---
title: Private Day Tour to Oxford and The Cotswolds
lang: en
type: tour
city: London
country: United Kingdom
price: 1308
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 64
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 38 of 86 (Day Trips from London)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/private-day-tour-to-oxford-and-the-cotswolds/
---

# Private Day Tour to Oxford and The Cotswolds

**Guidekin's take:** Combine Oxford and The Cotswolds on a private tour for your party, with a route that can be changed on the day. A guide, hotel collection and private transport are included, priced per group; children under four cannot join. 4.86 from 64 reviews at €1308 per group/vehicle for 10h.

## Overview

Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. 

Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. 

We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

## Key facts

- Price: from €1308 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Tailored Tours

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **University of Oxford** (2h) - In Oxford your guide will take you on an enchanting walk through Oxford's backstreets and tell stories of over 900 years of Oxford's academic past.
2. **St. Edward's Church** (1h 30m) - Stow-on-the-wold not only offers a wonderful stop for lunch for both locals and tourists, but has an excellent selection of unique antique, wool and souvenir shops for your perusal. It's delightful church goes back over a thousand years, with its mystical door inspiring the...
3. **Lower Slaughter** (10m) - In the small village of Lower Slaughter lies one of the most picturesque streets in England.
4. **Upper Slaughter** (10m) - This doubly thankful village is one of the sets for Father Brown and offers an untouched view of 16th century cottages alongside its lovely little church.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 4 are not permitted to travel on this private tour

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1308 | €654 |
| 4 | €1308 | €327 |
| 6 | €1308 | €218 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from London start at €73 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips from London

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #38 of 86** | €1308 per group | 10h | 4.86 (64) | private |
| [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 #38 of 86 in Day Trips from London by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €73 to €1129, median €118; typical length 10h 30m. 26 of 86 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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