Private Tour: Shakespeare's Birthplace & Cotswolds

Explore Cotswold Way and Shakespeare’s Birthplace in a private tour with a personal chauffeur. Perfect for families and those with mobility challenges.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cotswold Way - Dive into the rich history of the Cotswolds at one of the many museums, historic houses, or simply stroll through the charming streets and hidden lanes of the beautiful Cotswold stone towns and villages.

With so much history to explore, you’re sure to discover a captivating story that piques your interest.

‘Cotswold’ is derived from two ancient English words. ‘Wolds’ refers to gentle hills, and ‘Cots’ are believed to be sheep enclosures. Thus, ‘Cotswold’ likely means an area of gentle hills with abundant sheep.

The Cotswold hills are adorned with dry stone walls, hidden river valleys, and distinctive market towns and villages built from the renowned Cotswold stone. Many villages have intriguing names such as The Slaughters and Stow-on-the-Wold.

  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Discover Stratford-upon-Avon

The renowned home of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, is synonymous with history and culture. Situated on the picturesque River Avon, it is one of the UK’s most iconic towns. Home to Blenheim Palace, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, it is the perfect place to delve into Olde England.

Spend the day relaxing by the river or take a river cruise to fully appreciate the town. For a deeper understanding of the town, hop on the open-top tour bus, which has 11 stops allowing you to explore at your own pace.

For a unique experience, visit The Mechanical Art and Design Museum, also known as the MAD Museum, on Henley Street. It features “brilliant-but-bonkers machines” created by kinetic artists, including mechanized flipbooks and a musical typewriter.

What's Included
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Door to Door service
  • Entry pass to Shakespeare Birth Place
  • Guide
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover two of England’s most historic sites in a private vehicle.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a beautifully restored 16th-century half-timbered house. Visit Mary Arden’s Farm to explore the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Don’t miss Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a stunning 500-year-old cottage.

One of the joys of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring its diverse areas, each with its own unique identity, yet all featuring the characteristic golden stone and rolling hills.

All tours are conducted in executive vehicles. Our definition of a “private tour” means that all ground services are provided by your personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. This is especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people with mobility challenges.

This tour lasts a total of 10 hours, with approximately 5 hours allocated for visiting the sites and the remaining time spent on journeys and lunch.

  • The total duration of this tour is 10 hours. 5 hours spent visiting sites and 5 hours on journey and lunch break
Location
Cotswold Way
Cancellation Policy

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

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