The 15 Best Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Day Trips from London

1.Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,943 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Leave London by comfortable coach for Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, a scenic Cotswolds drive, and Oxford. Choose entry to the castle and Shakespeare’s birthplace, then follow a guided Oxford walk past Christ Church, the Bodleian Library, and the Bridge of Sighs. Guides may include Phil, Robert, Andy, or Cameron.

“The day Trip was great. The tour host Andy J was self absorbed and continuously spoke about his various work places. The story just didn't add up with the description of the years he spent in different countries. To top it off he left a passenger in Oxford even though she was outside the bus. His behaviour was also a bit odd after our lunch stop at Stratford on Avon. He then slept most of the way back to London. He used all four front seats on the bus for his things. No one could have a front seat. Tour great. Host abysmal.”

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2.England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,344 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $187

Set out from Victoria Coach Station for a fast-paced day through southern England. Visit Stonehenge, see Bath’s Georgian sights, drive through the Cotswolds, and explore Stratford-upon-Avon with entry to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom. Guides such as Nicholas, Rowan, Alan, and Tom are known for lively storytelling.

“The operator and the guide were very friendly. Alan kept things very interesting- lots of little stories and backgrounds made it for a very interesting trip.”

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3.Warwick Castle, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 828 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Travel by comfortable coach from London to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. Guides such as Phil, Cameron, and Pablo are known for lively historical storytelling. You get a strong taste of several English highlights, but no Cotswold village stop.

“I’ve done numerous trips with Viator and this was one of the best ever. We left from Victoria COACH station (capitalized because several in our group went to the train station nearby instead) on a brand new bus and traveled to Warwick Castle as our fabulous guide, Cameron, educated us about London and points of interest along the way. We were given ample time to explore Warwick and see what life was like in a working castle through life-like wax figures. Fascinating!! We then went to Stratford and toured Shakespeare’s birthplace with enough time left over to grab lunch or simply tea and a scone. Next was a walking tour…”

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4.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Spend a full day beyond London with a guide, visiting Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and Oxford, plus a coach ride through the Cotswolds. Guides such as Kelvin, Appleonia, Pablo, and Stefan have earned praise for lively commentary, but the packed schedule leaves little free time and the Cotswolds is mainly a drive-through.

“Calvin and Antonio provided an excellent and safe tour. However, we didn't up going to Cotswold due to some road closures. It would've been a better trip with it. Hoping we get a partial refund for not going to Cotswold as we were looking forward to it. Or it would be nice to go somewhere else instead”

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5.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds, and Warwick Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 755 reviews · 10 hours · from $103

Spend 10 hours touring Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, and the Cotswolds by comfortable coach. Walk Oxford with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, choose entry to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and expect a fast-paced day with short stops.

“Eugene, our tour guide was excellent and he kept us very interested throughout the tour. The tour spots were very beautiful. We were in the safe hands of Sukul, our driver (I may have missed his correct name). The day trip was very well spent.”

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6.Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 481 reviews · from $37

Join a small guided tour of Shakespeare’s reconstructed Globe on Bankside. Expect a 45-minute look at Elizabethan staging, the 1990s rebuilding, and the theater’s working life. Guides such as Vicky, Clive, Mick, and Jeremy are known for lively storytelling. Add a Midsummer Night’s Dream afternoon tea if desired.

“We were lucky enough to see a rehearsal of Romeo and Juliet. What an amazing place to visit and so interesting. Our guide was brilliant - so knowledgable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 373 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. You’ll join a private Tudor school lesson, see Shakespeare’s birthplace from outside, and take a guided Oxford walk. Guides vary, with past departures led by Andrew, Richard, Claudia, and Steve.

“The tour was spot on with everything that was stated in the online booking information. I loved the guide who was very tongue in cheek with his commentaries. Great job!”

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8.Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip by Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Travel from Victoria to Stratford-upon-Avon by air-conditioned coach, visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and New Place, then enjoy free time in town. The day runs about 10.5 hours and may include a guide, though the published details call it unescorted.

