--- title: Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 118 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 1863 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 84 of 86 (Day Trips from London) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/cotswolds-day-trip-from-london-with-optional-village-lunch/ --- # Cotswolds Day Trip from London with Optional Village Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Visit Burford and Bibury on a guided Cotswolds village trip, with an optional two-course restaurant lunch. Air-conditioned coach travel is included; choose the lunch option to have the meal included, as food choices in Bibury are limited. 4.55 from 1863 reviews at €118 per person for 10h. ## Overview Escape London's crowds for a day trip to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. You'll visit a region that is forever England, seemingly unchanged by the modern world and famous for its beautiful villages and rolling hills. There will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford before enjoying a fabulous two-course lunch in a traditional English hotel restaurant. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from… - Starts 08:15: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €106: ages 3 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €118 per person for the Tour only (Lunch not included) option; other options up to €143 - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.55/5 from 1863 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Premium Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour only (Lunch not included) | €118 / person | English | This option includes Tour only. Lunch is NOT included. | | Tour with 2-course Lunch | €143 / person | English | This option includes Tour with 2-course Lunch at The Swan Hotel, former Cotswold coaching inn | ## What's included - Expert local guide - 2-course lunch in the heart of the Cotswolds (if lunch option selected) - Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach - Guided tour of Cotswold villages ## Not included - Hotel pick-up & drop-off - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Burford** (1h 30m) - Our full-day tour begins in the charming town of Burford, often called the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’. Its beautiful high street is lined with buildings made from every shade of Cotswold stone. You'll have time to explore the local tea rooms, browse unique shops, and soak up... 2. **Bibury** (30m) - Next, we visit Bibury – often called the 'Prettiest village in the Cotswolds', a title given by designer William Morris. Set along the clear waters of the River Coln, Bibury is full of postcard-perfect charm. We’ll enjoy a short walking tour through the village before... 3. **Arlington Row** (15m) - is Bibury’s most famous and beloved spot, with its charming honey-colored cottages dating back to the 14th century. Once home to weavers, this iconic row is one of the most photographed places in the whole of Cotswolds. 4. **We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at the charming Swan Hotel, a historic Cotswo...** (1h; admission included) - We’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at the charming Swan Hotel, a historic Cotswold coaching inn once used to rest travelers and horses. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal, with a selection of local ales and fine wines available. (Lunch included if option selected.) 5. **Stow-on-the-Wold** (2h) - Our last stop is Stow-on-the-Wold, a historic market town perched high on a hill at 800 feet, where ancient trade routes once crossed. Today, its picturesque streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and cosy cafés. You’ll have free time to explore, do a... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Located a 5 - 7 minute walk from Victoria Railway / Underground station. Please go inside the building and go to Premium Tours desk located at Gate 18 - 20. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJf5eT6hgFdkgR4yXoAgCElvQ ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - If you choose the 'Tour Only' option, you'll have free time to buy food in Burford before heading to Bibury, where food options are limited. Lunch can be added as an upgrade on the day of travel, subject to availability. - On rare occasions, the lunch venue or itinerary order may change for operational reasons. - Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult ## Compared with other Day Trips from London | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #84 of 86** | €118 | 10h | 4.55 (1863) | shared | | [Small Group Stonehenge, Bath and Secret Place Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-stonehenge-bath-and-secret-place-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €183 | 11h 30m | 4.98 (1110) | shared | | [Small Group Cotswolds Village, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London](/uk/london/tours/small-group-cotswolds-village-stonehenge-and-bath-tour-from-london/?format=md) | €189 | 11h 30m | 4.95 (403) | shared | | [Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds](/uk/london/tours/private-tour-to-stonehenge-bath-and-the-cotswolds/?format=md) | €1308 per group | 10h | 5.0 (197) | private | Ranked #84 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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