Oxford & Cotswolds Villages Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Oxford University
- Wander through picturesque Bibury village
- Discover charming Cotswolds villages
- Enjoy scenic English countryside views
- Learn about local history and culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Oxford University
- Visit to Bibury village
- Transportation from London
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Your first stop is Oxford, where you have time to explore the precincts of the many colleges, climb one of the vantage points to take in the skyline, or see the art and antiquities collections in the Ashmolean Museum. The choice is yours. This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Our next stop is in Burford, the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. It’s a small market town with enormous character and a huge history. The main street is lined with gorgeously quaint cottages and properties. You have time here to take in the local charm and hospitality; and if you’re hungry, you can try a traditional English ‘Afternoon Tea’. This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Finally, you make the short journey to Bibury, described by William Morris as the prettiest village in England, and the place that Henry T Ford wished to dismantle and ship back to the USA. Here we have time to stroll past the famous and fairytale-like Arlington Row. After a full day exploring the city of Oxford and the villages of the Cotswolds we’ll embark on the comfortable return journey to London. This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Meals are not included; plan accordingly.
- Tour may involve walking on uneven terrain.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for village exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- Oxford – You have free time in Oxford between 11am - 1pm. If you'd like to visit the Oxford colleges, libraries or museums, reserve your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Please note, we do not do hotel pick up. You must meet your guide at Green Line Coach Station 15 minutes before the tour departs.
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.
- Please note that tour timings are for reference only and may vary for operational reasons.
- This tour route may be reversed on some occasions.
Traveler reviews
Great way to see a few...
Great way to see a few villages in the Cotswolds and Oxford at the same time which is what we wanted to see on a day trip out of London. The self-guided walking tour map of Oxford could have been a little easier to read. And maybe just a little more history commentary. Traffic was a challenge but the driver navigated well.
Rabbie’s poor customer service
I was charged twice for this tour as Viator did not confirm my first request and then I used the app to book it again and ended being charged twice. Rabbie’s customer service Camille acknowledged the double booking and double payment and refused any refund.
A nice tour without enough time
The Cotswolds and Oxford are parts of England not to be missed! We found Bibury and Burford to be beautiful towns with quaint shops and cafes. Oxford was a much bigger town than I had anticipated and is a hub of activity. There are many historical buildings to admire and shops to visit. We mostly enjoyed the trip, however it felt like we were rushing through the three separate locations with 30 minutes in Bibury, 80 minutes in Burford, and 1 hour 45 min in Oxford it was definitely a small taste of each spot. The tour departed at 9:15am, which in my opinion is an hour too late when getting through London traffic, and the tour ended a bit early to get back to London. This extra bit of time would give a tour taker more opportunity to experience both the Cotswold towns and Oxford. I do appreciate this tour was designed to simply be a taste of a large area, and yes, we do want to visit the region again. Overall, comfortable travel out to the countryside, nice guide, and neat idea to see three separate sights just the timing of things was a bit disappointing.
Because there were...
Because there were problem with the underground, we got to Victoria station at the meeting time. The GPS led us to a wrong place and we have to type in the address instead of the company’s name to get to the right location. I immediately sent an email to the company and by the time we were got there 5 mins late and the coach already took off? Lucky that the coach was heading to my direction so I waved and the driver and he let us on. The rest of the trip was very good as Gabriel was nice and knowledgeable. He gave us good information both about the tourist attractions and practical advice such as where to find foods and toilets. Overall he did a good job. I just hope that in the future, with the confusion of the GPS issue, the company could leave better instructions for the meeting points.
We enjoyed our time very...
We enjoyed our time very much!! Our guide was so friendly and helpful! He gave us great recommendations on places to get tea, snacks, and routes.