Cotswolds Day Trip and Lunch Experience

Escape London's crowds for a day trip to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. You'll visit a region that is forever England, seemingly unchanged by the modern world and famous for its beautiful villages and rolling hills. There will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford before enjoying a fabulous two-course lunch in a traditional English hotel restaurant.

Meeting Point

Victoria Coach Station

Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK

Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from Victoria Railway / Underground station. Please go inside the building and go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 18 - 20.

What's included:

• Guided tour of charming Cotswold villages
• Enjoy a 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected)
• Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
• Friendly local guide

Not included:

• Hotel drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pick-up

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Burford

Burford

Our full-day tour begins in the charming town of Burford, often called the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its beautiful high street is lined with buildings made from every shade of Cotswold stone. You'll have time to explore the local tea rooms, browse unique shops, and soak up the historic atmosphere.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Bibury

Bibury

Next, we visit Bibury – often called the 'Prettiest village in the Cotswolds', a title given by designer William Morris. Set along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury is full of postcard-perfect charm. We’ll enjoy a short walking tour through the village before arriving at the Swan Hotel, a lovely place to relax and take in the view.

30 minutes

Arlington Row

Awkward Hill, , Bibury, GL7 5NJ

Arlington Row is Bibury’s most famous and beloved spot, with its charming honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century. Once home to weavers, this iconic row is one of the most photographed places in the whole of Cotswolds.

15 minutes

The Swan Hotel, Bibury

Bibury, Cirencester GL7 5NW, UK

We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at the charming Swan Hotel, a 17th-century inn overlooking the water. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, with a selection of local ales and fine wines available. (Lunch included if option selected.)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold

Our last stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town perched high on a hill at 800 feet, where ancient trade routes once crossed. Today, its picturesque streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and cosy cafés. You'll have free time to explore, do a bit of shopping, or sit back with a cup of traditional English tea.

2 hours