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Stratford-upon-Avon and Cotswolds Tour: Visit Shakespeare's Home from London
4.3
289 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 - Make your own way to the tour starting point in Victoria, central London, to meet your guide and group. Hop aboard a climate-controlled vehicle and journey from the city into the English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover some of the UK’s most picturesque spots on this exceptional tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace,…
- Bulleid Way - Make your own way to the tour starting point in Victoria, central London, to meet your guide and group. Hop aboard a climate-controlled vehicle and journey from the city into the English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Discover some of the UK’s most picturesque spots 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 captivating stories and fascinating facts about the rich history of these stunning locations.
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Explore some of the UK’s most beautiful locations 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 fascinating facts about the rich history of these stunning 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 holds original 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 leapt off the pages of a storybook.
- Bourton-on-the-Water - The tour includes photo stops at three stunning Cotswolds villages: Bourton-on-the-Water, known as ‘Little Venice’ for its low bridges and stone banks, and Bibury, a beautiful town in the Cotswolds.
After a wonderful day of sightseeing, return to London at approximately 7:30pm.
What's Included
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if selected)
- Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water and Bibury
- Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
- Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom (if selected)
- Professional Guide
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if selected)
- Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water and Bibury
- Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
- Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if selected)
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom (if selected)
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty of Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Tour the charming half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born.
Explore Anne Hathaway’s picturesque cottage and garden.
Immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Visit the delightful towns of Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Enjoy your…
Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking beauty of Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Tour the charming half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born.
Explore Anne Hathaway’s picturesque cottage and garden.
Immerse yourself in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Visit the delightful towns of Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Enjoy your journey in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach 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.
- 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.
- 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
Return Point: Gloucester Road. Only a 3-minute walk to Gloucester Road Underground Station.
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
4.3
(289 Ratings)
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Alex
Oct 23, 2024
Enjoyable - Very good trip just felt a little rushed in the Cotswolds where we would have like to spend more time. Couldn’t really enjoy a walk or a meal as the service isn’t fast but the walk back to the bus was very long.
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Jet58962560129
Oct 23, 2024
core memory - really nice photos. our guide , elieenwas very informative and social with us. mario or should i say super mario , was an expert behind the wheel.
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Justin_b
Oct 22, 2024
Fab! - Our tour guide was fantastic! We loved her knowledge and fun banter, and she gave us many a giggle! Beautiful experience in the Cotswolds, and a wonderful day well-spent!
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Raul_g
Oct 18, 2024
Beautiful day - The stops and sights along the way were beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable. All in all, it was a wonderful excursion.
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Katya280506
Oct 6, 2024
An excellent experience withy Dolly. - Initially we bought another tour that has been canceled, so we were rescheduled to this tour, and we were not regret! Out tour guide DOLLY was made our tour cognitive and unique. Dolly made an extra steps to walk us thru English culture, history and she made us full in love with her country with all our spirits! She was full of unique knowledge and passion to her job. I would recognize Dolly as of "walking encyclopedia" because of her enthusiasm and knowledge. I would recommend Dolly as of guide to anyone who wants to feel the country spirit. Thanks you!
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Explorer43110281232
Oct 23, 2024
Golden tour - Eileen and Mario were great. Informative and interesting tour.
Lots of time for photos.
Long day would be better being returned to London station where we got on not dropped off at Gloucester underground station.
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Donna_s
Nov 16, 2024
Would pick another tour - Was a very rushed tour and I felt quite herded around at time. Great scenery but barely anytime to have a proper look at the places we stopped
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Sarah_s
Oct 31, 2024
Beautiful, but rushed. - The sights were beautiful, but the tour was really rushed. It would have been better to have had more time in each location. We spent a lot of time walking to and from the bus to get into the locations as the bus had to park far away. Bathroom facilities were terrible! The last village in the Cotswolds was so pretty, but it was dark and everything was closed by the time we arrived. Our tour guide Oliver was fun and our driver Lucian did a great job keeping us on time. The pick up and drop off should be in the same place. This made things a bit complicated for some people on our tour. I would like to definitely go back to see more of Stratford-upon-Avon, there was so much to to do and see here. The town is adorable with great shopping and coffee shops. Unfortunately no time to see or do much. Even the Shakespeare part was rushed and had line ups to see things, even with a pre booked tour Cotswolds, not easy to get to. Definitely needs more time in each place to really enjoy it. I suggest not combining these places. Do them separately to maximize the experience. If you have mobility issues, this tour is not for you.
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Lindsay_f
Oct 29, 2024
Cotswold/Stratford up Avon - The Cotswold are beautiful. Our guide, Dolly, was not friendly and provided minimum information about what we were seeing. At the conclusion she told us we should have taken another tour! That aside the villages are the quaint English ones you read about. There is a lot of driving involved so be prepared. It is basically a tour to see the highlights but not to explore them with any time. I would like to have had more history about the Cotswolds and life in the villages as they evolved. One tip is grab a pasty and continue walking around the village to see the sights instead of sitting down.
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Charles_c
Nov 3, 2024
A Bad Guide Ruins the Day - I have booked several viator tours for myself and as gifts. I have always been so impressed with kind, intelligent and caring guides. This tour should have been the highlight of our London trip but it was the opposite because of a very negative, uninformative, uncaring guide. Our guide Dolly started our journey barking at another guest to move out of her seat & ended it by scolding us for booking a tour with too many stops. Golden Tours used a 48 seat bus for 12 passengers going into small villages. A young boy & his sister were left behind twice without an effort to locate them. Meeting points & times were unclearly communicated. The driver & guide badmouthed their company & staff the two hour drive back and because there was no background music we were forced to listen. Any information given by Dolly was then repeated by the sites guide. Even when we arrived at the bus early we were yelled at to hurry and told we were going to be the cause of a police fine. This woman should Not be a guide. As hard as we tried to enjoy our day, her negative demeanour ruined it. I will think twice before I book again.
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