Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
4.9
211 Ratings
Greater London
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
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The English Bus - Tour with London’s #1 tour company.
What's Included
- Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
- Bottled water
- Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford
- Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Fully commentated small group guided tour
What's Not Included
- Optional entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace. Child - £10 Adult £20 Concession £16 Family £49.50
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Please note that due to conservation works, the birthplace will be closed between 8 - 19 Jan 2024
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 countryside to the quaint Cotswold villages, where life moves at a leisurely pace. Afterwards, discover the ancient city of Oxford, home to one of the world’s oldest educational institutions, and join your tour guide for an informative walking tour. The tour includes guide services and a luxurious round trip in a mini-coach from central London.
- Minimum age is three years
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
Location
London Eye
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(211 Ratings)
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Judinewyork
May 18, 2024
A Great Day outside of London - We so enjoyed our "Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour. This was my second tour with The English Bus, and it was fabulous! Lucy, our guide/driver was a gem. She gave us much history, was filled with such joy and had everyone laughing and asking questions. Lucy found a perfect balance between information, entertainment, and personalization. The tour included many stops but was well balanced so we didn't feel we missed something or didn't have enough time.
It was a great overview and we definitely know where we would want to go back to explore more. Each stop was different and well timed and then there was the incredible Lucy which made this an unforgettable day exploring outside London.
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Elaine_b
May 3, 2024
A wonderful tour with a very good guide - This was a fabulous tour and Tony was an outstanding Guide. He did a great job of narrating throughout the day as we drove through the various parts of London and our destination Locations. I loved the fact that, as a small group, we were able to travel on some of the smaller roads throughout the Cotswold. It was a very enjoyable day. My only suggestion is that I would’ve liked a little more time in Stratford upon Avon. We made a stop at the Trinity Church, but only had 10 to walk around.
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Familytraveler623
Apr 30, 2024
Great tour, informative, fun and never felt rushed - Cotswold, Oxford and Straton Upon Avon with Lucy Crane. First, I must say, Lucy is wonderful. We absolutely loved her. She was fun, friendly, had tons of information to share with us. History, suggested spots to visit, little things to notice along the way, etc. She made this tour so fun and informative. We never felt rushed. Really highly recommend your tour.
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Vincenza_s
Apr 29, 2024
Memorable Tour - We loved our small group tour! Andy was very organized, informative and insightful. His tour of Oxford was extraordinary, and entertaining. Don’t miss it!!! The shuttle was very comfortable with plenty of room for personals.
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Andy_k
Apr 18, 2024
Highly recommend this experience - What a delightful day! We loved the small group tour and our tour guide Lucy was wonderful. She was funny, informative, and helpful - and took time to get to know each of us a little. Our van was super comfortable, had charging ports, and seats that could lean back a little. The extra cost of doing a small group tour (vs a larger bus) was worth it! Our van could get to places that the larger groups couldn't and the experienced was more personalized. We were most excited about the Cotswolds and they were spectacular in the spring - but we were pleasantly surprised by Stratford as well. We appreciated the informative walking tour of Oxford - we really didn't know anything about the area or the buildings and found it all fascinating. We wanted an overview of each of these areas and now we know we'd like to go back to the Cotswolds and spend several days there. We highly recommend tours from The English Bus company.
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Waggajbnelly
Apr 10, 2024
Well organised and smooth sailing - In spite of the weather the trip went smoothly. The guide Andy was extremely informative, friendly and made sure everyone was comfortable. There were many scenic stopovers. It was great to have free time to explore Oxford. It would have been great to stop the bus twice through the Cotswold area for a quick photo opportunity. Otherwise well worth doing.
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Ellen_r
Apr 8, 2024
Oxford trip - Tony our guide was brilliant
Knowledgeable and extremely funny
Made our trip memorable
Highly recommend
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Melissa_s
Apr 2, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide Lucy was a complete gem. We loved her enthusiasm and knowledge of English history. Had a great but exhausting day!
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Melissa_m
May 11, 2024
Good but Long Day - a 12 hour day. We had 1.5 hours in Stratford, 20 minutes in each Cotswold stop, and 2 hours in Oxford. I wish we had started with Oxford because when we arrived late in the afternoon the museums were closed. The Cotswolds were beautiful but relatively brief. I could have done without Stratford and spent more time explore the Cotswolds. Lucy was friendly and knowledgeable but she's definitely the type of guide who provides A LOT of information between stops so if you're looking for more quiet time this isn't for you.
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Victoria_m
May 11, 2024
Stratford, the Cotwolds & Oxford - Our guide, Cara, was terrific. She was so much fun, and so very knowledgeable. The villages in the Cotswolds were lovely - especially the row of cottages at Bibury, and Oxford was a wonder. Stratford Upon Avon was a lovely town as well. One thing to be aware of is that the church that holds the grave of William Shakespeare may not be open to you on the day you tour - this was hugely disappointing to a member of my party who had waited her whole adult life to see it. Also, the buildings in Oxford that we were hoping to pop into were not open when we got there. It was a very long day, and perhaps this tour should be originated in Bath, in order to have adequate time to see everything and have a little more time at each place. Still, all in all, it was a wonderful day.
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