Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
Overview
Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.
Inclusions
- Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
- Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
- Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully commentated small group guided tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The English Bus, And Chicheley Street 3 Belvedere Road, London SE1 7GP England
Tour with London's #1 tour company.
Duration: 11 hours
Stop At: Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Visit the world famous beautiful historic town - birthplace of The Bard - William Shakespeare. Explore the charming streets, shops and cafes. Stroll along the River Avon. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace if you wish, and see the huge RSC theatre. Your guide will show you round the town, and detail it's fascinating history and culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon England
Explore the buzzing Henley Street - home to William Shakespeare and family in the 16th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB England
See the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company theatre in Stratford
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cotswolds, Cotswolds, England
Experience the most beautiful and picturesque countryside anywhere in England. Rolling lush green hills, dotted with charming stone cottages. Fields, hedgerows, wildlife & flowers, this part of the country is stunning.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Moreton in Marsh, High St, Moreton-in-Marsh England
Pass through this charming Cotswolds town
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
Explore this historical Cotswolds market square in the pretty town of Stow on the Wold
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bibury, Bibury, Cotswolds, England
Visit "England's most beautiful village" - as described by historic style champion William Morris. The is the ultimate in Cotswolds beauty. A perfect charming village with small stone cottages and a babbling trout filled brook running right through the heart of the village. Take photos you will treasure forever.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Oxford, University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England
Walk amongst Oxford University's most famous, historic and beautiful buildings. Hear stories of the English speaking world's oldest university and some of the characters it has produced over the last 900+ years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England
You'll have the chance to enter the house where William Shakespeare was born back in 1564 - resorted to it's 16 century character.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
Oxford's most famous and breathtaking view
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Holy Trinity Church, 1 Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG England
Visit the 800 year old church where Shakespeare is buried alongside family members and see Shakespeare's grave
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arlington Row, Awkward Hill, Bibury GL7 5NJ England
Admire the Cotswolds most famous and most beautiful row of stone cottages, set in the exquisite backdrop of England's most beautiful village - Bibury.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
See Oxford University's main library.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The English Bus, And Chicheley Street 3 Belvedere Road, London SE1 7GP England
Tour with London's #1 tour company.
Duration: 11 hours
Stop At: Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England
Visit the world famous beautiful historic town - birthplace of The Bard - William Shakespeare. Explore the charming streets, shops and cafes. Stroll along the River Avon. Visit Shakespeare's birthplace if you wish, and see the huge RSC theatre. Your guide will show you round the town, and detail it's fascinating history and culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon England
Explore the buzzing Henley Street - home to William Shakespeare and family in the 16th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB England
See the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company theatre in Stratford
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cotswolds, Cotswolds, England
Experience the most beautiful and picturesque countryside anywhere in England. Rolling lush green hills, dotted with charming stone cottages. Fields, hedgerows, wildlife & flowers, this part of the country is stunning.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Moreton in Marsh, High St, Moreton-in-Marsh England
Pass through this charming Cotswolds town
Stop At: Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square, Stow-on-the-Wold England
Explore this historical Cotswolds market square in the pretty town of Stow on the Wold
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bibury, Bibury, Cotswolds, England
Visit "England's most beautiful village" - as described by historic style champion William Morris. The is the ultimate in Cotswolds beauty. A perfect charming village with small stone cottages and a babbling trout filled brook running right through the heart of the village. Take photos you will treasure forever.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: University of Oxford, University Offices 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD England
Walk amongst Oxford University's most famous, historic and beautiful buildings. Hear stories of the English speaking world's oldest university and some of the characters it has produced over the last 900+ years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England
You'll have the chance to enter the house where William Shakespeare was born back in 1564 - resorted to it's 16 century character.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Radcliffe Camera, Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
Oxford's most famous and breathtaking view
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Holy Trinity Church, 1 Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG England
Visit the 800 year old church where Shakespeare is buried alongside family members and see Shakespeare's grave
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arlington Row, Awkward Hill, Bibury GL7 5NJ England
Admire the Cotswolds most famous and most beautiful row of stone cottages, set in the exquisite backdrop of England's most beautiful village - Bibury.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bodleian Library Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG England
See Oxford University's main library.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Minimum age is three years
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
- Service animals allowed
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
- Near public transportation
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
- Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Meghan622
April 2022
A lovely day out of London. Four of us joined the small group tour and had such a great day. Our guide and driver Johnny was fantastic! He was so fun and made sure we were enjoying ourselves throughout the day. Johnny also made sure we had enough time at each stop so that we didn't feel rushed an...
