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Glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
Amazing tour. Chris S was amazing,driver extraordinaire, funny, helpful, just made the tour that much better. Great itinerary, wasn’t too rushed, lots of spare time to enjoy. Small group, so very friendly and sad to say goodbye on day 5.
This tour with Christian surpassed my expectations. Thank you. For those of you considering Go UK tours, here are a few differences from other small group tours I have taken:
- You are on your own for lunch and dinner everyday. Unless you make an effort you won’t get to know the other folks (most socializing happens at meals). Also, you need to add the cost of the meals to the tour cost.
- Go UK does NOT provide tours at the locations. You are on your own (with one exception - we paid for a tour of Port Isaac). Your Driver will provide you with lots of info as they drive but s/he stays in the van while you see the sites.
- You handle your own luggage. This is good if you don’t want to have to put your suitcase outside your hotel room at 7am. Bad if you don’t want to carry your stuff - sometimes up and down stairs.
Due to these factors I consider Go UK tours to provide bare-bones tours. My Partner and I were very happy with it, but you should consider your own travel style
I’m glad the tour with Christian surpassed your expectations and that you enjoyed the five days with us. We like to give guests plenty of freedom along the way, whether that’s exploring each stop at your own pace or choosing where you’d like to eat. Before the tour, we also email guests with various attraction options and their costs, so they have plenty of ideas for how to spend their free time. It’s a more independent style of small-group touring, and I’m pleased it worked well for you both. Best, Maya
The tour guide and travel was all fine but The Cotswolds overall didn’t meet my expectations. I thought there would be more of a quaint village feel but it felt more like a congested tourist trap. There were a few interesting historical things but not much.
I appreciate that the Cotswolds weren’t quite what you had pictured. The villages are very popular with visitors and the Brits, so they can feel much livelier. I’m glad the driver-guide and journey still worked well for you. Best, Maya
A wonderful day tour to Clarkson's Farm. Tony our driver was super nice and made the trip so interesting. He made sure to show us the highlights and hidden gems along the way, we had lots of time left to visit the farm shop brewery and the Farmers Dog Pub nothing felt rushed. Tony's choice of music was also very relaxing . I have done 8 day tours and I can highly recommend Go Tours.
Francis M Cahill
Hi Francis, I’m glad Tony made the journeys between the Clarkson’s Farm locations just as enjoyable as the stops themselves, with plenty of local insight and a good soundtrack along the way. It’s great to hear the pace gave you plenty of time to enjoy Diddly Squat, Hawkstone Brewery and The Farmer’s Dog without feeling rushed. Thanks for the recommendation. Best, Maya
We spent the day with Kevin of Mad Max tours. Pick up was easy, and location was convenient. We headed off a few mintues early as everyone arrived early. This continued to be the trend throughout the day. Kevin kept us engaged the entire time by sharing interesting information and stories. We had plenty of time to explore the different towns, take pictures, etc.
I’m glad the pace gave you plenty of time to explore, take photos and enjoy each of the Cotswold villages. It sounds like Kevin kept the journeys just as interesting with plenty of stories along the way. Best, Maya
What a great tour. My wife and I love London and spent a week there (doing our own arrangements). But we also wanted to go north and didn't want to deal with arranging accommodations, transportation, etc. We also didn't want a big tour bus. Go UK Tours was perfect. There were 11 from London (Aussies and Americans) and 2 more joined in York (Aussies). A group of us in the same B&B (some are in a hotel and others in a separate B&B) ate together every night in a classic British Pub and really had fun. This small group travel style made stops efficient and conversation fun - we got to know each other. Rob was an expert driver (on some hairy rides and small streets), it was well paced, and the van is really nice. The B&B accommodations we used were fine - nothing exceptional, but quite fine. Consider looking at the places you'll stop, the entrance fees, and whether it is worth it to buy a National Trust Explorer or Annual Pass. We would probably have saved some money (especially including our time in London). Our driver (Rob) was humorous and interacted with us just the right amount. This trip is probably best for adults as the distances (couple hours) can sometimes be long-ish between stops and children might get restless (and there is no bathroom on the van). We have never booked a tour (always traveled with our own arrangements) and would definitely book on Go Tours UK again (and confirmed for us we would not book a larger tour bus).
