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London departures · Six ways to explore

Tours from London

Choose your day out, from Cotswold villages and Shakespeare’s Stratford to Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge and the Kent coast. Meet near London Paddington for a small-group journey with a local driver-guide.

Where to meet, when to arrive and how to plan your journey to London Paddington.

7:30 am departureReturn around 6:00 pm16–30 guestsExplore the tours ↓Find the meeting point ↓
Snowshill village on a Cotswolds day out

Find your day out from London

Compare the routes below, then open your chosen tour for its full itinerary, inclusions and current availability.

Cotswolds Tour from LondonPopular
1 day · From London

Cotswolds Tour from London

Bibury · Bourton-on-the-Water · Snowshill · Broadway · Stow-on-the-Wold

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Cotswolds Tour from London →
Shakespeare’s Stratford & CotswoldsTop rated
1 day · From London

Shakespeare’s Stratford & Cotswolds

Bibury · Bourton-on-the-Water · Stow-on-the-Wold · Stratford-upon-Avon

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Shakespeare’s Stratford & Cotswolds →
Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from LondonHot
1 day · From London

Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from London

Oxford · Bibury & Arlington Row · Bourton-on-the-Water · Stow-on-the-Wold

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from London →
Clarkson’s Farm & CotswoldsNew tour
1 day · From London

Clarkson’s Farm & Cotswolds

Diddly Squat · Stow · Hawkstone Brewery · Bourton · Bibury · The Farmer’s Dog

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Clarkson’s Farm & Cotswolds →
Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds VillageNew tour
1 day · From London

Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds Village

Stonehenge · Bath · Castle Combe

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds Village →
Canterbury, Coast & White CliffsNew tour
1 day · From London

Canterbury, Coast & White Cliffs

Canterbury · Deal · White Cliffs of Dover

Pickup: London Paddington · 7:30 am
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
From £69 per person · standard price £99
Canterbury, Coast & White Cliffs →
Private versions are available — explore all six tours

Travel with your own group. Your quote confirms the vehicle, itinerary, suitable pickup location and timings.

Private Cotswolds Tour from LondonPrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Cotswolds Tour from London

Bibury · Bourton-on-the-Water · Snowshill · Broadway · Stow-on-the-Wold

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Cotswolds Tour from London →
Private Shakespeare’s Stratford & CotswoldsPrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Shakespeare’s Stratford & Cotswolds

Bibury · Bourton-on-the-Water · Stow-on-the-Wold · Stratford-upon-Avon

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Shakespeare’s Stratford & Cotswolds →
Private Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from LondonPrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from London

Oxford · Bibury & Arlington Row · Bourton-on-the-Water · Stow-on-the-Wold

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Oxford & Cotswolds Day Tour from London →
Private Clarkson’s Farm & CotswoldsPrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Clarkson’s Farm & Cotswolds

Diddly Squat · Stow · Hawkstone Brewery · Bourton · Bibury · The Farmer’s Dog

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Clarkson’s Farm & Cotswolds →
Private Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds VillagePrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds Village

Stonehenge · Bath · Castle Combe

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Stonehenge, Bath & Cotswolds Village →
Private Canterbury, Coast & White CliffsPrivate day tour
Exclusive tour · Your group

Private Canterbury, Coast & White Cliffs

Canterbury · Deal · White Cliffs of Dover

Private pickup & drop-off: London, Southampton or agreed location
4.9 from 2,031 reviews across Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor (as at October 2026)
Starting group price · 16 seatsFrom £995
Private Canterbury, Coast & White Cliffs →

What time to arrive

Arrive by 7:15 am

Allow time to find the meeting point and board.

Depart at 7:30 am

Our London day tours last approximately 10.5 hours.

Return around 6:00 pm

Return to London Paddington. Leave a margin for onward travel.

Where your tours depart from

Our London day tours depart near London Paddington. The meeting point is on London Street, outside the station.

The meeting point

Bus stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar, 7 London Street, London

Find the London Street meeting point on Google Maps

Please meet at the bus stop opposite the café, rather than inside Paddington station. Breakfast and refreshments are available at the café from 7:00 am.

How to reach London Paddington

Travel to Paddington by Tube, rail, bus or taxi, then make your way to London Street. Check your current route and any service disruption before leaving. If arriving by train, allow time to leave the station and walk to the meeting point.

For an early departure, plan your journey the day before and allow a comfortable connection margin.

What to bring and what to expect

Bring your booking confirmation, comfortable footwear and clothing for changeable weather. Your driver-guide welcomes the group and introduces the day’s route. Public tours carry 16–30 guests; the vehicle can vary by departure.

Use your chosen tour page for its itinerary, inclusions and booking conditions. This page explains departure logistics. For private journeys, pickup time and a suitable location are agreed in your quote.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly should I meet?

Bus stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar, 7 London Street, London. Meet at the bus stop opposite the café, outside Paddington station.

When should I arrive?

Arrive by 7:15 am for the 7:30 am London day-tour departure.

When do day tours return?

Return to London Paddington is at approximately 6:00 pm, after a day of approximately 10.5 hours. Allow extra time for onward connections.

Is this page a tour itinerary?

No. This is departure information. Your chosen tour page sets out its route, stops, inclusions and booking conditions.

Do private tours use the same departure time?

Private pick-up time and location are agreed with your group and confirmed in your quote.

Choose the places you want to visit

Once you have planned your departure, explore Cotswolds tours, Bath, Stonehenge and Castle Combe tours, or Kent: Canterbury and the White Cliffs tours.

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