What to do and see in Bourton-on-the-Water, England: The Best Private Tours

March 2, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

Bourton-on-the-Water is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England that lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village had a population of 3,296 inhabitants at the 2011 census making it a rather large village as its population actually exceeds those of nearby Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford, both of which are considered small market towns.
Restaurants in Bourton-on-the-Water

1. Private Cotswold Villages from London: Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold

Kingdom Private Tours
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Your expert guide will take you to a number of stunning English villages in the Cotswold region of the UK, near the city of Oxford, during this 10-hour journey. Enjoy free 4G WiFi to use all day inside the vehicle. You will be provided with free water to enjoy inside the vehicle as well. You will even get to stop at a secret place along the way to ensure you really do get that 'wow' factor. Your guide will know all the best places to stop and get that perfect photo and will even take them for you to make sure all of your group is in the photo together.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Professional guide/driver, Private small-group tour, Transport by private vehicle with working air-conditioning and heating and passenger sliding doors, Vehicle will seat 6 to 8 clients depending on group size we use brands like Ford, Mercedes, Hunyadi, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Entrance fees. All entry tickets to all chargeable sites need to be purchased by the client direct from the site's own website in advance. You may also purchase them on the day direct from the site, but this may take longer due to queue times and may cost more, Lunch, Gratuities, We do not use coaches for tours we use 7 to 9 seater minivans

Reviewed By Dr_Ooo

First, let me begin by saying that this review is SUPER LONG OVERDUE! My deepest apologies Nikhil! Second, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER from across the pond (we share the same birthday)!!! I hope this message finds you and yours well during this strange time. Dec 2018 my family made plans to take my mother, who’s never been abroad, to London. My sis (whose birthday is 4.17) booked this tour for the 5 of us. We were Nikhil’s 2nd tour, but we would have never known had he not told us. Nikhil’s love for country, joy, and overall exuberance is infectious. He never lost momentum, energy, and we never wanted for information. Every question from London, to Windsor Castle, to Stonehenge, to Bath, Nikhil could answer it all!! We lucked out! Anyone blessed enough to have Nikhil as their guide/historian is fortunate and any company smart enough to employ him must know how much of an asset he is professional, and how beautiful an individual he is personally. As mommy told you Nikhil, your mum raised you right! Thank you for the joy of your presence and for making our trip to London memorable!! Hope you’re birthday’s been a blast!! I had ice cream cake for breakfast!!

2. Private Cotswolds tour from Bath

10 Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AP, UK Undiscovered Cotswolds
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The beauty of your private Cotswolds Tour from Bath is the freedom and flexibility that it gives you on the day.  This tour has a set itinerary where we have a recommended route. Here we have combined idyllic villages with the more famous Cotswold towns. This gives you a wonderful overview and experience of what the Cotswolds is all about. As it is a private tour we are totally flexible as to how long you would like in each place. We are also very flexible and are more than happy to modify the itinerary on the day if you would like. 

Inclusions: A modern comfortable air conditioned vehicle, A nine hour tour, Fully designed and balanced itinerary with a mix of guidance and free time if required, Knowledgeable local driver-guide, Pick up/drop off within the Bath region and nearby towns and villages

Exclusions: Food or refreshments, Gratuities , Pick up outside the Bath or local region. Please contact us for more details.

Reviewed By mptaylor11

Our family had a wonderful time exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds with Graham, whom we found to be very knowledgable and friendly. The tour was well structured but also left enough flexibility for us to explore our specific interests. It felt like we were traveling with an old friend rather than someone we had just met. This was time well spent that provided us with fond memories from our family vacation.

3. Undiscovered Cotswolds Private Tour

Undiscovered Cotswolds
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The beauty of a private driving tour is the flexibility it gives you to see the sights which interest you the most.  We have a recommended route but the itinerary is totally flexible so if you would prefer to spend longer in a place you like or add an attraction which interests you then we can accommodate you. Our private tours last seven hours and can start and finish at the location of your choice.  The starting time for the tour is flexible and we can collect you from anywhere in the Northern Cotswolds area including Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon.  The tour is ideal for a day trip from London and the most cost/time effective option is to take a direct train from London Paddington to Oxford station. If you have any questions about transfers from outside of the Northern Cotswolds then please send us an message.

