Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Tour
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Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Tour
By Undiscovered Cotswolds
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 7h
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Live guide: English
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- A seven hour tour of the North Cotswolds
- A modern comfortable air conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable local driver-guide
- Full control over the itinerary and route
- Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon
What's not included- Entrance fees to attractions
- Food or refreshments
- Pick up outside the North Cotswolds, Oxford or Stratford
- Gratuities.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can collect you from anywhere in the North Cotswolds or Oxford area for free. If coming from London we do offer a collection for an extra fee of ÂŁ250 to be paid on the day in cash. A cheaper and faster way would be to take the train from London Paddington to Oxford station or London Marylebone to Oxford Parkway station. These take between 50-60 min train ride and are direct.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55932P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55932P2
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- Lu Ann A0 contributionsA Tour to Remember!I would definitely recommend this tour. We covered a lot of ground in the time allotted. Jo was a great tour guide. She was warm, friendly and shared insights and stories about the places we visited. I had some unforeseen physical limitations and she was very accommodating and helpful.Written 12 November 2024
- carolyneh1090 contributionsCotswolds Villages Full-Day Small-Group Tour from OxfordJo made our day in the Cotswolds a memorable one. She is very knowledgeable and patient. She went above and beyond with showing us the beautiful villages, and entertaining our questions. Her teaching background was evident and helpful. We highly recommend this tour and Jo!Written 30 October 2024
- Kathleen L0 contributionsCotswold CharmExcellent tour, knowledgeable guide, comfortable transport, small group, adequate time for exploration. Well worth the expense.Written 18 October 2024
- piyaliw20240 contributionsGreat Cotswolds experienceThe autumn scenery was beautiful and it was a lovely sunny day. We went to out of the way spots we’d never had found on our own! We were a small group, guided brilliantly by Jo. She was so articulate, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.Written 18 October 2024
- maureenmV4497SR0 contributionsBest day tour ever.We had a fantastic tour despite the overcast skies and a bit of drizzle. It didn’t impact the tour at all. We enjoyed Andy’s vast knowledge of the history of the area and his many anecdotes about the past. He was an excellent tour guide.Written 8 October 2024
- charliesL5806RF0 contributionsFantabulous Cotswold tour!!Ian did a fantastic job helping us explore the Cotswolds. He shared great stories about historical events at each location. His lunch recommendation at a local pub was perfect. Must do trip.Written 6 October 2024
- Escape502403876400 contributionsLoved it!Great itinerary, plenty of time to see it all. Guide was great, didn't talk too much but knew plenty. The trip took us to several villages, we walked around got the gist of each time longer in others, had lunch with plenty of recommendations from the driver.Written 4 October 2024
- Backpackandcamera120 contributionsA perfect way to see the CotswoldsI cannot recommend Ian’s tour enough. Started with a very easy pick up at Oxford station, then we headed into the Cotswolds. We had a great mix of time to explore ourselves, and group walks around the villages. Ian always had wonderful recommendations on what to see/try/eat. We also got to see a great blend of the more well known villages and the hidden gems. Having seen how others drive in the cotswolds, I was very glad to be in such skilled hands (and glad I wasn’t driving). Overall I cannot recommend this tour enough. I will be recommending to family and friends, and will be back for more.Written 4 October 2024
- N170FAmariar0 contributionsEnchanting Cotswold villages.This was a highlight during our visit to Oxford. Ian, our guide, drove us to seven charming villages on a full day of exploring the Cotswolds. Such a beautiful part of the world. I highly recommend this tour.Written 30 September 2024
- S3805KRmarkb0 contributionsDay in CotswoldsWe had a great time visiting the villages we did during the tour. Our guide had a lot of historical information that we appreciated. An easy going fun day. Wear good walking shoes and bring an umbrella just in case. Absolutely no fault of tour, but vehicle was broken into and items stolen, remember to keep your valuables on you at all times!!Written 29 September 2024
- Plm750 contributionsWonderful Guide + Perfect Pace = Must-do TourOur tour guide, Jo, was just as fascinating as the history of the Cotswolds. When so much is predicated on one’s guide, I have to say that I got really lucky with ours. Perfectly timed, I never felt rushed nor impatient. Highly recommend this unique and personal tour.Written 22 September 2024
- jonrachelp0 contributionsWonderful AdventureI could not have dreamed of a better tour. Ian planned it perfectly and shared lots of knowledge. Van was very comfortable. We walked about small villages and down country lanes in the Cotswolds like a family of residents rather than like a large group of tourists. Got a delicious taste of the Cotswolds!Written 10 September 2024
- Santina A0 contributionsA totally first class experience ! ThankyouExcellent from pickup to dropoff! Jo was most excellent guide plus amazing driving skills through those narrow windy roads . Jo was very knowledgeable which added to making the whole experience wonderful and memorable.Written 2 September 2024
- Q6566FFfionam0 contributionsSuperb trip.The trip was superb. It covered a lot of ground and the guide/driver Jo was extremely knowledgeable about the locations and history. It was great to visit some spots that weren’t crowded with other tourists. Highly recommended.Written 28 August 2024
- melissacY4088FH0 contributionsFantastic tour of the Cotswolds!!Jo is an incredible storyteller and took great care of our wonderful group of 7! The villages were absolutely spectacular! We had plenty of opportunities to explore very beautiful and quaint landmarks ranging from lovely cottages, churches, peaceful graveyards, ancient towns, boutique shops, cafes and so much more! We especially loved the ruins at Minster Lovell Hall! The history was so rich with detail and thoroughly explained by our fantastic tour guide, Jo! Thank you so much for this unforgettable experience!! Very recommended tour!Written 8 August 2024
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Joensuu, Finland4 contributions
Oct 2021
We had a lovely day with Ian exploring the Cotswolds. He has a wide knowledge of local history, great stories and way to tell them. We asked him in advance to tailor a tour for us according to our itinerary and everything was just perfect. He is flexible and helpful, a real hospitality professional.
