Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Top Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon
10 Private Tours in Stratford-upon-Avon That You Shouldn't Miss
Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of its most famous resident, William Shakespeare. This Warwickshire country town contains the home where Shakespeare was born, the cottage where Anne Hathaway resided before their marriage and the church where the couple is buried. Need a break from the Bard? The town also boasts Europe's largest butterfly farm.
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1. Private Tour: Stratford-upon-Avon Tour of William Shakespeare Sights from London
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Step back to the days of the Elizabethans and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on this private 1-day tour to Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Explore the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon — famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare — with a private guide. Discover top sites of interest such as Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and the gardens of Hall’s Croft, see where Shakespeare lived and died, and learn of life in the town during the Elizabethan era. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your London hotel.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private vehicle, Entry Tickets
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By mandywC2882US
Stephen is so knowledgable! This private walking tour was a super experience full of history that the average person would never see or notice. Thank you Stephen!
2. Royal Windsor Cotswold & Shakespeare Country in Executive Vehicle Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore 2 of the most Historical sites in England, in a Private Vehicle Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house Visit Mary Arden's Farm Discover the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there. The Cotswolds. One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. All Tours Carried out in Executive Vehicles Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people.
Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fee to any sites
Reviewed By D A
Could not go on trip because cancellations of travel restrictions because of COVID. They say you get a refund but refused to give refund. Not an honest company. Never again.
3. Private Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford and The Cotswolds
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By TrentBarn0209
We had an amazing trip to Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds with Oz; our courteous driver and tour guide. The trip was very professional and very well organized. From the outset, we could tell we were in good hands. Oz really knows his way around the area and his depth of knowledge of the history of the locations is fantastic. You could not ask for a better guide. Our trip was a little different because we asked not to go to The Roman Museum and spend more time in the Cotswolds. Oz picked us up on time and the van was very comfortable. We were provided hand sanitizer in the van for our use and offered face masks if needed which was also reassuring. It was quite a long drive out to Stonehenge, but Oz kicked things off with an interesting talk on London as we passed by important buildings. He then gave us an amazing introduction speech about Saxons, Vikings and ancient history that really had us hooked on what we were going to see! The whole day was superb, we never felt rushed and enjoyed it so much from beginning to end. Thanks for a great day Oz - this was the best day of our holiday!
4. Stratford-Upon-Avon Audio Guide: Discover Shakespeare's Life & Secrets
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Love podcast? You'll love our immersive podcast tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon! Join our local historian Josh and Katie on a walk through the charming town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. On this walk, we will discover historic buildings, beautiful architecture, and hear lesser-known stories about Shakespeare’s life, and discover tales and mysteries that live on in this quaint market town. Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Stratford-Upon-Avon tour to explore the city independently and safely!
Inclusions: Digital audio mobile guide
Exclusions: Earphones
Reviewed By ckvll
Managed to do the Kew Gardens tour just before lockdown 2.0, and so glad I did! The whole process of getting set up with the guide was super easy, and the tour itself was really informative without being overbearing - I learned loads about the history of the gardens and I really felt like they'd done their research. The podcast style of the guide is so different to other audio guides I have used, and it's so refreshing to listen to a guide that is this engaging. Looking forward to using this again when I can visit some more places!
5. Private Cotswolds and Stratford upon Avon
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
We offer small group private guided tours from all destinations. We are experts in these destinations. Historical training. We are very knowledgeable and friendly. We are very flexible. Use back rds where possible. We are highly recommended. Please read trip advisor.Reccommended in Rick Steve's book.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Parking, Bottled water, Wi fi, Snacks, Personal tour of some attractions
Exclusions: Gratuity, Admission fees.All clients should make sure they book admission fees in advance.This will save time., Food and Drink
Reviewed By lisa_fauvely
We had so much fun on our first tour that we booked a second one later in the week! The first day we did Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Lacock (instead of Bath). David was very patient and easy to chat with. He even showed us the Eton area and Woodhenge. He gave us pastries when we finished Windsor Castle. We all had a lovely day. Later in the week, we did Leeds Castle, Bodiam Castle, Canterbury and White Cliffs of Dover, which was also excellent. We saw so much in those two days and David was so kind. He was like a dad, making sure we had umbrellas and that we weren't hungry. We'd definitely book another tour with him in the future.
6. PRIVATE Guided tour of Shakespeare's Stratford Upon Avon
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a guided tour introducing Stratford upon Avon's city history and its most famous son- William Shakespeare. Your guide will introduce the most famous sights and the life and times of Shakespeare & describe what may have influenced Shakespeare and his works & the historical era which he lived in.
Inclusions: Tour does visit inside Holy Trinity Church, whenever church is open with some freetime to stop there
Exclusions: The tour doesn't include the tomb at church but the option exists if you wish to, to pay to see tomb, Tour does not include entry inside Shakespeare birthplace house
Reviewed By 668hedyr
Did this tour as part of a trip to Oxford with my husband and our two little ones (8 and 12) - was a little concerned about their stamina for the cycling but our guide (Alasdair?) was happy to take it slow for us and all had a lovely time! Lovely day out, beautiful views and we now all know a lot more about the Cotswalds for sure!
