England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London
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England in One Day: Stonehenge, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trip from London
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Save on both time and transport costs by visiting four of England’s most popular day trip destinations—including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—in one tour. Marvel at ancient Stonehenge, journey through the idyllic Cotswolds countryside, enjoy a panoramic tour of historic Bath, and visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare.
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$174.97
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Ages 0-99, max of 50 per group
Duration: 12h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bath and Stonehenge
- Explore with a tour guide to learn the stories behind the sights
- Great-value tour include entrance fees and round-trip transport
- See the best of England's monuments, all in a single day
- Visit Stonehenge
- Private tour of Shakespeare's Schoolroom
- Panoramic tour of the city of Bath
- Professional guide
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Coach
- Entry/Admission - Amesbury
- Entry/Admission - Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
What's not included- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry/Admission - Bath Abbey
- Entry/Admission - Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Make your way to Victoria Coach Station in central London to meet your guide. Set out on the journey to Stonehenge aboard an air-conditioned coach. On arrival, pick up your entrance tickets and audio guide. Learn about the prehistoric stones from the audio commentary and ponder their mysterious origins as you stand before the towering landmark. Back on the coach, continue through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to Bath for a panoramic tour of the UNESCO-listed city. See Bath Abbey, the River Avon, and the Georgian buildings of the Royal Crescent, and hear about the city’s legendary Roman Baths and connection with Jane Austen. Enjoy some free time to take photos or shop for souvenirs. Get your camera ready as you journey through one of England’s most scenic regions: the Cotswolds. As you pass through the rolling countryside and historic market towns, admire the pretty stone cottages, bridges, and walled lanes, all built with the region’s characteristic honey-colored stone. Finally, arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon, a town renowned as the birthplace of Shakespeare. Strolling the picturesque town, with its half-timbered houses and scenic riverfront, pay a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom. At the tour's end, return to the original departure point in central London.
- Start:
- Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UKLocated on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
End:- Gloucester Road Station, Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SF, UKThe station is served by the District, Circle, and Piccadilly line and takes approximately 20 minutes to Central London.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2452T6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2452T6
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Itinerary
- Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UKLocated on 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP, approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 7:45am (Boarding starts at 7.30am)
- 1Pass byNo. 1 Royal Crescent
- 2Pass byThe Roman BathsCotswolds
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- Gloucester Road Station, Gloucester Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 4SF, UKThe station is served by the District, Circle, and Piccadilly line and takes approximately 20 minutes to Central London.
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- W7584TUkathleeng0 contributionsPotter TourThe transport to and from London was great, I would like to give emphasis on how the driver- Dave was very fun and knowleadgable about the London. I would highly recommend Dave. The tour itself was not too bad, just a tip- to maximize the tour make sure you have eaten so that no time is allocated on eating whilst on tour, simply because there are some parts of the tour where you have to get in long lines to actually see what you want to see.Written September 8, 2024
- YardieExplorer0 contributionsBeautiful drive, terrible check in …I loved this tour. It was truly great! It was raining all day so that detracted from our enjoyment, however, that is not the fault of the tour operators. The tour itself started rocky. Unlike the other tour operators that I stopped and asked for directions along the way, this group is hidden in the back. Just keep walking, pass the Starbucks, get to the very end and you’ve found them. They are not well marked. And the people keep walking away so it’s hard to pin down if you are in the correct location. I would advise that you arrive at least 30 mins before departure. I promise you, yes, the check in process is TERRIBLE! But after that, it’s a good time. (Removed a star for how horrific the check in process is, they should learn from the other tour groups that have tables and signs and smiles throughout the terminal) Ok. Onto the tour. Our guide was very knowledgable, helpful and friendly. He was originally from Bath so could give details that many others didn’t quite have. Windsor Castle was a great time. Truly beautiful building with so much history. We also caught the changing of the guards. Stonehenge was stunning. And they have a great coffee shop there. The food and the inn was fantastic. The town itself is lovely with lots of art and homemade chocolates so be sure to walk around. Overall, great trip. For those who really want to enjoy each location I would say just stay out by Bath and take a day for Stonehenge and a day for Windsor castle. 90 mins is not enough for either.Written September 8, 2024
