The 15 Stratford upon Avon Tours to Book Before You Land

1.Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $110Our pick

See the Cotswolds in one day from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh, with local guides, classic villages, countryside views, and free time.

“My husband & I enjoyed this tour of the Cotswolds immensely, with Steve our amazing guide to show us & a group of 11 other tourists around. Steve was so kind and made sure everyone was comfortable on the tour. He gave us plenty of information about the region & showed us where the best spots are in the villages we visited. The best part of the tour was the expansive views of the Cotswolds landscape from Dover's Hill & walking around the small & picture perfect village of Snowshill. What a amazing day we had!”

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2.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Tour Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford, learn how gin is made, taste at least three spirits, and finish with a gin and tonic.

“Booked this tour as a last minute addition to our itinerary whilst stopping in Stratford, and I am very glad that we did! If gin is your thing, then do not miss this opportunity to receive an education as to the history of this beverage and the making of it. The young people at Shakespeare Distillery are incredibly enthusiastic about what they do and this really comes over during the tour. The tour starts with a history of gin through the ages where we find out where such sayings as 'blind drunk' and 'mother's ruin' come from. Then on we go to the distillery where we are talked through the…”

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3.The WalkTalkShow.co.uk – Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $16

Explore 14 centuries of Stratford-upon-Avon on a lively 90-minute walking tour covering Shakespeare, Tudor buildings, pubs, and local history.

“Excellent history/storytelling by guide Glinda (yes, the good witch of the North). She knew her stuff, paid attention to our interests, offered good suggestions for things we could do after the tour was over, and carefully wrangled our group as we made our way through streets packed with visitors.”

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4.The Sinister Side of Shakespeare’s Stratford Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Explore Stratford-upon-Avon’s darker past on a funny 90-minute walk through plague, ghosts, murder, witchcraft, and Shakespearean lore.

“Very entertaining tour. The guide was hilarious and animated and told the sinister stories very well. He kept my attention the whole time and we learned some very interesting/scary facts!”

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5.City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 254 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Review of Stratford-upon-Avon’s hop-on hop-off bus, covering Shakespeare sights, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, timing, value, and practical drawbacks.

“Great way to see all the sights and get the history of Warwick. And hop off when you want to visit place of interest lovely time great value”

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6.Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Entry Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Step into Shakespeare’s Tudor classroom in Stratford, write with a quill, try Latin, and explore the medieval Guildhall for $18.02.

“One of the best museums I have ever visited. The guides were very knowledgeable and interesting and the interactive experiences were fun. Highly recommended.”

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7.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 11am Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Tour Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, learn Tudor gin history, taste three house spirits, and finish with a gin and tonic.

“The Shakespeare Distillery tour was excellent! It is a small family run business who delivered a fun, friendly and very informative tour about the history of gin making in the UK as well as how gin is made and, very usefully, how to get the best out of your gin when you are drinking it! The gin is very good too!!! We will definitely go back in a year or so to find out how they are getting on.”

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8.Daily Stratford Upon Avon Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Explore Shakespeare’s Stratford on a 90-minute guided walk covering his birthplace, family homes, theatres, and Holy Trinity Church.

“Our guide Peter was very personable and had a vast knowledge of Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare.”

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9.Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $12

Explore Tudor World by lantern light on a 55-minute Stratford ghost tour with Tudor history, murder tales, character guides, and eerie corridors.

“very educational historical building the guide was in period character very interesting well worth the money”

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10.Secret Cotswolds Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $111

Explore quiet Cotswold villages, Rollright Stones, Burford and Broadway on an intimate 16-person minibus tour from Stratford or Moreton.

“It was an interesting tour on a warm and pleasant day. We were lucky to have Colin as our guide showing us the secrets of the Cotswolds.”

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11.Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 30 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $10

Explore Tudor life in Shakespeare’s Stratford with hands-on displays, smell boxes, dress-up props, and a short, family-friendly museum visit.

“Lovely museum, really interactive and such friendly staff - would recommend going for kids and adults if in Stratford :)”

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12.Stratford-Upon-Avon Audio Walking Tour: Shakespeare’s Life

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Explore Shakespeare’s Stratford with an affordable GPS audio tour covering his birthplace, family homes, schoolroom, grave, and the RSC.

“Very fun and chill way to get to know the city of Stratford. Takes you past all the major Shakespeare sites. If you plan to go before 4pm, all of the museums, churches, and houses should be open for you to purchase a ticket and stop inside along the tour. The town itself is also very beautiful and fun.”

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13.Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Bake scones, cakes, jam, and clotted cream in a small Stratford-upon-Avon class, then enjoy a full afternoon tea with bubbly.

“Pace of the afternoon was just right and the involvement in the process made it the more interesting, was amazed that my husband thoroughly enjoyed it. Learnt some quick tips which I will definitely be using and also Graham has rekindled his enthusiasm to use the kitchen more.”

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14.Pasta Making Experience – Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Make ravioli, Turkish pasta, tomato sauce, and tiramisu in a small Stratford-upon-Avon cooking class with wine and dinner included.

“We went to the Pasta Making class at the Dough House as part of my husband’s special birthday treat. We were not disappointed. We had lots of fun and Fulden was a wonderful host full of knowledge and patience. We would highly recommend this experience.”

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15.Cotswolds Walking Tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $123

Walk quiet Cotswold paths, visit Broadway, and enjoy local stories on a small-group tour from Stratford or Moreton-in-Marsh.

“We had a terrific time doing the walking tour. Colin was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He definitely knows his way around. The walking segments were lots of fun and showcased great parts of the Cotswolds. Highly recommended.”

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