Enchanting Cotswolds, Oxford, Stratford Small Group Day Trip
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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.
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Stephanie, 10/22/2025 5:25:55 PM
Cara was great, knowledgeable, lively and always making sure everybody knew where to go and what was around. The small group format made it easier to connect with the group, which was awesome for someone traveling solo. Not traveling with a big bus made it possible to go on smaller roads, that added a lot of charm to the trip. I would book again with that company anytime.
Lori_H, 10/13/2025 5:42:31 AM
Our tour guide Lucy was fabulous. Her knowledge of history made this trip even more informative and memorable. We had a diverse group of travelers who brought their own experiences to make for an unforgettable and overall fun trip.
Siksha_D, 10/9/2025 4:51:35 PM
John was great and the stops were excellent! Pretty and with good food choices. The walking tour of Oxford was great too
David_B, 10/6/2025 5:45:47 PM
A long but worthwhile day. Our guide, Tony, was knowledgeable, informative and personable. He kept everyone well informed and made a point to get to know each person a bit. The tour introduced me to three locations that I have long wanted to visit and Tony gave us just the right amount of inormation about each. At the end of the tour he tried to make it as easy as possible for each guest to get back to wherever they were staying.
Fran_S, 10/6/2025 11:15:40 AM
This was one of, if not the best tour we've been on. The driver/tour guide, Tony Stimpson, (He was great) was engaging, well informed, and down-right gracious. He provided quite bit of information regarding the areas we traveled, gave us plenty of time to tour, PLUS provided a well-organized and informative tour of Oxford College. The coach we traveled in was comfortable and the right size for this journey. Tony provided our tour with plenty of bottled water AND a nice tea cake along the tour. I would give this tour ten stars out ot five (double the score :) ) . I wish we had Tony for another tour we did the prior day. Thanks to Tony and thanks to "The English Bus" company
jlread, 10/3/2025 5:33:57 AM
A great day trip with The English Bus and Nolh (with a h) as our guide. I was the only Australian on board on this small bus tour. Nolh took us to Stratford upon Avon, The Cotswolds and Oxford. He was very knowledgeable and friendly sharing a lot of great information about each area. Highlight for me Stratford, mainly because I had not been there before. Thanks Nolh (with a h) 😉 This was a perfect day trip for a solo traveler.
Anonymous, 10/1/2025 5:04:10 PM
Fantastic day trip. Our guide was very personable and gave lots of great information on the tour. Adequate time at each destination and great photo opportunities.
Bettina_V, 9/29/2025 5:00:47 AM
Awesome excursion! The countryside was beautiful and the guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable and lots of fun. I would definitely tour with The English Bus again.
JJ_m, 9/23/2025 9:21:35 AM
Great day out to see the country side and Oxford. Nohl was a great guide and driver, did not feel rushed. The also provided a bottle of water and dropped me off close to my hotel.
Karen B, 9/18/2025 4:32:17 AM
Lucy, our guide, was wonderful and informative. This trip also allowed you to walk as much or as little as you choose. Lucy also dropped us all off near our hotels when it was over. She was great. Would definitely recommend this trip.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is three years
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
Departure 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: 9.10amReturn details
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.Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum age for children traveling on The English Bus is 3 years old.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund







