Full-Day Cotswolds Tour with Shakespeare's Stratford from London
by Shakespeare Coaches
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£198Overview
This full-day tour runs about 10 and a half hours and uses a 16-seat Mercedes Benz Mini-Coach with air conditioning for transport. Departure is from London Paddington Station with a local driver-guide who provides commentary and tips throughout the day. The tour visits several towns and villages in the Cotswolds, including Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold, with time to explore independently. The itinerary begins with a two-hour journey out from London, leading to Stratford-upon-Avon where you have roughly one hour to visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace or stroll the town. Then follows a 20-minute scenic drive before arriving at Chipping Campden, where you have around 70 minutes for lunch and to browse local shops. Along the way, the coach stops briefly at Broadway Tower and Cotswold Lavender fields for photo opportunities. Next is a 20-minute stop in Snowshill village, known for its stone cottages and countryside views. The tour continues with scenic drives between stops, including a 70-minute visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, where you can eat lunch and explore the town’s shops and historic streets. Then the tour moves on to Bourton-on-the-Water for a 45-minute walk along the river and village center. After a 25-minute drive, the final stop is Bibury with 30 minutes to see Arlington Row and the riverside. The tour returns to London Paddington Station by about 6 pm. Food and drinks are not included, but local recommendations are provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paddington Station
The tour begins at London Paddington Station, where guests board the mini-coach for the journey to the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon.
120 min
Stratford-upon-Avon
Guests have about one hour in Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a house restored to reflect its 15th-century origins, or to walk the town’s streets. This stop offers a chance to appreciate the setting of England's most famous playwright.
60 min
Scenic Drive and Guided Tour
A 20-minute drive through the Cotswolds countryside follows, with the driver-guide offering commentary during the journey.
20 min
Chipping Campden
This market town in the Cotswolds provides roughly 70 minutes for guests to have lunch and explore its independent shops and cafés.
50 min
Cotswolds
The tour continues with a 20-minute scenic drive through the Cotswold region.
20 min
Broadway Tower
There is a brief stop at Broadway Tower, a historic folly, allowing guests to take photos and view the structure.
10 min
Cotswold Lavender
The coach pauses shortly by the roadside to view the Cotswold Lavender fields.
10 min
Snowshill
Guests stop for about 20 minutes in Snowshill, a village known for stone cottages and expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
20 min
Cotswolds
A 15-minute scenic drive follows through the Cotswolds.
15 min
Stow-on-the-Wold
This market town stop lasts about 70 minutes, giving time to enjoy lunch at local pubs or cafés and to explore shops and historic streets.
70 min
Bourton-on-the-Water
Guests have 45 minutes to walk along the river bordered by stone bridges, visit boutique shops, or relax at a café.
45 min
Cotswolds
The tour continues with a 25-minute scenic drive through the Cotswolds.
25 min
Bibury
The final stop is for about 30 minutes in Bibury to see Arlington Row, a row of stone cottages from the 14th century, and the nearby river.
30 min
Return to Paddington
The tour concludes with a return to London Paddington Station, aiming to arrive by 6 pm.
Meeting point
Our London Paddington Station pick-up is located at the bus-stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar on London Street. Arrive early & enjoy a breakfast or coffee at Lite Bite Cafe. Look out for a silver Mercecdes mini-coach with our logo on the sides. The driver will be there to greet you!
End point
Our London Paddington Station pick-up is located at the bus-stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar on London Street. Arrive early & enjoy a breakfast or coffee at Lite Bite Cafe. Look out for a silver Mercecdes mini-coach with our logo on the sides. The driver will be there to greet you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Cotswolds Tour with Shakespeare's Stratford from London
by Shakespeare Coaches
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£198Overview
This full-day tour runs about 10 and a half hours and uses a 16-seat Mercedes Benz Mini-Coach with air conditioning for transport. Departure is from London Paddington Station with a local driver-guide who provides commentary and tips throughout the day. The tour visits several towns and villages in the Cotswolds, including Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold, with time to explore independently. The itinerary begins with a two-hour journey out from London, leading to Stratford-upon-Avon where you have roughly one hour to visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace or stroll the town. Then follows a 20-minute scenic drive before arriving at Chipping Campden, where you have around 70 minutes for lunch and to browse local shops. Along the way, the coach stops briefly at Broadway Tower and Cotswold Lavender fields for photo opportunities. Next is a 20-minute stop in Snowshill village, known for its stone cottages and countryside views. The tour continues with scenic drives between stops, including a 70-minute visit to Stow-on-the-Wold, where you can eat lunch and explore the town’s shops and historic streets. Then the tour moves on to Bourton-on-the-Water for a 45-minute walk along the river and village center. After a 25-minute drive, the final stop is Bibury with 30 minutes to see Arlington Row and the riverside. The tour returns to London Paddington Station by about 6 pm. Food and drinks are not included, but local recommendations are provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paddington Station
The tour begins at London Paddington Station, where guests board the mini-coach for the journey to the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon.
120 min
Stratford-upon-Avon
Guests have about one hour in Stratford-upon-Avon to visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a house restored to reflect its 15th-century origins, or to walk the town’s streets. This stop offers a chance to appreciate the setting of England's most famous playwright.
60 min
Scenic Drive and Guided Tour
A 20-minute drive through the Cotswolds countryside follows, with the driver-guide offering commentary during the journey.
20 min
Chipping Campden
This market town in the Cotswolds provides roughly 70 minutes for guests to have lunch and explore its independent shops and cafés.
50 min
Cotswolds
The tour continues with a 20-minute scenic drive through the Cotswold region.
20 min
Broadway Tower
There is a brief stop at Broadway Tower, a historic folly, allowing guests to take photos and view the structure.
10 min
Cotswold Lavender
The coach pauses shortly by the roadside to view the Cotswold Lavender fields.
10 min
Snowshill
Guests stop for about 20 minutes in Snowshill, a village known for stone cottages and expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
20 min
Cotswolds
A 15-minute scenic drive follows through the Cotswolds.
15 min
Stow-on-the-Wold
This market town stop lasts about 70 minutes, giving time to enjoy lunch at local pubs or cafés and to explore shops and historic streets.
70 min
Bourton-on-the-Water
Guests have 45 minutes to walk along the river bordered by stone bridges, visit boutique shops, or relax at a café.
45 min
Cotswolds
The tour continues with a 25-minute scenic drive through the Cotswolds.
25 min
Bibury
The final stop is for about 30 minutes in Bibury to see Arlington Row, a row of stone cottages from the 14th century, and the nearby river.
30 min
Return to Paddington
The tour concludes with a return to London Paddington Station, aiming to arrive by 6 pm.
Meeting point
Our London Paddington Station pick-up is located at the bus-stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar on London Street. Arrive early & enjoy a breakfast or coffee at Lite Bite Cafe. Look out for a silver Mercecdes mini-coach with our logo on the sides. The driver will be there to greet you!
End point
Our London Paddington Station pick-up is located at the bus-stop opposite Lite Bite Cafe Bar on London Street. Arrive early & enjoy a breakfast or coffee at Lite Bite Cafe. Look out for a silver Mercecdes mini-coach with our logo on the sides. The driver will be there to greet you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.