Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London | La Vacanza Travel

Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, United Kingdom, London
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  • 11 hours
  • London
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.

Hop aboard your air-conditioned luxury small mini-coach with a maximum of 16 people, in central London in the morning, then take a seat and relax in comfort on route into the English countryside.

First, visit the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon — famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the town and take in top attractions such as the church in which Shakespeare is buried. Along the way, gain insight into life here in the 16th century.

Continue onward through the Cotswolds — an area of outstanding natural beauty where rolling hills, honey-colored cottages, and stone walls line the landscape. Stop off in a couple of different spots for a stroll, and soak up the atmosphere in this delightful corner of the country.

Next, head to Oxford — a city famous for its ancient university buildings. During your second walking tour, visit Oxford University's Christchurch College and Bodleian Library, and admire beautiful architecture, charming boutiques, and quirky pubs and listen as your guide brings Oxford’s rich history to life. Then, enjoy free time to explore further at your leisure.

When your time in Oxford comes to an end, return in comfort to your original departure point in central London.

Inclusions
  • Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London
  • Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide
  • Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fully commentated small group guided tour

Exclusions
  • Optional entry to Shakespeare's birthplace. Child - £10 Adult £20 Concession £16 Family £49.50
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Please note that due to conservation works, the birthplace will be closed between 8 - 19 Jan 2024
  • Minimum age is three years
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, and across some uneven surfaces
  • Service animals allowed
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • No large items of luggage are permitted, luggage compartment is limited
  • Near public transportation
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please do not travel if unwell and/or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: London Eye, London SE1 7PB, UK
2: DoubleTree by Hilton London - Victoria, 2 Bridge Pl, Pimlico, London SW1V 1QA, UK


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

Andy_K

18 Apr, 2024

What a delightful day! We loved the small group tour and our tour guide Lucy was wonderful. She was funny, informative, and helpful - and took time to get to know each of us a little. Our van was super comfortable, had charging ports, and seats that could lean back a little. The extra cost of doing a small group tour (vs a larger bus) was worth it! Our van could get to places that the larger groups couldn't and the experienced was more personalized. We were most excited about the Cotswolds and they were spectacular in the spring - but we were pleasantly surprised by Stratford as well. We appreciated the informative walking tour of Oxford - we really didn't know anything about the area or the buildings and found it all fascinating. We wanted an overview of each of these areas and now we know we'd like to go back to the Cotswolds and spend several days there. We highly recommend tours from The English Bus company.

Waggajbnelly

10 Apr, 2024

In spite of the weather the trip went smoothly. The guide Andy was extremely informative, friendly and made sure everyone was comfortable. There were many scenic stopovers. It was great to have free time to explore Oxford. It would have been great to stop the bus twice through the Cotswold area for a quick photo opportunity. Otherwise well worth doing.

Ellen_R

08 Apr, 2024

Tony our guide was brilliant Knowledgeable and extremely funny Made our trip memorable Highly recommend

Melissa_S

02 Apr, 2024

Our guide Lucy was a complete gem. We loved her enthusiasm and knowledge of English history. Had a great but exhausting day!

SuperhaFamily

29 Mar, 2024

The tour we took to see William Shakespeare’s birthplace lasted 12 hours, and I didn’t mind it! My husband and our daughter went to see the Harry Potter play in West End while our son and I took a tour aboard The English Bus. At Shakespeare’s birthplace, we saw a sign for Shakesbeer, looked through the window of the ShakesPaw Cat Cafe, and took lots of pics of the Bard’s old stomping grounds. Our awesome tour guide Lucy was full of excellent facts, intriguing stories, and important history. We learned that Shakespeare was 18 when he married Anne Hathaway (no relation to Ella Enchanted) who was 26. His cause of death has never been determined, but one of the many theories (besides murder) is that he passed away from a bad hangover on the traditional date of his birthday in 1616. In chatting with some vendors in Stratford-upon-Avon, it’s obvious they don’t believe Christopher Marlowe penned any of Shakespeare’s works. Fascinating tour. Everything I learned in my high school AP Literature class came right back to me. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Tudor, Victorian, and even Renaissance and Gothic elements in the architecture throughout the quaint town. There’s so much interest and detail in their designs. Our tour also ventured into the Cotswolds. Apparently, wolds means rolling hills and cots means sheep. My son and I took advantage of a photo op with a hollowed out tree trunk. We also may or may not have been a few minutes late meeting our tour group due to a not needed, but much wanted duck selfie. Our tour of Oxford and its campuses and libraries was very eye opening. If you read a book a day from the Bodleian Library, it would take you 600 lifetimes to get through the entire collection! We also saw a street lamp and an ornate door which may have been the inspiration for CS Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” So grateful to have had this time with my boy. Thanks, tour guide Lucy, thanks to the hubby for all of our trip planning, and thank you, Lord, for all these blessings!

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Fun All Day Trip Full of Fascinating Facts and Beautiful Scenery

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Historical Utopia (Bard, Brains and Sheep)

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Whirlwind but wonderful

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Small group Tour of Stratford upon Avon/ Oxford with Andy

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This is the BEST tour company

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Great Villages and scenery! Great tour guide, Great Day Trip!

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Andy was an amazing guide...

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Excellent tour

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Magical experience

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Great Tour - Definitely recommend!

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Great English Countryside escape

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Full day of info and touring.

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Best bus tour ever

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Great outing, small group to Stratford, Cotswolds and Oxford.

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Beautiful tour

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A day at the Cotswolds

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FANTASTIC day, one of the best tour guide we had through many years of travel.

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