Stratford-upon-Avon:City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hop aboard an open-top double-decker bus and loop through Stratford-upon-Avon's Shakespeare landmarks, with unlimited stops over 24 or 48 hours.
- Ride an open-top double-decker bus around 11 stops in Stratford-upon-Avon
- See Shakespeare's Birthplace and The Shakespeare Centre
- Stop at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, where Shakespeare's wife grew up
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24-Hour Ticket
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September 2026
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What's included
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Live English-speaking guide on select weekend and bank holiday departures (10am-3pm on the hour)
About this ticket
Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the first time you use it, giving you a full day to explore Stratford-upon-Avon's Shakespearean sites. You can get on and off at any of the 11 stops as many times as you like. On weekends and bank holidays, select departures have a live English-speaking guide on board.
What's not included
- Entry to attractions along the route
- Entry to Mary Arden's Farm (currently closed)
Practical info
The full bus loop takes approximately one hour, with buses running every 30 minutes. Tours operate from 9:30am to 5:00pm between April and November. Your voucher is valid for one use on any day within 12 months of the date you select at checkout.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher. If using a mobile voucher, you must exchange it for a ticket at Stop 1 (Visitor Information Centre). If you have a printed paper voucher, you can board at any of the bus stops.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable after booking.
A 24-hour pass for unlimited travel on the hop-on hop-off bus route, suited to a full day of sightseeing.
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September 2026
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48-Hour Ticket
A 48-hour pass for unlimited travel on the hop-on hop-off bus route, suited to a two-day itinerary.
48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access · Live English-speaking guide on select weekend and bank holiday departures (10am-3pm on the hour)
Non-refundable
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What's included
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access
- Live English-speaking guide on select weekend and bank holiday departures (10am-3pm on the hour)
About this ticket
Your ticket is valid for 48 consecutive hours from first use, allowing you to explore Stratford's Shakespeare sites over two days. You can hop on and off at any of the 11 stops as often as you wish. On weekends and bank holidays, buses departing on the hour between 10am and 3pm have a live English-speaking guide.
What's not included
- Entry to attractions along the route
- Entry to Mary Arden's Farm (currently closed)
Practical info
The full bus loop takes approximately one hour, with buses running every 30 minutes. Tours operate from 9:30am to 5:00pm between April and November. Your voucher is valid for one use on any day within 12 months of the date you select at checkout.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher. If using a mobile voucher, you must exchange it for a ticket at Stop 1 (Visitor Information Centre). If you have a printed paper voucher, you can board at any of the bus stops.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable after booking.
A 48-hour pass for unlimited travel on the hop-on hop-off bus route, suited to a two-day itinerary.
About this experience
Stratford-upon-Avon is where William Shakespeare was born, educated and eventually buried, and this hop-on hop-off bus tour links together the town's key literary sites without the need to walk between them. From the top deck of an open-top double-decker, you'll pass Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Arden's Farm and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, with the River Avon and Warwickshire countryside rolling by along the way.
The route covers 11 stops around Stratford-upon-Avon, including the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried and the 15th-century grammar school he once attended. Two of the stops, Alcester Road and Maybird Shopping Centre, are request-only, so let the driver know if you want to get off there. Buy a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket and hop off at any stop to explore, then catch a later bus to continue the loop.
It's a straightforward way to see Stratford-upon-Avon's spread-out Shakespearean sites in one go, whether you're planning a quick half-day visit or want to spread things out over two days with time on the river and in the town's restaurants and bars in between.
What to expect
Your tour starts at the Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Foot, where you board the open-top double-decker. The bus loops through central Stratford-upon-Avon first, passing the River Avon and Royal Shakespeare Theatre before reaching Hall's Croft, Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare's grave. From there it continues to Shakespeare's New Place, the Guild Chapel, and Shakespeare's Birthplace itself in the town centre.
After looping through the Market Square area, the route heads out into the Warwickshire countryside toward Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's Farm in Wilmcote, giving you a change of scenery from the town's streets. With a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket, you can get off at any of the 11 stops, spend as long as you like at each site, and board a later bus to keep going, making it easy to fit in as many or as few stops as your schedule allows.
Things to note
- Sit on the open top deck for the best views, but bring a layer in case of wind or rain
- Request stops at Alcester Road and Maybird Shopping Centre by telling the driver in advance
- A 48-hour ticket is worth considering if you want to explore several sites in depth rather than rushing between stops
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to walk around after getting off at each stop
- Check the day's last departure time so you're not left waiting at a stop near closing time
- Both mobile and printed vouchers are accepted, so there's no need to print in advance if you have a phone ticket
