The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Warwick, England

September 9, 2021 Randal Brittian

Warwick (/ˈwɒrɪk/) is the county town of Warwickshire, England. It lies on the River Avon, 11 miles (18 km) south of Coventry and just west of Leamington Spa and Whitnash, with which it is contiguous. At the 2011 Census, the population was 31,345.
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1. Private Walking Tour in Warwick

Warwick Visitor Centre, Court House, Jury St, Warwick CV34 4EW, UK Warwick Walking Tours
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Every tour is guided by an individual local to the area in a personal, bespoke fashion. Our guides are receptive to the interests and knowledge of the private group and accordingly adapt the tour’s material to their audience. Moreover, our guides are able to highlight the overlooked and forgotten parts of Warwick’s history because of their local knowledge. We do not simply focus on the most eye-catching attractions, but explain and bring to light the hidden treasures of the town in order to provide a more comprehensive historical picture.

Inclusions: Private guided tour

Exclusions: Entrance fee to go inside of Lord Leycester Hospital

Reviewed By Mmhimmhumm

We booked the two hour tour for four of us, and had a fascinating couple of hours wandering around Warwick's obvious and more hidden interesting bits. We'd definitely recommend this as a happy way to spend time in this beautiful town. Thanks for the tour and tea shop recommendation Henry - neither disappointed!

2. 3-Day Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds & Oxford Small-Group Tour from London

Green Line Coach Station, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London SW1W 9SS, UK Rabbie's
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4.9 based on 7 reviews

The thick-walled castles inspired Shakespeare's battle-torn tales. The narrow cobbled lanes kindled his love stories’ twists and turns. And the deep, green valleys encouraged him to write about monsters, myths, and magic. On this adventure, we take you through the landscapes that sparked his imagination and his inspirational hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. But this tour isn’t just about the famous playwright. You find yourself a little tipsy as you sample a local beer in a small brewery. You feel princely as you walk through the ancient hallways of Blenheim Palace. And you become snap-happy as you wander over the trickling rivers and peaceful hills of the Cotswolds. Learn about Shakespeare’s inspirations and discover England’s most famous landmarks on this three-day small group tour from London. 

Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, 2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast, Transport on a top of the range Mercedes mini-coach, Small Group Tour with maximum 16 people for a more personal experience

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals and refreshments, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission fees

Reviewed By mk1956

If this is the Rabies Tour it is totally outstanding !! We enjoyed it immensely. Our guide was Dan from Wales. He was excellent. Next year 2022 we plan to book a Rabies Tour for Scotland and we're going to fill our own bus! Can't wait

3. Warwick Castle Private Tour from London

Ye Olde England Tours
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Explore the imposing medieval castle at Warwick on a full-day private tour from London, and wander among the ramparts, towers, and gardens. Explore the battlements, and see the dreadful dungeons. Learn more about England’s royal history.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Entry Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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!

4. Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

Bulleid Way, London SW1W, UK Golden Tours
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4.4 based on 114 reviews

Have a whirlwind of a day trip and discover the iconic university city of Oxford, the beautiful town that William Shakespeare once referred to as home and the adventurous Warwick Castle! A fun-filled, fully guided coach tour that will allow you to see the best that England has to offer, all in one day. Traveling on a luxury air-conditioned coach, drive through the picturesque Cotswolds before visiting the actual birthplace of William Shakespeare and exploring the historical market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Enjoy historical grandeur with entry to Warwick Castle, an incredibly interactive medieval experience. End the day with a walking tour of the beautiful city of Oxford and a visit to University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

Inclusions: Admission to Warwick Castle, Drive through the Cotswolds, Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Walking tour of Oxford, Entry to University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach, Professional and friendly guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By Pam A

It comes with a live tour guide with great stories. Gemma was a brilliant guide - really knowledgeable and very entertaining. First class tour and only £16.

5. Oxford, Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Day Trip from London

Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia, London SW1W 9RH, UK Evan Evans Tours
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4.2 based on 1,409 reviews

Discover over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most beautiful medieval castles before visiting the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Finally, head off to explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Entry to Warwick Castle (if option selected), Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace (if option selected), Walking Tour of Oxford, Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board, Personal audio headset

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By soumim88

Francesco did a tremendous job for us. He obviously knew his subject very well and delivered it using humour and candour. The only thing that was missing in our opinion was speakers because at times we were at the back and could not hear him...otherwise excellent...and we wish him the best with his Architectural studies Regards Soumi and Lydia Mitra

6. Warwick Castle, Oxford, Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon Custom Day Trip

Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia, London SW1W 9RH, UK Evan Evans Tours
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4.2 based on 268 reviews