It sounds like a small-group tour was the perfect fit for you both, especially getting to know your fellow travellers over a few pub dinners along the way. I’m glad Rob kept the journey relaxed and entertaining. So you could enjoy the Lake District without worrying about driving or logistics. We hope to see you on another tour in the future. Best, Maya
Highly recommend Go Tours UK and our guide, Claire. We learned so much and had a magnificent trip. Very convenient that they can pick you up/drop you off in London from the Holiday Inn Kensington. Our experience was so enjoyable that we're contemplating another trip with Go Tours UK to Cornwall.
It’s lovely to hear you came away with such wonderful memories of Wales and that Claire looked after you so well during the tour. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour to Cornwall. Thanks again for joining us. Best, Maya
This was such a wonderful tour to the Cotswolds and Bill was a fantastic guide. Part walking, part minivan; it was a good change to our previous days’ walking tours. Beautiful towns, small group, well guided (by Bill) and an all around great tour.
Sounds like the Cotswolds were a welcome change of pace after your walking tours in Bath. I’m glad you enjoyed the small-group experience and had such a great day exploring with Bill. Best, Maya
We had a great time with our Tour Guide Nigel. It was a long trip and he kept us entertained with British music, history facts, jokes, and silence too!
The Cotwolds was scenic and welcoming.
My suggestion to the company is to maybe limit the tour to three stops with a little more time at each one.
It sounds like Nigel got the balance just right between stories, music and a few laughs. Our tour is designed to give you a taste of different Cotswold villages in one day, but I completely understand the temptation to spend longer in your favourites. Best, Maya
Clare did an exceptional job driving and providing information pertaining to the area we were in. The big pit and st Fagans museum excellent spots to learn about Wales. Snowdonia is beautiful as well as the many seaside villages we visited. Pembroke Castle was amazing.
The tour provided at the castle was well received. This was our second 5 day tour with goUK. Starts in London. Endless sites to there as well.
It’s lovely to have you back with us for another five-day adventure. I’m glad Claire looked after you so well and that you got to experience so many different sides of Wales. From Snowdonia and the seaside villages to the history at Big Pit and Pembroke Castle. Thanks for travelling with us again. Best, Maya
This is the best way to visit Jeremy's enterprise! Like the structure of the itinerary and the choice of stop offs. Tony ( our driver and guide) was very knowledgeable and cared about our experience. I would give it five stars across the board for value for money and was a really great day. Go tours are very much a leader in this field.
Five stars across the board is quite the compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed visiting the Clarkson’s Farm locations and most importantly, felt well looked after by Tony throughout. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
Fabulous day in the Cotswolds. Bus was very comfortable. Our guide Liam was amazing. Great facts, fun facts and tips. Played great music from singers of England. Made the ride fly by! He was so funny & charming. Highly recommend this trip.
It’s great to hear you had such a fun day exploring the Cotswolds with Liam. I’m glad his stories, local tips and British soundtrack kept you entertained along the way. Thanks for the recommendation. Best, Maya
Jerry was an amazing guide, full of useful info and he kept the tour on track very efficiently. Thanks Jerry!
Gerry will be pleased to hear his knowledge made the day such an enjoyable one. I’m glad you felt the tour was well worth it. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
Gerry did a fabulous job!! Showed us more than we expected and was very friendly and informative! It was wonderful to not worry about driving on narrow roads or having to look for parking spaces. We would highly recommend taking a tour.
Leaving the narrow roads and parking to Gerry certainly makes for a more relaxing day. I’m glad you enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds with him, and thanks for the recommendation. Best, Maya
Hi Norman, I am glad you enjoyed the Clarkson Farm tour. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
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We just completed the 5-day Best of Wales tour with Go Tours UK, and what an absolutely wonderful experience! After spending five days traveling through this beautiful country, we came away with a much greater appreciation for Wales—its spectacular scenery, fascinating history, charming towns and villages, castles, coastline, and especially its people.
The itinerary was excellent and gave us an opportunity to experience an amazing variety of Wales in a relatively short period of time. From the mountains and valleys of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Brecon Beacons to historic castles, the Welsh coast, St Davids, Tenby, Aberystwyth, and so many memorable stops along the way, there always seemed to be something new around the next corner.
