What's the difference between the ticket options?

There are four options: English or Mandarin commentary, each available with or without admission included. The admission-included tickets cover entry to Warwick Castle and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The admission-not-included tickets are lower in price but you'll need to pay entry fees separately on the day.

Where does the tour end — do I return to Victoria?

The tour ends near Gloucester Road Underground Station at approximately 7:00 PM, not at the Victoria departure point. Plan your onward journey from Gloucester Road (District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines).

Is Shakespeare's Birthplace always open on this tour?

Shakespeare's Birthplace is closed on Christmas Eve, so the itinerary will be adjusted if your tour falls on that date. The overall itinerary may also change due to weather or traffic conditions.

Can children come on this tour, and is there a child price?

Children under 3 travel free of charge, though no seat is provided for them. Check the ticket options at booking for applicable child pricing on other ages.

Will the coach have Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is available on the standard vehicle, but during peak season additional coaches may be used that do not have Wi-Fi on board.

Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket shown on your phone is sufficient — there is no need to print anything. Simply have your booking confirmation accessible when you board.

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle Tour from London

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Duration

10 hours 30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Professional tour guide throughout

Admission to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace, and Oxford walking tour (standard ticket only)

Transport by coach from London Victoria and back

Not included

Admission not included on the lower-price ticket option

Food, drinks, and personal purchases

Gratuities for the guide

Wi-Fi (not guaranteed during peak season when additional vehicles are used)

What to expect

Depart London Victoria
8:30 AM departure
Meet at Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, Buckingham Palace Road and board the coach at 8:30 AM.
Drive through the Cotswolds
Travel west through the rolling hills and honey-coloured villages that define the English countryside at its most picturesque.
Warwick Castle
Explore what is considered Britain's greatest medieval castle, accompanied by a guide in period dress who sets the historical scene.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in the market town where the world's most celebrated playwright grew up.
Oxford walking tour
Take a guided walk through the university city, passing colleges, libraries, and landmarks that span nearly a thousand years of academic life.
Return to London
~7:00 PM arrival
The coach drops you near Gloucester Road Underground Station, arriving around 7:00 PM.

Meeting point

Bus Stop 1, Bulleid Way, 123–151 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SR

Make your own way to the meeting point before 8:30 AM. Look for Bus Stop 1 on Bulleid Way, just off Buckingham Palace Road near Victoria Coach Station. Have your ticket ready to show on boarding.

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What to bring

Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
Comfortable walking shoes — Oxford and Warwick Castle involve walking on uneven ground
Weather-appropriate layers — the Cotswolds and castle grounds are exposed

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle Tour from London

Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds, and Warwick Castle Tour from London

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