Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
by Cotswolds Guided Tours
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The Cotswolds have long attracted visitors with their distinctive limestone villages and market towns. This day tour covers the northern Cotswolds, starting from either Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. The group travels by Mercedes minibus with up to 16 passengers and is led by a local driver-guide who shares stories about the region along the way. The tour lasts about seven hours and fifteen minutes. It begins with pickups at Stratford-upon-Avon town centre at 8:50 AM or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station at 9:30 AM. From there, the group heads to Dover's Hill for a viewpoint stop to see the surrounding countryside and hear about local traditions. This stop may be cancelled in bad weather due to muddy conditions. Next is a visit to Chipping Campden, a historic market town with time to explore independently using provided maps. After driving past Broadway Tower, the tour visits a lesser-known village off the main roads for roughly 30 minutes. Following this, the group spends over an hour in Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, with options for shopping and lunch (not included). The tour then proceeds by back lanes to Bibury, a small village once called "the prettiest in England". The final stop is Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds," where stone bridges cross the River Windrush. After about 50 minutes here, the minibus returns passengers to their original pickup points by approximately 5:00 PM at Moreton-in-Marsh and 5:30 PM at Stratford-upon-Avon. The guide provides souvenir booklets with maps and photos, and the vehicle is a spacious 16-seater Mercedes minibus.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cotswolds
The tour focuses on exploring the northern Cotswolds region, known for its villages and countryside.
Moreton-in-Marsh
Passengers joining at Stratford-upon-Avon are collected from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal at 08.50. The group then travels to Moreton-in-Marsh rail station to pick up additional guests at 9.30am. From Moreton-in-Marsh, the drive to the first official stop takes about 15 minutes during which the tour introduction is given.
10 min
Dover's Hill
This viewpoint is the first official stop. Visitors get about 20 minutes to enjoy views of the Cotswolds landscape and hear local traditions from the guide. The stop may be skipped in wet weather to avoid muddy conditions.
20 min
High Street Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a historic market town with shops and cafes. Visitors have around an hour to explore independently using the provided maps.
60 min
Snowshill Village
After passing Broadway Tower, a folly on Beacon Hill, the minibus takes narrow back lanes to a lesser-known Cotswolds village. This secret location receives about 30 minutes for a quiet visit and is often cited by guests as a highlight.
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest town in the Cotswolds and an active market town. Visitors have approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes for shopping or lunch on their own, guided by maps.
75 min
Arlington Row
A 30-40 minute drive by back lanes brings the group to Bibury, a small village once described as 'the prettiest in England.' Visitors have time to walk and see the traditional cottages.
40 min
Bourton-on-the-Water
After Bibury, there is a 30 minute drive to Bourton-on-the-Water, the last stop before the return journey. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', it features stone bridges over the River Windrush running through the centre. Visitors often enjoy paddling in the river on warm days, and the stop is considered essential on the tour.
50 min
Moreton-in-Marsh
Passengers who joined at Moreton-in-Marsh are dropped off here at approximately 5pm. Flexible return train tickets are advised for those travelling by train, with a suggested departure time after 17.00. The minibus then proceeds to Stratford-upon-Avon to drop off the final guests around 5.30pm.
5 min
Meeting point
Please wait in the car park front of the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
End point
Please wait in the car park by the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus and one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. Drop off in Moreton-in-Marsh is at approx 17.00.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
by Cotswolds Guided 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.£170Overview
The Cotswolds have long attracted visitors with their distinctive limestone villages and market towns. This day tour covers the northern Cotswolds, starting from either Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. The group travels by Mercedes minibus with up to 16 passengers and is led by a local driver-guide who shares stories about the region along the way. The tour lasts about seven hours and fifteen minutes. It begins with pickups at Stratford-upon-Avon town centre at 8:50 AM or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station at 9:30 AM. From there, the group heads to Dover's Hill for a viewpoint stop to see the surrounding countryside and hear about local traditions. This stop may be cancelled in bad weather due to muddy conditions. Next is a visit to Chipping Campden, a historic market town with time to explore independently using provided maps. After driving past Broadway Tower, the tour visits a lesser-known village off the main roads for roughly 30 minutes. Following this, the group spends over an hour in Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds, with options for shopping and lunch (not included). The tour then proceeds by back lanes to Bibury, a small village once called "the prettiest in England". The final stop is Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds," where stone bridges cross the River Windrush. After about 50 minutes here, the minibus returns passengers to their original pickup points by approximately 5:00 PM at Moreton-in-Marsh and 5:30 PM at Stratford-upon-Avon. The guide provides souvenir booklets with maps and photos, and the vehicle is a spacious 16-seater Mercedes minibus.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cotswolds
The tour focuses on exploring the northern Cotswolds region, known for its villages and countryside.
Moreton-in-Marsh
Passengers joining at Stratford-upon-Avon are collected from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal at 08.50. The group then travels to Moreton-in-Marsh rail station to pick up additional guests at 9.30am. From Moreton-in-Marsh, the drive to the first official stop takes about 15 minutes during which the tour introduction is given.
10 min
Dover's Hill
This viewpoint is the first official stop. Visitors get about 20 minutes to enjoy views of the Cotswolds landscape and hear local traditions from the guide. The stop may be skipped in wet weather to avoid muddy conditions.
20 min
High Street Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is a historic market town with shops and cafes. Visitors have around an hour to explore independently using the provided maps.
60 min
Snowshill Village
After passing Broadway Tower, a folly on Beacon Hill, the minibus takes narrow back lanes to a lesser-known Cotswolds village. This secret location receives about 30 minutes for a quiet visit and is often cited by guests as a highlight.
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest town in the Cotswolds and an active market town. Visitors have approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes for shopping or lunch on their own, guided by maps.
75 min
Arlington Row
A 30-40 minute drive by back lanes brings the group to Bibury, a small village once described as 'the prettiest in England.' Visitors have time to walk and see the traditional cottages.
40 min
Bourton-on-the-Water
After Bibury, there is a 30 minute drive to Bourton-on-the-Water, the last stop before the return journey. Known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds', it features stone bridges over the River Windrush running through the centre. Visitors often enjoy paddling in the river on warm days, and the stop is considered essential on the tour.
50 min
Moreton-in-Marsh
Passengers who joined at Moreton-in-Marsh are dropped off here at approximately 5pm. Flexible return train tickets are advised for those travelling by train, with a suggested departure time after 17.00. The minibus then proceeds to Stratford-upon-Avon to drop off the final guests around 5.30pm.
5 min
Meeting point
Please wait in the car park front of the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
End point
Please wait in the car park by the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus and one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. Drop off in Moreton-in-Marsh is at approx 17.00.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.