But as good as the itinerary was, the person who truly made this trip exceptional was our driver-guide, Claire.
Claire was phenomenal from beginning to end. Being responsible for a group of travelers for five days requires far more than simply driving from one destination to another, and Claire handled every aspect of the trip wonderfully. She kept everyone organized, aligned, and on time without ever making the tour feel rushed or regimented. That is a difficult balance to achieve, and she made it look effortless.
What impressed us most was the way Claire genuinely looked after everyone in our group. She quickly got to know us, paid attention to individual needs and interests, and did everything she could to make sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. She was patient, accommodating, personable, and always seemed to be thinking one step ahead.
She was also an excellent guide. Her commentary, stories, and knowledge of Wales added so much context to the places we were seeing. Rather than simply driving through beautiful scenery, we learned about Welsh history, culture, traditions, communities, and the significance of the places we visited. Claire made the time on the road part of the experience rather than simply transportation between stops.
And she made it fun! Over five days, a group of strangers can either remain a collection of individual travelers or begin to feel like a little traveling family. Claire helped create the latter. There was plenty of conversation, laughter, and good humor along the way, and by the end of the tour we had shared an experience together rather than simply followed an itinerary.
We also have tremendous respect for Claire’s driving. Some of those narrow and winding Welsh roads are certainly not roads we would have wanted to navigate ourselves! We always felt completely comfortable and safe with her behind the wheel.
This was exactly what we hoped a small-group tour of Wales would be. We saw an incredible amount without having to worry about driving, parking, logistics, or figuring out how to connect all of these wonderful places ourselves. We could simply enjoy Wales.
We returned from the tour with hundreds of photographs, wonderful memories, a much better understanding of Wales, and a real appreciation for the country and its people.
Go Tours UK put together a terrific tour, but Claire turned a terrific itinerary into an unforgettable experience.
If you are considering the 5-day Best of Wales tour, we would wholeheartedly recommend it. And if you are fortunate enough to have Claire as your driver-guide, you are in exceptionally good hands.
Thank you, Claire, for taking such wonderful care of all of us and for making our five days in Wales one of the highlights of our trip to the UK. Diolch yn fawr! 🏴
Hi James, thanks for such a lovely review, it sounds like Wales really won you over. I am glad to hear how well Claire looked after everyone and that her stories, knowledge and humour made the journeys just as enjoyable as the places you visited. I will make sure to pass on your kind comments. Best, Maya
This tour was outstanding! We have been world travellers for decades and have always self-directed our road trips. This was our first foray into a group guided tour and it is doubtful any future experiences can top this. GOToursUK is a beautifully managed company. All aspects are brilliant: The website, itineraries, value for money, communications, accommodations and most importantly the one who fronts all this, your driver/guide. What a BONUS to be in the capable hands of Christian. He knows the roads like the back of his hand, has an incredible stock of historical information, reads the room AKA the van and immediately knows how to effectively relate to everyone on board, has additional playlists to suit the locale and treats you to all kinds of bonus side tours. He is professional, personable, knowledgeable, a phenomenal driver and so gentle and kind. Thank you so much, Christian, for an absolutely wonderful tour. Thank you GOTours for carefully crafting the best English small group tour company.
Hi Marybeth, Thanks for such a lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed the five days, and Christian will be delighted to hear how much his stories, driving and little touches along the way added to the experience. Best, Maya
Canterbury & The White Cliffs of Dover…
One of the most fun memorable day trips for me ever, after flying from New Zealand
especially to see The White Cliffs..
LIAM was our entrepreneur/guide and he was outstanding‼️
Liam was fun, professional, extremely knowledgeable of the entire trip, played the most wonderful music and generally made the trip next level‼️
We left London 8:25am sharp and returned 5:30pm on the same day
As we got close to Dover, the sun came out and it topped off an already brilliant trip 🌞
THANK YOU so much
LIAM & Go Tours UK
Flying all the way from New Zealand to see the White Cliffs makes this one particularly special. I am glad to hear Liam made the day so memorable, and even the British weather decided to cooperate for your arrival in Dover. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
This is honestly beyond my expectation. The customer service from the guide is beyond. Maybe I’m comparing with the USA anyway I’m impressed with the guide Olly and also the beautiful Cotswold.
