Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
by Undiscovered Cotswolds
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This full-day small-group tour from Oxford lasts about seven hours and is limited to seven guests. The tour departs and returns to Oxford Railway Station. A local driver-guide leads the group in a modern, air-conditioned minivan. The itinerary visits several villages and towns in the Cotswolds, offering access to places larger tours cannot reach. The day begins with pickup just outside Oxford Railway Station at 10am. The first stop is Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, where visitors can see 15th century ruins and traditional Cotswold stone and thatched roofs. Next, the tour passes through several villages en route to Burford, known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, where the group can view one of the region’s oldest churches. The longest stop is in Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the Venice of the Cotswolds. Guests have free time here to explore the shops, attractions, and tea rooms, and to have lunch if they choose. The tour then visits Lower Slaughter, a small village accessible only to small vehicles, followed by Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, where visitors can walk among historic buildings, shops, and pubs. Great Tew is the final village stop, known for its thatched cottages and countryside setting before the group returns to Oxford Railway Station. Food and drinks are not included. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are also excluded. The tour allows collapsible wheelchairs if accompanied by an assistant. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age is five years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oxford
The driver guide meets guests in the pick up area outside Oxford Railway Station at 10am. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area, so the guide arrives 5 minutes before the tour starts and stands by the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds. The pick up area is directly in front of the train station, just past the bus stops and near the bronze bull statue.
5 min
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
This stop features the ruins of a 15th century hall once owned by the Lovell family. The village includes traditional Cotswold stone buildings and thatched roofs. Minster Lovell is known locally as the region's most haunted village.
30 min
Burford
On the way to Burford, the tour passes through several Cotswold villages. Burford is called the Gateway to the Cotswolds and is home to one of the area's oldest and most beautiful churches. The town offers various historical stories.
40 min
Bourton on the Water
This is the longest stop, lasting about 90 minutes. Bourton-on-the-Water is a well-known Cotswold village with many attractions, shops, restaurants, and tea rooms. Guests have free time here to explore and can purchase lunch if they wish.
90 min
Lower Slaughter
Lower Slaughter is a small village known for its scenic countryside and romantic atmosphere. Large vehicles are not allowed here, so this small-group tour can access the village where others cannot.
30 min
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
This historic market town was once central to the wool trade. Visitors can walk among honey-colored buildings, narrow streets, cozy pubs, shops, and small tea rooms during a 45-minute stop.
45 min
Great Tew
Great Tew is a village with thatched cottages set in peaceful landscapes away from large tourist groups. It has connections to several notable individuals.
30 min
Oxford
The tour returns to Oxford with a 40-minute drive back to the railway station, where the driver-guide drops off guests.
40 min
Meeting point
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
End point
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Oxford
by Undiscovered Cotswolds
Choose from 1 available option
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
This full-day small-group tour from Oxford lasts about seven hours and is limited to seven guests. The tour departs and returns to Oxford Railway Station. A local driver-guide leads the group in a modern, air-conditioned minivan. The itinerary visits several villages and towns in the Cotswolds, offering access to places larger tours cannot reach. The day begins with pickup just outside Oxford Railway Station at 10am. The first stop is Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, where visitors can see 15th century ruins and traditional Cotswold stone and thatched roofs. Next, the tour passes through several villages en route to Burford, known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, where the group can view one of the region’s oldest churches. The longest stop is in Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the Venice of the Cotswolds. Guests have free time here to explore the shops, attractions, and tea rooms, and to have lunch if they choose. The tour then visits Lower Slaughter, a small village accessible only to small vehicles, followed by Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, where visitors can walk among historic buildings, shops, and pubs. Great Tew is the final village stop, known for its thatched cottages and countryside setting before the group returns to Oxford Railway Station. Food and drinks are not included. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are also excluded. The tour allows collapsible wheelchairs if accompanied by an assistant. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age is five years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oxford
The driver guide meets guests in the pick up area outside Oxford Railway Station at 10am. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area, so the guide arrives 5 minutes before the tour starts and stands by the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds. The pick up area is directly in front of the train station, just past the bus stops and near the bronze bull statue.
5 min
Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
This stop features the ruins of a 15th century hall once owned by the Lovell family. The village includes traditional Cotswold stone buildings and thatched roofs. Minster Lovell is known locally as the region's most haunted village.
30 min
Burford
On the way to Burford, the tour passes through several Cotswold villages. Burford is called the Gateway to the Cotswolds and is home to one of the area's oldest and most beautiful churches. The town offers various historical stories.
40 min
Bourton on the Water
This is the longest stop, lasting about 90 minutes. Bourton-on-the-Water is a well-known Cotswold village with many attractions, shops, restaurants, and tea rooms. Guests have free time here to explore and can purchase lunch if they wish.
90 min
Lower Slaughter
Lower Slaughter is a small village known for its scenic countryside and romantic atmosphere. Large vehicles are not allowed here, so this small-group tour can access the village where others cannot.
30 min
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
This historic market town was once central to the wool trade. Visitors can walk among honey-colored buildings, narrow streets, cozy pubs, shops, and small tea rooms during a 45-minute stop.
45 min
Great Tew
Great Tew is a village with thatched cottages set in peaceful landscapes away from large tourist groups. It has connections to several notable individuals.
30 min
Oxford
The tour returns to Oxford with a 40-minute drive back to the railway station, where the driver-guide drops off guests.
40 min
Meeting point
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
End point
Your driver guide will meet you in the pick up area outside the front of Oxford Railway Station. Waiting is not allowed in the pick up area so they will arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts and will be standing with the Mercedes minibus holding a green sign saying Undiscovered Cotswolds.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.