Cotswolds Villages, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford Small Group Day Tour from London
by The English Bus
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This small-group day tour lasting about 11 and a half hours visits Stratford-upon-Avon, several Cotswolds villages, and Oxford, starting and ending in central London. The tour uses an air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach with a maximum of 16 participants and is led by an experienced driver-guide. In Stratford-upon-Avon, there is a panoramic drive around the town with commentary, time to explore the streets, shops, and cafes, and a chance to stroll along the River Avon. Visitors can optionally enter Shakespeare's Birthplace and visit the 800-year-old Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried. After Stratford, the tour continues with about two hours driving through the Cotswolds countryside, passing rolling green hills and stone cottages. Stops include Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square for a brief visit and Bibury, known for its historic stone cottages and the famous Arlington Row, which dates back to the 14th century. The tour then proceeds to Oxford, where there is a walking tour lasting about 45 minutes to view some of the university’s most famous buildings and hear stories from its 900-year history. Highlights include Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library. Bottled water is provided on board, and the tour includes fully guided commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the historic town known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Explore the streets, shops, and cafes, and stroll along the River Avon. The guide provides a panoramic drive pointing out the town's historic features. Visitors may choose to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see the Royal Shakespeare Company theatre.
120 min
Henley Street
Explore Henley Street, the 16th-century home of William Shakespeare and his family.
30 min
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Optional entry to the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564, restored to reflect its 16th-century appearance.
45 min
Holy Trinity Church
Visit the 800-year-old church where Shakespeare is buried alongside family members. Visitors have the opportunity to see Shakespeare's grave. Note that this is a working church and may close unexpectedly.
15 min
Cotswolds
Drive through the Cotswolds countryside starting about 20 minutes after leaving Stratford. The route passes rolling green hills, stone cottages, fields, hedgerows, and wildlife. The tour remains in the Cotswolds until roughly 20 minutes before arriving in Oxford.
120 min
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
Visit the historic market square in Stow-on-the-Wold, a town in the Cotswolds. Visitors may have tea and cake from local bakeries or browse antique shops around the square.
25 min
Bibury
Stop in Bibury, called 'England's most beautiful village' by William Morris. The village has small stone cottages and a brook filled with trout running through its center. Visitors can see Arlington Row, a well-known row of stone cottages built in the 14th century, over 600 years ago.
30 min
Arlington Row
View Arlington Row, the well-known row of stone cottages in Bibury set against the village backdrop.
15 min
University of Oxford
Join a 45-minute walking tour around Oxford University’s historic and notable buildings. The guide shares stories about the university’s 900-plus year history and its notable figures.
120 min
Radcliffe Camera
See Radcliffe Camera, a domed, historic university building located in Radcliffe Square, known as one of Oxford’s most famous views.
15 min
Bodleian Library
View the Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest and most grand libraries, and a key Oxford landmark.
10 min
Meeting point
Join us at our second pick up point for this tour, from outside the front of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Victoria. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 9.10am
End point
Join us at our second pick up point for this tour, from outside the front of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Victoria. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 9.10am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cotswolds Villages, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford Small Group Day Tour from London
by The English Bus
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.£308Overview
This small-group day tour lasting about 11 and a half hours visits Stratford-upon-Avon, several Cotswolds villages, and Oxford, starting and ending in central London. The tour uses an air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach with a maximum of 16 participants and is led by an experienced driver-guide. In Stratford-upon-Avon, there is a panoramic drive around the town with commentary, time to explore the streets, shops, and cafes, and a chance to stroll along the River Avon. Visitors can optionally enter Shakespeare's Birthplace and visit the 800-year-old Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried. After Stratford, the tour continues with about two hours driving through the Cotswolds countryside, passing rolling green hills and stone cottages. Stops include Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square for a brief visit and Bibury, known for its historic stone cottages and the famous Arlington Row, which dates back to the 14th century. The tour then proceeds to Oxford, where there is a walking tour lasting about 45 minutes to view some of the university’s most famous buildings and hear stories from its 900-year history. Highlights include Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library. Bottled water is provided on board, and the tour includes fully guided commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit the historic town known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Explore the streets, shops, and cafes, and stroll along the River Avon. The guide provides a panoramic drive pointing out the town's historic features. Visitors may choose to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and see the Royal Shakespeare Company theatre.
120 min
Henley Street
Explore Henley Street, the 16th-century home of William Shakespeare and his family.
30 min
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Optional entry to the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564, restored to reflect its 16th-century appearance.
45 min
Holy Trinity Church
Visit the 800-year-old church where Shakespeare is buried alongside family members. Visitors have the opportunity to see Shakespeare's grave. Note that this is a working church and may close unexpectedly.
15 min
Cotswolds
Drive through the Cotswolds countryside starting about 20 minutes after leaving Stratford. The route passes rolling green hills, stone cottages, fields, hedgerows, and wildlife. The tour remains in the Cotswolds until roughly 20 minutes before arriving in Oxford.
120 min
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square
Visit the historic market square in Stow-on-the-Wold, a town in the Cotswolds. Visitors may have tea and cake from local bakeries or browse antique shops around the square.
25 min
Bibury
Stop in Bibury, called 'England's most beautiful village' by William Morris. The village has small stone cottages and a brook filled with trout running through its center. Visitors can see Arlington Row, a well-known row of stone cottages built in the 14th century, over 600 years ago.
30 min
Arlington Row
View Arlington Row, the well-known row of stone cottages in Bibury set against the village backdrop.
15 min
University of Oxford
Join a 45-minute walking tour around Oxford University’s historic and notable buildings. The guide shares stories about the university’s 900-plus year history and its notable figures.
120 min
Radcliffe Camera
See Radcliffe Camera, a domed, historic university building located in Radcliffe Square, known as one of Oxford’s most famous views.
15 min
Bodleian Library
View the Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest and most grand libraries, and a key Oxford landmark.
10 min
Meeting point
Join us at our second pick up point for this tour, from outside the front of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Victoria. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 9.10am
End point
Join us at our second pick up point for this tour, from outside the front of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Victoria. See departure point information for more details. Departure time: 9.10am
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.