What to do and see in Oxfordshire, England: The Best Bus Tours

Size Matters - we are big on details, small on group sizes! The only company to offer daily trips, with such small intimate groups.  • Maximum 8 people - allowing restricted access to protected areas • Visit Burford, Burton on the Water and Bidbury - that exact cotswold vibe your looking for! • Enter Blenheim Palace, the largest non Royal Palace in England  All with the services of a fun and entertaining guide, to bring out the drama of these sites - strictly no boring tours!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance To Blenheim Palace

A private and bespoke tour with your own driver and guide direct from your London accommodation to the stunning Blenheim Palace. Seat of the Dukes Of Marlborough and birth place of Sir Winston Churchill in 1874. Blenheim is quite simply breathtaking or as King George III said to Queen Caroline - "We have nothing to equal this" You will have plenty of time to fully appreciate the Palace at your leisure, and stroll through the beautiful grounds landscaped by Lancelot Capability Brown. You will also have the chance to visit the burial place of Sir Winston Churchill and his Wife Lady Clementine in nearby Bladon. • Private Driver & Guide Direct From London • No rushing or herding around - Tour at your pace • Optional Traditional Pub Lunch in Cotswold borders • Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off • All entrance fees, travel & personal guide included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Take a trip back in time to the set of Downton Abbey on our full-day tour to Highclere Castle and the Cotswolds.  Our tour departs from Oxford and takes you first to Highclere Castle,  the splendid home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.  You have a chance to visit the castle and see where the filming took place and also to visit the beautiful castle grounds.  We then take you to the delightful village of Bampton which was the backdrop for the village of Downton.  Enjoy lunch in the Swan pub at Swinbrook and then an enchanting drive stopping in some of the quaint villages of the North Cotswolds before returning to Oxford.

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Live commentary on board, Bottled water, Entrance ticket to Highclere Castle, Pick up from North Oxford Hotels on request , Pick up from Oxford Station on request

Exclusions: Lunch

Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this 12-hour small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.

Inclusions: Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London, Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide, Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford, Bottled water

Exclusions: Optional entry to Shakespeare's birthplace , Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops. Let your knowledgeable guides show you the English countryside at its best. This is an extended half-day tour from Oxford, ideal for those who would love to see some of the Cotswold villages, but cannot spare a whole day.  

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Hotel drop-off (select hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water and select beverages, Pick up and drop off on request from hotels in North Oxford, Pick up and drop off from Oxford Railway Station on request.

Exclusions: Meals not included

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit a farm near the village of Cogges, and then continue to Bampton — the setting of Downton village. See the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then spend the afternoon at Highclere Castle aka the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate. Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Cogges Manor Farm, Guided tour of Bampton , Entry to Highclere Castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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 10-hour, guided small-group tour and experience two of England’s most deservedly-famous locations. Transportation between attractions is included. Food and drinks can be purchased along the way.

Inclusions: Driver Guide, Transport by top of the range Mercedes mini-coach, Small Group Tour with maximum 16 people

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Enjoy a day trip into the world of Downton Abbey on a 9-hour coach tour from London. The tour features behind the scenes information, scenes from the show itself played on the bus as you head out of London. Your first stop on tour will be the charming village of Bampton used as Downton village where you will receive a guided tour before heading to the jewel in the crown of the popular TV show - Highclere Castle or Downton Abbey as fans of the show will know it as.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Take a journey back to the early nineteenth century on this fully guided small group tour from London that includes a tour of Downton Village and entry to Highclere Castle.

Inclusions: Local guide, Live commentary on board, Entry to Highclere Castle, Transport by Mini Coach

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Experience two of England's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day with our fun, Oxford-educated guides who work to ensure there are NO boring tours! With strictly intimate groups limited to 15, the morning will be spent exploring the Bath, the jewel in the crown of Georgian England. From its Roman history to its famous literary connections, perfectly complemented with Palladian-style architecture. The afternoon is then spent visiting one of the most visually memorable and mysterious neolithic sites Europe has to offer: Stonehenge. Collection and drop off at central Oxford or Oxford Train Station is included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Roman Baths (free time allocated for this if desired)