This private tour of the Cotswolds takes in the best of the North Cotswolds stopping at many of the places you would wish to see if you only have one day in the area. Leave all the planning to us and tour the area with a local driver-guide in and executive vehicle. 

We use quiet country lanes and pass through stunning countryside and off-the-beaten track Cotswold villages. On a typical tour you will visit towns such as Broadway, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water as well as less touristed spots such as Snowshill and Upper and Lower Slaughter. 

There is the option to visit one of the many gardens or manor houses in the area and to take a lunch in a traditional pub or afternoon tea in a tearoom. All tours are private and full bespoke so we are happy to tailor the day to suit your individual needs or preferences. 

Beat the crowds and enjoy the beauty of the Cotswolds on a private tour. 

Classic Cotswolds Private Tour

Taste a full range of products including catering for drivers from one of the first English Whisky Distilleries.

Guided Tour & Tasting

We are the only registered company by Cotswold tourism board and visit Britain. Each and every of our tour guides/drivers are fully DBS checked and license holders. 

This is a family run business run by people who was born in Cotswolds and we are passionate about what we do. 

Cotswolds Private Day Tour

With this bespoke tailored private tour our knowledgeable local tour guides will tour you around the beautiful Cotswold countryside in luxury.This ‘bespoke’ tour is designed for anyone and everyone. For photographers, we’ll take you to the very best spots to catch that perfect image, for historians we’ll take you on a journey through the history of our “Sceptr’d Isle. If Literature or crafts are your thing, we’ll take you to Kelmscott Manor, home of William Morris. Maybe you are a Film and T.V. fan and want to see where they ﬁlmed ‘Downton Abbey’ or take a risk and visit the locations of ‘Father Brown’. You can tour antique shops in Stow-on-the-Wold, sample specialist food and drink, focus on ‘out of the way’ villages and historic churches, or hear folk tales, ghost stories and legends from around the Cotswolds.

To book this tour 6 or more seats must be booked to complete the booking for the online price.

Our Famous North Cotswold Tour

THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR GROUP ONLY

Having lived in the Cotswolds for over 50 years we know where the hidden gems are, we have also worked in the hospitality industry for many years.
This EXCLUSIVE tour is for your group ONLY from 2-11 passengers.

Why not come up from London Paddington or Oxford on the train and we can meet you at Moreton in Marsh train station.

We have pick up points in Cheltenham, Winchcombe, Broadway and Moreton in Marsh (if you can't reach those points please contact us to see if we can help)
Our beautiful Cotswold tour takes you on a stunning journey through many villages and towns, all in the comfort of our luxury vehicles. The tour does a loop from Winchcombe to Stanway - Stanton - Broadway (we stop here for 30 minutes) - Broadway Tower - Chipping Campden - Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold - The Slaughters - Bourton on the Water (we stop here for 30 minutes) - Guiting Power - Winchcombe
We can stop at any of these villages for you take a photos

Private Cotswold Village Tour - 4th & 5th guest travel FREE

Please note this tour is not a scare tour. The tours also include my own evidence I have caught from doing paranormal investigations on some stops. 

The meeting place is outside The Folk, you can park at The Westgate Street Car Park (GL1 2SZ).  The route is  as follows:

* The Folk
* Dick Whittington
* The Old Crown
* Bishop Hooper/ St Mary's Gate
* Gloucester Cathedral
* College Court (shopping experience at Cauldron Creations)
* Poundstretcher
* McDonald's
* Tiger's Eye
* Café Rene - St Mary De Crypt - *Greyfriars Priory

Please note that there is a separate tour for The New Inn. If you would like to book private tours, please go to my website or message me. 

Guided walking tour : Ghosts & Giggles Of Gloucester 

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, historic castles, 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).

Full Day Cotswolds Tour; Where Opulence and Heritage Converge

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience

- Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore
- Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds
- Flexible anytime start
- 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before
- Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket)

The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer!

Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Cotswolds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

Usually these tours are booked by single private groups but if more than two groups choose to book the same date, there may be up to total 5 persons on this tour.

This tour is delivered only by myself, Alasdair de Voil, the business owner of Visit Oxford Tours. However, for insurance purposes, these tours are actually booked to be conducted privately via myself as a self employed sole trader offering you a personal service. They are not delivered as a product delivered by Visit Oxford Tours Ltd. This legal distinction will be reconfirmed in writing whenever any booking is received. 

Default itinerary is 10am to 5.30pm. 
The Cotswolds is a scenic part of England located only 10 minutes by train from Oxford or only 70 minutes from London. It's my pleasure to share these sights & heritage with you on an active cycling tour. 

Participants must be fit and aged 14+ as the Cotswolds roads are lots of up and down cycling but the scenery plus the villages here are beautiful.

Cotswolds Electric Bike Tour- Public Tour max 6 persons

Plenty of historical knowledge from the buildings, Gloucester city and the ghosts.
Oak Suite - The Most Haunted Room In The Hotel.
Attic By Oak Suite - Where you can still see the original stairs.
Regency Suite - on our first tour we've captured the figure of a boy walking across the door, an easel fell on its own, a customer got scratched & we caught a little girl saying "Bring Them In" on EVP.
Lady Jane Grey Room
Tree Tops & Cellar - during our first tour caught a little girl on EVP saying "Stay", after a woman says "Shhh" on EVP.
Bar Cellar
Main Bar (A pint glass was caught on CCTV being thrown under a table. A headless figure has been seen walking past one of the windows.)
More info
Informative, historic and fun walking tour.
What to bring/wear
Please wear suitable footwear, as we will be going into cellars & up and down stairs.

The New Inn Ghost Tour

Starting in the pretty Cotswold market town of Painswick, the southern section of this National Trail follows the ridge of the Cotswold escarpment through delightfully undulating countryside and picturesque villages to Bath. Daily distances are very manageable to allow plenty of time for further discovery and exploration 

What's included?
Breakfast included, other meals excluded 
Luggage Transfers between accommodation providers
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request)
Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs)
Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies 

Exclusions
Entry or admission fee
Landing & facility fees
Individual travel to the UK
Lunch & Dinner
Travel Taxes
Entry fees to attractions 

Please note
Passport required
Passport needed if travelling to UK from other countries

Cotswold Way National Trail South Route (7 days, 6 nights)

Starting in the pretty Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden, this 102-mile route follows the ridge of the Cotswold escarpment through delightfully undulating countryside and picturesque villages to Painswick. Daily distances are very manageable to allow plenty of time for further discovery and exploration 

What's included?
Breakfast included, other meals excluded 
Luggage Transfers between accommodation providers
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request)
Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs)
Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies 

Exclusions
Entry or admission fee
Landing & facility fees
Individual travel to the UK
Lunch & Dinner
Travel Taxes
Entry fees to attractions 

Please note
Passport required
Passport needed if travelling to UK from other countries

Cotswold Way National Trail North route (7 days, 6 nights)

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony.
The Setting:
Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. 
Your Mission: 
With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse!
PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt. 



Experiences in Lower Slaughter, United Kingdom