City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon

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Stratford-upon-Avon is a charming medieval market town in the heart of rural England. Set on the banks of the River Avon which winds its way through the town.

Take the City Sightseeing tour and discover the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and home to the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company.

Discover the exciting story of William Shakespeare’s early years, and see where he spent the first five years with his new wife. Stroll around the house where Shakespeare was born & grew up and see how his father, John, earned his living as a glove maker.

The open top bus tour

The Stratford-upon-Avon City Sightseeing tour serves 11 stops all over the medieval town allowing you to visit the top tourist attractions.

Stratford City Sightseeing

Highlights of the Tour include:

Cruise on the Avon
Come and relax and enjoy the famous River Avon on a 30 minute river cruise from Bancroft Gardens. Cruises run daily between 1030 and 1600

Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Discover the exciting story of William Shakespeare’s early years, and see where he spent the first five years with his new wife. Stroll around the house where Shakespeare was born & grew up and see how his father, John, earned his living as a glove maker.

Shakespeare’s New Place
Visit Stratford-upon-Avon’s newest and most exciting attraction. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and meet the man behind the works in a fascinating new exhibition. Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks.

Hall’s Croft (closed to general public)
Visit the elegant 17th century house where Shakespeare’s eldest daughter, Susanna, and her husband Dr John Hall lived.

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
A beautiful thatched farmhouse where Shakespeare’s wife once lived. Take a stroll through the award-winning gardens overflowing with beautiful blooms and shrubs.

Mary Arden’s Farm (closed to general public)
Home of Shakespeare’s grandparents and childhood home of his mother, Mary Arden.

Buy your ticket on the bus, you can also get your entrance tickets for Avon boating and Anne Hathaways Cottage at the same time!.

How much does it cost?

Just the tour

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	adult	concession	child	family
24 hours	£17	£14.50	£8.50	£40
48 hours	£18	£15	£9	£42

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When do they run?

The summer tour runs:

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Period	First Tour	Frequency	Last Tour
12th April to 2nd November	09:30	every 30 mins	17:00

During busy periods, extra tours may be added. A full tour takes around an hour.

Commentary & Live guides

Listen to the recorded commentary in 7 different languages, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Mandarin.

English speaking 'live guides' will be on the tour buses departing on the hour between 10:00 & 15:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between 23rd March to 3rd November.