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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
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Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
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Overview
Admire the best-known and hidden villages of England’s Cotswolds on this full-day small-group tour from Oxford. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stop to explore villages such as Great Tew and Stow-on-the-Wold, and the hamlets of the Windrush valley. On route, enjoy lunch (own expense) in Burford, stroll around Bourton-on-the-Water, and visit the village and 15th-century ruins of Minster Lovell. Includes transport and central Oxford pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at your expense.
- Full-day tour of famous and hidden Cotswolds villages from Oxford
- Admire Great Tew and browse the shops and lanes of Stow-on-the-Wold
- Visit Lower Slaughter and stroll around photo-worthy Bourton-on-the-Water
- Stop for lunch (own expense) in Burford and tour the pretty villages of the Windrush valley
- Explore the thatched-and-stone village and medieval ruins of Minster Lovell
- Small-group tour of eight or fewer, including air-conditioned minivan transport, driver-guide, and central pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees at own expense
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What's Included
Small-group tour of the Cotswolds
Knowledgeable, local driver-guide
Transport by modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Oxfam , 17 Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AS, UK
This activity will end right where it started.We will meet outside the Oxfam store on Broad Street, Oxford. If you are traveling by train, Oxford railway station is just a 15-minute walk away. Oxford can be easily reached by train from London's Paddington and Marylebone railway stations.
10:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Undiscovered Cotswolds
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "The minivan only holds 8 passengers so you are assured of a personal, small-group experience.." See review
- "Small group is ideal and our guide Graham did an amazing job of taking time to get out and walk whilst telling us background story of the region and answering questions." See review
- "Very relaxing walking tour around the villages, suitable for the young and the old!" See review
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Gotta do it again.
Yara_W
, Jul 2022
A relaxing and enjoyable day
Julia_A
, Jul 2022
Do it!!
Ashley_N
, Jul 2022
A beautiful experience!
David_O
, Jun 2022
Lovely.
Kymber_H
, May 2022
Lovely Sunny Day In The Cotswolds.
Anne_T
, May 2022
Wonderful tour. Ian was a great guide, so professional and friendly.
One small disappointment. As a fan of the writings of Nancy Mitford, I was looking forward to visiting the famous church in Swinbrook and seeing the churchyard where she is buried. Although this visit, lasting 15 minutes, is specified on the tour itinerary, it was dropped and didn't happen. It is important that all stops mentioned in the itinerary actually happen, as people may have their own reasons for wanting to visit the places listed.
But all in all, a brilliant tour, small and personal. Ian has a real gift for this work. A really lovely day in the Cotswolds
Response from Host , May 2022
Thank you so much for the great review Anne. It was a pleasure to show you around the Cotswolds for the day and I'm sorry we didn't get out in Swinbrook to visit the church. We do visit Swinbrook on our tour and stop off in the village to talk about the Mitford sisters but the time there is limited so I think I need to update our itinerary to make this clearer. I'm sorry for the confusion with regards to the stop there.
Great way to explore the Cotswolds
Kimberly_R
, May 2022
One of the best tour guide and must go
Trinh_N
, May 2022
Absolute highlight of out trip. We had an amazing experience with this tour, such a hidden gem. Ian was such a great tour guide that showed us the hidden gems oF Cotswolds since he's a local to the area. He's very easy going, professional and very passionate about his profession. You could tell that he loves what he does and made us feel very personal unique.
Highly recommend if you plan to visit Cotswolds
Above and beyond
Cynthia_H
, Apr 2022
Left us wanting more - in the BEST possible way!
Andrija_M
, Apr 2022
My wife and I were looking for the best way to see the famous Cotswolds and we stumbled upon this tour, which is one of the only ones actually leaving from Oxford (which you shouldn't miss). And boy, are we glad we did - it was such a lovely day! Ian, our guide, and a local to the Cotswolds, showed intimate knowledge of the area, while keeping things light and moving us along at a steady pace, always finding space for a great photo opportunity. He took us to several villages in the Cotswolds, big and small, famous and hidden - creating a perfect balance, while entertaining us with history and anecdotes the entire time!
We went from smaller to bigger places, giving the tour a nice rhythm and had plenty of opportunities to take pictures and buy souvenirs. There was a big window of time in one of the most beautiful locations for our lunch, where Ian gave us several recommendations and left us to enjoy the Cotswolds' magic. We were always given clear instructions as to not get lost, but still had plenty opportunity to wander. Ian was more than generous with his time and we were provided fresh water along the way and kept us mindful of the amenities along the trip, from shops to restrooms. The van was modern and very comfortable. We had no problems with heat due to the AC. We received a pamphlet at the end of our trip, showing all the locations of the trip.
We would recommend this tour wholeheartedly and our only regret is, as the title says, not getting to see even more of the dreamy Cotswolds with Ian. Specifically, Blenheim palace is something we wished we could visit, but, as Ian pointed out, it's a destination well-worth a half-day visit, which would probably make us miss out on the wonders of the Cotswolds, as most of those other cramped tours do.
A big thank you to Ian for providing us with memories we will never forget!
Charming experience
Janina_P
, Apr 2022
Marvellous Cotswold
Alicia_D
, Apr 2022
Great tour and wonderful guide!
Jean_G
, Apr 2022
My husband and I booked a full day tour of the Cotswolds and ended up being the only two who booked! Not only did we, essentially, get a private tour for the day, we got to do it with Ian who was an absolute joy to be around.
We visited an interesting mix of villages and small towns, toured large and small churches and stopped to see the ruins of an old manor house. Ian was very knowledgeable on the sites, sharing everything from historical details to modern-day tidbits like celebrity sightings and movie shoot locations. The day was a good mix of guide-led walks and visits with time to explore the shops in Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water on our own. This was a great introductory to the Cotswolds to see where we might like to go back and spend a day or two.
Ian knows and loves the Cotswolds and answered all our questions with wit and humor, including sharing a few local ghost stories! He kept the tour on schedule without it seeming hurried. We loved the opportunity to leave Oxford for the day and see a whole other area which expanded our knowledge of the region.
Cotswold treats
DouglasR_H
, Mar 2020
Excellent day tour to Cotswolds Villages
Denise201905
, Nov 2019
All that I had hoped for
Compass784325
, Nov 2019
This was such a special day. . the small van allowed us to explore small, quaint villages that otherwise would not be available to us. We parked, got out and walked a lot, which was a perfect way to feel and experience these villages. Graham was fabulous, a natural host and full of information and knowledge we could never have collected on our own. I can not recommend this day trip too highly. . . and I can not think of one that that I could offer to improve it, other than to make the day never end. :-)
TAKE THIS TOUR!!
Rosalyn_S
, Aug 2019
Our guide/driver was outstanding - interesting, amusing and very knowledgeable. He grew up in the area and had lots of interesting stories about the places we visited. We visited at least 5 or 6 Cotswold hamlets and villages and explored the unique features of each. The minivan only holds 8 passengers so you are assured of a personal, small-group experience.. I have taken many similar tours in many countries but this was definitely one of the best.
Small group tour of Cotswolds
Bruce R
, Aug 2019
Great tour!
Christine R
, Jul 2019
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