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From London: Shakespeare’s Stratford and Cotswolds Tour

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From London: Shakespeare’s Stratford and Cotswolds Tour
4.1907897 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.1907897 out of 5 stars
152 reviews
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Depart from London and discover Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds.

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Duration 10 - 11 hours
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Sara – Italy

I’m fully satisfied about this tour. Danxia has just been a wonderful guide, she explained so many things, she anticipated all questions and gave great recommendations. I didn’t buy entrance tickets, but she gave me great options to spend my time elsewhere. Ashley was our driver and he was just perfect as well. I think the tour was very well organised, a few stops for the fair amount of time needed. I would recommend it to anyone.

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lauren – United States

Such a beautiful country side. Not a lot of time in cotswolds but the two stops were fantastic! Very picturesque. More than enough time in Stratford. The guide and driver were very good.

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Highlights

  • Explore the rich history and stunning beauty of Shakespeare’s home town
  • Visit the half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born (if option selected)
  • See Anne Hathaway’s cottage and garden (if option selected)
  • Experience an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Cotswolds
  • Stop at Bourton-on-the-Water

Full description

An expert guide leads the way, regaling you with stories and interesting facts about the rich history of these beautiful places. Stratford-upon-Avon, the hometown of legendary playwright William Shakespeare, is the first stop on this day trip. 
Filled with history, pay a visit to the place the famous Bard was born - a quaint, unassuming half-timbered house. Learn amazing stories and quirks of Elizabethan living from your expert guide.
The next stop is a visit to Shakespeare’s bride Anne Hathaway’s cottage and gardens. This beautiful little thatched farmhouse is the place where the Bard courted his bride.
To this day, the property holds items of original furniture, including the Hathaway bed. It is nestled within stunning grounds and gardens, overflowing with fragrant blooms and traditional shrubs.
Then continue to the Cotswolds. Visit what is often agreed to be one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of the UK. With quaint villages and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds looks like it jumped off the pages of a storybook.
This tour makes photo stops at 2 stunning Cotswolds villages: Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as ‘Little Venice’ due to its low bridges and stone banks.

After a wonderful day of sightseeing, arrive back to London at the approximate time of 7:15pm’ to ‘7:30pm.

Includes

  • Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace (if option selected)
  • Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens (if option selected)
  • Entry to Shakespeare's Schoolroom (if option selected)
  • Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink

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Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

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  • During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used
  • The tour itinerary and order may change
  • All vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day
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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 152 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Sara – ItalyJune 16, 2024 – Verified booking
I’m fully satisfied about this tour. Danxia has just been a wonderful guide, she explained so many things, she anticipated all questions and gave great recommendations. I didn’t buy entrance tickets, but she gave me great options to spend my time elsewhere. Ashley was our driver and he was just perfect as well. I think the tour was very well organised, a few stops for the fair amount of time needed. I would recommend it to anyone.
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lauren – United StatesJune 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Such a beautiful country side. Not a lot of time in cotswolds but the two stops were fantastic! Very picturesque. More than enough time in Stratford. The guide and driver were very good.
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Mark A – United StatesSeptember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
Very long day with over half sitting in a bus, but sights were very lovely. It was a rainy day that "dampened" the experience, but that of course was not the fault of the tour company. The local guide at Anne Hathaway's house took us through it at the speed of light so we saw very little of that cottage. Tour of Shakespeare's birthplace was at a much better pace. Highlight of tour was the school Shakespeare attended - don't miss the portrayal of his wise headmaster. Our guide and driver were both excellent. I recommend this tour as long as you realize you will spend hours riding in a bus for about the same number of hours seeing anything meaningful.

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