7. Warwick Castle, Stratford, Broadway & Cotswolds Day Trip
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Professional tour guide, We are able provide high quality private tour, airport transfers, hotel transfers and touring programmes. With our own fleet and chauffeur services suppliers, we can look after any requirements with care, safety and reliability. Why not bring your journey to life! We have a team of driver guides who can entertain you with history, folklore and tales of the country.
Inclusions: 2 course meal at a Cotswolds restaurant
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Vanessa C
Me and a friend decided to visit Bicester Village in Oxfordshire for a little guilty pleasure shopping day, we decided that Bicester Village would be the ideal place as it housed some of our favourite brands excluding Louis Vuitton (sad face), and generally it makes a good day out. On this occasion we decided to book via Trip Advisor and take the luxury coach experience over car or train. The coach booking was very easy and convenient to do, once the date was selected the time and location (Victoria Coach stn situated on Buckingham Palace Rd) provided a convenient and hassle free booking arrangement. The coach was nicely designed with the Bicester logo and text so easily recognisable on arrival, the driver was really helpful and friendly when assisting me to direct my friend to the pick up point. The only negative for us, is we didn't realise that the coach would stop off at various hotel locations in central London to fill the coach prior to departure to Bicester Village itself, we personally thought this wasted time and would find driving their a better option on the next visit. The village was as nice, as I remembered it, we found that not all the boutiques took the 10% discount on offer with this coach trip. However the village was offering some great savings, so we decided that wasn't a major problem. We were asked to get back to the coach point for a 5pm departure, before we boarded to head home, this service provided free tea, coffee and water which was a really nice touch to sip something warm whilst enjoying the coach trip home, with our new designer purchases. The only one major disappointment was we decided to dine at Shan Shui, which personally I found the food to be really delicious, however my friend being a vegetarian found chicken within her vegetarian rice dish, which was a major disappointment. The dish was taken and another offered to replace the first dish, but the issue with the chicken being in the dish in the first instance was off putting, therefore a replacement dish was not excepted. Management were very sincere with an apology in regards to the situation, personally I would dine there again, however, vegetarians may want to take the menu into special consideration if choosing this venue as a dining option. My closing advice, visit when you can, as I'll be going back next year (2020) by car!
8. Stratford and the Cotswolds : Private Driving Day Tour from London
This Private Driving Tour to Stratford includes a walking tour around to Shakespeare's birthplace, his school, Anne Hathaway's House and the place where he was laid to rest. There is also the opportunity of visiting The Royal Shakespeare Theatre or nearby Warwick Castle, time permitting. This tour is tailor made to meet the needs of the individual traveller or group. There are lots of opportunities to sample a traditional pub lunch or English Cream Tea on this day long tour. The tour includes the services of an experienced Driver Guide and you will travel in a comfortable SUV vehicle with excellent visibility.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: There will be plenty of opportunities for refreshment and lunch during the visit. Pub lunches are very popular as are English Cream teas.
Reviewed By Zenzaro
We had met Nigel Homer earlier in December when he guided us on the Rabbies Oxford & Traditional Cotwold Villages 1 Day Tour. We had such a wonderful day that we booked Nigel again. Nigel has such a delightful manner, is extremely knowledgeable & has a very inviting sense of humour all of which enables him to deliver the most relaxed, comfortable, fun & enjoyable tour. Thank you so much & best wishes, Nigel. ????
9. Stratford Upon Avon & Warwick Castle Private Tour
Take a guided driver tour to the stunning and famous town of William Shakespeare, Stratford Upon Avon. Let's explore his Birthplace, his School, his family home, his final home and of course his final resting place. We can have a great pub lunch in the town and even have some town for shopping. We can then visit Warwick Castle built in 1068 by the King of England William the Conqueror. This place will blow your mind they put on shows and have actors in the castle. They have spent millions of pounds making this castle truly unforgettable. The tour will start at 830am and we will always collect you and drop you back to the starting place about 10 hours after starting. The vehicles are brand new 7 to 9 seater minivans with working AC, heating and sliding doors to make it easy to get in and out of. All vehicles have FREE WI-FI and plenty of phone chargers! Your guide knows all the best places to stop to eat, drink and shop. They also know all the best places to help you get photos.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Vehicle will seat 6 to 8 clients depending on group size
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry Tickets to all sites client must purchase tickets before or on day of the tour, We do not use coaches only 7 to 9 seater minivans
Reviewed By Dori R
What a fabulous day we had with Douglas. He showed us all the sights advertised and then some. We had a great lunch at the Plough Inn and still had time to visit the Roman Villa, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway Tower, Burford and the back roads of the Cotswold. Best time ever.
10. Private 11-hour excursion to Oxford, Stratford and Cotswolds from London
Enjoy this private tour of the famous university city of Oxford, the hometown of William Shakespeare and the Cotswolds, an area of limestone hills, typical of England. If you want to disconnect from the big city this tour is perfect to explore these quiet areas of England full of culture and nature.
Inclusions: Driver/guide option: Driver is not an official Blue Badge Guide, Pick up and drop off from your hotel, Private vehicle for 11 hours, Private Tour, Taxes, Separate guide option (guide is an official Blue Badge Guide)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees
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