Top 7 Stratford upon Avon Tours

1.Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,216 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $110Our pick

A small-group Cotswolds day trip from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh, with guided stops and free time in storybook villages.

“This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Elaine was so incredibly warm, welcoming, funny, and helpful. She was extremely knowledgeable, and I learned so much while having fun! The tour allowed just the right amount of time in each location, and had the perfect balance between personal exploring time and group learning/travel. This will be a travel highlight remembered for years to come. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the Cotswolds with an expert - and I hope they get Elaine as a tour guide!”

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2.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Small-group Shakespeare Distillery tour in Stratford-upon-Avon with gin history, a guided tasting, and a 10% discount on bottles.

“Great experience funny very informative staff loved every minute would definitely go back🤗And the gin and rum amazing”

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3.The Sinister Side of Shakespeare’s Stratford Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

A 90-minute sinister Shakespeare walking tour in Stratford, with plague lore, Civil War ghosts, River Avon stories, and murders at night.

“Brilliant and informative walking tour of Stratford with stories linked back to the Shakespeare family! Thoroughly enjoyed this tour led by a charasmatic guide and learnt some brilliant nuggets of info I hadn't heard before!”

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4.City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 254 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Hop-on hop-off buses in Stratford-upon-Avon. Open-air views, audio commentary, and Shakespeare sites on a 24 or 48-hour pass.

“Visit to historical buildings were the highlight of our stay in Stratford. The bus drivers were very friendly and helpful making our trips informative and enjoyable.”

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5.Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Entry Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Step into Shakespeare’s childhood classroom and Tudor schoolmaster lesson in a 1420 guildhall, with quill writing and the council chamber.

“One of the best museums I have ever visited. The guides were very knowledgeable and interesting and the interactive experiences were fun. Highly recommended.”

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6.Stratford Town Walking Tour 365 Days a Year

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

A 2-hour guided walk through Stratford-upon-Avon, mixing Shakespeare sites with local streets, theatres, and stories, plus discount options.

“Highly recommended for any Shakespeare fans. Our guide, Georgina, was quite knowledgeable and entertaining. I can't up from London just for the day. Next time I'll start out in Stratford-upon-Avon for a couple of days. Saw so many things on the tour that I'd love to explore more deeply”

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7.Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Hands-on Stratford afternoon tea baking class: make jam, clotted cream, scones and cakes, then enjoy tea and bubbly with take-home goodies.

“The instructor was very knowledgeable. The end results of our class were beautiful and delicious. The experience was even better than I had expected.”

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