Stratford-upon-Avon Tours, Compared: The 8 Best

1.Shakespeare Distillery Tour – 1pm Ticket

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

At Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, you’ll tour a working distillery, learn how gin and rum are made, and sample at least three house spirits with guidance on serving them. The 90-minute 1pm visit suits a day built around Shakespeare’s Birthplace, with groups capped at 10 and a 10% shop discount afterward.

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

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2.Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour

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

Explore Shakespeare’s Globe with a lively guide such as Vicky, Mick, Jeremy, or Clive. The 45-minute tour covers Elizabethan staging, the theatre’s 1990s reconstruction, and its working life today. You may see actors rehearsing, then add a whimsical Midsummer Night’s Dream afternoon tea overlooking the Thames.

“The Tour was great Jeremy was awesome He made Shakespeare come alive. we will be back to see a show. .”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria to Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. Visit his Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and New Place, with free time in town. Some departures or combined versions may include the Cotswolds, so check your exact itinerary before booking. Guides and drivers vary by date.

“We had a very good driver Mario and a professional guide Chris. Chris had excellent knowledge of history. He also recommended other interesting places to see in London while we were passing through London .”

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4.The WalkTalkShow.co.uk – Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $16Best value

Join a 90-minute walking tour from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre through Stratford-upon-Avon’s Tudor streets. Guides such as Dwayne, Marcus, Glinda, and Krista bring Shakespeare, John Harvard, old pubs, markets, and the Guild Chapel to life. The route is short, central, and packed with useful context before you explore more on your own.

“Really interesting , passionate guide and lots of extra details which made Stratford come to life! Thank you”

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

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

Walk through Stratford-upon-Avon for 90 minutes with an animated English-speaking guide, hearing tales of plague, ghosts, murder, witchcraft, Tudor life, and Shakespeare’s family. The route passes Holy Trinity Church, the River Avon, Tudor World, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Expect theatrical storytelling, a small group of up to 20, and a few grisly surprises.

“Thoroughly an enjoyable , hour and a half walking tour about Shakespeare , and very good value for money”

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

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

See Stratford-upon-Avon from an open-top City Sightseeing bus, with a 24 or 48-hour pass, onboard commentary, and stops near Shakespeare’s birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Holy Trinity Church. The route also reaches Warwickshire villages and Mary Arden’s Farm, currently closed to the public.

“The information was excellent over the speaker. Timing every half hour and was on time. Hot tiring day so sat on the top of the bus and relaxed and cooled down. Went round several times and used the bus the next day within the 24 hour period. Our hotel was on the route near Anne Hathaway house which made it super convenient.”

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

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

Explore Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide, then join a Tudor lesson led by Master Jenkins. You’ll see the council chamber where Shakespeare’s father served as Bailiff, watch short films, try Latin, write with quill and ink, play Tudor games, and dress in Tudor costume for a selfie.

“We didn’t know really what to expect with this experience, but I became one of the best times that we had in Stratford-upon-Avon! The staff did a great job of immersing us in the experience and were all quick to answer any questions that we had. If your going to Stratford, this one is a winner!”

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8.Private Day Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon – All things Shakespeare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $801

Travel privately from London to Stratford-upon-Avon with a drama scholar, visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace, schoolroom, New Place, Hall’s Croft, Holy Trinity Church, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Michael, an actor familiar with Shakespeare’s plays, may guide the day. Admissions and round-trip transport are included, while lunch is at your own cost.

“This private tour was absolutely awesome! Michael guided me around Stratford-upon-avon to visit William Shakespeare's birthplace, school, church, New Place and Anne Hathaway's house. It was fasincating to be present at the places where the astonishing writer/actor had once been! Michael also shared his experience as an actor of Shakespeare's plays, which was an extraordinary opportunity to understand more about Shakespeare's world.”

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