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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London
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Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip from London

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11 hours
London
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11 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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11 hours
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2 adults × £67.50
All taxes and fees included
11 hours
£135£150Save 10%
2 adults × £67.50
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This full-day coach trip from London covers three notable English destinations. The tour begins with a guided walking tour of Oxford, lasting about an hour, where participants visit historic university colleges and learn about the city’s academic history. A drive-by view of the Ashmolean Museum is included. Next, the group travels to Stratford-upon-Avon for a private tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, lasting 45 minutes if the selected option is chosen. Visitors participate in a Tudor-style lesson and see medieval wall paintings. A 20-minute visit to Holy Trinity Church follows, where Shakespeare is buried. There is also an optional 45-minute visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, exploring his childhood home and exhibits. The day concludes with a 45-minute stop in the Cotswolds, typically in the village of Burford. Visitors can walk the historic streets, view stone cottages, and browse local shops. Transportation throughout the day is by luxury, air-conditioned coach. The tour includes a professional local guide, free time in Stratford-upon-Avon, and selected entries to Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Schoolroom if chosen.

Highlights

Guided walking tour of Oxford’s historic university colleges
Private tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall if selected
Visit to Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried
Optional entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace included if selected
Stop in the Cotswolds village of Burford for sightseeing
Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach

What's included

Professional local guide throughout the tour
Free time to explore Stratford-upon-Avon independently
Private access to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall if selected
Entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace if selected
Guided walking tour of Oxford city center
Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
Stop in a Cotswolds village, often Burford

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
Optional gratuities for guides and drivers

Itinerary

1

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

Visit the school where Shakespeare studied in the 1570s. Participate in a Tudor-style lesson using quill and ink, view rare medieval wall paintings, and learn about the classroom environment of Shakespeare’s time. Entry is included if the option is selected. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.

45 min

2

Holy Trinity Church

Spend around 20 minutes inside the historic church where William Shakespeare is buried. Explore the interior and see monuments dedicated to Shakespeare and his family.

20 min

3

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Explore the house where Shakespeare was born and raised during a 45-minute visit if the option is selected. View period rooms and exhibits detailing his early life and literary career.

45 min

4

Cotswolds

Stop for 45 minutes in the village of Burford in the Cotswolds. Walk along the historic streets, see honey-colored stone cottages, browse local shops, and enjoy typical Cotswolds scenery.

45 min

5

University of Oxford

Take a one-hour guided walking tour of Oxford’s historic colleges and courtyards. Learn about the university’s foundation in the 12th century, notable alumni, and its nickname, the “City of Dreaming Spires.”

60 min

6

Ashmolean Museum (Drive-by)

Pass by the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the world’s first university museum. Observe its distinctive architecture and hear about its role in housing art and historical objects.

7

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Tour operated by Premium Tours.

15 min

Meeting point

Located on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 8:15am (Boarding starts at 8:00am)

End point

The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Total
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