Written 26 October 2021
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Thank you for your five star review. I loved showing you around the Cotswolds for the day
Written 27 October 2021
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Anthony D
14 contributions
Thank you Ian first and foremost as we made preparations from the United States as first time visitors to England and my wife Linda’s longtime wish to visit the Cotswolds. You made it so easy to pick the right tour both scenery wise and affordable. The “Undiscovered Cotswolds” tour was made even more stupendous by Jo. Her passion, knowledge of every detail and warmth made for an unforgettable full day for my wife Linda and daughter Maria and myself. She exceeded all of our expectations on visiting this magical region called the Cotswolds.
Written 27 July 2023
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beRipley
Singapore, Singapore49 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
This private tour is superb and value for money, with a dedicated time to small group of us. We were driven along with a wagon that is spacious and comfortable for 4 of us.
Ian is friendly and knowledgeable. He is a very local guide in Cotswold and knowing beautiful villages around Cotswold well and shared with us many stories behind each historical place. Most of the time we were accompanied by him with story telling except for some free time for shopping in the market.
The plus point is he would pick you up in Oxford at your hotel on time.
Highly recommended to those small group that want to see beautiful villages and know more about Cotswold.
Ian is friendly and knowledgeable. He is a very local guide in Cotswold and knowing beautiful villages around Cotswold well and shared with us many stories behind each historical place. Most of the time we were accompanied by him with story telling except for some free time for shopping in the market.
The plus point is he would pick you up in Oxford at your hotel on time.
Highly recommended to those small group that want to see beautiful villages and know more about Cotswold.
Written 12 March 2023
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Thank you for such a lovely review
Written 13 March 2023
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William L
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
My wife and myself recently completed in July the tour of "Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Tour" which comprised of several villages and historic sites.
On completion of the tour in Oxford. We felt it was our duty to inform the tour operator of our disappointment together with some urgent suggestions to enhance their services especially with assisting the nominated driver and in-van commentary.
The Mercedes passenger van that was used on the tour day required was in need urgent service/investigation since there was inherent drumming from the suspension and tyres creating vibration seriously impacting the cabin interior this combined with other road noise drowned out the drivers voice over, making all it extremley unpleasant not only to ourselves but and several other passengers, it was in fact impossible to actually hear the tour commentary without interrupting the driver/guide to raise the vehicle volume whilst she is trying drive and ensure everybody's safety.
All this issues could have be simply be overcome with pre-recorded commentary between scheduled tour stops. We missed so much important detail on the day entire tour.
Therefore given our experience it was a huge disappointment to my wife and myself after planning our visit to the Cotswolds from Australia. the company was informed by email with reply advising us to give them a 5 star rating!! which is clearly not the situation.
On completion of the tour in Oxford. We felt it was our duty to inform the tour operator of our disappointment together with some urgent suggestions to enhance their services especially with assisting the nominated driver and in-van commentary.
The Mercedes passenger van that was used on the tour day required was in need urgent service/investigation since there was inherent drumming from the suspension and tyres creating vibration seriously impacting the cabin interior this combined with other road noise drowned out the drivers voice over, making all it extremley unpleasant not only to ourselves but and several other passengers, it was in fact impossible to actually hear the tour commentary without interrupting the driver/guide to raise the vehicle volume whilst she is trying drive and ensure everybody's safety.
All this issues could have be simply be overcome with pre-recorded commentary between scheduled tour stops. We missed so much important detail on the day entire tour.
