Stratford Upon Avon Day Trip From London - A Private Guided Tour
Visit the beautiful market town of Stratford-upon-Avon on a bespoke private day trip from London, designed around your pace and interests. Travelling with your expert Blue Badge guide, by car or MPV, this full-day experience offers a focused introduction to the life and legacy of William Shakespeare, set within the wider context of this lovely historic riverside town. Or combine with somewhere nearby…
✔ Private Tour – personalised and tailored to you
✔ Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off from London
✔ Expert Local Guide
✔ Fully Customizable Experience
Contact Us now to start planning your trip to Stratford Upon Avon… we’d be delighted to help.
We could never have seen so much, heard so many wonderful stories or so much fascinating history. You truly made it all come alive! Our two days with you were breathtaking and so much fun! And you are such a gentleman, your Mama would be proud. 🙂 With Great Appreciation,
– Missy and Don Foose, USA.
Tour Overview:
● Duration: 10 Hours
● Departure Location: London
● Destination: Stratford Upon Avon
● Tour Type: Private Guided Tour
● Availability: Daily
Why Choose Our Stratford Tour…
● 100% Private & Personalized
No fixed schedules — your tour is tailored to your pace and interests.
● Comfortable Travel from London
Sit back and relax with door-to-door transport in a premium car or MPV.
● Your Own Expert Guide
Discover hidden stories, villages, galleries, beauty spots and insights you won’t find by yourself
● Iconic + Hidden Gems
From the famous towns, to lesser known villages, gardens and stunning vistas
● Flexible Itinerary
Spend more time where you love — no rush, no pressure.
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DETAILED ITINERARY
Morning – 8am to 9am (ideally) Departure from London
Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in London. Enjoy a comfortable 2hr 50 minute (approx) drive, including a rest stop,
Explore Stratford Upon Avon and a Local Village with your guide
Highlights of your visit include:
Shakespeare's Birthplace, providing insight into his early life
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a lovely old creaky thatched family home
Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried; see the warning not to move his bones!
A walk along the River Avon, with views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The town’s historic streets, timber-framed buildings, and independent shops
There is time during the day to pause for lunch at a local pub or restaurant, before returning to London in comfort; we will plan your day to make the most of your time, and to
The above itinerary is for those wanting to fully experience Shakespeare’s Stratford in this wonderful day trip, but if you like, we can shorten your time in here to allow time to also visit Oxford, or some Cotswolds Villages, or Blenheim Palace or Warwick Castle.
Or if you would like to spend more time in ALL of these places, then please consider a night or three outside London, staying in a nice old inn or lovely country house hotel, allowing you to enjoy this stunning area at a slower pace, with time to visit beautiful gardens like Hidcote and others. Click HERE for more information.
Or just Contact Us now to start planning your tour! We’d be delighted to help.
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FAQ’s
Q. How long does this tour last?
A. Ten hours approx, so depending on what time you’d like to be back in London, and how leisurely you’d like the day to be paced, we could start early to get you back earlier. But we suggest not booking anything important for this evening, such as theatre, in case of holdups on the way back.
NB. We can offer shorter tours to Stratford Upon Avon, but it’s a long way to go just for a couple of hours! If you’d like a more brief tour here, then we’d suggest combining it with one of the other places we suggest above.
Q. How do we get there and back?
A. Depending on availability and how many of you there are in your party, we may either provide a Blue Badge Driver-Guide who will drive you in his or her car or MPV, or we can provide a private guide and chauffeured Mercedes, or guide and London black taxi.
If you have more than six passengers, we can arrange smart Mercedes Sprinter.
Q. How much travelling is there?
A.Stratford is about two hours fifty minutes drive from Central London, but traffic can affect timings. Do let us know if you have fixed plans for the same evening as your Oxford day trip and we’ll plan accordingly.
Q. Is the tour private?
A. Yes. This tour is just for you and your friends / family.
Q. What if I am staying somewhere other than London?
A. No problem. Just let us know when you contact us with your enquiry and we’ll customize your tour accordingly.
Q. Can we go inside one of the famous gardens?
A. Absolutely. In the planning stage, we’ll discuss such things and if you would like any entries to gardens or houses, we’ll get you booked in and will build the day around those visits.
Q. Are entry tickets included?
A. Entry tickets are included. So do let us know how many of you there are, and whether there are any children (with ages) or seniors, so that we can quote accurately.
Q. Can the tour be customized?
A. Yes. We can for instance customize the tour for those who like taking photos. Or we can do a deep dive into history, or agriculture or gardens or architecture. Or combine Stratford with somewhere else of your choice
We find a wonderful guide is what people remember most! So do tell us about yourselves and your tastes and interests when you contact us, and we’ll ‘matchmake’ you with your ideal guide.
Q. What kind of transport do you provide?
A. That depends on how many of you there are, driver-guide availability and your preference… but we only do small private tours so it will be a luxury car, MPV, or if you have more than six passengers, we can arrange a Mercedes Sprinter for up to 16 people.
Q. What if I’m not staying in London?
No problem… just let us know and we’ll customize the tour to start wherever you are.
Q. What is, and is not, included?
A. Included are: Your guide, transport, fuel, parking, entry fees.
Not included are: Your refreshments, meals, gratuities.
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