Britain · SHAKESPEARE & STRATFORD TOURS
The 15 best shakespeare & stratford tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Explore Shakespeare’s Stratford after dark with gruesome tales of murder, witches, ghosts, plague, and local history on this lively 90-minute walk.
“good tour. great host. very entertaining. excellent value for money”
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, see his family home, glove workshop, rare Folio, gardens, and live performances.
“Very informative. Re enactments of his plays, sonnets very entertaining”
Explore Stratford’s Shakespeare sites, Tudor landmarks, and 1,400 years of history on a friendly 90-minute walking tour.
“Kate was an exceptional tour guide and showed us the important sites of Stratford Upon Avon. It gave us a great insight into the town and Shakespeare and helped map out the rest of our time there. Highly recommend it.”
See Shakespeare’s Stratford by open-top bus, with audio commentary, countryside views, and easy stops at the town’s key sights.
“A very interesting and infomative bus tour of Stratford. My wife and I really enjoyed the trip.”
Review of a 12-hour London day trip to Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, with practical advice on value and pacing.
“What an absolutely lovely day! Had an embarrassing mishap with my booking, but with the help of the people at Premium, I embarked on the tour without delay. Our tour guide, Zozo, was extremely knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and passed, and made the tour unforgettable with humour and insight. He really went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience at every site, taking us on walking tours of Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath which were fun and informative. The tour felt very well paced and not once was I bored with Zozo’s narration. He was able to engage the whole group, from young to…”
Review of a small-group Cotswolds and Stratford tour from London, with village stops, scenic views, local insight, and practical tips.
“It was excellent! Paul was a great guide. Knowledgeable and professional, as well as, pleasant and enjoyable. His insights made the trip feel personal giving one the feeling of traveling with a local. I would have no problems recommending this tour and Paul.”
Tour Shakespeare’s Globe in London, explore its new exhibition, and learn how the wooden O survived plague, fire, and politics.
“Thank you Gerard ! The tour was clear, funny and informative.”
Review of the Stratford-upon-Avon day trip from London, with Shakespeare homes, free town time, coach details, costs, and practical tips.
“It was long but we saw some very interesting sites. I feel like for the money, some light snacks should have been provided such as a bottle of water for each passenger and maybe a bag of pretzels, chips or peanuts.”
Explore Stratford-upon-Avon’s Shakespeare sights, canals, theatres, and local stories on a friendly 90-minute walking tour.
“Great tour with Peter who has a lot of knowledge and was kind to share it with us in the beautiful streets. A friendly ,detailed and highly recommended tour for adults who want to know more. Enjoy !”
Explore Stratford-upon-Avon's Tudor World by lantern light with a costumed guide, dark tales, ghost stories, and eerie Tudor history.
“Very informative regarding the (dark!) history of The Tudor House and Stratford. The guide, Wilfred, was a real character, and made the tour even better. 100% recomend if you are in Stratford.”
Step into Shakespeare’s schoolroom in Stratford-upon-Avon for a Tudor lesson, quill writing, medieval art, costumes, and Guildhall history.
“Het is erg klein met beneden uitleg over de gilde en boven de school. Het leukste onderdeel is de 'les' die we kregen door een leraar uit de tijd van Shakespeare”
Tour Stratford’s working Shakespeare Distillery, learn small-batch gin and rum making, taste three spirits, and enjoy a final drink.
“I was away with family and we loved the tour! The guides were informative and very engaging, clearly knowledgable and it was a lot of fun. The tastings were great, the gin and rum were delicious! It’s a great distillery tour and I’d recommend to anyone as something fun to do in Stratford! Thanks, we had great fun!”
Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage near Stratford-upon-Avon, with Tudor furnishings, gardens, orchards, and a glimpse into Shakespeare’s love story.
“We thought Anne Hathaway’s Cottage was the best venue we visited in Stratford upon Avon. We walked from the centre which was a pleasant walk of 20mins. The staff at the Cottage were very informative and chatty. We really enjoyed our experience. It was nice to have a cafe onsite too after our walk.”
Explore Oxford, the Cotswolds, Shakespeare's birthplace, and Warwick Castle on a full-day trip from London with guided visits.
“Enjoyed the tour, just would have loved to spend more time at all the locations.”
Explore Tudor life in Shakespeare’s Stratford with plague rooms, Tudor sets, hands-on activities, family quizzes, and flexible entry.
“Dieser Einrichtung geht es zum großen Teil um den Erhalt ihres Museums. Für Kinder absolut in Ordnung,da sie vor allem in der Life-Vorstellung mit einbezogen werden und ihren Spaß haben.”
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