UNITED KINGDOM · SHAKESPEARE'S STRATFORD & WARWICK CASTLE
45 reviewed
Weather, transport and opening hours decide more British days out than anyone admits. The 15 shakespeare's stratford & warwick castle tours below are ranked with that in mind, with current prices and what each one covers when the forecast turns.
Escape London for Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford, Oxford, and a Cotswolds scenic drive on a guided coach day trip.
“Godfrey was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Warwick, Oxford and the scenic drive through Cotswold”
Tour Warwick Castle with a mobile ticket, climb towers, spot peacocks, see falconry and Trebuchet Fireball, and explore mazes all day.
“So glad we have Viator it saved us £24 re on the gate prices. So easy to use and gives lots of different options. I would recommend taking a packed lunch and drinks as prices are extremely high once inside.”
See **Stonehenge**, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon in one long day from London, with coach comfort and guided stops.
“Tom was excellent and must do activity if u have time in london the overall experience was sublime .”
A guided Cotswolds day trip from Stratford or Moreton-in-Marsh, with scenic viewpoints, market towns, Bibury, and Bourton-on-the-Water.
“This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Elaine was so incredibly warm, welcoming, funny, and helpful. She was extremely knowledgeable, and I learned so much while having fun! The tour allowed just the right amount of time in each location, and had the perfect balance between personal exploring time and group learning/travel. This will be a travel highlight remembered for years to come. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the Cotswolds with an expert - and I hope they get Elaine as a tour guide!”
London to Warwick Castle, Stratford’s Shakespeare birthplace, Oxford colleges, plus a Cotswolds countryside drive. Guided, flexible tickets.
“The places were beautiful, but I don’t recommend this tour for Spanish-speaking seniors. The guide barely spoke Spanish and walked extremely fast. There were no time to enjoy the places, all fast and rude.My parents couldn’t enjoy the trip or get any information. He didn’t even try to help them connect to the bus Wi-Fi and seemed to have a bad attitude. This was misleading as a Spanish-language tour.”
London day trip to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and Oxford by luxury coach, with guided walks and optional attraction tickets.
“Really enjoyed Oxford; wished we had more time there. Cotswolds was just a drive-by, which was disappointing. David and Derek were awesome!”
10-hour coach day trip from London to Oxford and Cotswolds views, Stratford free time, and optional Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
“Our guide, David, was outstanding. Prior to each stop on our trip, he gave us an understanding of the historical importance, as well as logistical info. Our driver, Amrish, got us through some very narrow roads, especially in the Cotswolds, with calm and steady command of the bus. It was a long day, but nicely paced. We we would highly recommend this tour.”
A small-group Shakespeare Distillery tour in Stratford-upon-Avon, with gin tasting, a gin and tonic finish, and a 10% discount after.
“It was a small group. Family run business. Very informative. No pushy sales. Excellent service. Make sure you have a gin before or after in the reception bar. Good prices and supporting the small business.”
90-minute sinister stroll through Shakespeare's Stratford with witches, murders, and Holy Trinity church stories, led by Joe Rukin. $16.
“A great tour round some of the lesser known parts of Stratford. A great mix of historical information and some scary stories. Our guide was really friendly/funny and engaging. This tour is amazing value and very entertaining.”
See inside Shakespeare’s Globe with a guided tour of the recreated theatre, then upgrade for A Midsummer Night’s Dream themed afternoon tea.
“This is a must for Shakespeare fans, or fans of History of the area in general. The information that was shared was something I had never heard of. I was surprised by a lot of the details that were shared. I would love to visit again and watch an actual play.”
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford with the Beyond Words exhibition, John Shakespeare’s glove workshop, and phone video guides for $33.
“I adore the work of Shakespeare so found his birthplace to be enriching and fascinating. The experts were lovely & id recommend this to anybody who takes an interest in literature & history :)”
Cotswolds day tour with Dover's Hill views, Chipping Campden, Bibury's Arlington Row, and Bourton-on-the-Water's Windrush walk.
“Just a few lines to let you know that we have just spent an excellent day in the company of your guide, Steve, today. Our guide was personable, humorous and very knowledgeable about the Cotswolds, keeping us amused throughout the day with information and anecdotes. He was even able to control the weather,ensuring that it only rained whenever we were actually inside the minibus! We would highly recommend this day trip to anyone visiting the area and wishing to get a taste of this beautiful region. Robin and Heather Walton”
London day trip to Shakespeare sites in Stratford, Oxford university highlights, and Cotswolds villages, with comfort coach travel.
“Great tour. Richard, the guide was exceptional. Long day, but SO WORTH IT!!”
A full-day coach trip from London to Stratford-upon-Avon, with included Shakespeare sites, time to wander, and countryside scenery.
“Well the only complaint was I was very looking forward to the Costwolds but we drive right thru it without stopping and went into Avon and the rest”
Walk Stratford-upon-Avon’s streets with a guide, covering 14 centuries and Shakespeare sites in a 90-minute tour for about $16.
“Interesting facts, interesting places at a relaxed pace and delivered with wonderful humour”