Travel to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and The Cotswolds. Our custom day trip guarantees unbeatable low prices, deluxe coaches, experienced guides and the flexibility to add walking tours or entrance tickets along the way. Explore each site independently or upgrade to include entrance fees, or enjoy the flexibility of deciding on the day which attractions you'd like to visit.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board, Entry to Warwick Castle (if option selected), Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace, if option selected, Personal Audio Headset

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, if option selected, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviewed By soumim88

Francesco did a tremendous job for us. He obviously knew his subject very well and delivered it using humour and candour. The only thing that was missing in our opinion was speakers because at times we were at the back and could not hear him...otherwise excellent...and we wish him the best with his Architectural studies Regards Soumi and Lydia Mitra

7. Oxford, Warwick Castle, and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia, London SW1W 9RH, UK Premium Tours - London Tours
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See some of England's famous towns and castles on this full-day trip from London. Visiting Oxford, you'll enjoy a city walking tour and see the elegant university colleges. Take a private tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom in Stratford-upon-Avon, and explore medieval Warwick Castle with its waxwork displays from Madame Tussauds.

Inclusions: Private tour of Shakespeare's Schoolroom, Entrance to Warwick Castle , Walking tour of Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds, Local guide , Transport by air-conditioned coach with Free Wi-Fi on board

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By JessicamarieBrecknoc

Fantastic - even for a muggle this place is jaw dropping. This was our third visit and we will be back before the year is out . You can actually do this trip yourself by public transport from Waterloo to Watford Junction and then there is a free shuttle coach to the studios and it will end up costing you a fraction of the price. Just to say I have not used this service so I am not reviewing the service given by Premium tours .A family ticket cost €132 for 2 adults and 2 children and then the extras are just the train fare. If you are on a budget I would recommend exploring this option.

8. Warwick Castle, Stratford, Broadway & Cotswolds Day Trip

Victoria Coach Station (Stop W), London SW1W 9TN, UK 369 VIP tours
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Professional tour guide, We are able provide high quality private tour, airport transfers, hotel transfers and touring programmes. With our own fleet and chauffeur services suppliers, we can look after any requirements with care, safety and reliability. Why not bring your journey to life! We have a team of driver guides who can entertain you with history, folklore and tales of the country.

Inclusions: 2 course meal at a Cotswolds restaurant

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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!

9. Stratford Upon Avon & Warwick Castle Private Tour

Kingdom Private Tours

Take a guided driver tour to the stunning and famous town of William Shakespeare, Stratford Upon Avon. Let's explore his Birthplace, his School, his family home, his final home and of course his final resting place. We can have a great pub lunch in the town and even have some town for shopping. We can then visit Warwick Castle built in 1068 by the King of England William the Conqueror. This place will blow your mind they put on shows and have actors in the castle. They have spent millions of pounds making this castle truly unforgettable. The tour will start at 830am and we will always collect you and drop you back to the starting place about 10 hours after starting. The vehicles are brand new 7 to 9 seater minivans with working AC, heating and sliding doors to make it easy to get in and out of. All vehicles have FREE WI-FI and plenty of phone chargers! Your guide knows all the best places to stop to eat, drink and shop. They also know all the best places to help you get photos.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Vehicle will seat 6 to 8 clients depending on group size

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry Tickets to all sites client must purchase tickets before or on day of the tour, We do not use coaches only 7 to 9 seater minivans

Reviewed By Dori R

What a fabulous day we had with Douglas. He showed us all the sights advertised and then some. We had a great lunch at the Plough Inn and still had time to visit the Roman Villa, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway Tower, Burford and the back roads of the Cotswold. Best time ever.

10. Stratford-upon-Avon/Warwick Castle Independent Full Day Private Tour

City Transfers UK

This Full-day tour of Stratford-upon-Avon/Warwick Castle allows you to experience its most famous and important attractions.Visits may include A rich variety of options exist on this tour. The route passes through the University City of Oxford to the delightful town of Woodstock and Blenheim Palace, Churchill's birthplace with its stunning gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. In Stratford a selection of sites may be visited including Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Finish the day at magnificent Warwick Castle.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Transport by private vehicle, Water Bottle

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Reviewed By lrharper

I have used other transportation services from Heathrow to my hotels before visiting London, but this has been the best so far! As soon as I arrived in the airport terminal my driver Paulo greeted me, it was so easy to locate him which was a relief. Expedia booked the incorrect travel dates that I was arriving and advised me to cancel and re book again myself online, I explained to the rep I was having difficulty locating a private transfer suitable for my needs especially with Covid still running rampant. Instead I decided to call City transfers myself and there staff changed everything that expedia screwed up. I didn't have to cancel re book anything as Expedia advised me to do. I even received a courtesy phone call the day before my departure to confirm my details again. I also received text message when my drivers had arrived. Extremely great service, definitely new fav for private transportation when visiting in the UK!

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