“Trip to Stratford, bourton on sea and Bibury. Timing is terrible. Leave at 8:30. No stop for toilets till you get to Stratford 2 hours + out. Everything is in a hurry. Can't stop for anything. No lunch until stop in Burton after 2:00 pm. No indication of this in the description. Guide was terrible. Mumbled and when asked to repeat the name he went on and on about the name coming from old English or something. When we got to each stop, vague directions on where to go. "oh you'll figure it out"...”

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9.Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Travel from London in a Mercedes minicoach with up to 15 people, visiting Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, and Oxford. Expect a scenic Cotswolds drive, guided walks, free time, bottled water, and a long but well-paced day led by guides such as Jon, Cara, Lucy, or Tony.

“Cora was an excellent guide. The tour was very easy going and provided ample free time in each location with plenty of guidance so as not to get lost. The bus was super comfortable and provided plenty of room for passengers and basic day luggage.”

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10.Stonehenge, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Bath Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 12 hours · from $184

Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds. Your English-speaking guide, such as Rowan, Nicolas, or Alan, adds useful context, while a private Shakespeare’s Schoolroom tour includes a Tudor lesson and quill writing.

“Very well planned and efficient use of time. Adequate free time in each place. Overall very pleasant and enjoyable.”

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11.Warwick, Oxford, Stratford & Cotswolds Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 270 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and a scenic Cotswolds route. You’ll get guided commentary, a walking tour in Oxford, and optional admission to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s birthplace. Guides vary, with Robert, Phil, Patricia, and Deborah praised for lively storytelling.

“Really good value and items well discussed. Good driver and very good day overall. Most enjoyable.”

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12.Full Day Cotswolds Tour & Shakespeare’s Stratford From London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Travel from Paddington in an air-conditioned 16-seat mini-coach with a local driver-guide such as Paul or Nathan. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Campden, Broadway Tower, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, and Bibury, with free time for lunch and wandering.

“This is a very long day in a bus that is very cramped with 16 passengers. For a 10 hour tour that bus should have 4 less seats! The audio system along with the poor pronunciation by the driver made it inaudible from the 4 rear seats in the back of the bus. The driver/guide was a lovely man but it seemed more like a job than a passion which I compare to other Viator tours I’ve taken. His timing was off as he dropped us off for an hour at the second spot for a lunch break but the restaurants didn’t open until noon so there was absolutely no…”

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13.Full Day Cotswolds Tour with Shakespeare’s Stratford

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews

Join guide Paul on a 10.5-hour small-group trip from London Paddington to Stratford-upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. You’ll visit Chipping Campden, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, and Arlington Row, with scenic back roads, free time, and a comfortable minibus.

“Driver - Tour Director Paul was the perfect Guide for the day. He overcame the weather issues by offering up a wonderful day across Cotswold trails and villages both new and well travelled. His sense of humour was fun and all site descriptions were interesting and engaging ... thanks for an outstanding day out!”

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14.Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 195 reviews · from $36

Step inside Shakespeare’s Globe for an English-language guided tour and a walk-through exhibition. Hear how the theatre survived plague, fire, and political pressure, then explore costumes, props, and seasonal displays. The full visit is advertised at two hours, though the guided theatre portion may last 30 to 45 minutes.

“The guided tour itself was only 45 minutes, the rest of the mentioned 2 hours were spent on an exhibition. It was nice but some parts were out of order. So you can actually arrive way before your booked time and complete the exhibition before the guided tour, FYI. The tour guide was energetic and great. Would recommend.”

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15.Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 110 reviews · 10 hours · from $103

Travel from London to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle in 10 hours. Walk Oxford’s lanes, explore Shakespeare’s town, enjoy a scenic Cotswolds drive, and visit the medieval castle. Guides including Eileen, Tom, Calvin, and Pablo have earned strong praise for clear, lively commentary.

“It was excellent but tairering. The WiFi was not on the bus and no toilet”

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