Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswolds Guided Small Group Tour from London

Highlights

Reach the Cotswolds, Oxford, and Stratford-Upon-Avon with ease
Enjoy two guided walking tours, with free time to explore independently
Photo-friendly views of the English countryside
Hassle-free round-trip travel by air-conditioned coach from central London

Summary

Meet your air-conditioned coach in central London before beginning your English countryside sightseeing tour. First, visit Stratford-Upon-Avon—birthplace of William Shakespeare. Explore the town with your guide, and gain insight into Shakespeare’s life and times. When your guided tour comes to an end, you have free time to explore independently. Next, head through the Cotswolds and pass honey-colored streets where time seems to stand still. Stop along the way to capture fine Cotswolds' views on camera. On route back to London, stop in Oxford, the “City of Dreaming Spires.” Here, enjoy a second guided walking tour and discover top sites of interest such as Balliol College, the Museum of the History of Science, and Sheldonian Theatre. When your guided tour ends you have free time to explore. Finally, return in comfort to central London to conclude your tour where it began.

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Why take this tour?

The cities and villages outside London hold secrets dating back centuries, but reaching them on your own takes time and effort. On this full-day sightseeing tour, travel with ease by air-conditioned coach and enjoy guided walking tours in Stratford-Upon-Avon—the birthplace of William Shakespeare—and Oxford. Spin through the Cotswolds, with round-trip travel from central London included.

What’s included?

Tour guide and driver OR driver-guide
Live commentary on board
Pick-up and drop-off at designated meeting points in central London
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace
Gratuities
Hotel pick-ups/drop-offs
Entry/Admission - Shakespeare's Birthplace
Entry/Admission - Christ Church
Entry/Admission - Bodleian Library

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 11h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Coaches & minibuses are disinfected with an industrial fogger. Drivers and tour guides wear masks & gloves. Travellers are required to bring their own face coverings/masks in line with UK government guidance for public transportation. We are blocking off some seats to allow for social distancing.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Anderson Tours

About operator:

For over 25 years, Anderson Tours have been offering great value-for-money UK day excursions to destinations such as Stonehenge and Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford and the Cotswolds, Canterbury, Liverpool, Windsor as well as visits to some of the greatest cities in Europe including Paris, Amsterdam, Brugge and Edinburgh! Our tours depart by coach, Eurostar or train. We own luxury coaches and provide exceptional tour guides. Our tours include entrances to attractions so that you can just relax and enjoy the trip without having to organise anything!