Therefore given our experience it was a huge disappointment to my wife and myself after planning our visit to the Cotswolds from Australia. the company was informed by email with reply advising us to give them a 5 star rating!! which is clearly not the situation.
Written 25 September 2024
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Fearless548163 we are very sorry that you had a negative experience when visiting the Cotswolds however we believe this review to be a mistake posted to the wrong tour. Our Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Tour is a private tour and you have mentioned other guests joining you on the tour. Also we have not received any email contact from yourselves with regards to a noise in one of our vehicles. None of our driver guides have mentioned any comments from customers regarding a noise and as your tour was back in July I would have expected to receive other complaints of such a loud noise that it made the experience unbearable.
Written 27 September 2024
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Kathie
Philadelphia, PA6 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
We recently had time in Southampton before getting on a cruise ship. We decided to avail ourselves of a guided tour with our driver Ian Mowbray-Williams of Undiscovered Cotwolds. It was a spectacular day! Ian picked up 3 of us for a fun tour of Stonehenge and Bath. Ian was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, sharing stories about his travels, education and experiences, as well as his in-depth knowledge of the history in both locations. We learned things that we would have never known if we had gone on our own. We stopped for lunch at a local pub in Bath (The Raven) which was one of Ian's favorites. Ian ate with us and recommended the meat pies which did not disappoint! You know it's a good place when all the locals eat there!
I would highly recommend taking advantage of Ian's expertise and his easy-going personality - it was very clear that he loves his job! Our only disappointment was that we didn't have another day there as we would have loved to visit the Cotwolds with Ian!
I would highly recommend taking advantage of Ian's expertise and his easy-going personality - it was very clear that he loves his job! Our only disappointment was that we didn't have another day there as we would have loved to visit the Cotwolds with Ian!
Written 26 October 2024
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ilovecalculustoo
McKinney, TX212 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Our tour was originally scheduled for Saturday from Southampton but we were notified on Thursday that the original driver was became unavailable so we were asked if rescheduling for Sunday would be OK. That was a bit disappointing because the weather Saturday was forecast much better than Sunday, but we agreed. Sunday, indeed, was rainy and that was a but disappointing. But enough about the weather. Our driver, Ian, was prompt, safe, very friendly, very knowledgeable, and provided a great tour complete with history, and local stories ranging from English history to Russian spies to Nazi scandals all giving us a connection to this beautiful part of the world. He told us what a "Marmite thing" is and I have discovered that I am pro-Marmite. Due to the rescheduling, the tour company treated us to a great Sunday Dinner at a beautiful Inn. These are all great memories contributing to why we travel.
Written 13 October 2024
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Allyk2
Ballymena, UK55 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We took the Undiscovered Cotswolds day tour with Ian as our guide. We set off from Oxford at 10am and returned at 5pm. We stopped at 7 different places during this time. The scenery was breathtaking and the villages were picture perfect. Ian was a terrific guide and took us to some places which were more off the beaten track. He was very knowledgeable and we found out a lot of interesting facts along the way. We had some time to look around at all stops. The transport was comfortable and clean. We never would have found most of these beautiful places on our own so I would highly recommend this day tour. Thanks to Ian for a very memorable day!
Written 15 July 2022
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REA658
Columbia, SC32 contributions
We had a wonderful day in the Cotswolds with Jo. Such a pleasure to travel with her through the area and modify our itinerary as the conditions dictated. Jo provided great insight into the villages we visited and made sure we experienced the very best of the region. On our next visit to England we will certainly give some other areas a try with her.
Written 1 June 2024
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Alicia D
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Solo
Amazing tour around the different Cotswold villages. The tour guide was brilliant. He knows everything in detlail about the different villagues and made you feel involved in its history.
Highly recomended to do this tour, you won't ever forget it!
Highly recomended to do this tour, you won't ever forget it!
Written 16 April 2022
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Michael M
San Francisco, CA4 contributions
We had a wonderful tour through the Cotswolds with Andy on my wife's birthday. Andy knows the area intimately and gives great context to the history of the region and specific sites visited. Recommend this tour very much.
Written 6 October 2024
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Hello!
My name is Shannon and is like to book with you. I’m thinking of booking on a Sunday (3/29). Are establishments open on that day or should I pick a day during the week?
We will be coming up from London via a train. We would like to spend the night and next day somewhere in the Cotswolds before leaving back to London in the late afternoon. Can you recommend a town to stay in after we complete our tour with you?
Written 16 January 2020
Hi Shannon. I am not the Tour Operator. I simply submitted a review on the trip. Suggest you contact Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Driving Tour people directly...they are great people to deal with and I guarantee you’ll love the trip. Cheers
Written 16 January 2020
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