Inclusions: A seven hour tour of the North Cotswolds, A modern comfortable air conditioned vehicle, Knowledgeable local driver-guide, Full control over the itinerary and route, Pick up/drop off within the North Cotswolds including Oxford & Stratford-upon-Avon

Exclusions: Entrance fees to attractions, Food or refreshments, Pick up outside the North Cotswolds, Oxford or Stratford, Gratuities.

Reviewed By mptaylor11

Our family had a wonderful time exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds with Graham, whom we found to be very knowledgable and friendly. The tour was well structured but also left enough flexibility for us to explore our specific interests. It felt like we were traveling with an old friend rather than someone we had just met. This was time well spent that provided us with fond memories from our family vacation.

4. Private Cotswold Village Tour (for your group only)

Moreton in Marsh, Station, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0DE, UK Experience the Cotswolds Tours
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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

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Reviewed By vijay24s

We were picked up by Pete and Mal from the DeVere and taken around some of the most scenic locations in the Cotswolds. We would have never seen any of these sites had it not been for this tour. Mal and Pete kept the tour light hearted and were full of interesting facts about the locations. They also kept our 12 & 9 year olds engrossed with interesting stories. Due to the pandemic we were the only family. The vehicle was spotless and sanitisers and water was provided for us. There was also a shield between the front rows where Mal and Pete were and the back, where we were sat. The whole experience was exceptional and I cant recommend the tour enough.

5. Private Full Day Excursion to the Cotswolds in an Iconic London Black Cab

Bespoke Black Cab Tours
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Spend a fantastic day out of the city and visit the Cotswolds, a protected 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', truly one of the most beautiful areas of the country and for sure full of those picture perfect quintessential English market towns villages and hamlets, places like Burford the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', Stow, the highest market town inn the cotswolds, Bourton on the Water, Venice of the Cotswolds, and the village of Lower Slaughter, regularly voted the prettiest village in the Cotswolds. Please note this is a Full Day excursion, so you are advised not to make any bookings for the evening!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, refreshments provided in the taxi

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, any entrance fees to sites, personal expenses

Reviewed By shazzay2020

What a fantastic day, Paul was very professional,very knowledgeable, answered all questìons, in my opinion the best way to see the festive lights and at the same time see the sights of London ....highly recommended..5 star experience.

6. Cotswold and Oxford private group day tour from Watford

Watford Junction Station Car Park, 42 Woodford Rd, Watford WD17 1PA, UK John Ganly
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This tour is designed for a small private group and can accommodate up to 16 passengers. You can be sure of a nice friendly atmosphere in a modern comfortable nifty minibus capable of taking the small roads and side streets, avoiding heavy traffic when necessary. Also this makes for a more interesting tour as you will be taken through beautiful small country roads where the bigger coaches cannot go. No time wasted loading and unloading gives you much more time to enjoy your tour of the Cotswold. Your experienced friendly driver/guide will point out places of interest throughout the journey and you will see famous villages buildings and monuments, the best of the Cotswold and Oxford. Your guide will make sure that you are comfortable at all times and enjoying a day to remember in the beautiful english Countryside.

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7. Classic Cotswolds Private Tour

Moreton-in-Marsh GL56, UK Cotswolds Adventures
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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.

Inclusions: 8 hour private tour of the North Cotswolds, Full control over itinerary and route, Knowledgeable local driver-guide, Luxury executive style vehicle, Pickup/drop-off within the North Cotswolds

Exclusions: Entrance fees to attractions, Food or refreshments costs, Gratuities, Pick up outside the North Cotswolds

Reviewed By Tom B

We thoroughly enjoyed this cycle tour. Mike was a fantastic tour guide who was very attentive, keeping things entertaining with interesting insights into the area, while ensuring we were all safe on the roads. The bikes are in top condition which was a nice surprise. The route was quite hard work at times due to the hilly nature of the Cotswolds, so try to be in relatively good shape! Nevertheless the hard work pays off with great views, and Mike never made us feel rushed. There are easier routes also from what I understood, so check which one you are doing if that is an issue.

