UNITED KINGDOM
Britain's best.
The 14 most popular stratford upon avon tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
A 90-minute dark walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon with Joe Rukin. Witches, murders, and Holy Trinity crypt tales.
“The guide was very much in character despite being a small group but it was still a fabulous tour! Our dog Buddy also enjoyed the sinister stories and the squirrels in the park! Would definitely recommend to others!”
Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford with a Beyond Words exhibition, room-by-room phone video guides, and garden performances for one admission.
“Excellent journey into the history of William Shakespeare. The staff are all really knowledgeable about Shakespeare his family and his birthplace. Well worth a visit!”
A 90-minute Stratford-upon-Avon walking tour tying 1400 years of history to Shakespeare, with stops near the RSC and Tudor-era power.
“Marcus explained the history of Stratford -Upon-Avon well with interesting facts. He was very knowledgeable and was able to make the tour fun with some great jokes along the way. Thank you”
Open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour around Stratford’s Shakespeare sights with 24/48-hour rides and audio in 7 languages.
“My whole family loved this open top bus. We had a live guide and she was excellent. My 6 and 9 year old really enjoyed it, it was really informative. Thank you”
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon with expert guides. Small group, 365-day ticket.
“Really very good. Staff at all the venues very helpful and we very much enjoyed our visit.”
Stratford-Upon-Avon’s Shakespeare sights, canals, and theatres on a 90-minute guided walk for about $16, rain or shine.
“Tour was very interesting and informative. Covered a lot but without rushing and was happy to take questions.”
Visit Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon for a guided 1-hour Tudor lesson, quill writing, and medieval wall paintings.
“Very nice people working there”
75-minute Shakespeare Distillery tour: small-batch gin & rum, three award-winning tastings, and your choice of G&T or rum mixer.
“It was one of the best distillery tours. Sharon and Dave were super knowledgeable and fun to listen to. I’ve definitely learned a lot from the tour including why we use some expressions in english language included ‘drunk blinde’. Already recommended to some people. I might also do it again when near by.”
Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage in Shottery outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Explore Tudor rooms, family heirlooms, gardens, orchards, and Shakespeare lore.
“I visited Anne Hathaway’s cottage on a warm, sunny morning so was able to see it at its best and sit for a while in the orchard. It wasn’t just the weather that made it such an enjoyable visit. It was the warmth of the guides at every point. In admission my online ticket was…”
Step into Tudor Stratford at Tudor World. Interactive exhibits on plague life and monarchs, plus hands-on rooms, quizzes, and photos.
“Dieser Einrichtung geht es zum großen Teil um den Erhalt ihres Museums. Für Kinder absolut in Ordnung,da sie vor allem in der Life-Vorstellung mit einbezogen werden und ihren Spaß haben.”
A small-group 2-hour Stratford-upon-Avon walk with Shakespeare and Roman-era secrets, led by Edie and Linda. See the church and birthplace.
“We had a fabulous time! Edie and Linda were very knowledgeable and accommodating. We expressed interest in theatre and they were able to highlight sights that spoke to us individually. As we only had a few hours to spend in Stratford-upon-Avon, we feel we got incredible bang for our buck and learned far more than…”
Build your own Shakespeare-and-gin route in Warwickshire with an Explorer Pass that bundles top sights and can cut admission costs.
“Lovely environment with a lovely hostess.”
Short Edwardian River Avon cruise plus Stratford self-guided audio tour with Shakespeare sights, photo stops, multilingual commentary.
“Amazing boat ride easy to Spot and lovely staff”
A small-group Cotswolds day tour to quiet villages, the Rollright Stones, Burford, Guiting Power, Broadway, and Stanton with a local guide.
“This was a great day trip and our tour guide was very accommodating. She provided good information around the different areas we visited and advised us on local cafes/restaurants/shops to visit whilst exploring. The only downside is that we did not get enough time to spend in Broadway which had great views and quaint shops…”
