Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh worth booking?
Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh is a 8.5-hour experience in Oxford, United Kingdom, from $117 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $117 per person
On this small group tour, embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal’ Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. You'll explore the amazing Wor
What you get
About this experience
On this small group tour, embark on a journey through the wilder, sparser southern Cotswolds. Admire countryside views, discover ‘royal’ Tetbury, and step back in time in tiny Castle Combe. You'll explore the amazing World Heritage City of Bath, too! After collecting our guests from Stratford-upon-Avon (08.50) or Moreton-in-Marsh (09.30), we'll travel to Tetbury. This small, pretty and typically Cotswold market town is known for its quaint streets, historic market hall and great shopping - especially if you're into antiques. King Charles III lives at the nearby Highgrove Estate! From Tetbury, it's on to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath. First, we’ll make a quick photo stop at the iconic Royal Crescent. Then, we’ll drop you in the centre of Bath for 2 hours 45 minutes of free time to explore with maps we’ll provide. Grab lunch on the go so you can see as much as possible! Lastly, explore idyllic Castle Combe, consistently ranked as the “prettiest village in England”!
What's included
Included
- Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon town centre (8.50AM) or Moreton-in-Marsh rail station (9.30AM)
- Souvenir booklets with maps, photos and information
- Travel the back roads in a spacious, comfortable, 16-seater Mercedes minibus
- Fun, friendly, local driver-guide to share stories and enhance your day
Not included
- Food and drink - please bring your own, or money for food and drink on the go
- No mandatory additional fees; charges apply for some attractions in Bath, but these are optional
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal in Stratford-upon-Avon is the first of our two pick up points. If you select our Stratford-upon-Avon pick up point, meet here at 08.45, ready for departure at 08.50.
5 minutes here
Moreton-in-Marsh
A 30 minute journey through the pretty Warwickshire Cotswolds countryside brings us to Moreton-in-Marsh, the second of our pick up points. If you select our Moreton-in-Marsh pick up location, please wait in the car park outside the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh railway station. The tour departs, and officially begins, here at 9.30AM.
10 minutes here
Tetbury
After a pretty 45-minute journey from Moreton-in-Marsh, we'll arrive in the Southern Cotswold market town of Tetbury - a beautiful and historic must-see location. Tetbury's quaint streets include the picturesque 'Chipping Steps' and are home to numerous independent shops, cafes, tea-rooms and -especially - antiques shops! Fans of the British Royal Family are in for a treat here - King Charles and Queen Camilla live at Tetbury's Highgrove Estate! A Highgrove Estate shop is here for all your royal souvenirs!
45 minutes here
The Royal Crescent
After a lovely 45-minute journey from Tetbury, we'll arrive in the beautiful city of Bath. First, we'll make a quick photo stop at the photogenic Royal Crescent. This impressive curved terrace is considered the finest example of Georgian architecture in the country! Fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton will be delighted as The Royal Crescent is a popular filming location for Georgian period TV and film works.
15 minutes here
Bath
A 15 minute journey from The Royal Crescent brings us to the centre of Bath. This incredibly beautiful city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! You'll have around 2 hours and 45 minutes of free time to explore here, with maps we provide. You won't have time to do everything Bath has to offer, but visits to the famous Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and the Jane Austen Centre are high on many visitors' to-do lists! Don't forget to shop for souvenirs and grab some lunch too!
165 minutes here
Castle Combe
Leaving Bath, it's a 35 minute journey to our final stop: the idyllic village of Castle Combe, repeatedly voted "the prettiest village in England". Get those Instagram-worthy photos on the quaint bridge, but don't forget to see it with your own eyes too! A walk through tiny Castle Combe feels like stepping back in time.
30 minutes here
Moreton-in-Marsh
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive from Castle Combe back to Moreton-in-Marsh station, so sit back, relax and enjoy the pretty Cotswolds countryside as it rolls by. We'll return to Moreton-in-Marsh by approximately 6.00 PM.
