Stratford-upon-Avon is well over 2 hours by tour bus from London. People who go to Stratford, although a very nice small town in its own right, go for its Shakespeare connections.
Shakespeare himself was born and died in Stratford and there are many properties in and around the town that trace aspects of his life, mostly homes where either he or his close relations lived.
There is the church where he is buried, a birthplace museum and a major theatre company that performs his work all year round. Shakespeare properties are also dotted in and around the town of Stratford Upon Avon.
Tour combinations vary below, but they all combine Shakespeare's Stratford with other destinations such as nearby Warwick and/or the nearby scenic Cotswolds region and/or Oxford the famous university city passed on the road between London and Stratford.
The tour that gives you the most time in Stratford of all the tours is Tour 1 - Stratford and the Cotswolds. This tour gives you time at Shakespeare's Birthplace museum, in addition to a visit to his wife, Anne Hathaway's cottage and garden - popular with many who want 'a little more Shakespeare.' The stunning Cotswolds scenery awaits you too...
This is an excellent Shakespearian tour. Here you will head to Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon, with entrances included to Shakespeare's Birthplace museum and Anne Hathaway's cottage, in addition to a relaxing tour of the outstandingly beautiful Cotswolds.
An expert guide leads the way, regaling you with stories and interesting facts about the rich history of these beautiful places.
Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace and museum
Entrance to Shakespeare's Schoolroom
Entrance to Anne Hathaway’s cottage and gardens
Photo stops at Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water
Transportation by luxury air conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
Professional guide
April to November: Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
December to March: Thursday & Sunday
8.30am - departs from London Victoria
7.30pm - returns to London
Stratford & Cotswolds day tour from London
• Adult from £79 • Child (3-16 years) from £69 • Senior from £74
• Option to include Shakespeare's Birthplace only • Option to add on Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's house & garden and Shakespeare's Schoolroom • Beautiful Cotswold villages • Professional guide
The Warwick Castle, Stratford & Oxford Tour day tour takes you north west of London towards a very scenic area of England known as the Cotswolds.
Warwick Castle is a fine Norman Castle with plenty of medieval events all day. On this tour you can enjoy a meet and greet experience as you arrive at Warwick Castle by a special medieval host as well as an introduction to the spectacular castle.
Stratford is the home of Shakespeare and here you can really learn about the Bard properly by visiting his Birthplace (entrance included).
Oxford one of the most famous university towns in the world; a guided walking tour here will really bring the city to life.
Daily.
8am - arrive at London Victoria Coach Station
7pm - return to London Victoria Train Station
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford & Oxford guided day tour from London
• Adult £113
• Admission to Warwick Castle • Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace • Visit to Oxford & walking tour • Panoramic tour of the Cotswolds • Professional guide • Luxury air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
Combine a day trip from London with a visit to the University city of Oxford, with its dreaming spires and secluded cloisters, a chance to see the birthplace of the great writer William Shakespeare and his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and a meander around the country lanes and beautiful villages of the Cotswolds.
Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace Museum
Panoramic tour of Stratford Upon Avon, including photo stop at Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Lunch stop in Stow-on-the-Wold
Drive through Bourton on the Water and Burford in the Cotswolds
Entry to Divinity School, Oxford, masterpiece of English Gothic architecture
Guided walking tour of Oxford
Luxury air conditioned 16 seat purpose built touring bus
Guaranteed departures, no minimum numbers, maximum 16 people
November to March: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday
April to September: every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
8.00am - departs Central London
6.30pm - returns London Victoria Train Station
Oxford, Cotswolds & Stratford day tour from London
• Adult from £164 • Child (3-15 years) from £144
• Small group max 16 ppl • Admission Shakespeare's Birthplace • Admission Divinity School Oxford • Walking tour Oxford • Explore Cotswold villages • Professional guide
This popular tour gives your the opportunity to visit three iconic English destinations in one day from London, plus a drive through the stunning scenic Cotswolds.
The mysteries of Stonehenge await, followed by the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, with its crescents, terraces and architecture. You'll then head on to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon where a private Tudor school lesson awaits at Shakespeare's Schoolroom.
Your knowledgeable guide will be on hand to answer any questions you might have and really help you get the very best out of your 'England In One Day' tour.
Entrance tickets to Stonehenge
Panoramic tour of Bath with free time for lunch
Private tour of Shakespeare's school (with upgrade selected)
Panoramic tour of the Cotswolds region
Luxury air conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi and services of a professional guide
Runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday between April and October, less frequently in the winter months.
7.45am - departs from London Victoria Coach Station
8.30pm - returns to London
Stonehenge, Bath & Stratford guided day tour from London
• Adult from £143 • Child (3-16 years) from £132
• Admission to Stonehenge • Private exclusive tour of Shakespeare's Schoolroom between Apr - Sep • Panoramic tour of the city of Bath • Professional guide • Luxury air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi • London in Your Pocket app access
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Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge (no Lunch, inc adm Roman Baths) - £139 |
Windsor, Stonehenge & Salisbury - £134 |
Windsor & Bath Day Tour - from £79 |
Windsor, Bath & Stonehenge (Small Group - Max 16 people) - £164 |
Stonehenge & Bath (Stonehenge admission only) - 3.5 hrs in Bath - £90 |
Stonehenge & Bath (Stonehenge & Baths adm) - 3.5 hrs in Bath - £114 |
Stonehenge & Windsor (featuring extended time at Windsor) - £124 |
Stonehenge & Avebury - £109 |
Windsor, Stonehenge & Oxford - £117 |
Stratford, Cotswolds, Bath & Stonehenge - £143 |
Stonehenge, Glastonbury & Avebury (Small Group) - £164 |
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