Private Guided Tour in Cotswold Way and  Shakespeare's Birthplace

Overview

Explore two of the most historical sites in England on a private tour. Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace, Mary Arden's Farm, and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds. Begin your tour with a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace, a restored 16th-century half-timbered house. Next, visit Mary Arden's Farm, the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Continue to 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. All tours are carried out in executive vehicles. A private tour means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. This is especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people with mobility challenges.

What's included

• ✓Pick up and drop off
• ✓WiFi on board
• ✓Door to Door service
• ✓Entry pass to Shakespeare Birth Place
• ✓Bottled water
• ✓Private transportation
• ✓Guide

• ✕Gratuities

What you'll do

1. 1

   Immerse yourself in the history of the Cotswold at one of the many Cotswold 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. 'Cotswold' 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 'Cotswold' 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. 2

   If you’re looking for a destination for a family holiday, then the Cotswolds is the place for you. Whatever your age, the Cotswolds is a great place to enjoy with a whole host of attractions. If you are looking to keep young children amused then you’ll find many things to entertain them, including farm and wildlife parks and steam railways. If you need to relieve the look of boredom on your teenagers' faces, then the activity centres and popular shopping outlets will definitely help. You don't have to splash the cash to enjoy the Cotswolds! Visit our free museums and explore everything from dinosaurs to historic aircraft. With breath-taking scenery, the Cotswold hills are a great place for a gentle wander or cycle ride. Take to the water and enjoy boat trips from Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and many more. The Cotswolds are famous for many large family festivals ranging from the Science and Literature Festivals in Cheltenham, to the annual Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.

   ⏱ 1 hour
3. 3

   Explore Stratford upon Avon The famous home of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is forever synonymous with history and culture. Set on the banks of the picturesque River Avon it is one of the most recognisable towns in the UK. Home to Blenheim Palace, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and of course the Royal Shakespeare Theatre what better place to visit to learn about Olde England than here? You can spend the day relaxing on the banks of the river or take a river cruise to really appreciate the town. If you want to learn more about the town itself then why not take the open-top tour bus which consists of 11 stops and you can hop on and off as you please throughout the day. For a day with a bit of a difference, you can visit The Mechanical Art and Design museum, but better known as the MAD museum in Henley Street which boasts "brilliant-but-bonkers machines" made by Kinetic artists. Items on show include mechanized flipbooks and a musical typewriter.

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total duration of this tour is 10 hours. 5 hours spent visiting sites and 5 hours on journey and lunch break

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.