Oxford day trip from London · Small group
Oxford, Bibury & Cotswolds Day Tour from London
Discover Oxford and beautiful Cotswolds villages on a relaxed full-day small-group tour from London.
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Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
10.5 hoursDepart 7:30 am
Small group
Live tour guideEnglish
Highlights
- Explore Oxford, the historic city of dreaming spires and home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
- See Oxford’s historic colleges, Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library and Christ Church.
- Visit Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.
- Travel comfortably from central London in an executive air-conditioned vehicle.
Full description
Leave London for a full-day Oxford and Cotswolds tour from Paddington. This small-group Oxford day tour from London travels in a comfortable executive minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide.
Explore Oxford’s historic centre before continuing to Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. The day balances university-city history, famous Cotswolds villages and beautiful countryside, with generous free time to explore independently without feeling rushed.
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Oxford. Spend time exploring the historic city of dreaming spires. Walk through the university quarter, see the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera, and discover the grand architecture around Christ Church. Attraction entry is optional and not included.
Bibury and Arlington Row. Continue into the Cotswolds and walk beside the River Coln in one of England’s most photographed villages. See Arlington Row and its honey-coloured stone cottages.
Bourton-on-the-Water. Continue to the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, where low stone bridges cross the River Windrush. Enjoy time to walk beside the water and browse the independent shops.
Stow-on-the-Wold. Finish in this historic hilltop market town, known for old coaching inns, antique shops and the yew tree-flanked doorway of St Edward’s Church.
The route is designed to balance guided local insight with generous free time. Return to London Paddington is expected at approximately 6:00 pm, although the order and timings may change because of traffic, weather or local events.
Your itinerary
London Paddington · 7:30 am
Meet your driver-guide and settle into your executive vehicle.Oxford · approximately 2 hours
Explore the historic city centre, university quarter and famous landmarks including Radcliffe Camera and Christ Church.Bibury & Arlington Row · 30 minutes
Walk beside the River Coln and see one of England’s most photographed rows of cottages.Bourton-on-the-Water · 1 hour 20 minutes
Explore the bridges, independent shops and riverside paths of the “Venice of the Cotswolds”.Stow-on-the-Wold · 1 hour 30 minutes
Enjoy time for lunch and explore the historic market square, old coaching inns and characterful lanes.London Paddington · around 6:00 pm
Relax on the return journey after a full day in Oxford and the Cotswolds.What’s included
Included
- Full-day guided tour
- Executive air-conditioned transport
- Professional driver-guide
- Small group
- All listed village stops
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional attraction entry
- Entry to Oxford colleges and attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Light Bite Café · London Paddington
Meet outside the Light Bite Café. Breakfast and refreshments are available from 7:00 am. The coach departs at 7:30 am, so please arrive by 7:15 am to board.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring clothing suitable for changeable British weather.
- The itinerary order may change because of traffic, weather or local events.
- Lunch is not included; Stow-on-the-Wold offers cafés, pubs and restaurants.
- Return time is approximate, so avoid booking tight onward connections.
Traveller feedback
“A lovely, well-paced way to see several villages in one day. The small group made the experience feel personal.”Verified traveller
“Beautiful stops, plenty of time for photographs and a friendly, knowledgeable guide.”Verified traveller