Cotswolds Half-Day Tour from Oxford

Martin was a fantastic guide, he had huge historical knowledge of the area and was very helpful.

Now that I've reached the stage of life when retirement finally lets me reap some of the rewards of a long career, I have been making up for lost time with my family by traveling the globe. This year, I returned to the launching pad where I was born—London—to explore parts of Britain that held little appeal to my younger, more adventurous self. The Cotswolds was one of them. My family chose Footprints Tours Oxford. You might reasonably think a five-hour tour could become a bit tedious. After all, how much beautiful countryside can one absorb, and how many sheep can one count before falling asleep? We were fortunate to have Leanne as both our driver and guide. It was a picture-perfect day, made even more memorable by her knowledge and preparation. She was meticulous in explaining the history and character of every venue we visited. Many featured centuries-old churches, and Leanne seemed to have an almost encyclopedic knowledge of their history—not only the important facts but also the quirky, offbeat details that bring a place to life. At every village, she recommended restaurants, cafés, and pubs serving local fare. She even noted dietary requirements, including gluten-free choices. Clearly, she had done her homework and, in the process, won over a very enthusiastic new group of groupies, my family. She was punctual to a fault, exceptionally well organized, and possessed that rare quality in a guide: an ebullient, infectious personality that never felt forced. With Leanne, the tour became an experience. She is in a class of her own. First class.

Dougall was a great guide and provided interesting facts along the way. The coach was very comfortable and i like having a smaller group. Our guide drove us through a few smaller, less touristy towns off the beaten path which gave us a chance to see what typical villages were like. The time in each spot was enough to get a taste of the Cotswolds and pique interest for a future overnight trip!

It was a really nice experience to know costwolds. The guide was really a nice an kind man and show and explain all the history in the region! Thank you for that! I recommend a lot

Robert was an excellent guide for our one day tour of the Cotswolds. He is impressively knowledgeable and naturally articulate, bringing to life the history of the Cotswolds with intimate stories about significant individuals and historical events that were part of the story of the villages and hamlets we visited —all while holding a relaxed, comfortable and safe atmosphere for a diverse tour group of 12. Thank you Robert! And thank you Footprints Tours!