Beyond the Spires: Untold Oxford & the Cotswolds

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1 Day
Availability : Year Round
Start: Bristol, England
End: Bristol, England

Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book. 

Picture the beauty of the Cotswolds. Cobbled streets and honey-soaked stone cottages. Pubs work more wrinkles and stories than your grandpa. Yet beneath this charm lies a turbulent past. Listen closely, the Cotswolds whisper of battles once fought. Don’t let the ivy-covered walls fool you. Sometimes the most beautiful things are the most dangerous… And then there’s Oxford, a city of spires and cathedrals, as inspirational as it is fascinating… and it’s waiting for you.

9 HOURS / MODERATE WALKING / GUIDED /  SMALL COACH DAY TOUR

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Tour Details
Highlights:

Arlington Row Bibury – Like something out of a fantasy movie, this dreamy hamlet is arguably the most charming village view in all of England… what do you think?

Burford – Some things never change… and isn’t that wonderful! This charming village has remained the same for centuries with a beauty that endures the years.

Oxford – Known as the city of dreaming spires, Oxford boasts Britain’s oldest university, Gothic quadrangles, cobbled lanes, lush gardens and canals.

Oxford Ashmolean Museum – One of the world’s finest museums, the Ashmolean at Oxford University boasts rich, diverse collections of art and archaeology from around the globe.

Oxford’s Christ Church – The only college that’s also a cathedral, Oxford’s Christ Church features grand architecture you might recognise from Harry Potter.

Coln River – A maze of old stone bridges and postcard villages shoulder this peaceful river, adding to the beauty of every location.

Pick Up Location & TIme

Bristol  (Google Map)

Check-in closes at 08:45 (tour departs at 09:00) – Bristol Pick-Up, DoubleTree by Hilton, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS16NJ

Drop off Location & Time

Bristol: same as departure
Approx. 6:00pm

Price Includes

  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Air conditioning as standard
  • The stories and services of an English speaking driver-guide

Meals

  • 0 breakfast
  • 0 lunches
  • 0 dinners
  • 0 teas

Price Excludes

  • Entry fees to visitor attractions
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Pre / Post hotel nights
  • Driver / Tour Leader gratuity is at your discretion
  • Travel Insurance
What to Expect

This day tour comes with a driver-guide who knows the stories, sights, and secrets of the areas you travel through; every itinerary is tested by travel-loving locals; and you get the chance to support the communities you visit.

  • Travel in a small group
  • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • The stories and services of an English-speaking driver guide
  • Time off the bus to explore
Itinerary

Journey to Oxford

Leaving Bristol behind, you travel through the rolling chalk hills of the Wessex Downs – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – to Oxford.

 

Free time in Oxford

You have the full morning to explore Oxford. There is so much to discover, in this city famous for its Gothic architecture, and home to the oldest university in the UK. You might wander the canal and soak up the luscious scenery, or you’ll explore the alleyways filled with treasure-trove shops and great cafes. But, most of all, you’ll marvel at its architecture and history of this collegiate town. From Christ Church College and Cathedral to the dusty tomes slumbering at Bodleian Library, Oxford is impossible to ignore.

 

The Cotswolds Villages

Your journey continues deeper into the Cotswolds. Famous for charming villages nestled between the rolling hills, characterised by thatched cottages and traditional markets, today you’re here to take in some of the regions prettiest towns. First, you’ll visit Burford, the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. One of the historic market towns in the area, here you can stroll along the quaint streets and enjoy the local hospitality. Then, onto Bibury, on the banks of the River Coln; this village is famous for the 17th-century stone cottages and winding lanes. You have time here to stroll to the famous and fairytale-like Arlington Row.

Cotswolds to Bristol

Once you’ve had your fill of winding lanes and thatched cottages, it’s time to head back to Bristol in the early evening.

Dates and Prices
Departure Dates and Days Adult (pp) Child 5-15yrs (pp)
2026: January 17, 23, 31 $110 $100
2026: February to March – Wednesday & Saturday $110 $100
2026: April – Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Except April 18 & 25) $120 $110
2026: May – Monday & Friday $120 $110
2026: June – Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Except June 3 & 10) $140 $130
2026: July – Monday, Wednesday & Friday $140 $130
2026: August – Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Except August 12, 19 & 26) $140 $130
2026: September – Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Except September 2) $140 $130
2026: October  -Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Except October 7, 10, 14, 17, 23, 26 & 31) $120 $110
2026: November  – Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Except November 6 & 23) $110 $100
2026: December  – Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Except December 2, 7, 9, 16 & 25) $110 $100
2027: January to March  – Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday $110 $100

Pricing

Pricing is per person (pp).
Rates are in $ CAD.


Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca  to book.

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