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

Discover Shakespeare's hometown on the Stratford-upon-Avon hop on hop off bus tour. Hop on the Red Route and ride past the places that shaped his life, from his birthplace to his final resting place at Holy Trinity Church.

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Highlights

  • Make a chart to explore the places of your interest across the city of Stratford.
  • Acoustic commentary in English languages are available.
  • Access to 1 route that covers about 11 stops around the city. It drives you through all the significant sites of attractions and appealing features.
  • Offering countless hop-on and off the bus having full spectrum views.
  • Mobile and Paper voucher both are accepted on tour

Overview

Explore Shakespeare's hometown on the Stratford-upon-Avon hop on hop off bus tour. With a 24 or 48-hour ticket, you can hop off at any of the 11 stops around the town, from Shakespeare's Birthplace to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and hop back on whenever you're ready. Along the way, live and pre-recorded commentary brings the town's Tudor history to life as you pass the River Avon and the surrounding Warwickshire countryside.

Itinerary

The town is famous to be the hometown of Shakespeare. It is full of amusing shops and good quality restaurants. The pubs line the streets of the medieval city all in the environs of the scenic beauty of Avon River. The magnificent Warwickshire countryside lies close to it. Take an adventurous boat ride across the Avon River. Visit the birthplace of Shakespeare at Stop No. 2 where the literary genius spent his childhood days. Stop 6 brings you to Market Square, where you can find the American Fountain quoting a few lines from the play Henry VIII.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is at Stop 2, where Shakespeare's plays are still performed today, in a peaceful setting right along the riverside. Stop 3 brings you to Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare's grave lies (note: neighboring Hall's Croft is currently closed to general visitors). Shakespeare died on the same date he was born, at the age of 52, but his legacy still lives on through his work.
The last significant place of Shakespeare’s life is the Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. It was home to Shakespeare’s wife when she was a young child. Shakespeare visited this place many times during his life.
With a 24 or 48-hour bus ticket, you can explore Stratford-upon-Avon at your own pace. City Sightseeing Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-on Hop-off bus covers all of the popular landmarks and attractions across the city. With pre-recorded commentary in English, you will cover below famous attractions:
- Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
- River Avon & Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Hall's Croft, Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare's Grave
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Maybrid Shopping Park
Hurry! Stratford-upon-Avon is waiting. Get the online tickets and explore the city of the Star of Stratford!

Schedule

Red Line:

  • First Bus: 09:30am, Last Bus: 05:00pm 
  • Full Loop: 60 Minutes Approx.
  • Frequency: Every 30 Minutes
  • First Stop: Visitor Information Centre - Bridge Foot

Inclusions

  • 24/48-Hours Stratford-upon-Avon Hop-on, Hop-off bus ticket (as per option chosen)
  • Audio guide in English only
  • English Speaking Live guides (Between 10am to 3pm on Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays)

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees

Redemption Info

  • You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted at all stops.
  • You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
  • Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
  • After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
  • In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
  • Flexi Ticket: You can use your voucher any day within next 12 months from the date of purchase.

Know Before You Go

  • Voucher Type: Both Mobile and Printed Voucher are accepted
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed
  • Heating: Yes
  • Onboard Wi-Fi: No
  • Guide: English speaking live guides will be on the buses departing on the hour between 10am and 3pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 
  • Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.
  • Multiday tickets can only be used on consecutive days.
  • Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you are welcome to use your own wired earphones with a jack connector
  • Tours operate in all weather, rain or shine. Refunds due to weather will not be granted unless the service is suspended as a result of weather. 
  • Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. NO REFUND possible in such conditions.

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Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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The tour is supposed to run every 30 mins but we waited for almost an hour at stop 2. A little pricey in my opinion, but...

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really excellent. Things to improve? On open road when the driver could put his foot down, I could not hear the narra...

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much does the Stratford hop-on hop-off bus cost?

Ans: The lowest price of the Stratford hop-on hop-off bus is £15.00 p.p. Please note that demand, season, or other outside factors may cause price changes.

Q. What time do the Stratford hop-on hop-off buses run?

Ans: Stratford hop-on hop-off buses start their run at 09:30 AM, with the last run at 05:00 PM.

Q. Where does the Stratford hop-on hop-off bus start from?

Ans: The Stratford hop-on hop-off bus starts from the Visitor Information Centre - Bridge Foot as its first stop.

Q. What is the cancellation policy for this Stratford tour?

Ans: The Stratford Tour Policy says that any modifications or cancellations must happen at least 24 hours, in local time, before the journey to gain a full refund. In case of otherwise, no refund will be provided.

Q. How many stops does the Stratford bus tour route have?

Ans: The Stratford bus tour route has 11 stops. They are 1# Visitor Information Centre, 2# River Avon & Royal Shakespeare Theatre, 3# Hall’s Croft, Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare’s Grave, 4# Shakespeare’s New Place and Guild Chapel, 5# Shakespeare’s Birthplace and The Shakespeare Centre, 6# Market Square and American Fountain, 7# Evesham Place, 8# Alcester Road, 9# Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, 10# Mary Arden’s Farm, and 11# Maybird Shopping Centre.

Q. How often do the Stratford hop-on hop-off buses run?

Ans: Stratford hop-on hop-off buses run in a loop around the route at a 30-minute frequency at every stop.

Q. Do I need to print my Stratford hop-on hop-off ticket?

Ans: No, there is no need to print your Stratford hop-on hop-off ticket. Though both mobile and printed vouchers are accepted, we would advise a physical copy in case of low battery.

Q. Are pets allowed on the Stratford hop-on hop-off bus?

Ans: The Stratford hop-on hop-off bus allows small, well-behaved domestic animals that are tame.

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