Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide
Overview
Come and experience this magnificent full-day, driving and walking tour of the famous Cotswolds with a friendly local guide, in-vehicle refreshments and plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way.
The Cotswolds is an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ (AONB) known for its stunning countryside, grand manor houses, lively market towns and quaint villages with honey-coloured stone cottages. By booking this tour, you will escape the hassles and time-constraints of accompanying a larger group, gain local insights and be able to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
During this tour, you will:
Be driven in a luxury vehicle with refreshments.
Visit quintessential English countryside locations.
Learn about the history of the places we visit.
Have some free time to explore, or relax.
Stop for photographs in various places along the way.
Eat and drink in a Cotswold pub or restaurant (Optional- not included in tour price).
Please note: we cannot pick up clients from London.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Expert guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to any attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Pick up from hotel”.
Important note: we offer pick up from COTSWOLDS ACCOMMODATION ONLY. We are unable to collect guests from London. Trains run hourly from London Paddington to Kemble; the fastest and best way to travel to the Cotswolds.If you are staying in Bath or Oxford, we can collect you for a surcharge.If you have booked a private tour including pick up, simply send us the address of your accommodation in the Cotswolds and we will collect you from that location on the morning of your tour. At the end of your tour we can either return you to your accommodation, or drive you to Kemble train station.Please note, if you are being picked up from your Cotswolds accommodation, the tour route may need to be adjusted to ensure we are not spending extended periods of time travelling between each planned stop.
For the option “Meet at Kemble Station”.
Kemble
Cirencester GL7 6AW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Bibury
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bourton-on-the-Water
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lower Slaughter
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stow-on-the-Wold
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broadway Tower
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Expert guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance fee to any attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private tour of the stunning Cotswolds with an expert local guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Expert guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to any attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
