A day out exploring quintessential Costwolds villages with lunch in a 17th-century coaching inn
This experience will whisk you away from London’s hustle and bustle to the postcard-perfect Cotswolds.
Your first stop will be Burford – the gateway to the Cotswolds. You’ll get time to explore with an optional stop at a tearoom too.
Then, you’ll travel to Bibury – one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. You’ll get to take a short tour here, before heading off to the Swan Hotel for a two-course lunch.
After lunch in the 17th-century coaching inn, you’ll take a leisurely drive through quintessential villages and rolling countryside.
To top off your tour, you’ll get to explore Bourton-on-the-Water – a honey-hued village in the heart of the Cotswolds. You’ll get to enjoy a walking tour here before hopping back in the vehicle to London.
What's included
Guide services
Lunch
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
Tips
Additional food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accessibility
Accessible to pushchairs/prams
Public transport links nearby
Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Health & safety
Suitable for all fitness levels
Restrictions
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Languages spoken by guide
English (UK)
Additional information
Please note that the restaurant venue may change due to availability.
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Premium Tours
Itinerary information
Duration:10hours
Stop at:Burford
Free admission
Our full day tour begins in Burford, where the magnificent high street holds every variety of Cotswold stone. There will be time to visit the tea houses and shops.
1 hour
Stop at:Bibury
Free admission
Bibury, overlooking the River Coln, is described as the ‘Prettiest Village in the Cotswolds’ by William Morris. We will have a short walking tour before arriving at Swan Hotel.
30 minutes
Stop at:The Swan Hotel, Bibury
What's not included
Admission ticket not included
Lunch beckons and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a fabulous two course lunch in the Swan Hotel situated in the centre of Bibury overlooking the River Coln. The 17th century former coaching Inn serves a fabulous range of traditional cooking, ales and fine wines.
45 minutes
Stop at:Bourton-on-the-Water
Free admission
In the afternoon we take a leisurely drive passing through charming villages before visiting Bourton-on-the-water, one of the most picturesque parts of the northern Cotswolds. Your guide will take you on a short walk in the village explaining their history.
1 hour
Stop at:Stow-on-the-Wold
Free admission
Stow-on-the-Wold is a market town located on top an 800-foot (244 m) hill at the junction of main roads through the Cotswolds. We have free time to shop, wonder around and maybe enjoy a cup of English tea.
1 hour 15 minutes
Pass by:Premium Tours
Enjoy a trip with Premium Tours
Location
Departure point
Victoria Coach Station, London, SW1W 9RH
Please meet your guide at the premium tours desk located at Gate 18–20 at the listed address.
End point
Victoria Railway Station, Buckingham Palace Rd 115, London, SW1W 9SA
