Overview
Explore two of the most historical sites in England on a private vehicle tour. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Mary Arden's Farm, and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Discover the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother and see a 500-year-old cottage. Begin your tour with a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace, a restored 16th-century half-timbered house. Then, head to Mary Arden's Farm, the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Next, visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a beautiful 500-year-old cottage. One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills. Enjoy the convenience of a private tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Pick up and drop off
- ✓Door to Door service
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✕Entry fee to any sites
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Blue badge guide
What you'll do
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Immerse yourself in the history of the Cotswolds at one of the many Cotswolds museums, great historic houses, or just walk through the streets and down the back lanes within the beautiful Cotswold stone towns and villages. There is so much history to take in that you’ll be sure to find a historic story that rewards your interests. 'Cotswolds' is a combination of two very old English words. Everyone's pretty much agreed that 'Wolds' are gentle hills. And most people agree that 'Cots' are sheep enclosures. So 'Cotswolds' probably just means an area of gentle hills with plenty of sheep around. The Cotswolds hills are criss-crossed with dry stone walls. The picturesque Cotswold landscape is completed with hidden river valleys and distinctive market towns and villages made of the famous Cotswold stone. Many Cotswold villages have enigmatic names such as The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold,
⏱ 2 hours - 2
If you’re looking for a destination for a family holiday, or somewhere to go on a family break, then make sure you book your next break away with your family to the Cotswolds. Whatever your age, the Cotswolds is a great place to enjoy with a whole host of attractions and activities. If you are looking to keep young children amused then you’ll find many things to entertain them, including farm and wildlife parks, steam railways and museums. If you need to relieve the look of boredom on your teenagers' faces, then the activity centres, water sports and popular shopping outlets will definitely help. You don't have to splash the cash to enjoy the Cotswolds! Visit one of our free museums and explore everything from dinosaurs to historic aircraft, or spend the day discovering one of the many country parks. With breathtaking scenery, the Cotswold hills are a great place for a gentle wander or cycle ride. You'll be spoilt for choice for picnic spots and great places to fly a kite along the way. Take to the water and enjoy boat trips from Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Lechlade on Thames, Saul and Ebley, near Stroud. The Cotswolds are famous for a whole host of large family festivals and events from the Science and Literature Festivals in Cheltenham, to the annual Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford and Wychwood, one of the most family-friendly music festivals.
⏱ 1 hour - 3
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$203
Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
