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- English
Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide.
Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare connections, historic streets, riverside scenery and everyday local character. Walk through Stratford’s historic centre, hear stories from the town’s past and present, and discover details you may miss exploring alone.
Along the way, see highlights including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the Gower Memorial, Henley Street, the Town Hall, Shakespeare’s New Place and more. Your guide will bring the town to life with stories of Shakespeare, local history, theatres, pubs, canals and hidden corners.
Every tour is slightly different, with each guide bringing their own stories, favourite details and personal connection to Stratford-upon-Avon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide at Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. They will be wearing an orange jacket and/or lanyard.
Itinerary
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1The Gower Memorial
Begin beside the Gower Memorial, close to the River Avon, and get introduced to Stratford-upon-Avon’s, history and most famous resident. Your guide will set the scene for the town’s Shakespeare connections, riverside setting and long-standing theatre heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Shakespeare's Birthplace
See the exterior of Shakespeare’s Birthplace and explore one of Stratford’s best-known streets. Learn how the town shaped Shakespeare’s early life and why visitors have travelled here for centuries to follow in his footsteps.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
Stop near the Town Hall and discover another side of Stratford beyond Shakespeare. Hear about local life, civic history, historic buildings and the people who helped shape the town over time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Shakespeare's New Place
Explore an area rich in Shakespeare family history, historic architecture and local character. Your guide will share the stories and context from outside, so entry to attractions is not required as part of the walking tour
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Holy Trinity Church
Visit Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare's final resting place. Your guide will share its connection to Shakespeare’s life, death and legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Finish the tour by discovering the importance of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and how Shakespeare’s legacy continues to shape the town today. T
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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