Cotswolds Historic Towns and Bath Tour

On this small group tour, embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal’ Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. You'll explore the amazing World Heritage City of Bath, too!
After collecting our guests from Stratford-upon-Avon (08.50) or Moreton-in-Marsh (09.30), we'll travel to Tetbury. This small, pretty and typically Cotswold market town is known for its quaint streets, historic market hall and great shopping - especially if you're into antiques. King Charles III lives at the nearby Highgrove Estate!

From Tetbury, it's on to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. First, we’ll make a quick photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent. Then, we’ll drop you in the centre of Bath for 2 hours 45 minutes of free time to explore with maps we’ll provide. Grab lunch on the go so you can see as much as possible!

Lastly, explore idyllic Castle Combe, consistently ranked as the “prettiest village in England”!

Meeting Point

APCOA, Moreton In Marsh Station Car Park

Station Rd, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AA, UK

Please wait in the car park front of the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal

Windsor St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL, UK

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!

What's included:

• Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
• Souvenir booklets with maps, photos and information
• Travel the back roads in a spacious, comfortable, 16-seater Mercedes minibus
• Fun, friendly, local driver-guide to share stories and enhance your day

Not included:

• Food and drink - please bring your own, or money for food and drink on the go
• Entry fees to attractions in Bath (but attractions are entirely optional)
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal in Stratford-upon-Avon is the first of our two pick up points. If you select our Stratford-upon-Avon pick up point, meet here at 08.45, ready for departure at 08.50.

5 minutes

Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh

A 30 minute journey through the pretty Warwickshire Cotswolds countryside brings us to Moreton-in-Marsh, the second of our pick up points. If you select our Moreton-in-Marsh pick up location, please wait in the car park outside the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh railway station. The tour departs, and officially begins, here at 9.30AM.

10 minutes

Tetbury

Tetbury

After a pretty 45-minute journey from Moreton-in-Marsh, we'll arrive in the Southern Cotswold market town of Tetbury - a beautiful and historic must-see location. Tetbury's quaint streets include the picturesque 'Chipping Steps' and are home to numerous independent shops, cafes, tea-rooms and -especially - antiques shops! Fans of the British Royal Family are in for a treat here - King Charles and Queen Camilla live at Tetbury's Highgrove Estate! A Highgrove Estate shop is here for all your royal souvenirs!

45 minutes

The Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent, Bath Ba1 2lr, Uk, Bath

After a lovely 45-minute journey from Tetbury, we'll arrive in the beautiful city of Bath. First, we'll make a quick photo stop at the photogenic Royal Crescent. This impressive curved terrace is considered the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country! Fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton will be delighted as The Royal Crescent is a popular filming location for Georgian period TV and film works.

15 minutes

Bath

Bath

A 15 minute journey from The Royal Crescent brings us to the centre of Bath. This incredibly beautiful city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! You'll have around 2 hours and 45 minutes of free time to explore here, with maps we provide. You won't have time to do everything Bath has to offer, but visits to the famous Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre are high on many visitors' to-do lists! Don't forget to shop for souvenirs and grab some lunch too!

2 hours, 45 minutes

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

Leaving Bath, it's a 35 minute journey to our final stop: the idyllic village of Castle Combe, repeatedly voted "the prettiest village in England". Get those Instagram-worthy photos on the quaint bridge, but don't forget to see it with your own eyes too! A walk through tiny Castle Combe feels like stepping back in time.

30 minutes

Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh

It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive from Castle Combe back to Moreton-in-Marsh station, so sit back, relax and enjoy the pretty Cotswolds countryside as it rolls by. We'll return to Moreton-in-Marsh by approximately 6.00 PM.

5 minutes

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon

A final 30 minute drive brings us back to Stratford-upon-Avon, where we say goodbye to our remaining passengers. The drop off time here is approximately 6.30PM. We hope you had a wonderful day exploring Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with us!

5 minutes