Quick Details
1-3 Passengers
Price per group
£ 810
4-6 Passengers
Price per group
£ 835
Escape the Crowds on this Captivating Cotswolds Private Day Tour from Bath Exploring Timeless Favourites & Undiscovered Gems
Travel back in time to the picturesque Cotswolds – an area of England famous for its rolling scenery and villages of honey-coloured stone. This full-day, private luxury car tour transports you to some idyllic secret villages, timeless Castle Combe, the vibrant town of Cirencester, and a charming Cotswolds garden.
Highlights
- Private driver-guided tour in a luxury Mercedes vehicle
- Wander through the picture-perfect village of Castle Combe
- Admire views of the sweeping Cotswolds countryside
- Explore the colourful market town of Cirencester
- Visit some hand-picked villages untouched by tourism
- Discover the charming gardens of a Cotswolds stately home
- Have lunch in a traditional English country Inn
Itinerary
Visit Castle Combe
Castle Combe is surely one of the most photographed villages in all of England. Little has changed here for centuries – no street lights or TV aerials. This idyllic location has featured in countless TV shows and movies.
Visit Cirencester
Cirencester is a vibrant town in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty and affectionately known as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds. Founded by the Romans, a powerful Abbey in the Middle Ages, and a thriving market town for centuries ever since.
Visit Secret Cotswolds Villages
We show you several charming, picturesque Cotswolds village and avoid the now overrun locations, which have been affected by mass tourism from London. Trust our local expertise to show you the real Cotswolds, give you a unique experience, and to stay ahead of the tour buses and bloggers!
Visit Cotswolds Garden
The Cotswolds is famous for it’s quintessentially English country gardens – this peaceful location (also a secret) will certainly charm you. Please note, an alternative stop will be suggested during the shoulder autumn/winter season.
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- Private tour for up to 6 people
- Fully qualified, insured, and licensed local guide
- Travel comfortably by private, air-conditioned Mercedes V Class vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Lunch & refreshments
- Gratuities
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- Only children aged 12 years + are permitted
- The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Check out the tour itinerary – we deliberately keep some villages and locations a secret due to overtourism. You’ll have to trust us to show you the best places!
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It is possible to customise your Cotswolds itinerary (upon email request) but our hand picked locations deliberately include the best locations and avoid overrun villages which now suffer from big crowds.
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Yes, every tour includes a memorable and personally selected lunch stop at an historic pub and your guide will be delighted to join you if you wish.
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You can request a customised pick-up or drop-off location and these could be accommodated where possible but itineraries are all carefully planned to start and finish in Bath.
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All our tours are fully private to you with your personal driver-guide. This means that you will not share the tour and luxury touring vehicle with strangers – whereas on a ‘small group tour’ you sit on a minibus with 14-20 people.
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Galahad Tours has won multiple awards for providing a unique, unrivalled experience throughout the Cotswolds. We’re biased but just read our glowing Cotswolds tours reviews for yourself.
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Yes, we plan the day tour to include restroom breaks at regular intervals.
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Your guide will be with you every step of the way but will also give you time to yourselves if you wish.
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All of the stops and visits made during this tour are flat and easy to walk. Distances are only short and this tour is open to people with walking difficulties. Your guide will work with any restrictions and offer alternatives to walking where necessary.