Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Guided Village Visits and Optional 2-Course Lunch
by Premium Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£178.20Overview
The day trip starts by boarding a comfortable air-conditioned coach in London, heading west to the Cotswolds. The first stop is Burford, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, where visitors have about an hour and a half to walk along the high street lined with Cotswold stone buildings, visit tea rooms, and browse local shops. Next, the tour continues to Bibury, often called the prettiest village in the area, with a short walking tour along the River Coln and a stop at the Swan Hotel to relax and enjoy the views. A brief visit follows to Arlington Row within Bibury, famous for its 14th-century honey-colored cottages that once housed weavers and remain a popular photographic spot. Afterward, there is a one-hour lunch break at the Swan Hotel, a historic coaching inn, offering a traditional two-course meal with options of local ales and wines; this lunch is included only if the lunch option is selected. The final stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town situated at 800 feet elevation. Visitors have two hours to explore its streets filled with antique shops, boutiques, and cafés, with free time to shop or have tea before returning to London. The entire tour lasts about 10 hours, guided by a local expert throughout the coach travel and village visits.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Burford
The tour begins in Burford, called the gateway to the Cotswolds. Visitors have about 90 minutes to explore the high street with buildings made from various shades of Cotswold stone. There is time to visit local tea rooms, browse shops, and take in the historic setting.
90 min
Bibury
Next is Bibury, known as the prettiest village in the Cotswolds, located along the River Coln. The visit includes a short walking tour through the village and a stop at the Swan Hotel, where visitors can relax and enjoy the view.
30 min
Arlington Row
Arlington Row is a famous part of Bibury with honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century, once home to weavers. It is a well-known photographic spot in the Cotswolds.
15 min
Lunch at the Swan Hotel
A traditional lunch is served at the Swan Hotel, a historic coaching inn. The meal includes two courses and guests may choose from local ales and fine wines if they select the lunch option. Lunch lasts about one hour.
60 min
Stow-on-the-Wold
The final stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town located 800 feet above sea level where old trade routes crossed. Visitors have two hours to explore the streets, shop at antique and boutique stores, or enjoy a café before returning to London.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Guided Village Visits and Optional 2-Course Lunch
by Premium Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£178.20Overview
The day trip starts by boarding a comfortable air-conditioned coach in London, heading west to the Cotswolds. The first stop is Burford, known as the gateway to the Cotswolds, where visitors have about an hour and a half to walk along the high street lined with Cotswold stone buildings, visit tea rooms, and browse local shops. Next, the tour continues to Bibury, often called the prettiest village in the area, with a short walking tour along the River Coln and a stop at the Swan Hotel to relax and enjoy the views. A brief visit follows to Arlington Row within Bibury, famous for its 14th-century honey-colored cottages that once housed weavers and remain a popular photographic spot. Afterward, there is a one-hour lunch break at the Swan Hotel, a historic coaching inn, offering a traditional two-course meal with options of local ales and wines; this lunch is included only if the lunch option is selected. The final stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town situated at 800 feet elevation. Visitors have two hours to explore its streets filled with antique shops, boutiques, and cafés, with free time to shop or have tea before returning to London. The entire tour lasts about 10 hours, guided by a local expert throughout the coach travel and village visits.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Burford
The tour begins in Burford, called the gateway to the Cotswolds. Visitors have about 90 minutes to explore the high street with buildings made from various shades of Cotswold stone. There is time to visit local tea rooms, browse shops, and take in the historic setting.
90 min
Bibury
Next is Bibury, known as the prettiest village in the Cotswolds, located along the River Coln. The visit includes a short walking tour through the village and a stop at the Swan Hotel, where visitors can relax and enjoy the view.
30 min
Arlington Row
Arlington Row is a famous part of Bibury with honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century, once home to weavers. It is a well-known photographic spot in the Cotswolds.
15 min
Lunch at the Swan Hotel
A traditional lunch is served at the Swan Hotel, a historic coaching inn. The meal includes two courses and guests may choose from local ales and fine wines if they select the lunch option. Lunch lasts about one hour.
60 min
Stow-on-the-Wold
The final stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town located 800 feet above sea level where old trade routes crossed. Visitors have two hours to explore the streets, shop at antique and boutique stores, or enjoy a café before returning to London.
120 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.