Absorb the majesty of England’s historical and cultural treasures on a customizable full-day tour of Warwick Castle, Oxford, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon from London. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the rich history of ancient landmarks like Warwick Castle; get acquainted with Shakespeare’s hometown in Stratford-upon-Avon; absorb the natural splendor of the Cotswolds; and see the prestigious university buildings of Oxford. Relish the flexibility of this tour by customizing the day according to your interests. Upgrade to include entrance fees, or enjoy the flexibility of deciding on the day which attractions you'd like to visit.

Explore Warwick Castle, the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon on a full day tour from London
Customize your itinerary with flexible tour options at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon
Upgrade to a tour of Warwick Castle, including the dungeons and gardens
Opt to visit Shakespeare's childhood home at Stratford-upon-Avon
Escorted by a knowledgeable English speaking guide
Upgrade to include entrance fees or decide on the day which attractions you'd like to visit

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This flexible, budget-friendly tour lets you pick between free walking tours or ticketed entry at the sites.

What's Included

Expert guide
Superior Coach incl. Wifi & USB charging on board
Entry to Warwick Castle (if option selected)
Entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace, if option selected
Personal Audio Headset

Entrance tickets, if option selected
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Victoria Coach, London SW1W 9RH, UK
Departs from Victoria Coach Station Gate 1 - 5 Nearest Station: Victoria

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Return Details

Victoria Station, Victoria St, London SW1E 5ND, UK
Finishes near Victoria Station

What To Expect

After pickup from a centrally located spot in London, pop in your state-of-the-art Vox headphones and relax during the scenic journey to Warwick in a luxury coach. Listen as your knowledgeable guide offers illuminating commentary on the rich heritage of Warwick Castle; hear gruesome tales of torture in the castle’s dungeons and marvel at the fortification’s ancient origin.

On arrival, opt to purchase an entrance ticket to the castle in order to enjoy an enriching guided tour of the 1,000-year-old fortress’s interior. Alternatively, enhance your experience of the city center on a free guided walking tour of the well-preserved monuments and antique landmarks of Warwick.

Next, head to Stratford-on-Avon to discover the birthplace of the pioneering playwright, William Shakespeare. Either stroll through the beautiful market town independently or choose to visit Shakespeare’s quaint half-timbered home and delve into his childhood.

After enriching your literary knowledge, return to the coach and travel to Oxford, a blissfully beautiful city replete with grand university buildings and charming waterways. Discover which prominent intellectual figures attended the prestigious Oxford University and then embark on a tour of the city’s cobbled streets and picture-perfect college courtyards.

Finally, admire the abundance of natural beauty in the Cotswolds, a region replete with rolling hills and quintessential English villages. Listen to legends and legacies surrounding the area's rich heritage and then relax during the return journey to London, where the tour concludes.

Please note, entrance fees are not included, but can be purchased from your guide on tour, or select the option to include admission tickets when booking. Please see the Itinerary section for prices.

Warwick Castle

Over a thousand years of history are waiting to be discovered at this fantastic medieval castle. Set against the River Avon within 64 acres of landscaped parkland, this beautiful castle once belonged to the most powerful man in England, The Earl of Warwick. Learn how the 'Kingmaker' was the only man who dared defy the King, and how he defeated the armies of King Edward IV in battle before taking the King himself as a prisoner. Explore the lavishly decorated State Rooms and 17th-century Great Hall; a room boasting an impressive collection of artefacts including suits of armour and medieval weapons. In the castle's 14th-century gaol, the original dungeon, see graffiti left behind by prisoners hundreds of years ago. How many names can you spot?

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Shakespeare's Birthplace

This ancient market town is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, widely regarded to be the greatest writer in English literature and the world's greatest ever dramatist. You'll visit the 16th-century half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Enjoy a fascinating insight into tales of his family life and admire rare artefacts on displays from the Shakespeare Trust's world-class collections.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers

Operated by Evan Evans Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

about cancellations

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Warwick Castle, Oxford, Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon Custom Day Trip?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas

Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Warwick Castle, Oxford, Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon Custom Day Trip?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Warwick Castle, Oxford, Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon Custom Day Trip?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Warwick Castle, Oxford, Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon Custom Day Trip?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Reviews

4.0

269 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers

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My son and I loved the...

Roshni_J, Nov 2021

My son and I loved the tour. Totally worth it. It is a must visit when you are in UK. The coach was comfortable and I must mention about the guide and the driver who were wonderful throughout the tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hello Roshni, Thank you for the 5* review! We are happy to see that you had a memorable experience with us. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, that is why we take pride in providing a clean and comfortable space for all of our guests so our team appreciates that you noticed. We hope to see you again soon on another one of our tours. Best wishes Evan Evans Team

Everything

Waheguru_S, Mar 2020

Godfrey was great and loved the tour. It was relaxing and a lot of history. I got lucky since there were not that many people

Review

Priya_S, Mar 2020

I just loved the tour guide. She was so active and had enough knowledge about the places. I just wish if you could have stopped at cotswold for few minutes just for pictures. Overall it was good.

PRESENTATION

Maureen_C, Dec 2019

I felt both husband and fhought very knowledgeable especially on the areas we visited. Under stood our accent as well . Had no trouble with driver and guide , very helpfull

Excellent

adrianabarclay, Nov 2019

Catia and driver Mike made this experience awesome! Catia is so knowledgeable of the history surrounding the places and she shared it with us I’ve learned so much on this tour. Definitely recommend it.

Great Tour on 8/9/2019

Heidi S, Aug 2019

Our guide Rowan? was very knowledgeable and you could tell she loves her job. She glows with excitement.

Okay but not amazing

Stephanie_P, Jul 2019

The tour was quite rushed and it doesn't actually stop through the Cotswolds like I expected. You just drive through a small section of it and don't really get to see much of it at all. The tour guide was lovely but for the few hours that you do spend it certain cities, it's not well organised. Normally a fan of organised day trips but this one was a bit of a letdown for me.

Misleading Title!!

Cynthia_W, Jun 2019

I enjoyed visiting the sites at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. However, I am very disappointed the coach that there was no stop, only drove through the Cotswolds (I finally found that it has mentioned very subtle on the tour itinerary). I may suggest the tour organiser should delete it as to avoid any misunderstanding. Finally the tour guide spent very long time for each site in Oxford, perhaps she needed to take care of two languages in a tour.

Experience about the tour

TAPAS_G, Jun 2019

To be specific - Time allowed for every tourist place Is enough. Bus is very comfortabl. Mr.Guide is Good , witty and comfortabl. But,Cotswold village is not at all seen or felt by me,which i have wished for as pet the itinerar. Overall goo.

Impassive journey

bjrayan, Apr 2019

One of the most impassive and unforgettable day tour, a guide all the time shown her professional knowledge on the trip and a coach drive keep a safety manner as well.

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