Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Top Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon
Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon, England: The Best City Tours
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. City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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4.3 based on 69 reviews
Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon with a 24-hour or 48-hour bus ticket aboard an open-top double-decker City Sightseeing bus! See Stratford’s most exciting landmarks and attractions with ease with our flexible hop-on hop-off feature – passengers can hop on and hop off at any of the 10 tour stops along the route! Hop-off and discover key points of interest including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft and the River Avon!
Inclusions: 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass , On-board audio commentary, Discounts to local attractions , Vouchers valid for 12 months
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By alandelascelles
Well worth doing to get a feel of the Town. It is extensive and covers the key historic and architectural highlights. The commentary was amusing and informative and the customer service was excellent. Went back to various places in he car next day.
3. Private Tour of the Cotswolds in a luxury car from Moreton-in-Marsh
Tour a part of the Cotswolds in one day, on this leisurely paced excursion with a knowledgeable and attentive guide. After departing Moreton-in Marsh in an executive top of the range Mercedes saloon you can visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the former home of William Shakespeare’s wife. See where he was born and the Church where he was baptized and buried. Then, visit several picturesque villages such as Stanton, Chipping Camden and the beautiful town of Broadway before returning to Moreton via The Slaughters and Stow on the Wold.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off within 10 miles of Moreton, Private tour, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees except National Trust properties for max 2 people
4. 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
5. Ferrari 458 Road test drive cotswolds
Not many people can afford to add a Ferrari 458 (also available on request aston martin, McLaren, range rover sport) to their car collection, but most of us can spend time driving one thanks to this Ferrari 458 road test drive in Stratford-on-Avon and Cotswolds area, Choose from multiple driving routes and start times, and meet at an easy-to-find location. Depending on the length of your drive, sit back and cruise the streets of the Cotswolds in the driver’s seat with an instructor that helps you the whole way.
Inclusions: Test drive experience
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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!
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