From London: Small Group Cotswolds Day Trip Including Bourton-on-the-Water

Your Experience

Your experience

Unwind amidst stone cottages & rolling hills

Escape to the captivating Cotswolds on a small-group guided tour and discover the area's exceptional beauty and hidden treasures. Renowned for its idyllic villages, rolling hills, cream teas, and Victorian follies, the Cotswolds offers a quintessential English experience. Setting off from London on a luxury minibus, your first stop is the historic market town of Burford on the River Windrush, where you'll have the opportunity to wander through its quaint streets at your leisure. Explore the fascinating sights, browse the charming shops, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this captivating town with your English-speaking guide. Continuing your exploration, venture into smaller, picturesque villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' due to its charming stone bridges that span the flowing river, where you will also have lunch. You'll find postcard-perfect stone cottages as you walk the cobblestone streets of these hidden gems.

Marvel at Broadway Tower

After a quick lunch, stop by the magnificent Broadway Tower, an architectural gem from the Georgian Era. Built as a folly for the Countess of Coventry, this towering structure sits atop Beacon Hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The surrounding parkland is also home to a herd of red deer, offering excellent photo opportunities. Climb to its summit and be rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas that showcase the true essence of the Cotswolds. Lastly, you will tour Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town and a quintessential English town with mellow Cotswold stone houses and shops.