Most booked tours and tickets in Cotswolds
Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide
5.067 reviews6h 30m
from €299
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Private Cotswolds Day Tour: Small-Group Luxury in a Mercedes
5.053 reviews4h
from €227
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Discover the Secrets of the Cotswolds Private Tour Experience
4.937 reviews4h
from €381
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Cotswolds Electric Bike One Day Private Tour starts near Oxford
4.98 reviews7h
from €302
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Romantic Row Boat Picnic for Two - Private River Experience
5.04 reviews2h
from €121
Check availabilityTop sights in Cotswolds
- 1Bibury (Arlington Row)
- 2Bourton-on-the-Water
- 3Castle Combe
- 4Broadway Tower
- 5Cotswold Way Hiking
- 6Country Pubs
- Step into a Living Postcard: Experience villages so perfectly preserved they feel like film sets. Wander the impossibly photogenic Arlington Row in Bibury, a 14th-century weaver's row, or explore the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' Bourton-on-the-Water, with its low bridges spanning the River Windrush.
- Hike Through History: Tackle a section of the 102-mile Cotswold Way National Trail, a long-distance footpath offering breathtaking ridge walks. The stretch from Broadway to Chipping Campden delivers classic rolling hill views, while the climb to Dover's Hill provides a dramatic vista over the Vale of Evesham.
- Indulge in Authentic Pub Culture: Discover the soul of the region in its historic country pubs. Warm up by a roaring fire at The Swan in Swinbrook, enjoy a riverside pint at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, or sample local ales at a traditional inn like The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold, reputedly England's oldest.
Day trips and outdoor activities from Cotswolds
Cotswolds Road Trip Guidebook: Bourton, Bibury & Blenheim Palace
5.02 reviews72h
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Hidden gems in Cotswolds
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Stanway House & Fountain
A stunning Jacobean manor house with the tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world.
The Rollright Stones
A complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border.
Snowshill Manor
A National Trust property housing the bizarre and fascinating collection of Charles Paget Wade.
The Wychwood Wild Garden
A 'secret' 12-acre woodland garden near Shipton-under-Wychwood.
Chedworth Roman Villa
One of the largest and most complete Roman villas in Britain, managed by the National Trust.
Day trips from Cotswolds
Oxford
45-60 min by car or train from Moreton-in-Marsh
The historic university city of Oxford, with its 'dreaming spires,' offers a dramatic contrast to the rural Cotswolds. Explore world-famous colleges, museums like the Ashmolean, and the bustling Covered Market.
Bath
60-75 min by car from the Southern Cotswolds
A UNESCO World Heritage city famed for its stunning Georgian architecture and ancient Roman Baths. The perfect blend of history, culture, and elegant shopping, all built from the same honey-coloured Bath Stone.
Stratford-upon-Avon
40-50 min by car from Chipping Campden
The birthplace of William Shakespeare. This charming market town on the River Avon is steeped in literary history, with multiple Shakespeare-related houses, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and lovely riverside walks.
Plan your Cotswolds trip
Things to do in Cotswolds: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Cotswolds?+
Top sights include Bibury (Arlington Row), Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe and Broadway Tower. Away from the crowds, try Stanway House & Fountain and The Rollright Stones.
What are the most popular tours in Cotswolds?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Guided Tour & Tasting (4.9 stars, 775 reviews); Cotswolds Private Day Tour (4.6 stars, 171 reviews); Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester (4.7 stars, 68 reviews).
How much do tours in Cotswolds cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €6 and €573 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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