5 minutes here
Stratford-upon-Avon
A final 30 minute drive brings us back to Stratford-upon-Avon, where we say goodbye to our remaining passengers. The drop off time here is approximately 6.30PM. We hope you had a wonderful day exploring Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with us!
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oxford
Please wait in the car park front of the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
Meeting point
Oxford
Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please wait in the car park front of the ticket office at Moreton-in-Marsh train station. Arrive at 09.25 and be ready to depart at 09.30. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
Ends at
Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal is on Windsor Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Arrive at 08.45 and be ready to depart at 08.50. Look out for a big white, green and purple Mercedes minibus, driven by one of our friendly guides in Go Cotswolds uniform. You shouldn't be able to miss us!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Go Cotswolds - Guided Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are two pick-up points for this tour: Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal, Stratford-upon-Avon – Departure at 08:50; Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station – Departure at 09:30. Please note your ticket may display the tour start time as 08:50, regardless of your chosen pick-up location. However, if you selected Moreton-in-Marsh, your actual departure time is 09:30. Kindly arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled departure.
- Look out for our friendly guide in Go Cotswolds uniform, driving a large white minibus with green and purple Go Cotswolds branding—you won’t miss us!
- Double-check your selected pick-up point. Occasionally, we don’t stop at both, so arriving at the wrong location could result in being left behind. To change your pick-up point, please log in to your account to update your booking. Need help choosing the best option? Contact us!
- If you are arriving in Moreton-in-Marsh by train, the train arriving at approximately 09:17–09:20 is ideal. It’s a small station, and it’s just a 1–2 minute walk to the car park where your guide will meet you.
- If you are arriving in Stratford-upon-Avon by train, note that our pick-up point is a 5–10 minute walk from the station. Please note that on Sundays, there are no trains arriving before the tour departs.
- Uber and similar services are not widely available in the Cotswolds, and local taxis can be difficult to book last minute. We strongly recommend booking taxis in advance or using public transport where possible.
- If you're not at your pick-up point on time (08:50 in Stratford-upon-Avon, 09:30 in Moreton-in-Marsh) and we can't contact you, the tour will depart without you. Make sure we have your correct mobile number with international dial code before your tour.
- After the tour, please plan any onward travel as follows: from Moreton-in-Marsh: After 18:00; from Stratford-upon-Avon: After 18:30. Kindly note this return time is a little later than some of Go Cotswolds' other tours!
- We have plenty of secure luggage space on board our vehicles, though please note our guides may not be able to assist with very heavy luggage
- Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sorry, no children under 3.
- Tours run in all but dangerous weather—please dress appropriately!
- Accessibility: Users of lightweight mobility equipment such as canes, walking frames and foldable manual wheelchairs are welcome on our tours, provided you can climb 3 steps to get on and off our minibus, multiple times during the tour. Lightweight, foldable manual wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartment of our minibus. We're sorry, we cannot accommodate wheelchair users who are unable to get in and out of their chair unassisted, nor can we accommodate any electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Second Tour Just As Enjoyable!
After a wonderful tour of the Cotswolds in November 2025, we decided to take a second tour when we returned to the UK in March. This time we toured Bath and the Southern Cotswolds. The experience was just as fantastic as the first time! Our guide Elaine was just lovely! Very knowledgeable, friendly and aware of giving us the best experience at all times, not to mention being a very competent and safe driver. We had more than adequate time at all of the stops and lots of information along the way. The pick up and drop offs were perfectly on time and communication with the company was excellent. We are now looking at hoping to incorporate a third tour on our next visit to the UK! If you are in any doubt about booking with this company, just do it, you won't regret it!! Jo & Patrick
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, Jo & Patrick, for such a wonderful review — and for choosing Go Cotswolds for a second time! It means a great deal to us that after enjoying your Cotswolds tour in November, you came back to explore Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with us in March. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your second experience was just as fantastic as the first. We’ll be sure to pass your lovely comments on to Elaine. We’re very lucky to have her on the team, and it’s wonderful to hear that her knowledge, friendliness and attention to detail helped make your day so enjoyable. We’re also pleased that you appreciated the relaxed pace, plenty of time at each stop, and all the information and stories along the way. It’s great to hear that the pick-up, drop-off and communication were all spot on too — we know those little details make a big difference to the overall experience. And now you’re thinking about a third Go Cotswolds tour… we certainly hope you do! There’s still plenty more of the Cotswolds to discover, so we’d love to welcome you back when you next visit the UK. Thank you again for your continued support and for recommending us so enthusiastically. We couldn’t ask for a better compliment than having guests return for another tour!
