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Stratford Day Trip: Shakespeare's Birthplace Tour
4.3
359 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, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulleid Way - Head to the tour’s starting point in Victoria, central London, to join the guide and group. Board a climate-controlled vehicle and travel from the city into the picturesque English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Travel back in time and discover the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare,…
- Bulleid Way - Head to the tour’s starting point in Victoria, central London, to join the guide and group. Board a climate-controlled vehicle and travel from the city into the picturesque English countryside.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Travel back in time and discover the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, with a day trip from London. Enjoy a comfortable journey aboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach as the tour heads to this medieval town.
- Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Experience 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 beautiful places.
- Anne Hathaway’s Cottage & Gardens - Visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage and gardens, where Shakespeare courted his bride. This charming thatched farmhouse still contains original furniture, including the Hathaway bed.
- Shakespeare’s New Place - Spend the day exploring Shakespeare’s family homes, including Shakespeare’s New Place, allowing you the freedom to explore the attractions that interest you most.
What's Included
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
- Entry to Shakespeare’s New Place
- Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Return travel from London by luxury, air-conditioned coach
- Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace
- Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
- Entry to Shakespeare’s New Place
- Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Return travel from London by luxury, air-conditioned coach
What's Not Included
- Guide
- Food and drink - cafés and restaurants are available in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, gifts, or optional activities
- Transport between Shakespeare’s attractions
- Guide
- Food and drink - cafés and restaurants are available in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, gifts, or optional activities
- Transport between Shakespeare’s attractions
Additional Information
Embark on a serene day trip from London to Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience the charm of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place, all at your own leisurely pace.
Highlights:
• Uncover the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the legendary William Shakespeare
• Immerse yourself in…
Embark on a serene day trip from London to Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience the charm of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place, all at your own leisurely pace.
Highlights:
• Uncover the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the legendary William Shakespeare
• Immerse yourself in Shakespeare’s world by visiting his family residences
• Gain access to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place
• Enjoy free time in Stratford-upon-Avon to explore the town or take a leisurely walk along the River Avon
• Travel in style aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned coach with round-trip transport from London
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- This tour is unescorted.
- Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is approximately a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
- During peak periods, additional vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
- Our vehicles are modern, comfortable and deep-cleaned daily.
- Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. Once at each location, you will have access to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s New Place, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
Location
Golden Tours
Bulleid Way
Departure point: Golden Tours, Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR.
Check-in: 8:00am
Departure: 8:30am
Return(approx.): 5:30pm
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
4.3
(359 Ratings)
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Kimberlylk4815fx
May 26, 2026
Great Trip with Armando! - We had an amazing day in Stratford-upon-Avon with Armando, who handled everything with ease in the middle of a heat wave! He kindly drove us directly to Anne Hathaway’s cottage and then to Stratford-upon-Avon so we didn’t have to walk too far in the 90+ temps. Armando did it all—driving the bus while narrating the sights in London and in Stratford, and arranging our tickets. We had plenty of time to see the main attractions as well. Definitely recommend!
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Lorien
May 26, 2026
Fun, accommodating tour guy made this tour extra special! - Armando was very accommodating and attentive (my mother is in a wheelchair and he took wonderful care of her). He was funny, too, and we enjoyed his commentary on the drive. The coach itself was comfortable. Stratford-upon-Avon was delightful and all we had hoped for.
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Lindahl6705pv
May 26, 2026
Driver - Arnando was very knowledgeable and very helpful
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Dodies923
May 5, 2026
Excellent trip with an excellent guide, Oscar. - Our tour went to Warwick Castle, Stratford on the Avon, through the Cotswold area, finishing up in Oxford. The places were all very lovely and interesting. Our tour guide, Oscar, was excellent, giving us clear direction. He was pleasant, and was amazing in fluency in English and Spanish. He did an excellent job with our walking tour through Oxford and was very knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable too.
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Karensq5692nz
Jan 4, 2026
Stratford-upon Avon, Oxford and Warwick Castle - Great day trip. Tour guide Oliver was very informative. Bus driver Corvinder took good care of us and drove us smoothly from place to place.