- magd0lined0 contributionsBest day trip!The trip was amazing! Visiting the Windsor Castle was the highlight of our trip to UK! Our guid Nicolas was excellent, friendly, funny, informative, and courteous. Recommend this tour for sure.Written September 7, 2024
- SophieVa-PaulRe0 contributionsA Stone Circle Early ExperienceWe thank our lucky stars that we could book the early morning guided visit within the stone circle. This visit has limited places, is indeed more expensive, and is very early (06h30). Nevertheless, every extra penny and every lost minute of sleep was absolutely worthwhile. Moreover, we were blessed with impeccable weather… just the right amount of dawn sunlight and clouds to give us the best colour textures. In other words, summarising all of the above, it was a most moving and beautiful experience.Written September 7, 2024
- Nancy K0 contributionsA great tourThe tour was well worth our time and money. Our tour guide, Steve, was a wealth of information sprinkled with the right amount of jokes. It was our first day ever in London. We learned about so much history and quaint facts. I know where the queen bought her undergarments and the name of the paint color on the buildings.Written September 7, 2024
- MVK180 contributionsLoved the places and the tour!Both places were amazing and the tour itself was well planned and executed. The guide and driver were great! It's a lot to see in 1 day and it's a long day. Bath itself there is enough to see for a full day.Written September 7, 2024
- L645KWpatrickt0 contributionsGreat stories and excellent organizationLisa and Robert were a great combo, and Lisa was extremely entertaining. Interesting stories and a wonderful disposition, with the perfect hint of British humor.Written September 7, 2024
- KristaV2470 contributionsDefinitely worth the priceThis has to be experienced to understand how wonderful the destination is! A really well executed experience with something for everyone. Definitely worth the price.Written September 6, 2024
- Valerie H0 contributionsPriceless Experience !! Do not hesitateAndy was our tour guide, and he was absolutely amazing: hilarious, knowledgeable, and zero f’s given !! He was the BEST. Bath beat all of our expectations. Almost indescribable energy there. So tranquil and beautiful, pretty unreal. Andy even tipped us off to a pub with hand-pumped cider, and, oh yes, we listened. No regrets there! Next up was Lacock and, lemme tell ya, dining in a fourteenth century pub is pretty amazing. Stop and look around. It’s worth it. Then, the final act was Stonehenge at sunset. We met another amazing guide, Graham, at Stonehenge who helped Andy shepherd us through the inner rings in small groups. The stones, the sheep, the sunset…exhilarating! We got all the photos we needed and then some, but it’s really not about the photos, it’s about the vibes, and the history, I suppose ! Vibes were definitely high the whole time. We will cherish these memories forever !Written September 6, 2024
- K4352OVkaties0 contributionsGreat day trip from LondonEnough time at each stop to explore and entertainment during the drive. Eugene and Ricardo were the best! Highly recommend.Written September 6, 2024
- apeter90 contributionsMust do Tour5/5, Guide-Eugene and driver Ricardo were awesome. Eugene was a great guide with amazing histories of the area; articulate and humorous. Ricardo skillfully drove to all of our destinations with tremendous skill; safety conscious all the way. The coach was extremely modern and comfortable. Great tour!Written September 6, 2024
- Laura B0 contributionsFabulous day trip!I have always wanted to see Stonehenge and Bath. I took my 21 year old student along for the adventure. The trip was fantastic! Our guide, Eugene, was terrific! He was very informative and shared fun facts along the way while also providing some rest time on the drive.Written September 6, 2024
- sjmanak0 contributionsAmazing inner circle a MUSTA wonderful full day excursion. Prepare for 11am to 10pm day. A stunning finish in the inner circle of Stonehenge! Only our group was there at the end of day, wow. Tom made the trip so fun and with plenty of knowledge too. We stopped in Bath to view the Roman baths, so very cool. Then a lunch stop in a 13th century pub in Lacock. A charming tiny town about 45 mins from Stonehenge. Our group of 50 people were broken into two groups, we each had about 20 minutes of free time for photos and videos of the amazing Stonehenge. You will LOVE this tour! Our driver Lee was fabulous too.Written September 5, 2024
- richardsS1699XX0 contributionsJames and George were awesome for the tourJames our tour guide was amazing. Knowledge and kind. Made for a great experience. George our driver was very nice as well. We made 3 stops where James went over some of the town history and allowed us to venture out on our own to sight see as wellWritten September 4, 2024
- jenniferlA979SS0 contributionsFlawless and fantasticLisa was fantastic, provided a lot of details that we would not have known otherwise! We loved both Stonehenge and Bath. Compared to other tours we have been on, this was very well organized. Thoroughly enjoyed our day. Flawless!Written September 4, 2024
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Abbie I
5 contributions
Jun 2023
Steve was an awesome guide who provided us with a lot of information and insight into the places we visited. He was overall extremely helpful and would recommend booking this tour w/ Steve! Itinerary was well paced to allow enough time to explore each place and see all the highlights.
Written June 23, 2023
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Aletta L
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
To be clear, our review of the day itself is 4/5; however, our review of our tour guide (Zozo) and quality of the tour is 5/5!!!
