Stratford Upon Avon: Daily Town Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the charm of Stratford-Upon-Avon on a daily walking tour. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace, iconic theaters, historic landmarks, and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Gower Memorial - Meet your guide at the Gower Memorial and uncover the meaning behind each of the four statues, while also learning a bit about Stratford’s beginnings.
  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace - View Shakespeare’s Birthplace from the outside and delve into Shakespeare’s life here with your local guide. The architecture is also quite fascinating.
  • The Shakespeare Centre - Opened on Shakespeare’s 400th birthday, this building is a treasure trove of Shakespearean knowledge.
  • Henley Street - Stroll down Stratford’s main street to see famous statues and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere. With intriguing buildings all around, there’s plenty to explore.
  • Town Hall Stratford upon Avon - Admire the Civic Town Hall as your guide reveals the intriguing history behind this grand building.
  • The American Fountain - Look into the American Fountain to find not water, but a swinging pendulum for the clock above.
  • Shakespeare’s New Place - Enjoy the beautiful gardens where Shakespeare’s second home, the grand New Place, once stood, and learn what happened to the Bard’s house.
  • The Almshouses - These charming almshouses, located next to Shakespeare’s old school, are still serving their original purpose.
  • Hall’s Croft - Despite its disrepair, this remains one of the most beautiful houses in Stratford and was once home to Susanna, Shakespeare’s daughter.
  • Holy Trinity Church - Walk towards Stratford’s Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare’s final resting place. Step inside with your guide and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding the church.
  • The Other Place - Experience the allure of The Other Place, where many stars performed before they became famous.
  • Swan Theatre - Once destroyed by fire, the Swan Theatre has risen like a phoenix (or rather, a swan) from the ashes.
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - Conclude the tour at the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
What's Included
  • Local guide
Additional Information

Come and discover our quintessentially English town on our Daily Walking Tour with a friendly, local guide. Walk through the picturesque streets of beautifully kept, authentic buildings (many of which were standing in Shakespeare’s time!), all whilst hearing the story of Stratford unfold. From Stratford’s ancient origins to life in modern Stratford, the incredible tales of Danes running rampage to the establishment of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company -there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this walking tour!

Join your local guide on a 1.5 hour stroll around the main sights of Stratford-Upon-Avon, along the way discovering the rich history behind our scenic canals complete with swans, incredible theatres and beautiful buildings - and discover some local secrets too!
Discover:

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Town Hall
Canal Basin
The oldest pub in town
Holy Trinity Church
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
…and much more you wouldn’t discover on your own!

Location
Gower Memorial
Please meet your guide at Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. They will be wearing an orange jacket and/or lanyard.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ali_k
Jul 29, 2024
Shakespeare hometown - The Tour went so well and we got the best out of it especially the Shakespeare history. I highly recommend this tour as it will give you a summery in two hours on the cities main attractions.
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Anil_n
Jul 26, 2024
Interesting walking tour by a knowledgable and entertaining guide - Very interesting and comfortable walk with our knowledgable guide Peter. We were also entertained with his interesting stories. Recommended if you have just a few hours like the day trip we did from London
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155km155
Jul 4, 2024
GREAT Experience - Jane was very informative. Learned so much!! The tour was at a great pace and was not rushed. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bath.
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258yvonnev
Jul 3, 2024
Do it! - In 1.5 hours pleasantly become a lot wiser about Stratford-upon-Avon with its famous resident. Have a nice walk. Our guide Tabatha did a great job. Knew a lot, even those fun facts. She took into account our slight language barrier. We could follow everything. If you're in Stratford-upon-Avon this is a great way to learn about the city in a short time.
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Annette_l
Jun 27, 2024
Highlights of Stratford upon Avon - Peter was a great tour guide. He was very informative about his beautiful town and took us to see the highlights. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kathleen_m
Jun 23, 2024
Great Walk Through the City - The tour was great. Lots of information was shared. Our guide Peter was very nice!!! Pointed out a good place to eat --- the Dirty Duck!!!
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Megan_m
Jun 22, 2024
Wonderful! - Tabitha was a wonderful guide! We had a lovely time and learned/saw things we otherwise would not have. Thank you!
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Maren_s
Jun 17, 2024
Private tour! - Our guide Peter was so knowledgeable about Stratford. He kindly guided us about even though it was just the two of us who booked, so we were essentially treated to a private tour! This enjoyable 90 minute tour made us add Stratford-upon-Avon to our “need to visit again” list!
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728judyh
Jun 12, 2024
Highly recommend this - Entertaining 90 minute walking tour. Lots of interesting information delivered in a fun and entertaining manner. Marcus was wonderful
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Deborra_w
Jun 28, 2024
A taste of Shakespeare’s birthplace - This tour was only with my husband and I. As we were seniors and my husband was hampered with breathing isdues and knee problems, we were able ti gi at a slower pace that suited us.
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