What to expect on a Stratford-upon-Avon tour from London
Shakespeare's home town lies about 100 miles north-west of London, and with 2 to 3 hours of road each way, a guided day there runs 9 to 12 hours. On this page we list 12 tours that reach Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Travellers have written more than 2,474 reviews of the Stratford tours here, which average 4.4 out of 5.
About 10 hours is the most common length among the tours we cover, while a version with Stonehenge and Bath takes 12. Measured across the Stratford-upon-Avon departures we show, lengths run from 10 up to 12 hours.
Which Stratford-upon-Avon tour to choose from London
Shakespeare's family homes as the core of the day
Two guided days are among the Stratford-upon-Avon tours we cover, and each pairs the town of William Shakespeare with something different. An 11-hour coach day covers admission to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's New Place, plus a spell to explore the town alone; it rates 4.1 out of 5. An expert local guide leads a day combining Stratford with the Cotswolds, with pickup and drop-off also offered in Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh, scored 4.8 out of 5.
Stratford as one stop in a wider loop
Loop itineraries fit Stratford-upon-Avon alongside Oxford, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle; on several of them, Shakespeare's Birthplace is an entry you add through the option you book. One such itinerary offers guides speaking English, Spanish or Italian and leaves free time in Stratford; its rating is 4.4 out of 5.
The loops we cover run from 10 to 12 hours. A 12-hour itinerary joins Stratford with Stonehenge and a panoramic tour of Bath, and its selected option opens a "Private exclusive tour of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom", the listing noted; it earns 4.5 out of 5.
Stratford-upon-Avon tours from London side by side
| Type of tour |
★ |
Duration |
Includes |
| Four-place loop with optional entries |
4.4 |
~10h |
Cotswolds drive + Warwick Castle entry (if selected) + Birthplace entry (if selected) |
| Guided day with souvenir maps |
4.8 |
~10.5h |
Souvenir maps + Driver and guide + Pickup in Stratford |
Among the Stratford-upon-Avon tours we cover, some centre on Shakespeare's houses and in others the town is one stop of a loop through Oxford and Warwick. Among the tours on this page, "London: Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds, and Warwick Day Trip" is the one travellers have reviewed most, more than 869 times, at 4.4 out of 5.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Good to know before a Stratford-upon-Avon tour from London
Henley Street and the other Shakespeare sites
Shakespeare's Birthplace stands on Henley Street. New Place, the site of his family home, and Anne Hathaway's Cottage complete the usual trio of Shakespeare sites in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Hours on the road
Stratford-upon-Avon is 2 to 3 hours from London by road in each direction. Several of the tours we cover also stop at Oxford, the Cotswolds or Warwick Castle. On the Shakespeare-focused coach day, the return journey from London is by luxury coach, with air conditioning.
Stratford-upon-Avon tours from London: frequently asked questions
Is entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace part of a Stratford-upon-Avon tour?
On some of the tours we cover, yes. One coach day includes Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's New Place. On the loops with Warwick Castle, entry hinges on the option chosen.
Up to when can I cancel a Stratford-upon-Avon tour booked for 2026?
Every tour we cover can be cancelled at no penalty until 24 hours before it starts.
Are Stratford-upon-Avon tours from London offered in Spanish or Italian?
Some are. Where the tours we cover name their languages, English is among them; Spanish appears on a pair of the loops and Italian on one.
