Top 9 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Warwickshire, England

Step back to the days of the Elizabethans and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on this private 1-day tour to Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Explore the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon — famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare — with a private guide. Discover top sites of interest such as Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and the gardens of Hall’s Croft, see where Shakespeare lived and died, and learn of life in the town during the Elizabethan era. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your London hotel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private vehicle, Entry Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 17 guests to three of the UK’s most iconic locations – Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. Have the chance to ask your knowledgeable guide as many questions as you like about these locations as you enjoy this fact-packed day tour. • Embark on a small group tour to 3 of the UK’s best-loved locations • Have a more personable experience with a maximum of 17 guests • Enjoy leisure time in the quintessentially English city of Oxford • Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace at the picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon • Drive through the exquisite Cotswolds, enjoy a 2 course lunch & return transportation

Inclusions: Leisure time in Oxford, Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Expert guide, Return transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tour of Bodleian Library, Visit Christ Church College

Explore 2 of the most Historical sites in England, in a Private Vehicle Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house Visit Mary Arden's Farm Discover the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there. The Cotswolds. One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. All Tours Carried out in Executive Vehicles Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people.

Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fee to any sites

Tour Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds and Oxford in one day, on this leisurely paced excursion with an expert guide. After departing Oxford by comfortable minivan, visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon and enjoy a photo stop outside Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: the former home of William Shakespeare’s wife. Then, visit several picturesque villages in the beautiful Cotswolds region before returning to the timeworn university city of Oxford for a walking tour. Please note that this tour also has departures available from London - 

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minibus, Oxford walking tour, Admission to Shakespeare's Birthplace & Divinity School Oxford, Explore Cotswolds villages the big buses cannot get to!

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Visit the home of iconic playwright William Shakespeare on a full-day tour from London. Be guided through historic Stratford-upon-Avon and the 12-room cottage and gardens where Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway lived, before enjoying a delicious box lunch en route to the Cotswolds. Here you will experience pretty English countryside and villages such as Bibury, described by poet William Morris as the “most beautiful village in England.” Then, relax as you are returned to London.

Inclusions: Entry to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Entry to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens, Entry to Shakespeare's Schoolroom, Photo stops at Bourton-on-the-Water and Bibury, Transportation by Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a guided tour introducing Stratford upon Avon's city history and its most famous son- William Shakespeare. Your guide will introduce the most famous sights and the life and times of Shakespeare & describe what may have influenced Shakespeare and his works & the historical era which he lived in.

Inclusions: Tour does visit inside Holy Trinity Church, whenever church is open with some freetime to stop there

Exclusions: The tour doesn't include the tomb at church but the option exists if you wish to, to pay to see tomb, Tour does not include entry inside Shakespeare birthplace house

Today our journey is straight to Shakespeare 's historic Stratford-upon-Avon that immortalized by William Shakespeare and is like a shrine to him. Stratford-upon-Avon is the city that gave birth and burial to William Shakespeare and millions of people visit the city every year to celebrate his life and work. Imagine a day with the perfect combination of English history. A fairy tale packed with beautiful towns and bucolic fields in English landscapes. Admire the cathedrals, historic buildings, highlights and the hidden gems that tell the story of a timeline of the nation’s history. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest poet and writer that creates the world of literature in Stratford upon Avon. Indulge yourself with the luscious artisanal tastes right in the heart of the countryside that you will admire. All those marvels are just a couple of hours away from London and simply await your exploration with your qualified APTG Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Today our journey is straight to Shakespeare 's historic Stratford-upon-Avon that immortalized by William Shakespeare and is like a shrine to him. Stratford-upon-Avon is the city that gave birth and burial to William Shakespeare and millions of people visit the city every year to celebrate his life and work. Imagine a day with the perfect combination of English history. A fairy tale packed with beautiful towns and bucolic fields in English landscapes. Admire the cathedrals, historic buildings, highlights and the hidden gems that tell the story of a timeline of the nation’s history. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest poet and writer that creates the world of literature in Stratford upon Avon. Indulge yourself with the luscious artisanal tastes right in the heart of the countryside that you will admire. All those marvels are just a couple of hours away from London and simply await your exploration with your qualified APTG Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch

Explore 2 of the most Historical sites in England, in a Private Vehicle Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house Visit Mary Arden's Farm Discover the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there. The Cotswolds. One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. All Tours Carried out in Executive Vehicles Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Parking Fees, Private transportation, WiFi on board, single-use masks and gloves

Exclusions: Entry fee to any sites , Gratuities