Zozo was dynamic right from the beginning! He was very knowledgeable, but balanced when and what to share instead of overpowering. The chemistry he creates with his tours makes the day fabulous while knowing he is absolutely the one in control. Our family lost our camera along the way and he was very helpful in organizing another tour guide to pick it up and return it to London so we could pick it up the next morning! Thanks Zozo!
Note: we knew the tour day was going to be long, but the travel through the Cotswolds puts you quite late into Stratford cutting that experience too short (and therefore lacklustre). Still very grateful we checked off so many iconic sights in one day!
Zozo was dynamic right from the beginning! He was very knowledgeable, but balanced when and what to share instead of overpowering. The chemistry he creates with his tours makes the day fabulous while knowing he is absolutely the one in control. Our family lost our camera along the way and he was very helpful in organizing another tour guide to pick it up and return it to London so we could pick it up the next morning! Thanks Zozo!
Note: we knew the tour day was going to be long, but the travel through the Cotswolds puts you quite late into Stratford cutting that experience too short (and therefore lacklustre). Still very grateful we checked off so many iconic sights in one day!
Written August 13, 2022
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Jess A
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Our most handsome guide, Alan, was very informative and entertaining while being patient with visitors who might have been left behind-- being sure to get in touch with them and have another tour pick them up. Alan was so filled with humor and compelling facts that kept us interested on this long, full-day journey. I only wish we could do it again the next day!
Written March 26, 2023
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Kristina
8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The trip was pretty awesome, quite a long day, there’s so much to see. Our guide, Andrew was awesome, knowledgeable Scottish man with a sense of humor. Bath was very busy due to the Christmas markets, which made it impossible to get into the Roman bath without a reservation. Overall I recommend this tour which is helpful yo get a little taste of English culture. Shakespeare town I think was my favorite experience as it is actually interactive and not just something to look at.
Written November 26, 2023
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Matt_3691
Wodonga, Australia21 contributions
We met Anne-Maree (Guide) & TourGuy (Driver) at 8am. Great introduction, great information.
Comfortable Bus. There was an MV incident on the motorway to Stonehenge, but they managed it perfectly and ensured we didn't miss a beat all day. My girls loved the tour and it was an amazing day! A highly recommended tour us great guide and Driver 👍
Comfortable Bus. There was an MV incident on the motorway to Stonehenge, but they managed it perfectly and ensured we didn't miss a beat all day. My girls loved the tour and it was an amazing day! A highly recommended tour us great guide and Driver 👍
Written January 6, 2020
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Abby B
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We had a lovely trip with Peter,
we saw all the stops with plenty of time and Peter was very informative and really knew his stuff.
we got to Stonehenge quite early so it was pretty empty which was great. Continued to Bath, which is a nice area, but note that the Baths themselves are not included. The Cotswold was lovely but is only a drive by, you don’t stop there. Finally we got to Stratford which was the highlight of the trip! We really enjoyed the whole day.
Our day was very smooth sailing as people all came to the bus at the allocated hours (so highly recommend listening to the guide in this regard)
And there is no food included. There were places to stop and eat but we packed food and were glad we did.
we saw all the stops with plenty of time and Peter was very informative and really knew his stuff.
we got to Stonehenge quite early so it was pretty empty which was great. Continued to Bath, which is a nice area, but note that the Baths themselves are not included. The Cotswold was lovely but is only a drive by, you don’t stop there. Finally we got to Stratford which was the highlight of the trip! We really enjoyed the whole day.
Our day was very smooth sailing as people all came to the bus at the allocated hours (so highly recommend listening to the guide in this regard)
And there is no food included. There were places to stop and eat but we packed food and were glad we did.
Written March 12, 2023
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Anusha
Perth3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
The driver and guide were very good but I felt if we went to Bath , then the actua Bath would be included in the trip but we couldn’t get in as no tickets were able to be purchased either . Never stopped at Cotswolds . That was a big waste of time . Stone henge was good . Stratford upon Avon was nice at the school but didn’t go to see his house replica how it used to be as well as the theatre .
Written December 30, 2022
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Mobile766464
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We were on Tour 6 to Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford-Upon-Avon tour on Aug 17 with St Nicholas and Carlo.
It was a fantastic tour I would recommend to everyone if you don’t have a lot of time, can’t drive, want to get a glimpse of the famous historical Stonehenge, beautiful Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. This is the right place!
Although we spent a lot of time of the coach, our tour guide Nicholas with Carlo the driver have done a superb job in entertaining us with his humour. Nicholas was very knowledgeable, he gave us a lot of information about London, as well as the places we were going. He made the tour full of fun for everyone!
Instructions to assemble were clear.
Only downside is time too short to explore more of the city even start 7:45am with a finish of 8:30pm back in London. We would definitely come back for a long weekend in Bath as this is indeed a lovely and beautiful little town, reachable by train.
Pack your lunch or just grab a quick bite to maximise your time to spend in exploring the tour!