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Nira_t
Oct 2, 2025
Stratford upon Svon and Cotswold tour - We had a very good driver Mario and a professional guide Chris. Chris had excellent knowledge of history. He also recommended other interesting places to see in London while we were passing through London .
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Debrahe6216yr
Nov 6, 2025
Tour cancelled for no reason - We were very excited to visit Stratford-on-Avon and the Cotswolds during our family trip to London last month. I received an email the day we arrived in London from the U.S. (we had a very busy itinerary that day) telling me that the tour was cancelled "for unforeseen reasons." But then I received two emails after confirming the tour I had booked.
When we boarded the bus you can imagine my complete confusion when the tour guide said the tour was going to Warwick Castle, Stratford-on-Avon, and Oxford University. She also could not give a reason why our tour to Stratford-on-Avon and the Cotswolds was cancelled and wasn't very willing to answer my questions.
The initial email offered to cancel with a complete refund, the option to rebook on another day which we couldn't do because we had other tours booked, or take the alternative tour. Apparently we were put on the alternative. I would have appreciated more information about why our tour was cancelled and a price adjustment toward the alternate tour since it was not what we wanted to do.
That being said, Warwick Castle was interesting even though it was never on my list of things to do in England. Stratford-on-Avon was very rushed and I was disappointed in how commercialized the area was. We were dropped off with no maps or information of what to see during our very short time there. And Oxford University was nice but the time there was too long. Should have been cut in half with more time at Stratford or maybe a quick stop in the Cotswolds.
A very confusing and disappointing day.
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Caitlin_g
May 3, 2026
Waste of money! - This tour was a disappointment. I probably won't even call it a tour. No tour guide at all and a bus driver who wasn't very social. The only information he shared with us was where Harrods was and the National History Mueseum. Personally, I go on a tour to learn about the area and the history. Especially with this being a Shakespeare tour I was expecting some information about Shakespeare. But nothing.
We were a small group travelling today (8 people). When arriving in Stratford-Upon-Avon, the bus driver took us to Shakespeare's Birthplace then left leaving everyone very confused. We weren't aware of directions to recommended places and we weren't even told the places we were able to visit with our tickets. We only had a short 3 1/2 hours stay in Stratford-Upon-Avon. In total it was only an 8 1/2 hour tour (two hours short of what the tour time was advertised to be). The bus driver also was trying to kick us all off the bus at Gloucester Road and became agitated when asked if we were being taken back to Victoria where as advertised the 'tour' was due to finish
I would say this 'tour' was more a taxi service than a tour.
I would not recommend this tour to anyone. Very unreasonable for price for what we got. Don't waste your money.
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Fearless11965070405
May 2, 2026
Don't waste your time or money - I doubt that Golden Tours ever really provides this tour. In January, I booked it for Saturday, 2 May. Weeks later they sent a message saying that it was canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances." They offered a different tour on that day, which would visit Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle, or to reschedule the original tour on a different day. I really didn't want to do the former, because I am sure that it entails a lot of time on the bus and not much at the sites, especially Stratford-upon-Avon. After a bit of back-and-forth with Golden Tours, and some reshuffling of the rest of our travel plans, we rescheduled the original tour to Tuesday, 5 May. Then on Friday, 1 May, they notified me that the tour was canceled for a SECOND time. Again they offered the rush-through-everyplace tour in its stead, and this time they didn't even suggest the possibility of rescheduling on a different day. This time I have chosen the final option: I am canceling.
It's fine, though, because they forced me to find a simple, cheaper alternative: I easily booked a trip with Chiltern Railways and bought my tickets to all of the Stratford-upon-Avon attractions (including Shakespeare's Schoolhouse, which Golden Tours oddly leaves out) directly from shakespeare.org.uk. I expect to spend a wonderful afternoon in the town that produced the Immortal Bard.
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Jotav987
Apr 24, 2026
Unfortunate - They left us in hand. They left ahead of schedule. We're lost in the middle of nothing! Lack of responsibility and professionalism! Unfortunate!
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