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, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover the renowned and picturesque 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 Royal Shakespeare Company theatre. A…
What's Included
  • Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
  • Bottled water
  • Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Walking tours of Oxford and panoramic driving tour of Stratford
  • 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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Jj_m
Sep 23, 2025
Recommended - Great day out to see the country side and Oxford. Nohl was a great guide and driver, did not feel rushed. The also provided a bottle of water and dropped me off close to my hotel.
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Karen
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful! - Lucy, our guide, was wonderful and informative. This trip also allowed you to walk as much or as little as you choose. Lucy also dropped us all off near our hotels when it was over. She was great. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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Ray_t
Sep 17, 2025
Wonderful tour of a beautiful place with a fantastic guide. - Lucy of The English Bus Company was the best tour guide we could have hoped for. She demonstrated outstanding knowledge of history and the places we visited throughout the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. My wife and I both agreed that this is the best tour that we have ever taken because of Lucy. She genuinely loves her job and generally cares that her guests enjoy their tours with her and we truly did. She is both humorous and highly knowledgeable. Thanks Lucy for the best tour we could have taken. I was.
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Pat
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent tour of 3 Cotswold villages and Oxford. Cara was excellent tour guide. - Excellent tour. Our tour guide Cara was exceptional, friendly and personable. Her commentary was both very informative and interesting, particularly for the walking tour of Oxford. She was very attentive to all our needs and was very precise in explaining drop off, pick up spots and times.
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Susan_s
Sep 1, 2025
Best trip ever - This was a wonderful trip, small group, excellent small van. Our guide was the best, entertaining and knowable. Went out of her way to take care of our request. Lilly was the very best. She did all the little extras to make this trip most enjoyable. we would highly recommend her and this trip to all our friends and family. Thank you Lilly, you made our day.
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Passenger67478701076
Aug 28, 2025
See the English countryside - This tour was wonderful! Cara was knowledgeable, entertaining, and a perfect host, making sure we were all comfortable throughout. Each stop was different-interesting, charming, enlightening.
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Aking1116
Aug 27, 2025
A perfect day! - Our excursion today with Cara, honestly, could not have been better! From the moment we met her, she radiated enthusiasm, kindness, & such a positive & fun attitude. Her knowledge of the area brought the sights to life in such an engaging way. Cara is incredibly knowledgeable, and obviously downright brilliant by the way she could teach us SO much history & interesting tidbits from memory. We all learned a lot, especially about Oxford. Her voice was splendid to listen to, and her wit provided never a dull moment. She made the day flow so smoothly. And by the way, she's an excellent driver. We felt safe always. The sprinter van was clean & very comfortable. The small group of about 12 people was the perfect size. And she remembered my name! We got free time at each location to shop or get food & drinks. Thanks to her, the day was not only enjoyable but truly special. Thank you Cara & The English Bus for your excellent service! It made a huge difference in our whole vacation.
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2sings
Aug 27, 2025
The best way to see Cotswolds and More - Fantastic guide and tour. A very fun day. A great overview of Stratford, Cotswolds and Oxford. So much information and color while traveling that brought the whole journey and experience to life. Highly recommend as a compliment to any London visit to get a feel for English life. Our guide, Lilly, was superb. She made us laugh, she made us engage and gave us some fantastic jokes and one liners to use in the future. She’s the perfect guide! And Lilly, we called out “tree tunnel” while driving to Cornwall. We won’t forget you! Thank you.
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Gregory
Aug 24, 2025
A Great Cotswolds and Oxford Experience - This one day small group with tour guide Lilly was exceptional and well worth the ticket fee! The tour in our new coach was relaxing and fun. We toured Stratford-upon-Avon, Stow on the Wold, Bilbury, Arlington Row and Oxford. Our guide took us off the highway to experience “tree tunnels” and the quaint “hamlet”-turned estates along the country roads of the Colne Valley. This was a wonderful way to experience the English countryside. Our final stop was a guided walking tour through Oxford which was both insightful and humorous. We brought our 6- and 11-year olds who were well entertained. We highly recommend this tour!
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Oksana_g
Aug 16, 2025
A wonderful trip - It was a very special day. We visited a lot of great and beautiful places. Our guide Tony was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and funny. Thank for this great adventure.
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From $193
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).