Stratford-upon-Avon: River Cruise and City Audio Tour
Description
Discover the charming sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30-minute river cruise. Explore the historic Tudor landmarks at your own pace with a digital audio guide. Step onboard a traditional Edwardian vessel and enjoy a serene cruise along the River Avon. You’ll spot iconic landmarks such as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the Holy Trinity Church where the Bard was buried. Pass underneath the 15th century Clopton Bridge, and take scenic snaps of the historic market town. Afterwards, continue exploring the sights of Stratford with an audio guide. Uncover nine points of interest, such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and more.
Tour Options
Itinerary
See the iconic theatre dedicated to the Bard. Located on the waterfront of the River Avon, plays and musicals are regularly performed here.
Built in the 15th century, pass underneath this iconic medieval stone bridge.
Enjoy the views of this park and gardens, which regularly features markets and lively street performances.
Opened in 1986, the Swan Theatre is one of three theatres owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
See the church which holds the tomb of William Shakespeare and his wife, Anne Hathaway.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Board your cruise at River Cruises located at Bancroft Gardens, River Frontage next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6NA
- Tickets are only valid for the booked date
- The cruise operates daily with boats running every 15-30 minutes from 10:30am to 4:00pm. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival
- Please note during periods of high water, the tour duration can vary as the cruise cannot pass underneath the bridges
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome
Reviews(28)
We booked this river tour direct with the operator Avon Boating in the Mayflower. The staff were great starting of by telling me my ice cream and dribbled onto my and giving me tissues and offering to dry a seat outside to sit on. With everyones agreement the tour was extended 10 mins to go further up the river where we saw a swan and cygnets. The commentary was engaging and informative without too much detail. would recommend.
Great scenery, either is raining or not
Guide was great lovely short trip very informative
Hello, Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're so glad you found the trip informative and enjoyed your guide. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to them, they'll be delighted to hear it. Best regards, Vox City International
A very beautiful boat ride, cool breeze, scenic routes, the swans and ducks came to say hello, the beautiful sprawling properties with massive gardens, just an insight to how "the other half lives"!! Very relaxing & unrushed journey after lunch with friends. We had fun!!
Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed such a relaxing ride, from the scenic views and wildlife to the beautiful gardens along the way. Sounds like the perfect way to spend an afternoon with friends. Thanks so much for sharing! Best regards, Vox City International
Stratford upon Avon is somewhere I feel everyone should visit and experience. It is part of our history and known across the world for being the birth place and home of the great bard Shakespeare. If you can look beyond the cheesy Shakespeare references the place is a relatively well kept olde English town. There is plenty to do in the daytime and lots of good places to eat. Prices are a little higher all round, which is quite a thing. It is extremely quiet after about 9pm, so if you are looking for a night life this is not really the place for you. However all said and done a fabulous place to spend a day or two.
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Stratford upon Avon and found it such a charming, historic town to spend time in. Thanks so much for recommending it to others! Best regards, Vox City International
Great trip Good guide Unfortunately more expensive to book on TripAdvisor than whilst there
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're really glad you had a great trip overall and enjoyed your time with your guide. Best regards, Vox City International
We had a great time aboard the boat. It was easy to find and the staff were very helpful. Unfortunately the QR code for the audio guide sent us to information about Dublin (we were obviously in Stratford upon Avon). Luckily the boat had audio handsets that we used on our journey. These were very interesting and we had a great time.
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing this! We're glad you had a great time on the boat and found the staff helpful. We're sorry the QR code linked to the wrong audio content — we'll flag this so it can be corrected. Glad the onboard handsets worked well for you and made the journey enjoyable regardless! Best regards, Vox City International
Lovely activity , really welcoming staff will use again . Realy enjoyed it relaxing
Hello, Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're so glad you found the activity relaxing and enjoyed your time with us. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team — they'll be delighted to hear it. Thanks so much, and we look forward to welcoming you again! Best regards, Vox City International
The river boats were easy to spot, but the Viator name was not visible, causing a little confusion. The lady who checked my phone ticket was very helpful and got us on board with no fuss. Lovely trip in both directions, ie upriver and downriver, with useful printed maps and handheld audio guides. We were lucky with the weather and sat in the prow giving great views of both banks. Excellent excursion all round.
Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the boat trip and had a smooth experience once on board. We also appreciate your comments regarding the signage, as they are helpful for us to understand where we can improve the experience for our guests. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the views and the overall excursion, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Best regards, Vox City International
The Jennifer May was a lovely trip. Chris and Dan were very welcoming and we enjoyed a very relaxing time. Highly recommended!
Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip and had a relaxing experience. We are also glad to know that Chris and Dan helped make your visit welcoming and enjoyable. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Vox City. Best regards, Vox City Customer Service
