Oxford, Stratford and Warwick Castle Full-Day Tour: Explore England's Historical Landmarks
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456 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a whirlwind day trip to Oxford, Stratford, and Warwick Castle. Explore historical landmarks, visit Shakespeare's birthplace, and experience the grandeur of Warwick Castle.
Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bulleid Way - Swap the hustle and bustle of London for a gorgeous escape to the English countryside. Take a step back in time at the thrilling Warwick Castle, visit the charming hometown of one of Britain’s most iconic playwrights and wander through the lovely streets of Oxford!
    Your coach will be departing from Victoria, central London at 8:30am sharp

  • make sure you are there at least 30 minutes before to check in and prepare for your Great British adventure!

  • Warwick Castle - The first stop of the day will be Warwick Castle, a striking place brimming with history and activities. Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, this castle is now a highly interactive venue that’s great for all ages. Wander through the beautiful Great Hall and State Rooms, spot peacocks in the landscaped gardens and explore the castle’s towers and ramparts.
    Meet and greet experience as they arrive at Warwick Castle by a special medieval host as well as an introduction to the spectacular castle.

  • Cotswolds - Your coach will be driving through the beautiful Cotswolds

  • be prepared for picture-ready views of this breath-taking part of the English countryside! Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds comprises sleepy villages reminiscent of another era, bustling market towns and irresistible scenery.

  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace - From an electrifying castle to an idyllic English town

  • the next part of your adventure will be the scenic Stratford-upon-Avon, known for being the birthplace and gravesite of playwright legend William Shakespeare. You will get to visit the very home where he was born and hear about his formative years in Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Oxford - Featuring cobbled streets, impressive architecture and an infectiously vibrant atmosphere, Oxford is an absolute must-see. As you wander through this University City and take in all the pretty views, your guide will tell you about Oxford’s fascinating history. You’ll also hear about the many renowned individuals that have graced the streets of Oxford while studying at the university

  • it’s an undoubtedly impressive list of alumni!

  • University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - Your walking tour includes entry to the stunning 13th century University Church of St Mary the Virgin. Adopted by the University of Oxford as one of its first buildings, this gem is considered to be the spiritual heart of Oxford. Soak in spectacular sights of its unique baroque design and learn about its key role within the university and Oxford community.

  • London - Once you’ve explored Oxford, it’ll be time to return to London

  • to which you will get back to for roughly 7pm.

What's Included
  • Admission to Warwick Castle
  • Meet and greet by a medieval host at Warwick Castle
  • Walking tour of Oxford
  • Professional and friendly guide
  • Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
  • Entry to University Church of St Mary the Virgin
  • Luxury coach transportation with air-conditioning
  • Scenic drive through the Cotswolds
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food or beverages
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting day tour and explore the renowned university town of Oxford, the picturesque town once proclaimed as home by William Shakespeare, and the thrilling Warwick Castle!

Indulge in a lively, guided bus tour that lets you witness the best of England, all within a single day. Traverse in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach, as you pass through the charming Cotswolds, prior to your visit to the actual birthplace of William Shakespeare and the exploration of the historic market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Immerse in the historic splendour with an entry to Warwick Castle, an extremely interactive medieval adventure. Experience a warm welcome at Warwick Castle by a dedicated medieval host, followed by a vibrant introductory session to the magnificent castle. Conclude your day with a stroll around the city of Oxford and a stopover at University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

  • Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
  • On Christmas Eve Shakespeare’s Birthplace will be closed.
  • Due to on-going roadworks between Gloucester Road and Victoria, your tour will end within a 3 minute walk to Gloucester Road Underground Station. This station is in Zone 1 and is three stops Eastbound on the Circle Line or the District Line to Victoria. The Piccadilly Line also runs through Gloucester Road and is 5 stops to Piccadilly Circus.
Location
Bulleid Way
Meeting point & Departure point: Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SR. Meeting time: 08:15am Departure time: 08:30am. Return time: approx. 7:00pm. Return point: Gloucester Road Underground Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Orilladp
Jun 21, 2024
Fun day in the English countryside! - Oliver our tour guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable and had a lot of fun facts to share. Qui our driver was wonderful and efficient. He made sure we arrived safely and on time! Our tour included Warwick Castle, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford. Great way to spend the day!
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Andypanda
Jun 16, 2024
Wonderful Tour - The Tour Guide and the Bus Driver, extremely Helpful with My Wheelchair and assisting Me to get the Most out of the Tour, with My Limitations. Love Warwick Castle, the Tour of Stratford on the Avon, the Drive Through the Cotswolds, but it started Raining, at Oxford and I went Shopping and had Tea at A Nice Hotel. Two Thumbs Up for the Tour
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829arwenl
Jun 16, 2024
Costwold's Tour - Great experience, Danxia was knowledgeable about the stops on the tour and made it a fun day. Ashley, the bus driver was friendly and got us around. The sights were absolutely beautiful.
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Flaviarg6190va
Jun 14, 2024
Great visit, highly recommended! - All perfect. Stunning places, excellent organization with more than fair visit times and a guide, Oscar, really good and kind.
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Krkirk
Jun 14, 2024
Oliver and Eduardo, Exceptional Guide and Driver - Oliver and Eduardo are professional, helpful and friendly. Oliver shared historical background about our tour areas that we would not have gotten otherwise. The bus was clean and comfortable, we did pay extra $ for the upgrade so we: sat up front in comfortable seats. Would recommend.
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Bevan_f
Jun 13, 2024
Thanks for a great experience! - Visiting from New Zealand. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour on Saturday 1 June. Very professional guide and driver. Would definitely recommend.
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G9025mdgaving
Jun 20, 2024
Really funny trip with Tour Guide Oliver. - Loved the chemistry between Collie and Oliver, definitely made the trip a lot more fun and funny. The castle was definitely the best part of the experience but Oxford was very interesting as well.
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Sierramoon
Jun 14, 2024
Solo day trip - Loved the tour! Eduardo and Oliver made sure we were able to enjoy everything despite having problems due to traffic. Would definitely do a tour again to a different destination!
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Gabrielamh3326gy
Jun 14, 2024
Excellent guides! - Super good guides Oliver and Eduardo! They made the day fun and Oliver explained it to us very well! Eduardo great driver! The places a little disappointing….
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N191vskatem
Jun 14, 2024
Skip the bus tour and go on your own - I would not recommend this tour company to my worst enemy! Never having been to London, the coach station was a bit confusing. We booked through Viator and as a result there were mismatched directions about where to go and at what time; we called the tour company to explain that we were THREE minutes late to which we received 0 sympathy or understanding. The bus took off despite knowing that it was missing 2 ticketed passengers, and the employees at the counter were beyond incompetent and rude, frankly. We asked if it was normal business practice to take off without paying customers without so much as a phone call to which the man said “we have too many lists.” Oh, ok! The simplest and kindest option would have been to rebook us on the following day, but they refused to offer any help unless we paid! There is a reason this tour is not amongst the first search results when traveling to London, so trust that. We wound up paying to be rescheduled and the tour itself was honestly not worth it. You get less than 90 minutes total at each spot which is not enough time to do hardly anything. You’d be better off doing separate day trips to the locations of your choice to truly make the most of the time.
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