via Tripadvisor
Best Tour of the Cotswolds and Bath
Everything with communications prior to and the ease in meeting on the day itself, was top-notch. Elaine, our guide, made the day what it was. Not only was she an expert in local knowledge but her interest in meeting the needs of all was her top priority. Her demeanor and kindness will have a lasting effect on my opinion of England. Thank you for an incredible tour experience. If time allowed, I would have booked another. Lisa Ready
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Lisa! We’re delighted to hear that everything from the pre-tour communication to meeting on the day was smooth and straightforward, and it’s especially lovely to hear how much of an impact Elaine had on your experience. Her local knowledge, kindness and genuine care for making sure everyone’s needs were met are exactly what we hope our guides bring to every tour. We’ll be sure to share your incredibly kind words with Elaine — we know they’ll mean a lot to her. We’re so pleased you had such a memorable time exploring Bath and the Cotswolds with us. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour whenever you’re next in England!
via Tripadvisor
Our tour of the Cotswolds...
Our tour of the Cotswolds and Bath made for a wonderful day. Our tour guide, Jason, was truly outstanding!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day exploring Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with us. It’s fantastic to hear that Jason was truly outstanding. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him—he’ll be thrilled to know he helped make your day so enjoyable. Combining the beautiful Cotswolds countryside and villages with the historic city of Bath is a great way to experience two of the UK’s most memorable destinations in a single day, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed the experience. Thank you for choosing Go Cotswolds, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure with us soon!
via Viator
Super Day in the Cotswolds!
This is our second day trip with GoCotswolds and all expectations were met. Jason the guide was warm, friendly, gave clear explanations and showed his obvious appreciation of this beautiful area. Highly recommend this company.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing Go Cotswolds for a second time! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your Bath and Southern Cotswolds tour lived up to your expectations. It’s wonderful to hear your kind words about Jason. His warmth, clear explanations, and genuine appreciation for the Cotswolds are exactly what we love about our guides. We believe the best way to experience the Cotswolds is with someone local who can bring the beautiful villages, countryside, history, and local stories to life. We’re especially grateful for your recommendation. We’re thrilled that you’ve trusted Go Cotswolds not just once, but twice! We hope to welcome you back for a third adventure and show you even more of this beautiful part of England.
via Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience
We took the Cotswolds and Bath day trip. Our guide, Colin, was fabulous. Super friendly, very knowledgeable. He made our day extremely enjoyable. Booking was easy, and all of the communication was excellent. We knew exactly where to go for pickup and drop off. Would highly recommend this service.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring Bath and the Southern Cotswolds with Colin. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him—he'll be thrilled to know he helped make your trip so memorable. It's also great to hear that the booking process and our communications made everything straightforward from start to finish. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure with Go Cotswolds in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Go Cotswolds - Guided Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oxford.
How much does Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh cost?
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Prices start at $117 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oxford usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oxford is not rushed.
Is Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oxford, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oxford can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oxford and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bath & South Cotswolds from Stratford-on-Avon / Moreton-in-Marsh start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oxford within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oxford?
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On Outty we rank every Oxford experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford University Walking Tour With University Alumni Guide, Oxford Official University & City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oxford?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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