The 6 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 $16Best value

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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