It’s great to hear that the day exceeded your expectations and that Ollie looked after you so well. I’m glad you enjoyed the Cotswolds. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
Our guide Liam was great. There wasn’t really enough time in each of the stops to even really get a sense for the location.
If you are visiting the Bath area, do yourself a massive favor and book with Mad Max Tours — specifically with Bill if you can get him!
Our day in the Cotswolds was absolute perfection. Bill made sure we hit all the must-see spots, but he also went out of his way to drive right through smaller, picturesque villages we didn’t have time to stop in, giving us a front-row view from the coach. He even had a few wonderful surprises tucked up his sleeve for us throughout the day! He was so warm, funny, and shared fascinating history and trivia without ever making the commentary feel draining or nonstop.
A few things that made this tour stand out above the rest:
The bus — Hands down the best tour bus I’ve ever been on. Super comfortable, the temperature was just right the whole day, and the sightlines meant there wasn’t a single bad seat.
Group size: Just the right size. Everything ran seamlessly, and we never spent precious vacation time waiting around for a huge crowd.
Pacing: Naturally, you’ll fall in love with every village and wish you could stay forever, but the itinerary strikes the perfect balance… giving you ample time to explore each stop while truly maximizing how much you get to experience in one day.
I couldn't recommend this tour more highly to anyone heading to Bath!
A 10/10 day is quite the compliment. I’m glad Bill’s stories and humour, along with the small-group pace, gave you such a great taste of the Cotswolds in one day. Thanks for the lovely review and recommendation. Best, Maya
We enjoyed 5 days in Cornwall and the Cotswolds with our magnificent driver and clever tour guide, Len. A congenial group filled our 16 passenger bus. It was a great way to enjoy the English countryside with no responsibility driving or planning. Len did an excellent job describing the areas and telling stories to impart the history. We stayed in the B and Bs. These are somewhat different than those in the US…. More like a small inn. Falmouth was charming with full breakfast. Exeter had more amenities (including an elevator) but minimal breakfast. Both were well located with nearby restaurants, shops and sights.
Go Tours clearly runs a well tuned company. Communication was good and timing was as expected. I recommend!
It sounds like you had a brilliant five days exploring the English countryside with Len and a great group of fellow travellers. I’m glad you enjoyed the stories along the way and the charm of staying in our smaller, locally run accommodation. Thanks for the recommendation. Best, Maya
This full-day trip was fun, interesting, educational, scenic, and a complete delight! My wife and I are so happy we went! Our driver was Liam. He provided a great deal of information all along the route; we learn so much! He even knew the countryside well enough to develop a detour when a remote bridge was closed unexpectedly. The “revised route” was on some very narrow roads that provided some spectacular scenery, which wouldn’t have been otherwise. We would have liked to have been able to spend more time at each stop, but it wasn’t possible given the trip was only one day. If you are looking for a tour to see the Cotswold countryside and a break from the hustle and bustle in London, we highly recommend this tour.
I’m glad Liam kept everything running smoothly and that the tour gave you a good taste of the Cotswolds in the time available. Thanks for joining us. Best, Maya
The tour I took was the two-day Cotswold, Bath and Stonehenge trip.
The two days I spent on this tour were outstanding. I can’t speak highly enough about our guide/driver Kevin. He is professional, knowledgeable and super funny.
He gave us so much great information about the history of the area and what we were going to see. His driving skills are first rate and we always felt safe with him at the wheel.
We visited seven villages in The Cotswolds: Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the water, Bibury, Cirencester, Castle Combe and Tetbury, where we spent the night in a lovely hotel.
We had a nice long visit to the beautiful and historic town of Bath followed by our last stop which was Stonehenge. I’ve been on many tours around the world and this one ranks up there at the top of the list.
Hi Stephen, I’m so glad you had a great two days exploring the Cotswolds, Bath and Stonehenge with Kevin. It’s lovely to hear you felt in safe hands and enjoyed his history and humour along the way. I will make sure to pass on your kind comments. Best, Maya