A full-day visit from London to discover a part of the English countryside
On this guided tour of the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll leave London for the day to explore a historic town and villages in the area. You'll first spend time in Stratford-upon-Avon to see Shakespeare's birthplace and the property that his wife Anne Hathaway kept.
You'll then have a box lunch in the afternoon on the way to the Cotswolds. While here, you'll have a chance to discover villages like Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. At the end of the tour, you'll return to London.
What's included
Photography stops in Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water
Transportation on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Guide services
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Accessibility
Public transport links nearby
Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Health & safety
Requires a moderate level of physical fitness
Restrictions
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Additional information
Please note that additional vehicles without WiFi access might be used during peak periods.
Please note that the tour order and itinerary are subject to change.
Please note that the duration of transfers and the time spent at every location is approximate, and the actual time taken is subject to change due to local traffic conditions and other factors.
Please follow the local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to join the tour.
Please note that you'll travel in a modern and comfortable vehicle that is deeply cleaned every day.
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Golden Tours
Itinerary information
Duration:10hours
Stop at:Bulleid Way
Free admission
Make your own way to the tour starting point in Victoria, central London, to meet your guide and group. Hop aboard a climate-controlled vehicle and journey from the city into the English countryside.
15 minutes
Stop at:Stratford-upon-Avon
Free admission
See some of the most beautiful spots in the UK on this excellent tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds. An expert guide leads the way, regaling you with stories and interesting facts about the rich history of these beautiful places.
1 hour
Stop at:Shakespeare's Birthplace
Admission ticket included
See some of the most beautiful spots in the UK on this excellent tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds. An expert guide leads the way, regaling you with stories and interesting facts about the rich history of these beautiful places.
1 hour
Stop at:Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens
Admission ticket included
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 and still to this day holds items or original furniture, including the Hathaway bed.
30 minutes
Stop at:Cotswolds
Free admission
The Cotswolds- Visit what is often agreed to be one of the most beautiful areas in the whole of the UK. Quaint villages and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds looks like it jumped off the pages of a storybook.
20 minutes
Stop at:Bourton-on-the-Water
Free admission
The tour makes photo stops at three stunning Cotswolds villages: Bourton-on-the-Water, also known as ‘Little Venice’ due to its low bridges and stone banks, Bibury a town once described by William Morris as ‘the most beautiful village in England’. After a wonderful day of sightseeing, arrive back to London at the approximate time of 7:30pm.
20 minutes
Location
Departure point
Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH
Please arrive at the listed address. This tour starts at 08:30. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
End point
Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH
