Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon and The Cotswolds



Shakespeare's Birthplace, the house where he was born and grew up. Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon and The Cotswolds

10 hour executive private car tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds.

Visit the beautiful town of Startford-Upon-Avon. See the house where the world's greatest playwright William Shakespeare was born and grew up.

The Cotswolds is an area of designated outstanding natural beauty: the postcard image of the English countryside with honey coloured towns and villages; thatched and stone cottages and the most beautiful scenery of the rolling green hills of England. Simply delightful.

  • See Shakespeare's beautiful town of Stratford-Upon-Avon with its ancient timber framed houses and the river Avon.
  • Visit the Shakespeare's Birthplace where The Bard was born and grew up.
  • Enjoy a panoramic drive around the town to see the church where William was christened and is buried -apparently without his head...
  • See other original 16th century Tudor buildings related to his life such as the school he went to, Hall's Croft and many others.
  • Have lunch or afternoon tea (not included) and spend sometime in the beautiful town of Bourton-on-the-Water, 'the Venice of the Cotswolds'.
  • Explore other quaint Cotswold towns and villages.
  • Drive through the amazing scenery of the rolling green hills of England in The Cotswolds designated area of outstanding natural beauty. 
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off anywhere in central London.
  • An enchanting experience.

The Cotswolds

Tour options

1. Knowledgable driver-guide

1-7 people in Mercedes executive vehicle with knowledgeable driver-guide: the same person does all the driving and guiding. Our best selling category. 

Your driver-guide will guide you around Shakespeare's birthplace and a drive around Stratford-upon-Avon to see some of its highlights.

Your driver-guide will provide you with commentary of The Cotswolds and a walking tour at each of the towns and villages to explore their highlights and hidden gems.

From £895. Book here

2. Certified England Blue Badge Guide and chauffeur

1-6 people in Mercedes executive vehicle with expert official guide and chauffeur, this is our highest level of service provided by two members of staff (guide and chauffeur) for a fully guided tour with more in-depth knowledge from an England blue badge guide. 

Your official guide will give you a guided tour of Shakespeare's birthplace and a give you a commentary on your drive around Stratford-upon-Avon as you see some of its highlights.

Your certified guide will guide you around each of the towns and villages visited providing detailed information of their history and a walking tour in each location. 

From £1,255. Book here

3. Professional chauffeur only

1-7 people in Mercedes executive vehicle with professional chauffeur. Luxury private transport for the more independent travellers who don’t require any guiding and simply enjoy exploring the countryside at their own leisure and pace. 

Self-guided itinerary and info pack will be provided on request with an introduction to the venue(s), the history, the main highlights and what to see and do when you're there. If you'd like us to email you an info pack please let us know when you book this tour.

From £750. Book here

*Entrance fees to venues are not included in the price of our tours but can be arranged by us pre-tour upon request. 

Once we've confirmed your tour please purchase tickets for Shakespeare's Birthplace from their official site using the link or they can be purchased at the venue on the day.

Includes: transportation with complimentary pick up and drop off at your Central London accommodation, guiding and/or driving services, complimentary water and wifi onboard vehicle.

Excludes: venue tickets, meals, refreshments and gratuities.

This tour is fully customisable. 

Transfers to and from airports, ports and stations outside central London can also be arranged for a supplementary fee, please check with us info@bespokeenglandtours.com

The Cotswolds