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Oxford, Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Tour with Christmas Lunch

Indulge in a sumptuous Christmas lunch while immersing yourself in the rich history and picturesque landscapes of iconic English destinations

Discount code: AUTUMN10

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 17 December 2024 to receive a full refund.

Travel in style

Relax and enjoy the tour in our luxury coach.

Highlights

  • Experience the magic of a British Christmas with this enchanting day trip that will transport you to the heart of England’s historic and cultural treasures.
  • Admire Oxford’s academic splendor and marvel at the stunning architecture of the prestigious University city, its colleges and walking through its picturesque streets.
  • Embrace the Cotswolds charm driving through the quintessential English countryside dotted with towns formed by honey stone cottages, meandering rivers and rolling hills.
  • Learn all about Stratford-upon-Avon’s literary legacy as you step into the world of William Shakespeare in his birthplace and Tudor’s architectural heritage.
  • Finally, indulge yourself with a Christmas lunch extravaganza served in a traditional English setting: roast turkey, seasonal vegetables and a delectable Christmas pudding.

What's included

  • Return transportation on a comfy coach
  • A walking tour around Oxford
  • A traditional Christmas lunch
  • A walking tour around Stratford-upon-Avon
  • A friendly guide throughout the day
  • Gratuities
  • Additional refreshments
  • Entry to the Oxford colleges and the Bodleian
  • You will not be able to exit the bus during the drive through the Cotswolds
  • Entry to Shakespeare’s house or Anne Hathaway’s house

Prepare for the experience

  • We recommend customers to arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour’s scheduled departure time (see Operating times section) to ensure a smooth boarding process.
  • Customers are required to bring a valid mobile or printed ticket to be granted access to this tour.

Children information

  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Children under three years old travel free of charge.

Accessibility information

  • Golden Tours sightseeing buses are able to store foldable wheelchairs and mobility scooters, however, boarding on the coach will involve some stairs and being able to transfer to a fixed seat.
  • For safety reasons, Golden Tours coach staff cannot help customers with mobility issues boarding the coach.
  • Due to the fast-paced nature of some of the tours, we recommend contacting our team before booking should you require further accessibility information.

Additional information

  • Also, during peak periods additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.

The tour availability can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 10 hours.
  • Recommended arrival times:  7:45 am. Allow at least 15-30 minutes before departure.

The tour would take place only on: 

  • 25 December:
    • Start time: 8:00 am.
    • Return time to Victoria: 6:00 pm

Departure point

  • Start and end location: Golden Tours Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR, England, United Kingdom.
    • Nearest Underground and train station: Victoria.
  • Pick-up location:
    • Hard Rock Hotel London: Great Cumberland Pl, London W1H 7DL

    • Nearest Underground station: Marble Arch.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including an e-mail with a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when attending the tour.