London Trip Overview
Step back to the days of the Elizabethans and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on this private 1-day tour to Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Explore the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon — famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare — with a private guide. Discover top sites of interest such as Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and the gardens of Hall’s Croft, see where Shakespeare lived and died, and learn of life in the town during the Elizabethan era. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your London hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
Explore London Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Step back to the days of the Elizabethans and follow in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on this private 1-day tour to Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Explore the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon — famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare — with a private guide. Discover top sites of interest such as Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage and the gardens of Hall’s Croft, see where Shakespeare lived and died, and learn of life in the town during the Elizabethan era. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your London hotel.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England
Visit the home in which William Shakespeare was born and learn about the shop from where his father traded.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare’s New Place, 22 Chapel St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EP England
Shakespeare’s New Place was his family home from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616. The house was demolished in 1759, a registered garden has been designed to commemorate the importance of the site and allow visitors to make their own personal connection with Shakespeare. It was here that The Tempest was written amongst many others.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hall’s Croft, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG England
Explore the beautifully furnished Jacobean home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband, the physician John Hall. Wander into the tranquil walled garden and discover the fragrant medicinal herbs, as John Hall would have used in his remedies.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare’s Grave, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG England
See the grave of our greatest writer (subject to church not being closed for religious services)
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Harvard House 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6AU England
The birthplace of John Harvard, founder of Harvard University
Stop At: Anne Hathaway’s Cottage & Gardens, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HH England
Visit the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there
Duration: 40 minutes
