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Stratford-upon-Avon and Cotswolds Tour: Visit Shakespeare's Home from London
4.2
312 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)
- 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 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
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
(312 Ratings)
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Staci_a
May 1, 2025
Wonderful, busy day - This is a bit of a long day, but well worth the effort. Our guide Amanda was so accommodating and helpful. She gave lots of information between stops and knew all the areas we visited really well. Alex our driver was prompt and efficient. We had a really lovely time. Would definitely book with Golden tours again.
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535karolinaf
Apr 29, 2025
Best tour to get away from London city buzz - We had the most amazing day visiting Shakespeare’s birth town and Cotswolds. Our tour guide Danxia was beyond knowledge, polite, carrying, precise, organized and made our day super interesting! The driver Marius was also great, polite and drove safely. He was always on time picking us up as well. Great team and great quality tour!We will definitely book again and recommend this tour to our friends.
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Megan
Apr 28, 2025
A great tour - Our guide Danxia was so great and informative on our tour and driver Alex was great too! We really enjoyed spending our whole day with them and loved all the information we learned. Would highly recommend!
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Feiranl2025
Apr 27, 2025
nice - a good journey. first of all, the guide Danxia was a nice,friendly lady who did bilingual guidance for today. she gave each stop a clear introduction. the driver Alex was also quite good.thier coorperation made the journey smooth. secendly, the route was well planed. while it was tense, the time for each stop was exactly enough. if you are interested in the countryside view and the picturesque landscape of the UK countryside, I recommend this route.
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Shirley
Apr 24, 2025
Thank you Golden Tours - We went on the tour on April 22. We only had a day and a half in London. This was our only full day. We consisted of my husband, my sister and myself. Our guide was Eileen and our driver Merino. We were on a large tour bus with only 13 guests. Eileen is a wealth of information offered in an interesting, educational and entertaining way. We went from city to country in two hours and as we segue-wayed through the countryside we were given facts and fun stories. Merino was a great driver who was also kind and friendly. He even took us on a small detour on a tiny country lane. We saw everything and more. I would definitely recommend this trip.
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Terry
Apr 21, 2025
Awesome trip to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare - This tour was offered to us as a substitute for a tour that got canceled, and I’m very happy to say it did not disappoint! We had the best guide. Danxia was so personable and friendly. She went out her way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. She shared her knowledge of the history of the times and kept everything so interesting! Marius, our bus driver was very skilled at maneuvering the very narrow roads with this big bus. I felt very safe with his driving. He was always promptly waiting for us at the pick up points. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the life of William Shakespeare and see the beautiful English countryside.
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Sanila3
Apr 20, 2025
Great tour guide and experience - Danxia is amazing tour guide. She share loads of fun facts that made the tour enjoyable. Her communication, instructions and voice is so clear. Thank you Danxia. Marius is a nice driver and drove safely. Highly recommend.
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T7739hemiguelv
Apr 19, 2025
Great day - Cris and Oscar very well. Very pleasant trip, explanations too. The recommendations of the venues were very good
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Kathryn_s
May 3, 2025
Trip to Stratford,... - Trip to Stratford, bourton on sea and Bibury. Timing is terrible. Leave at 8:30. No stop for toilets till you get to Stratford 2 hours + out. Everything is in a hurry. Can't stop for anything. No lunch until stop in Burton after 2:00 pm. No indication of this in the description. Guide was terrible. Mumbled and when asked to repeat the name he went on and on about the name coming from old English or something. When we got to each stop, vague directions on where to go. "oh you'll figure it out"...
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Mansi_b
Apr 19, 2025
Poorly designed and... - Poorly designed and rushed the group. We didn’t get to do all that we paid for and the driver is extremely poor service and rude.
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