Things to do in Cotswolds

My partner and I joined the Cotswolds day tour with lunch included last week, and our guide, Eva, along with our driver, Carlos, made it a truly wonderful day out. Eva used to be a teacher, and it really showed in the best way possible. She shared fascinating background stories and folklore about the places we visited, giving us such an engaging perspective on our surroundings. She wore a striking red trench coat on the day and looked just like Superwoman—spotting her in the crowd was instantly reassuring! Lunch was held at a lovely, upscale restaurant. My partner opted for the fish and chips, which came with a remarkably generous, fresh, and flavourful fillet. I had the ravioli, and it was equally delicious. Throughout the day, Eva was exceptionally warm, making an effort to chat with everyone and kindly offering to take photos for us outside the church. We absolutely loved her and genuinely hope to join another of her tours in the future.

It was a lovely relaxing day visiting 3 towns in Cotswold. The bus was comfortable, you could eat and drink on the bus, and charge your phone. The best part was being driven to all of these quaint town and not having to personally deal with directions or traffic. I did this tour with my adult daughter and 18 month old granddaughter , who was a trooper throughout the day! I would recommend for a worry free adventure.

A great day trip to be remembered, with great driver aka guide (Lalji), and the companies punctual, which is rather important for a trip that’s has a bit of distance to cover. two little towns of Cotswold didn’t impress me, but Oxfords was magnificent. I like the map given, that helps with the two hour trip.

We enjoyed visiting Oxford and appreciated the informative commentary during the bus journey, thanks to Pablo. However, we were very disappointed that the Cotswolds were not actually visited, despite the Cotswolds being prominently included in the tour’s marketing and itinerary. This was particularly frustrating because we booked the tour expecting to experience the Cotswolds as advertised. We also found that some of the attractions mentioned in the itinerary required additional entrance fees, which were not made sufficiently clear at the time of booking. The tour operator should be much more transparent and accurate in its marketing. If the Cotswolds are not actually included as a destination, this should be clearly stated to avoid misleading travelers. The tour had some enjoyable and informative moments, but unfortunately, the difference between what was advertised and what was actually delivered significantly affected our overall experience.

Our guide Alan made this Stonehenge day trip so much more than just “look at some rocks”. On the drive from London he explained the history, the solstice alignments, the Salisbury Plain landscape, and gave loads of practical UK travel tips you won’t find in any guidebook. He drives very safely (big plus on those narrow country roads!), and the whole itinerary was perfectly paced — enough time at Stonehenge to actually take it in, plus photo stops without feeling rushed. Pickup was smooth, the audio guide made sense after Alan’s intro, and the whole day just flowed. Easily one of my favourite day trips. Thank you Alan!

Our guide was wonderful! He was very kind. The places we went to are very scenic and picturesque. Love it.

Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon were all absolutely beautiful. The tour truly exceeded our expectations. A huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Nicholas. He was engaging, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire journey, which made the experience even more memorable.

A very nice tour. Blenheim Palace is a must visit. we had around 2 hrs of time to explore. Also nice view from the garden.