8. Cotswold Discovery Trail Self-Guided Tour

Badminton GL9 1AJ, UK Cotswold Discovery Trail
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The COTSWOLD DISCOVERY TRAIL is a self guided private tour enabled by our beautifully designed maps and Trail Pack. There are 2 day long Trails to do. Avoid expensive tour guides, the map is your guide. Explore things on your own, at your own pace with the confidence you know where you are going. The centrepiece of the Trail Pack is a fold out map. There is a Trail on each side, one for the North & South Cotswolds. The Trails are circular to complete in a car, structured around many stops where you explore on foot. There are many start points, so you finish where you start, which is the most convenient place for you. The maps offer comprehensive directions, are packed full of interesting information and loaded with questions and clues to answer which illuminate further on your surroundings. If you have a limited time in the Cotswolds this is the best way to see a lot of it.

Inclusions: Your Complete Discovery Trail Pack

Exclusions: We do not provide the vehicle for you to complete the Trails in., You will also need some small change for some town car parks., No guarantees of good weather.

9. Cotswold Villages and Oxford : Private Driving Tour with an Experienced Guide

Homer's Odysseys

Enjoy a personalised tailor-made adventure into the Cotswold hills and villages with an experienced Driver Tour Guide who knows the area very well. Pick up from your hotel in London and travel in a comfortable and spacious vehicle down picturesque country roads. Spend time exploring a range of quintessentially English villages. Eat at a local pub or tea/coffee shop and explore the historic city of Oxford with its "dreaming spires", spectacular architecture and world class museums. Listen to the many stories that have made this part of England so enticing. As an alternative to Oxford we offer a tour around the magnificent Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.With a personal guide you can escape the hustle and bustle of London and see the English countryside at its best.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Drinks, food and snacks are not included in the price of the tour, Admission / Entrance fees

Reviewed By Zenzaro

We had met Nigel Homer earlier in December when he guided us on the Rabbies Oxford & Traditional Cotwold Villages 1 Day Tour. We had such a wonderful day that we booked Nigel again. Nigel has such a delightful manner, is extremely knowledgeable & has a very inviting sense of humour all of which enables him to deliver the most relaxed, comfortable, fun & enjoyable tour. Thank you so much & best wishes, Nigel. ????

10. Luxury Private Vehicle Day Hire: From-London Blenheim Palace & Cotswold Villages

Londoncruise-Transfers

From London to Blenheim Palace the birth home of Sir Winston Churchill Visit and explore the memorial garden here and walk through the footsteps from here we will travel to Bladon the burial site of Spencer-churchill family . After this visit we will spend the rest of the day travelling around the Cotswolds enjoying some of England's most beautiful countryside and quaint Villages

Inclusions: Hotel Accommodation Pick Up 7.30am/ Drop off time will 7.30pm, Bottled Water,Coffee & Tea with Snacks ( Croissants & Muffins), Private Transportation by Luxury Air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class Minivan with on board Wifi, Self Guided Sightseeing Tour, Luxury Personal Chauffeur Service at an Affordable Cost, Coronavirus (Covid-19) Safety-Face masks & Hand Sanitiser issued to all travelling clients

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Blenheim Palace please purchase these in advance to avoid queues, Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Joyce350

We had booked four transfers with London Cruise Transfers and had excellent service with Steven Jones who accommodated all of our needs perfectly. Unfortunately we had to cancel as our cruise was cancelled out of Southhampton. Steve immediately credited us back our initial deposit and I told him that we would keep all information on file as we will surely use them when we go to England sometime next year. We have used various travel transfers in the past but have never had service like this. I would recommend them totally Joyce Scavuzzo

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