Stratford-Upon-Avon & Warwick Castle
Start off by heading to Stratford-Upon-Avon to explore Shakespeare’s England. Take in the birthplace of William Shakespeare The house he was born in is still there, and you can take a lesson in his old school as well. You might choose to add a trip to Warwick Castle, or maybe a lunch stop in the charming village of Bourton on the Water.
Tour Details
Duration: Various options available
Number of passengers: 1 – 8
Collection & drop off point: Private & direct pickup from your London location and drop-off within central London (zone 1-2)
Private guide: Tour is available on a driver only basis or with an associated private guide who will accompany us on the tour providing detailed commentary along route
Admission to any venues is not included
Highlights
Private & direct return transfers from London
Private Tour with an associated professional Blue Badge guide
Bottled water and select beverages
Explore the rich history and stunning beauty of Shakespeare’s home town
Visit Shakespeare’s place of birth, a restored 16th-century timbered house
Based on the walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon
We work in association with local guides who are able to accompany you on any of the following tours:
Walking Tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Come and explore Stratford-upon-Avon with us. Let our knowledgeable guides take you on a fascinating and entertaining walk around Shakespeare’s home town. Visit the quaint streets with their half-timbered houses, take a stroll beside the beautiful River Avon and see the Shakespeare Theatres.
Our tour traces Shakespeare’s life from his birthplace to his old ‘grammar’ school, his home with Anne Hathaway and finally his resting place in the impressive Holy Trinity Church.
Visit to Shakespeare’s Houses
With the Town Houses Pass you can visit the three houses in Stratford mainly associated with William Shakespeare – his Birthplace, New Place (his home with Anne Hathaway) and Halls Croft where Shakespeare’s daughter Susannah lived with her physician husband, Dr John Hall.
In these houses you can really absorb the atmosphere of the Tudor era and walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps. You will hear tales of Shakespeare’s family life from the fascinating costumed guides and have a chance to visit the delightful walled garden where Dr Hall would have grown medicinal herbs to make his very curious remedies!
Cruising on the River Avon
There is no finer way to view the Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church than by doing a 45-minute cruise on the River Avon. This is a very relaxing way to see some of the beautiful Warwickshire countryside and riverside gardens. For birdwatchers you are very likely to see herons, buzzards, kingfishers and of course Stratford’s swans. The cruisers have a live commentary and hot and cold drinks or cream teas are available from the bar.
Warwick Castle
Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Warwick is situated on a bend of the River Avon, with the original wooden motte-and-bailey castle being rebuilt in stone during the 12th century.
This is, quite simply, the greatest medieval castle in Britain. With a history that dates back over 1,000 years, Warwick Castle will take you back in time to a world of sumptuous banquets, bloody battles, and royal splendor.
This historical stronghold has been brought to life with tales from the Arthurian Legends. You'll meet all kinds of colourful characters while taking in the spectacular surroundings of a real medieval castle with the mighty Great Hall to the lavish State Rooms.
Warwick Castles and its grounds are alive with shows, from live-action jousting tournaments to the biggest birds of prey show creating a genuinely thrilling and spectacular sight of Andean condors, sea eagles and peregrine falcons swooping inches above your head! Come and meet Warwick Castle's bowman and find out what it was like to be a medieval archer, or if you dare, go down into the dungeons!
