7 or 9 days
London, with extension to Stratford-upon-Avon | CIL
England’s theatre tradition is among the richest in the world, and it shines brightest in London. Theatre performances, backstage tours and lectures will bring drama to life and instill a deep understanding of England’s theatre culture. Meanwhile, pay attention to the city around you – it has inspired British playwrights for centuries.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Covent Garden
    • National Gallery
    • Leicester Square
  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armour. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs. 

  • Day 4: London

    Get a behind-the-scenes look of a London theatre on a backstage tour 

    Attend an evening theatre performance

  • Day 5: London

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Wizarding World of Oxford

    Wizarding World of Oxford

    Don your cloak, grab your broom, and head to Oxford, where a local guide will bring you on a walking tour of filming locations from the Harry Potter movies! You'll get a chance to explore the Bodleian Library and New College Cloisters, both of which are featured in all 8 films. 

    Fish and Chips Dinner

  • Day 6: London

    Participate in a Globe Theatre workshop

    Explore Borough Market 

    Attend an evening theatre performance

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 7: London • Stratford-upon-Avon

    Full-day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon 

    Visit Shakespeare's birthplace

    Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage

    Participate in a Shakespeare-based theater workshop 

  • Day 8: London

    Participate in a technical theatre workshop

    Attend an evening theatre performance 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to England

  • Day 2: London

    Meet your Tour Director at your destination

    Take a walking tour of London

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Covent Garden
    • National Gallery
    • Leicester Square
  • Day 3: London

    Take a guided tour of London

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
    • Piccadilly Circus
    • St. Paul’s Cathedral
    • Westminster Abbey
    • Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armour. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs. 

  • Day 4: London

    Get a behind-the-scenes look of a London theatre on a backstage tour 

    Attend an evening theatre performance

  • Day 5: London

    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Wizarding World of Oxford

    Wizarding World of Oxford

    Don your cloak, grab your broom, and head to Oxford, where a local guide will bring you on a walking tour of filming locations from the Harry Potter movies! You'll get a chance to explore the Bodleian Library and New College Cloisters, both of which are featured in all 8 films. 

    Fish and Chips Dinner

  • Day 6: London

    Participate in a Globe Theatre workshop

    Explore Borough Market 

    Attend an evening theatre performance

  • Day 7: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 7: London • Stratford-upon-Avon

    Full-day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon 

    Visit Shakespeare's birthplace

    Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage

    Participate in a Shakespeare-based theater workshop 

  • Day 8: London

    Participate in a technical theatre workshop

    Attend an evening theatre performance 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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