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London Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip 10 hr

TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10

Below average

364 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 10 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Visit Shakespeare’s family homes and enjoy free time in Stratford-upon-Avon on a comfortable coach day trip from London.

About this tour

Trade London’s bustle for a day among the homes and streets that shaped William Shakespeare’s story. This London Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon day trip takes you by air-conditioned coach to the historic market town, with entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place.

Once in Stratford-upon-Avon, explore at your own pace. Step inside the poet’s family homes, then use your free time to discover the town or stroll along the River Avon. The tour is unescorted, so you can set your own rhythm; note that transport between the attractions is not included. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is about a 20-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

Your coach departs from Victoria, London, at 8:30am, with check-in at 8:00am, and returns at approximately 5:30pm. A Signature Tour option offers premium bus seating and a lunch pack. Choose this London Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon day trip for an easy way to explore the playwright’s hometown and its landmark family homes.

Highlights

  • Explore Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s historic hometown
  • Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place
  • Enjoy free time to wander the town or stroll beside the River Avon
  • Travel between London and Stratford-upon-Avon by air-conditioned coach

What's included

Included

  • Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place
  • Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Return travel from London by luxury, air-conditioned coach

Not included

  • Guide
  • Food and drink; cafés and restaurants are available in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, gifts, or optional activities
  • Transport between Shakespeare’s attractions

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Important information

  • This tour is unescorted
  • Check in at 8:00am; departure is at 8:30am from Golden Tours, Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR
  • Return to London is approximately 5:30pm
  • Show your e-ticket to gain entry
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is about a 20-minute walk or 7-minute drive from Shakespeare’s Birthplace
  • During peak periods, vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used
  • Signature Tour option offers premium bus seating and a lunch pack

Frequently asked questions

How long is the day trip?

The trip lasts approximately 630 minutes, or 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Where does the coach depart from?

Depart from Golden Tours, Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London. Check-in is at 8:00am and departure is at 8:30am.

What attractions are included?

Entry is included to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Shakespeare’s New Place.

Is the tour guided?

No. This is an unescorted tour, with free time to explore Stratford-upon-Avon.

Is transport between the attractions included?

No. Transport between Shakespeare’s attractions is not included. Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is about a 20-minute walk or 7-minute drive from Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.23 from 364 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.8.

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