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City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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up to 24 hours in advance

24 to 48 hrs (Approx.)

Paper ticket

Offered in: English and 7 more

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Overview

Discover charming, medieval Stratford-Upon-Avon—the historic birthplace of William Shakespeare—from the comfort of an open-top, double-decker bus. On this sightseeing tour, relax for the full-route journey or hop off at any of the stops along the way to see key attractions like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.

City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Stratford-upon-Avon
Ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours
Hop on or off as many times as you'd like at multiple stops
Great views from the open-air bus of major sights like Shakespeare's birthplace
Scenic drive through the Warwickshire countryside

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What's Included

24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass

On-board audio commentary

Discounts to local attractions

Vouchers valid for 12 months

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure & Return

Departure Point

The first tour stop is the Visitor Information Centre along Bridgefoot, for a full loop of the tour, hop-on here.

Departure Time

24 Hour Ticket

5/1/2021 - 9/30/2021

Monday - Sunday:

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

48 Hour Ticket

5/1/2021 - 9/30/2021

Monday - Sunday:

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Return Details

At the 'end' of the tour, the bus will return to the first departure point - Visitor Information Centre, Bridgefoot.

What To Expect

Savor great views and fascinating history on a full-route tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon’s main sites. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary with the structure of strategically placed stops, frequent pickup and lively commentary.

With your 24- or 48-hour pass (valid from first use), hop on and off at any of the route’s locations. See itinerary below for all stops. Take your time journeying through Shakespeare’s England with a trip to his birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre that still performs Bard’s play, and the Holy Trinity Church where the playwright was baptized and currently resides under a cursed tombstone. Take a short jaunt out of town to lovely Warwickshire to visit the house of Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden.

To end your tour, simply hop off at any of the designated stops on the route.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Operates from May - November
Full tour duration: 55-65 minutes
Tour frequency: Every 20-30 minutes depending on the time of year
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
OPERATED BY City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?

The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

See all safety measures taken by City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.

What is the social distancing policy during City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour?

The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

See all safety measures taken by City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.

Traveler Tips

"As usual the Hop on Hop off bus is a great way to get your bearings and hear the history as well as to help decide which highlights to visit." See review

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Tony_W

, Aug 2020

I paid £30 for 2 x tickets in advance. I received e-tickets 2 days prior to the tour and £30 was taken from my account. I went to Stratford to find that no such tour existed due to covid. As yet I haven't found out how to get my refund. Begs the question, why was I allowed to book online, get £30 removed from my bank and receive tickets knowing full well no tour was in existence. Very poor.

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As usual the Hop on Hop off bus is a...

Catherine A W

, Jun 2018

As usual the Hop on Hop off bus is a great way to get your bearings and hear the history as well as to help decide which highlights to visit. One day is not really enough time to see all of the Shakespeare houses.Two would be better. Unfortunately for us there was one driver sick and roadworks as well to slow things down so we had to wait nearly one hour for the next bus at one point but apart from that the tour was good.

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We had a 48 hour pass and started by...

Carol C

, Mar 2018

We had a 48 hour pass and started by doing the whole tour from the tourist info which helped us to get our bearings. We then had lunch and got back on to go to Mary Arden Farm as it is the furthest away. We spent two hours there and so used the bus again to visit Anne Hathaways Cottage the next day. We then used the bus to drop us back at the station when it was time to go home!

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This tour did not get off to a good...

Julie H

, Jan 2018

This tour did not get off to a good start. As we turned up at stop No.1 for the advertised first bus at 9.30 a.m., in good time. Only to find that it was not there. I tried some emergency contact numbers, but no one knew what was going on. So we waited, and eventually, a bus arrived at 10.00 a.m., to start the days business. The driver said that there would only be one bus operating that day, instead of the usual two, and that the tours would now every hour instead of 30 mins.. Surely if they had problems, they were obliged to run the first bus at its correct time, and not leave people who had booked hanging about, not knowing what was going on. Poor Organisation, and business practice.

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Great sight seeing and convenient...

Paula H

, Jan 2018

Great sight seeing and convenient dropoff points.

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Brilliant tour - great audio guide...

Nicki M

, Oct 2017

Brilliant tour - great audio guide, and perfect way to visit all the important properties - Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Arden's Farm and then the properties in the centre of Stratford. Bought the tickets on line beforehand - and saved quite a bit. Drivers all very polite and friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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I didn't go. Turns out that getting...

Dorothy B

, Sep 2017

I didn't go. Turns out that getting from London to Stratford-upon-Avon is not that easy.

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We booked the 48 hour ticket in...

Barbara R

, Sep 2017

We booked the 48 hour ticket in advance and made a great saving. As we were staying out in Wilmcote, a short walk from Mary Arden's Farm, the bus service was great for us as we left the car at the B and B and used the bus to get in and out of Sratford - that in mind, it may have been better, for us at least, if it carried on a bit later into the evening. The tour itself is very informative with each passenger given a set of headphones to listen to commentary if they choose.

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this was the only way to get to the...

Sheri C

, Sep 2017

this was the only way to get to the locations farther away--we were able to get to Anne Hathaway's house and Mary Arden's Farm with the bus. Very relaxing way to get around.

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Bought a two day pass before we...

Kay J

, Aug 2017

Bought a two day pass before we went,if we had bought on the day it would have been more expensive.The ticket proved to be invaluable as the weather was awful.Regular and on time buses meant it was a doddle to see all the sights and spend as much or little time at each one.Drivers were extremely helpful and courteous couldn't have wished for better service.The only regret is that we didn't do the town attractions early in the day as I think that they would be less busy than in an afternoon.Also Mary Ardens farm could have done with a longer visit as there was loads to see and do.Try to be there at midday as a Tudor meal is served to the staff who give a commentary and answer questions.All in all a great experience.

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