We will look for Nicolas again for our next tour in England! Thank you.
It was a fantastic tour I would recommend to everyone if you don’t have a lot of time, can’t drive, want to get a glimpse of the famous historical Stonehenge, beautiful Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. This is the right place!
Although we spent a lot of time of the coach, our tour guide Nicholas with Carlo the driver have done a superb job in entertaining us with his humour. Nicholas was very knowledgeable, he gave us a lot of information about London, as well as the places we were going. He made the tour full of fun for everyone!
Instructions to assemble were clear.
Only downside is time too short to explore more of the city even start 7:45am with a finish of 8:30pm back in London. We would definitely come back for a long weekend in Bath as this is indeed a lovely and beautiful little town, reachable by train.
Pack your lunch or just grab a quick bite to maximise your time to spend in exploring the tour!
We will look for Nicolas again for our next tour in England! Thank you.
Written August 20, 2024
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Jonathan N
8 contributions
Nicholas provided an exceptional tour experience that exceeded all expectations. His knowledge and passion for the history of Stonehenge, Bath, and Stratford upon Avon were evident throughout the tour, making every stop incredibly informative and engaging. The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to explore each location thoroughly while also having enough time to appreciate the highlights. Nicholas's professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail truly made this tour a 5-star experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to delve into England's rich history and culture!
Written April 13, 2024
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Marie_Chanson
Minneapolis, MN13 contributions
This was a wonderful tour to Stonehenge (very moving experience), Bath (delicious fudge shops)and Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s elementary school). Our guide, Alan, was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and entertaining. The driver, Lorenzo, navigated busy traffic in the city and on the highways. Alan was happy to answer any questions about the sites and local customs. I traveled with my adult daughter who is also a fan of Shakespeare). I highly recommend this tour!!!
Written August 7, 2023
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Hi. Does this tour include Shakespeare’s grave year round?
Written February 19, 2022
Bonjour ,
Les billets d'admissions pour shakespeare's scoolroomet roman bath ne sont pas inclus. Est-ce que ces
activités valent la peine ?
Il s'agit d'un groupe de combien de personnes?
Louise
Written September 5, 2019
Hi, may I ask if we take the tour but do not go back to London from Stratford-upon-Avon (to continue to go North), is it still ok?
Written August 9, 2019
You can try Uber, but it can be expensive, better order a rental car.
Written August 30, 2019
Is there time to grab lunch somewhere? Someone mentioned no food on the coach... Is that really true?
Written April 7, 2019
There is a posted "no food or drink" policy on the bus (I saw it in very small lettering on the gate sign) and passengers were instructed to step out of the cue and discard their coffees when boarding the coach at 7:45 am :(
However, once on the bus, our guide did clarify that the policy is no hot food or drink, and recommended we grab a sandwich in Bath to eat on the bus between Bath and Stratford-on-Avon in order to maximize the very limited time we had to see Bath (less than 1.5 hours) -- although honestly I couldn't tell if she was quoting company policy or taking pity on us and relaxing the rules.
Tip: Upon arrival in Bath, I ducked in to the Waitrose supermarket on High Street/Bridge Street, which has an impressive prepared food/takeaway section -- excellent selection, good quality, inexpensive (especially compared to cafes catering to the tourist crowd at midday), and they were not very busy considering it was a Saturday afternoon. I was able to pick up a sandwich for lunch and eat it quickly -- it was 2pm and I was hungry! -- and some food to eat later on for dinner, since the coach wouldn't return to London until about 8pm. There was no time to get a meal in Stratford-on-Avon, so I was glad that I had done that!
Written August 26, 2019
How much time would you have in Bath? Would there be enough time to see the Baths and Jane Austen's Museum?
Written April 3, 2019
I don’t remember exactly how much time we were in Bath, but certainly not enough for you to see the baths and a museum. I wouldn’t recommend the baths either. You should do a separate trip just to Bath.
Written April 3, 2019
suliha
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi, for meet at victoria station.. which of place I can meet the coach? is it there have counter or any landmark u can advise to find?
Written August 24, 2018
There is a board with the location of the tour bus. It will say Premium tours bath and Stonehenge and then the gate number the bus is waiting at!
Written January 17, 2019
Hi, Lucia. What would you like to know about this attraction?
About how much time at each location.
How much travel between each location.
I have preteen kids, any advice?
Written June 16, 2018
The tour itself leaves at 7:45 am and did not return until about 8pm. We spent between 1.5-2 hours driving from place to place. These buses had no bathrooms or WiFi so many people slept or read a book. There were a good amount of kids on the tour, but for younger kids this is a very long day. I would recommend for older kids like 12 and up. We parked at each location for about 1-1.5 hours.
Written June 17, 2018
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