Private Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon and The Cotswolds
Description
Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.
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Itinerary
When visiting Stratford, one must go and see the enchanting 16th Century home of William Shakespeare. Inside you will not only see the room where he was born, but have a chance to see one of the few original First Folio's left in existance. The live actors 'Shakespeare Aloud' will also be waiting for your requests for reenactments of Shakespeare's most famous plays.
Often called the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds,’ Broadway is famous for its elegant High Street lined with charming boutiques, tearooms, and historic coaching inns. Enjoy a leisurely walk and soak in the beauty of this quintessential English village.
Next, we visit the enchanting village of Snowshill, known for its tranquil charm and stunning views over the Cotswolds countryside. Wander its winding lanes and admire the beautifully preserved cottages. If time allows, an optional visit to Snowshill Manor can be arranged, a fascinating home filled with an eccentric collection of treasures.
A short drive brings us to two of the most picturesque villages in the Cotswolds: • Upper Slaughter – A peaceful, unspoiled village with a charming ford and historic manor houses. • Lower Slaughter – Home to the iconic Old Mill, a lovely riverside setting, and beautiful stone cottages. We’ll take a gentle stroll along the river connecting the two villages, soaking in the fairytale-like scenery.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up at any hotel within Central London
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
A great view of the English countryside and wonderful history of Shakespeare. Interesting villages and stunning churches.
Fantastic tour and guide. Our family had a wonderful time. Our guide Christian was excellent. Very accommodating and personable.
Thank you for the great review! I’m so glad you and your family had a wonderful time. It was a pleasure guiding you, and we’d love to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We really enjoyed our tour. Certainly one of the highlights on our family trip to England. Christian was a fantastic guide. Very personable, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m delighted to hear the tour was a highlight of your family trip to England. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you all, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience. Your recommendation means a lot, and I’d be happy to welcome you on another adventure anytime!
Our driver was “WILL” and he gave us a wonderful day. Arrived on time, drove safely, and was a never ending source of knowledge on history and most other topics throughout our tour. We were a family of 7 with ages ranging from 21 to 84 and everyone enjoyed their discussions and interactions with Will. Van was clean and tidy. Overall a great experience. As for the places visited, never enough time to see them in great depth because of the drive times, so would probably opt for fewer stops in future as to allow for more time to stroll and take it all in. Just a personal preference. But definitely worth the visit!
We had a lovely day touring the English countryside. The personalized itinerary allowed us to explore at our own pace and discover hidden gems we wouldn't have found on our own. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel in the heart of London, making it very convenient. Our guide Christian was very friendly and knowledgeable, going above and beyond with my mother-in-law, who has mobility issues.
Outstanding!! Truly tailored to what we wanted to see. The Cotswolds! Christian was so knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed our day with him and will refer friends. We will also reach out to him when we come back.
Christian was our guide and he was amazing! Lots of interesting history, great conversations. Tailored Tours held up to its name when Christian asked us about our interests and focused our tour on more of what we wanted to see- The Cotswolds! The private tour is worth the money because the smaller vehicle versus a tour bus enabled Christian to take us to the most beautiful less crowded villages. If we come back to England, we will be reaching back out to Christian for our next adventure!
Fabulous tour to the Cotswolds with a focus on Stratford upon the Avon, Oxford and the countryside. Our guide (Christian) was knowledgeable, interesting, positive, and fun to be with. We highly recommend the Company and Christian in particular.
We so enjoyed our trip. It was a favorite tour while we visited Europe for 2.5 weeks. Our guide, Oz, was incredible knowledgeable about each place we went. Our driver, Christian, was very helpful, especially getting me in and out of the van (I have a fractured kneecap that is still healing). We will use this company every time we visit London.
Amazing country side sight seeing. We had time wnough to see all places we wanted to visit. William was excellent! Very knowledgeable, and he accommodate all our needs. He made the trip fun for all of us (husband, 2 children and I) It was so worth it to do this day trip. We will definitely do it again!!
