and engaging. Not only was he friendly, but he was incredibly knowledgeable, provided recommendations, and played fun music during the ride! Would definitely book again with Liam specifically as my guide.
Our guide & driver, James, was a superb guide & provided historical context to each stop & the region as a whole. It is a long day, but worth the time. James also provided us with an app that provided “return to van” times plus suggested walks/sites/food recommendations in each town.
Nigel was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of the area. He had a lot of helpful tips for great sight-seeing and eating spots. Very intentional and friendly, which made for a delightful day. The curated playlist was a nice touch! His tour was just what we were looking for on our first trip to the Coswolds. I would absolutely recommend to anybody!
Nigel was a confident guide, a masterful and enthusiastic storyteller, and a complete gentleman. The trip is well-planned. Cheers from Missouri, USA!
Best way of visiting few Cotswold villages at once. Our driver was tour guide as well. Tony was absolutely brilliant and helpful. Highly recommend.
Great way to see the Cotswolds! Our guide was fantastic!
Such a great tour! Liam, our driver, was the best! Comfortable bus, the only thing that would have made it better it if the bus had had cup holders.
Lovely day trip to an amazing place. The tour was well organised and the schedule was followed closely. Our guide Claire was so much fun and helpful, sharing tons of interesting facts. We would totally recommend it.
Our tour guide was Chris S. Super knowledgeable, kind and helpful. What a wonderful day trip. We had plenty of time for each village, learned a little bit of fun facts and history along the way.
Chris was very informative and friendly.
We had the best day in the Cotswolds. Tony, our driver, knew all the best places and all kinds of interesting things to tell us about the area. We would recommend this trip 100%!
Yes, it’s a long drive from London, but what a spectacular escape from the city day. Our driver/guide, James was knowledgeable, professional, & welcoming. He gave us great tips & a great app for the day.
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