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Cotswolds Day Trip: Explore Quaint Villages and Lunch
4.4
1,291 Ratings
Greater London
Escape the crowds of London and immerse yourself in the scenic rural beauty of the Cotswolds. Indulge in traditional English cuisine with a two-course lunch in a charming hotel restaurant.
Escape the crowds of London and immerse yourself in the scenic rural beauty of the Cotswolds. Indulge in traditional English cuisine with a two-course lunch in a charming hotel restaurant.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Burford - The tour kicks off with a full-day visit to the delightful town of Burford, known as the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its picturesque high street features buildings crafted from various shades of Cotswold stone. Visitors can enjoy exploring the local tea rooms, browsing unique shops, and immersing themselves in the historic ambiance.
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- Burford - The tour kicks off with a full-day visit to the delightful town of Burford, known as the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its picturesque high street features buildings crafted from various shades of Cotswold stone. Visitors can enjoy exploring the local tea rooms, browsing unique shops, and immersing themselves in the historic ambiance.
- Bibury - The next destination is Bibury, often hailed as the ‘Prettiest village in the Cotswolds’, a title bestowed by designer William Morris. Nestled along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury exudes postcard-perfect charm. A brief walking tour through the village leads to the Swan Hotel, an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the view.
- Arlington Row - Arlington Row is Bibury’s most renowned and cherished location, featuring charming honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century. Once home to weavers, this iconic row is among the most photographed sites in the entire Cotswolds.
- The Swan Hotel, Bibury - A traditional lunch is served at the delightful Swan Hotel, a 17th-century inn with views of the water. Guests can savor a delicious two-course meal, with a selection of local ales and fine wines available. (Lunch included if option selected.)
- Stow-on-the-Wold - The final stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town situated 800 feet high on a hill, where ancient trade routes once intersected. Today, its charming streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and cozy cafés. Visitors have free time to explore, shop, or relax with a cup of traditional English tea.
What's Included
- Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages
- Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Friendly local guide
- Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
- Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages
- Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Friendly local guide
- Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
What's Not Included
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up
Additional Information
Take a day off from the hustle and bustle of London and journey to the idyllic Cotswolds for a mid-day meal. Explore an area that reflects timeless England, renowned for its charming hamlets and undulating landscapes that appear untouched by contemporary life. Make the most of your time visiting picturesque villages like Burford, before settling down…
Take a day off from the hustle and bustle of London and journey to the idyllic Cotswolds for a mid-day meal. Explore an area that reflects timeless England, renowned for its charming hamlets and undulating landscapes that appear untouched by contemporary life. Make the most of your time visiting picturesque villages like Burford, before settling down for a splendid two-course meal in a classic English hotel restaurant.
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- If you choose the ‘Tour only’ option, you’ll have free time to buy food in Burford before we head to Bibury, where food options are limited. You can also upgrade to include lunch on the day, subject to availability.
- Please note: on rare occasions the lunch venue may change due to availability.
Location
Victoria Coach Station
Buckingham Palace Road
Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from Victoria Railway / Underground station. Please go inside the building and go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 18 - 20.
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
4.4
(1291 Ratings)
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Susan
Mar 28, 2025
Day Bus Trip - Excellent guide and driver. However was not impressed with last stop - not by a river as indicated in the description. First two cites were beautiful - however very touristy.
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Jacquelene_c
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing. Our guide... - Amazing. Our guide Nicolas and driver Neil were superb. I enjoyed the whole trip. Highly recommended.
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Cynthiarp6321gg
Mar 25, 2025
Well worth it! Great tour! - Great experience from the start! Our guide, st. Nicholas gave great historical facts and anecdotal stories from a locals perspective about the different places in London as we drove by, and did the same on the way and in the beautiful and idyllic Cotswolds towns. The towns were so picturesque and magical! Our driver, Neil, made it possible to drive on narrow picturesque tree lined roads as only a pro could! Great day trip and great way to enrich our trip to London.
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Gamadrugs
Mar 25, 2025
Tour to Cotswolds - Nicholas and Neil gave us an incredible tour around the Cotswolds! Totally recommend it! Nicholas is a real comedian tour guide who did his best to make the tour interesting and fun—and succeeded.
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Debra_h
Mar 11, 2025
Picturesque Cotswolds - London is a tourist destination. The best time to visit is off peak. Visiting places with a guide makes it more interesting because you learn so much more.
We used Premium Tours, our guide Eva was knowlegeable and funny and our driver Sunny was excellent.
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Joshua
Mar 9, 2025
Enjoyed the Cotswold tour - Really had a good time with our family. The three towns were beautiful and historic. Our teens enjoyed the trip and were not bored, which is not easy. The lunch is optional, but we ended up adding it. It was good, but in retrospect I might have gotten scones at our earlier or later stops and spent more time exploring. There are several pubs, coffee shops, etc.James was a helpful and friendly tour guide and Joanne was a good and friendly driver.
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Kiefer_t
Mar 8, 2025
Fun Day at the Cotswolds! - Great day overall! Nick was an amazing tour guide that gave a ton of info, but allowed you to do your own thing once you arrived in each location. Coach bus was comfortable and Sunny made the ride was great. Would recommend!
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Keith_j
Mar 4, 2025
Cotswold Day Trip and Lunch - A wonderful day trip! Our Driver Sunny, was great, getting around all day, in difficult traffic with a buss, Great Job Sunny! Our guide for the day was Nick, who is awesome at his job! Nick is so full of knowledge, and lots of light hearty humor while Sunny was driving us from London to the Cotswold stops. This was a full day to the Cotswold and optional lunch, which I highly recommend. The lunch was delicious.This was a beautiful, and most enjoyable day, away from the city to the historic Cotswold areas. Tip of the hat to both Sunny, and Nick!
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Adriennerivetti_j
Mar 9, 2025
This tour did a good job... - This tour did a good job of doing what it was supposed to do—it got us into the Cotswolds with a good amount of free time to explore three charming villages.
My only complaint is that the lunch, which we paid to upgrade, was pretty disappointing. Six ravioli and they weren’t even cooked. After that we went to Stow and it was FILLED with lots of great dining options. There are only two restaurants in Bibury, so it would make more sense to just spend some time exploring it and then continue on to Stow and let everyone choose their own lunch.
Also, not the tour’s fault, but another couple brought a baby on the tour, which just boggles the mind. Poor thing fussed and cried the whole time—understandable, because this sort of thing isn’t meant for babies. Perhaps Premium Tours should specify a minimum age requirement to improve everyone’s experiences.
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670gabrielak
Mar 9, 2025
Good trip to the Cotswolds - I recommend this tour, it was a wonderful way to get to know the beautiful little village of Cotswold, though I thought it would be nice to have more time in each one of them. James was nice and explane everything for us. The food at the restaurant was OK, nothing special, but worth the trip.
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