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Walk where Shakespeare walked, on a self-guided app created by , a local who grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.
From the school where young Shakespeare studied to the church where a mysterious curse guards his grave, this self-guided audio tour reveals the real Stratford that most visitors walk right past.
Across 15+ stops, you will discover the oldest pub in town, the tragic story of Shakespeare's forgotten daughter Judith, the reason his grand house no longer stands, and the hidden connection between a Stratford timber-framed house and Harvard University.
Unlike group tours, start whenever you want, take as long as you like, and pause to duck into a 500-year-old pub or Shakespeare's Birthplace along the way.
Think you know the Bard? Take the optional Shakespeare quiz as you walk and put your knowledge to the test.
Ideal for those who are here for a day, this walking tour allows you to discover the famous sights and some hidden gems all of which you can experience at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
The tour ends near Shakespeare's Birthplace in front of the Jester statue.
Itinerary
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1
Begin your journey on the banks of the River Avon, with views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the 500-year-old Clopton Bridge — built by one man who left Stratford poor and returned as Lord Mayor of London.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Holy Trinity Church (Pass by)
This is Shakespeare's final resting place and you will hear about the mysterious curse he inscribed to keep grave robbers away — a curse that has worked for over 400 years.
Admission ticket free -
2Royal Shakespeare Theatre
After a brief stop in front of a famous pub, we head to the famous Theatre and hear the dramatic story of the theatre that burned down.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Shakespeare's New Place (Pass by)
Stand where Shakespeare lived and died — and hear the story of the reverend who was chased out of town.
Admission ticket free -
Harvard House (Pass by)
Find out what makes this hidden gem of a place special.
Admission ticket free -
Shakespeare's Birthplace (Pass by)
End your walk at the most famous literary address in the world. See the diamond-scratched signatures of Charles Dickens and Walter Scott in the nursery window, and meet the Jester statue with a very funny installation story.(You can enter after the tour if you have booked tickets in advance).
Admission ticket free -
Hall's Croft (Pass by)
Pause at the elegant Tudor home of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and her physician husband — and hear about the adultery scandal that shook the family.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the home of Marie Corelli, a Victorian novelist, who rowed a Venetian gondola down the Avon and saved Stratford's heritage.
Admission ticket free -
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Learn how Shakespeare's own father was paid to whitewash terrifying medieval 'Doom' paintings — and accidentally preserved them for centuries
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Gower Memorial
Admire the bronze statues unveiled by Oscar Wilde himself — each representing one of Shakespeare's great themes through his most famous characters
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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