A relaxed day out exploring Oxford and the quintessential villages of the Cotswolds.
Oxford University - Take in the stunning spire-studded skyline of the English speaking world’s oldest University.
Great Hall of Christ Church College - It’s the only college in the world that’s also a cathedral. What’s more is it’s absolutely gorgeous!
Traditional Cotswold Villages - These picturesque villages will fill up your camera’s memory in seconds.
Bibury - This town arguably boasts the most charming village views in all of England.
The Cotswolds are like stepping into a landscape painting. Vivid green colours, lush waterways and the most delightful cottages. And Oxford needs no introduction. The city of students, spires and sumptuous cathedrals is as inspirational as it is fascinating. Join this tour and experience two of England’s most deservedly-famous locations.
Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)
You head northwest out
of London, passing close to the Pinewood Film Studios and through the Chiltern
Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque countryside here has
inspired the television shows Midsomer Murders and Vicar of Dibley.
Your first stop is Oxford, where you have time to explore the precincts of the many colleges, climb to the vantage points to admire the skyline, or see the art and antiquities collections in the Ashmolean Museum.
You stop in Burford,
the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. This is a small market town with enormous
character and depth. The main street is lined with all those quaint properties
that you’ve dreamt of owning. You have time here to take in the local charm and
hospitality; and if you’re thirsty, you can try a traditional English
‘Afternoon Tea’.
Then, you make the
short journey to Bibury. This place was described by William Morris as the
prettiest village in England, and Henry T Ford wanted to dismantle it and ship it
back to the USA. You have time here to stroll to the famous and fairytale-like
Arlington Row.
After a full day
exploring the city of Oxford and the villages of the Cotswolds, you embark on
the comfortable return journey to London.
This route may be reversed on some occasions.
Thank You Rabbies’s and especially our charming guide and trusted driver Russel for a perfect day at Cotwolds and Oxford! Wit, history and local info made live, good banter, relaxation and nice small group! I highly recommed Rabbies’s for any tour!
I had a lovely time on my tour and wanted to thank Rabbies and James, my driver. I loved seeing Oxford and the Cotswolds! The personal touches from James made the trip much more enjoyable. I wrote all about it on my blog as well if anyone wants to hear more, google Rileys Roves.
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The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.
We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.
Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.
If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies.
We have a cancellation period of 48 hours for our one day tours, 15 days for two to nine day tours, and 21 days for 10+ day tours. If cancelled outside this period, we'll give you a full refund minus a 10% admin charge. If you cancel inside this period, refunds are at our discretion. Click here to view full terms and conditions.
It's simple: you book, you go. This means we'll never cancel your tour because of a minimum numbers policy.
Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.
Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.
We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.
We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.
You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.
We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.
We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.
You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.
Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.
We advise you take out travel insurance.
You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.
If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email tours@rabbies.com , or check out our full FAQs .
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