Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
4.9
197 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 learn more
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
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Steven_m
Mar 21, 2024
Great day trip! - Excellent tour! The guide was amazing. The trip was exactly as described. Stratford is a cute town and the Cotswolds are beautiful. The buildings at Oxford are magnificent. Really enjoyed this tour. Plenty of stops for creature comforts!
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Lillyr41
Mar 14, 2024
The ENGLISH BUS is the best!!! - My family had the most wonderful day with Lucy, on our tour of the Cotswolds, Oxford, and Stratford upon Avon. Our tour guide Lucy was an absolute delight. She was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging. She was incredibly upbeat and quite witty which we appreciated so much. I have not learned nor laughed that much in a long while! She taught us so much on our journey and it’s clear that she loves what she does. We would recommend the English Bus to anyone as it was a 10 out of 10 experience!
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Warwick_a
Mar 7, 2024
Fun enjoyable day! - We had an amazing day, but the highlight was our tour guide Lucy, she was so much fun to hang out with, she was very informative, friendly and an awesome driver. Thank you Lucy. Cheers from Warwick and Joanne.
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Kizanamilarowell
Mar 6, 2024
Wonderful day trip with Tony - This is our second tour with the English Bus (our first was Stonehenge, Bath & A Secret Place) just a day before. We took the tour to Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Oxford with Tony, our amazing tour guide. The bus is very comfortable and Tony is very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. There was also an optional walking tour in Oxford which guided by Tony. He shared a lot of information about Oxford during the walking tour. If I'm not mistaken, there were a total of 9 people in our group. Small group day tour with The English Bus is the way to go! Highly recommend to book this day trip tour when you're in London.
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Joanne_c
Jan 10, 2024
Nice Overview - Johny, our driver and guide, was such a hoot! He kept us entertained and at the same time, shared a lot of history & knowledge during the tour. The size of the group was perfect, and so was the size of the vehicle. We could sit comfortably without being squashed in a small van, and the intimacy of group led to a great experience. Almost all of us sat together in pubs or walked around together during our own time, and we started off as strangers! The experience could have been better if we had known that Shakespeare's house was closed for a week for conservation. Not even the tour company knew it. Google and their website never announced the closure. We only found out through a sign at the door. Poor planning on their end. Also, if you want to view Shakespeare's final resting spot, you need to go on a Sunday when the church is open. Something we didn't know about. Cotswolds was really unique, but we didn't get much time to see or do much. Just got a quick overview of a couple of towns. The tour might have tried to squeeze too much in, especially during winter, where it gets dark much earlier. We walked around Oxford in the dark, which was a pity as I would have loved to have pictures of some of the impressive buildings. It did however, give us a taste of the 3 cities/towns we went to and quite a bit of history narrated by Johny, in the cold! If you want an overview of whether you would like to visit on your own, this is the tour. At the end of the tour, Johny was really nice in asking us where our hotels were. He then made the effort to drop us off at various points to catch the closest tube, walk around the corner, or right at our hotel's doorstep if you were one of the lucky ones to be on the same route. I was glad my husband and I were lucky enough to get dropped off at our hotel as the day was long and it was getting frigid.
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Viktor_s
Jan 4, 2024
Wonderful Tour - We had Cara as our tour guide and we cannot compliment her enough. This tour was a full day of adventure to beautiful places but Cara made the experience truly enjoyable with her warm personality and wonderful story telling. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Cara!
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Pamomroadtripper
Dec 8, 2023
Small group size, well run - We are return tourists with the English Bus. Tour group is small. Bus is also small, comfortable, and clean. Because the bus is not huge, the bus can go on smaller roads in the countryside. Our guide, Tony, was super nice and knowledgeable. Would tour with them again! And again!
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Tatyana_m
Nov 20, 2023
Tony is an amazing tour... - Tony is an amazing tour guide. He made our trip come alive with his deep knowledge and captivating stories. Tony was also very attentive, caring, and prepared.
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Loretta_l
Nov 17, 2023
Wonderful Day in the country - Andy was a fantastic tour guide! We had a wonderful day in Stratford, The Cotswolds and Oxford. Since it's November, it was dark by the time we arrived in Oxford but Andy had a great walking tour which was informative and entertaining. Since it was a small group, we made some new friends which enhanced the experience. I'd highly recommend this tour, and ask for Andy!
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Bright_h
Nov 13, 2023
Great tour guide and lovely views - Great tour with Andy who kept the day extra entertaining and informative. It was a rainy day but still enjoyed the sights and overall experience!
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