Shakespeare. Blenheim Palace & Warwick Castle private Tour
At a glance
Shakespeare. Blenheim Palace & Warwick Castle private Tour is a 12h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by The Visit London. Prices start from $575.86 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Pick up and drop off, Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 12h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–8 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 0–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Shakespeare. Blenheim Palace & Warwick Castle private Tour
from $177.68
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Visit the famous home of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is forever synonymous with history and culture. Set on the banks of the picturesque River Avon it is one of the most recognizable towns in the UK. Home to Blenheim Palace, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and of course the Royal Shakespeare Theatre what better place to visit to learn about Olde England than here.
Blenheim Palace makes a great day out for the whole family. Located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, it's one of largest houses in England and the only palace not directly associated with the Royal Family.
Warwick Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068. Built by a king, the seat of a kingmaker and a vital stronghold in the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War.
Britain’s ultimate historical experience all year round.
Action-packed and exhilarating live shows. This ticket to the castle includes access to all the daily shows. including Zog Playland
Uniquely designed for Zog superfans
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Blenheim Palace
- Warwick Castle
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 3h
Stratford-upon-Avon is forever synonymous with history and culture. A medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon.
Other places of interest are
Anne Hathaway’s cottage
This is real-life ‘Shakespeare in Love’. Originally a farmhouse, this was the site where Wills courted Anne, who would later become Mrs Shakespeare. The pretty cottage has its original furniture and features, and the romantic gardens are the stuff sonnets are made of.
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm.
The UK’s largest tropical butterfly attraction is an ideal rainy-day activity. Wander through exotic plants and gurgling waterfalls while hundreds of free-flying butterflies flutter around you.
Countess of Evesham.
Also known as Stratford’s ‘Orient Express’ this 70m restaurant cruiser drifts up and down the Avon along some of its prettiest stretches.
For a day with a bit of a difference, you can visit The Mechanical Art and Design museum, but better known as the MAD museum in Henley Street which boasts "brilliant-but-bonkers machines" made by Kinetic artists. Items on show include mechanised flipbooks and a musical typewriter.
*The Wizarding World of Dr Thaddeus Bombay at Creaky Cauldron Where Magic Begins
Spread over three floors, the Wizarding World of Dr Thaddeus Bombay is a phantasmagorical experience of magical delights
*After Dark at Creaky Cauldron Where Magic Begins
Warwickshire’s Premier Scare attraction
*Stratford's original theatre of fear, The Dark Arts Theatre Company present their Truly Terrifying Tales of History told by the original Master of the Macabre.
*The Magic Alley at Creaky Cauldron Where Magic Begins
A phantasmagorical emporium of magical delights from wands and spells to sweets and quirky gifts - all at the sign of the Creaky Cauldron -
Stop 2 · 2h
Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of the 1st Duke's famous descendant, Winston Churchill, whose life and times are commemorated by a permanent exhibition in the suite of rooms in which he was born
The 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and their family currently live at Blenheim Palace. Blenheim Palace is the only building in England other than royal buildings to be lucky enough to own the title of 'Palace'. This palace film locations for
Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Cinderella (I) (2015) Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) Spectre (I) (2015) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) -
Stop 3 · 2h
Visit Warwick Castle, which is a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068. Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, England, situated on a bend of the River Avon. The original wooden motte-and-bailey castle was rebuilt in stone during the 12th century
Meeting point
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information
This tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off service. We will collect you from your hotel or private address and return you to the same location at the end of the tour, unless you advise us otherwise. There is no additional charge for this service.
Hotel Pick-Up:
Please wait in the hotel lobby at the scheduled pick-up time. Your driver will come inside to meet you.
Private Address Pick-Up:
Please wait outside the main entrance of the property at the scheduled pick-up time.
If your hotel is not listed during the booking process, please inform us at the time of booking or send us an email after your reservation is confirmed, and we will arrange your pick-up accordingly.
If you do not yet have your pick-up details at the time of booking, please provide them at least 12 hours before the tour start time, or as soon as they become available.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Shakespeare. Blenheim Palace & Warwick Castle private Tour take?
The experience lasts about 12h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $575.86 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Pick up and drop off; Bottled water; Air-conditioned vehicle; Parking Fees.
Where does it start?
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Information This tour includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off service. We will collect you from your hotel or private address and return you to the same location at the end of the tour, unless you advise us otherwise. There is no additional charge for…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
