Oxford and Burford Cotswolds Private Day Trip

This private day trip combines two places in one day: the university city of Oxford and Burford, a Cotswold town about 20 miles west of Oxford. A MisterFare driver collects you in London, drives you to both, waits between stops and brings you back in the evening.

In Oxford you have around three and a half hours on foot. The historic centre is compact: the Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre and Hertford Bridge, often called the Bridge of Sighs, are all within a few minutes' walk of each other and can be seen from the street. If you want to go inside, Christ Church and the Bodleian Library sell their own tickets and tours, which you book directly with them.

Burford is a short drive along the A40. Its High Street runs downhill to the River Windrush, lined with stone houses, independent shops and pubs. At the foot of the town is the parish church of St John the Baptist, a large wool church begun in the twelfth century, which is open daily and free to enter.

This trip is different from our Cotswolds Villages Day Trip, which spends the whole day in the villages. Here you get a shorter look at Oxford and at one Cotswold town, Burford, rather than Bibury or a multi-village route.

The driver is not a guide. Plan your route in Oxford in advance, or book one of the official walking or library tours.

Approximate plan for the day

• Pickup in London — Collection from your London address or hotel.
• Drive to Oxford — Via the A40 and M40, depending on traffic.
• Oxford city centre on foot — Drop-off near the centre. Suggested route: Christ Church (St Aldates), Radcliffe Square, Bodleian Library, Hertford Bridge, Broad Street and the Sheldonian Theatre. Time for lunch.
• Drive to Burford — About 20 miles west along the A40.
• Burford — Walk the High Street and visit the Church of St John the Baptist.
• Return to London — Drop-off at your London address or hotel.

Timings are agreed with you when the booking is confirmed and depend on traffic and your chosen ticket times.

Before you book

• Christ Church, Oxford: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/tickets-and-information). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Bodleian Library: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/30-minute-library-guided-tour). Book in advance. Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Church of St John the Baptist, Burford: tickets are not included and are sold by the attraction (www.achurchnearyou.com/church/52). Prices vary by date — check the official site before you travel.
• Oxford colleges can close to visitors at short notice for exams, graduation ceremonies and college events; check each college's website before travel.
• Bodleian tours have limited places and sell out; book ahead.
• Oxford traffic filters replaced the temporary congestion charge from 28 September 2026; drop-off points in the centre depend on permitted routes for the vehicle.
• Burford church is a working parish church; access may be limited during services, weddings and funerals.

Accessibility and walking

Oxford's centre is largely flat but has cobbled lanes and narrow pavements; some college and library areas have steps. Burford High Street is on a noticeable slope. The church lists a ramp, an accessible toilet and a hearing loop (A Church Near You). Check step-free access with each venue before booking. Walking level: moderate.

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Pre-booked college or library tickets
• Payment card for entry, food and shops

Vehicles

Saloon or Executive Saloon for up to 3 passengers with 2 bags; SUV for up to 4 passengers with 4 bags; MPV for up to 6 passengers; Van for up to 8 passengers. Minibus and coach sizes are not offered.