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Stratford-upon-Avon and Cotswolds Tour: Visit Shakespeare's Home from London
4.2
329 Ratings
Greater London
Immerse yourself in the world of William Shakespeare on a full-day tour from London. Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Shakespeare’s wife’s cottage, and enjoy the picturesque beauty of the Cotswolds.
Immerse yourself in the world of William Shakespeare on a full-day tour from London. Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Shakespeare’s wife’s cottage, and enjoy the picturesque beauty of the Cotswolds.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulleid Way - Head to the tour’s starting point in Victoria, central London, to join the guide and fellow travelers. Board a climate-controlled vehicle and travel from the city into the picturesque English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover some of the UK’s most stunning locations on this exceptional tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace,…
- Bulleid Way - Head to the tour’s starting point in Victoria, central London, to join the guide and fellow travelers. Board a climate-controlled vehicle and travel from the city into the picturesque English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover some of the UK’s most stunning locations on this exceptional tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, an official Area of Outstanding Beauty. An expert guide will lead the way, sharing fascinating stories and facts about the rich history of these enchanting places.
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Explore some of the UK’s most beautiful spots on this outstanding tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, an official Area of Outstanding Beauty. An expert guide will lead the way, sharing captivating stories and facts about the rich history of these charming locations.
- Anne Hathaway’s Cottage & Gardens - The next stop is a visit to Anne Hathaway’s cottage and gardens, where Shakespeare courted his bride. This charming thatched farmhouse still contains original items and furniture, including the Hathaway bed.
- Cotswolds - Visit the Cotswolds, often considered one of the most beautiful areas in the UK. With its quaint villages and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds looks like it came straight out of a storybook.
- Bourton-on-the-Water - The tour includes photo stops at three stunning Cotswolds villages, including Bourton-on-the-Water, known as ‘Little Venice’ for its low bridges and stone banks.
After a delightful day of sightseeing, return to London at approximately 7:30 pm.
What's Included
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if selected)
- Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
- tastecard and Coffee Club membership (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom (if selected)
- Professional Guide
- Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if selected)
- Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
- tastecard and Coffee Club membership (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom (if selected)
- Professional Guide
- Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking charm of Shakespeare’s hometown. Tour the charming half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born. Explore Anne Hathaway’s picturesque cottage and garden. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit the delightful village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Travel in…
Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking charm of Shakespeare’s hometown. Tour the charming half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born. Explore Anne Hathaway’s picturesque cottage and garden. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit the delightful village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- *During peak periods, vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
- Please note that this tour may be conducted bilingually if participant numbers require it
Location
1 Bulleid Way
Bulleid Way
Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR.
Check-in: 8:15am
Departure: 8:30am
Return(approx.): 7:30pm
This tour may end at Gloucester Road Underground Station, subject to traffic on the day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(329 Ratings)
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Rebecca
Jul 16, 2025
Bus 17 tour - Perfect way to spend a day seeing the countryside! Our tour staff (Apple and Charles) were very friendly and welcoming!
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Safari19124273150
Jul 1, 2025
Perfect Shakespeare experience - Thoroughly enjoyed Our day visiting Anne Hathaways cottage Shakespeare’s school and birthplace
Eileen was the perfect guide and Anthony was the perfect driver
Highly recommended Golden Tours
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Jayhjoh
Jun 27, 2025
Awesome time a definite rebook. - Great tour, Oliver the tour guide is very informative and fun. Ally the driver was also so great. He was prompt and have exception driving skills.
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204irinam
Jun 26, 2025
Amazing day trip to Stratford upon Avon. - I had an incredible day trip from
London to Stratford-upon-Avon and Bourton-on-the-Water. From start to finish, everything was seamless and enjoyable. Our guide, Oliver, was engaging and knowledgeable. Kee, our driver, was also fantastic: calm and courteous.
While all stops on the tour were thoroughly enjoyable, the highlight for me was the visit to Shakespeare’s school in Stratford-upon-Avon. Stepping into that historic space felt like stepping back in Shakespeare’s time.
This trip exceeded my expectations. The attention to detail, the pacing, and expertise of the team, including museum guides —were exceptional. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
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Ira_d
Jun 22, 2025
Excellent tour with Dan .... - Excellent tour with Dan . Very enjoyable experience. The driver and guide both were superb . Though a long day it went by quickly . Well planned .
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Faraway38076983233
Jun 27, 2025
Makes for a Comfortable , effortless trip - Oliver is an amazing tour guide , very charismatic and brought an energetic atmosphere to the tour. We were taken very good care of to make sure we don’t get lost and everything was very seamless and comfortable. Respect to Ali the driver
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Robert_b
Jun 20, 2025
New Shakespeare fan. - I picked this tour for the Cotswolds but was not very interested in Shakespeare. However, after the Stratford tour I am now interred in Shakespeare!
The Cotswolds were beautiful, towns and countryside. Very comfortable and clean bus. Tour guide was very good (Eugene).
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Virginia_m
Jul 7, 2025
Canceled - It was canceled without notice and they sent me to the Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford one. I would have preferred more time in Stratford-upon-Avon. However, Apol and Elvio were excellent and I enjoyed myself.
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807mariahs
Jul 7, 2025
Long and short tour - I booked this tour because I was looking for a day trip to see the Shakespeare sites in Stratford as a day trip from central London. If your goal is to simply see his house and school you will accomplish that during this tour. However you won’t get the chance to do much more than hurry through the house, his school, and Anne’s house. The site guides at the two houses offered little info without being prompted. Unfortunately our tour bus driver had the wrong address set as his destination and so he drove 40 minutes past Stratford before our guide informed him to turn back. As a result we lost over an hour of time which we could have used in Stratford. Instead we rushed through Shakespeare’s house and school ( the school was most interesting) before being given 30 minutes on our own in Stratford to get lunch and get back on the bus. No time seemed to be taken from the final, less interesting stop in the Cotswold which is a rural town with a creek and ice cream shops. There we were given a full hour which I struggled to fill and found a bit confusing. A full day tour in Stratford with the Shakespeare environment would be a great tour but I don’t know that one exists. Other recommendations I have for this tour include letting us know there will be three chances to get food (Anne’s house has a cafe and there’s nothing to do but eat during that hour in the Cotswold). Our guide told us the half hour spent in Stratford was our only chance for food all day so we spent half of the precious 30 mins in Stratford in a Starbuck’s line. Also, on 3 occasions different members of our tour group were late returning to the group, further cutting into our time outside the bus. Though I understand the guide can’t force a group of adults to all come back at the time she tells us, some creative idea could be introduced, like a motivational speech by our guide before the first site to remind us that we are all responsible for each other’s precious time in Stratford and to come back on time not just because it’s the right thing to do but for every single person on the bus to enjoy their vacation. Also the air conditioner in our tour van didn’t work well and it was over 90 degrees outside. With the summers getting hotter, A/C upgrades would be a real benefit for hot summer tours. Additionally, if the tour loses time for any reason like we did with the driving mishap, consider taking time from the Cotswold stop to retain all possible time in Stratford. Finally, you might consider adding a short tour stop at Shakespeare’s grave which is near the school included in the tour. I sought it out myself, ran to it during our brief time in Stratford, and am so glad I did.
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Patricia_s
Jun 28, 2025
Pass on this - I’ve done the Cotswolds and or Stratford on Avon several times. Always enjoyed it immensely. This time, terrible. No advance notice of all the increased bus time due to increased traffic congestion, long walk from bus due to bus parking restrictions, eliminations of two towns on the Cotswold part of the tour. Bottom line if you want to spend forever on a bus or walking to or from a bus with minimal time at the attraction … go for it!
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