A lovely day out of London. Four of us joined the small group tour and had such a great day. Our guide and driver Johnny was fantastic! He was so fun and made sure we were enjoying ourselves throughout the day. Johnny also made sure we had enough time at each stop so that we didn't feel rushed and he had lots of facts to share with us. The highlight of the day was getting to drive along the small country roads through some of the Cotswolds Villages! Definitely not something we could have done on a large coach tour. Overall it was a really great tour! We would book with The English Bus again.Alena L
April 2022
FANTASTIC tour by Johnny! He made this tour so entertaining and personal, we laughed a lot while getting a lot of interesting and detailed information. My teen son who is usually gets bored without electronics very fast as every teenager:), totally LOVED it! Small group does make a difference! Ne...
FANTASTIC tour by Johnny! He made this tour so entertaining and personal, we laughed a lot while getting a lot of interesting and detailed information. My teen son who is usually gets bored without electronics very fast as every teenager:), totally LOVED it! Small group does make a difference! Next day we were on different previously booked and non-cancellable big bus, and were sooo happy to meet Johnny again, like we would meet a dear friend, and we would switch to his tour without hesitation if we could. I would highly recommend to friends and family and everyone else!EliasOntiveros
April 2022
Chris was an awesome, accommodating, and insightful tour guide. He gave us great pointers and advice on the places we visited, and also gave a great walking tour of Oxford. I would definitely recommend booking with the English Bus!
Chris was an awesome, accommodating, and insightful tour guide. He gave us great pointers and advice on the places we visited, and also gave a great walking tour of Oxford. I would definitely recommend booking with the English Bus!Stephenie_M
March 2022
Our tour guide, Johny, made this day amazing. He knew so much about London and provided some facts as we left town. He also gave some great background about Shakespeare and Stratford. I am an English teacher and I even learned quite a bit from the walking tour Johny offered. The drive through The...
Our tour guide, Johny, made this day amazing. He knew so much about London and provided some facts as we left town. He also gave some great background about Shakespeare and Stratford. I am an English teacher and I even learned quite a bit from the walking tour Johny offered. The drive through The Cotswolds was so nice and he allowed us plenty of time to explore a cute retail area and then the BEAUTIFUL homes in Arlington Row. The final stop in Oxford was fast and furious. I had studied abroad in Oxford and still learned about the town. Johny was hilarious and got to know each of us personally and made it a one of a kind experience. Great tour, even better guide.rickgU1266EG
March 2022
Fantastic tour!! Hosted by a very pleasant and knowledgeable, Andrew. We were a group of 11 and felt very comfortable with each one. The sites were amazing, and we were allowed ample time for seeing the sites. We will most assuredly book another tour this trip. Thanks, Chris and company, for pamp...
Fantastic tour!! Hosted by a very pleasant and knowledgeable, Andrew. We were a group of 11 and felt very comfortable with each one. The sites were amazing, and we were allowed ample time for seeing the sites. We will most assuredly book another tour this trip. Thanks, Chris and company, for pampering, and educating us while in your beautiful country. Claudia & Rickkristinr80
November 2021
The English Bus tour to the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon and Oxford was top notch. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us great historical stories. It was a perfect day.
The English Bus tour to the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon and Oxford was top notch. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us great historical stories. It was a perfect day.