Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Tour from London
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Walking Tour of Oxford Drive through the beautiful Cotswolds Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace Exclusive private hidden gems tour at Warwick Castle Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
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Itinerary
Swap the hustle and bustle of London for a gorgeous escape to the English countryside. Take a step back in time at the thrilling Warwick Castle, visit the charming hometown of one of Britain’s most iconic playwrights and wander through the lovely streets of Oxford! Your coach will be departing from Victoria, central London at 8:30am sharp – make sure you are there at least 30 minutes before to check in and prepare for your Great British adventure!
The first stop of the day will be Warwick Castle, a striking place brimming with history and activities. Originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, this castle is now a highly interactive venue that’s great for all ages. Wander through the beautiful Great Hall and State Rooms, spot peacocks in the landscaped gardens and explore the castle’s towers and ramparts. Meet and greet experience as they arrive at Warwick Castle by a special medieval host as well as an introduction to the spectacular castle. You can enjoy an exclusive private hidden gems tour at Warwick Castle. Led by an expert guide, see rooms that are not generally accessible to the public as you gain deeper insight into the Castle's history.
Your coach will be driving through the beautiful Cotswolds – be prepared for picture-ready views of this breath-taking part of the English countryside! Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Cotswolds comprises sleepy villages reminiscent of another era, bustling market towns and irresistible scenery.
From an electrifying castle to an idyllic English town – the next part of your adventure will be the scenic Stratford-upon-Avon, known for being the birthplace and gravesite of playwright legend William Shakespeare. You will get to visit the very home where he was born and hear about his formative years in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Featuring cobbled streets, impressive architecture and an infectiously vibrant atmosphere, Oxford is an absolute must-see. As you wander through this University City and take in all the pretty views, your guide will tell you about Oxford’s fascinating history. You’ll also hear about the many renowned individuals that have graced the streets of Oxford while studying at the university – it’s an undoubtedly impressive list of alumni!
Your walking tour includes entry to the stunning 13th century University Church of St Mary the Virgin. Adopted by the University of Oxford as one of its first buildings, this gem is considered to be the spiritual heart of Oxford. Soak in spectacular sights of its unique baroque design and learn about its key role within the university and Oxford community.
Once you’ve explored Oxford, it’ll be time to return to London – to which you will get back to for roughly 7pm.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please show this e-ticket to gain entry to this tour.
- On Christmas Eve Shakespeare's Birthplace will be closed.
- Signature Tour Option: Take advantage of the best views on the bus with our premium seating option and a knowledgeable live guide. Plus, enjoy a lunch pack. Once at each location, you will have access to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare’s Birthplace, giving you a complete and immersive experience.
Reviews(848)
We have a very thorough guide Eileen. She explained everything in the bus about the place plus she goes with us for the entire tour & explained again. I wish you have a lot of Eileen in your company who is very talented & love her work.
Overall a very well managed tour. Departure right on time and all stops were managed very well. Our guide Mr Oliver was funny and knowledgeable! Tour mention’s Cotswolds but it’s just a ride through and no stops!
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it well organised, with Oliver’s knowledge and humour adding to the experience. We do advertise the Cotswolds portion as a scenic drive through, but we apologise for any confusion this may have caused. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon.
Excellent day trip from London. Enjoyed beautiful Warwick Castle and beautiful Stratford. In the late afternoon we took a nice walk in the centre of Oxford past several beautiful buildings of the university. We had a very friendly and helpful guide (Ashley) and good driver (Oscar) Highly recommended for those going to London!
My adult son and I took this day trip during our week in London. It was well organized. Golden tours sent me texts and updates prior to the trip, and they have their own bus stop (address was in Google Maps) near Victoria station, which helped us find the start point. We rode in a full size air conditioned tour bus with usb ports for phone charging. Our guide Oliver was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour description is very accurate. This drives through the Cotswolds but only stops at Oxford, Stratford and Warwick Castle. I recommend that you buy the entry to Warwick castle option (at least). That is worth the admission. The castle is well maintained and there is a lot to see. It was our favorite stop. I would do this again. We also took the tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace. It was interesting to see how they lived and get a glimpse of his father’s glove making shop. If you skip that tour there is plenty to see in the town (depending upon your preferences).
Thank you for such a detailed and wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your son had a fun and well organised day exploring Oxford, Stratford upon Avon, the Cotswolds and Warwick Castle. It is great to know that you found our updates helpful before the tour and that you enjoyed travelling on our comfortable, air conditioned coach. We are especially pleased to hear that Oliver was knowledgeable and friendly and helped make your day enjoyable. We are glad that Warwick Castle was your favourite stop and that you also enjoyed visiting Shakespeare's birthplace. Thank you for highlighting that the tour description accurately reflects the itinerary, as well as for your recommendation. We would be delighted to welcome you back on another Golden Tours experience in the future.
This was a great way to see 3 big items on our list! Warwick Castle was the favorite stop for us, especially my daughter. We had already been to Buckingham and Windsor, but this castle was our favorite. Her exact words were,'"finally! A castle that looks like a REAL castle!" Our guide was full of so much interesting information and she was hilarious!
Very professional and informative Peter and Claude were amazing
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour professional and informative, and that Peter and Claude made your experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Happy overall with the trip. Finding location for the bus was challenging.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you were happy overall with the trip and enjoyed the lovely weather. We apologise for any difficulty you had finding the bus location and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Oliver and Marius were great. Support from Oliver simply fantastic. Kept everything very entertaining. With British humor, simply super
Thank you for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear that Oliver and Marius made your experience so enjoyable. It is wonderful to know that Oliver’s entertaining style and British humour helped make the tour memorable. We will be sure to share your kind words with them, and we hope to welcome you on another Golden Tours adventure soon.
Marius was a great driver. Oliver was knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a lovely combination of guided tours (we paid for site admissions) and self-guided exploration. All in all a lovely day trip from London.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip and that Marius and Oliver helped make the experience so memorable. It is great to know that you appreciated the combination of guided commentary and time to explore at your own pace. We hope to welcome you on another Golden Tours adventure soon.
Great tour Guide! Funny! Considerate, clear and confident. Helpful. Blunt with guests who would not comply with times as they would have caused delays. Great overall for families
Thank you for your fantastic review. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable day outside of London and that our guide helped make the experience fun, informative, and well organised. It is wonderful to know that the tour was a great choice for families. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another Golden Tours adventure soon.
