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Stratford Walking Tour: Explore Shakespeare's Town
4.9
67 Ratings
Warwickshire
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:
24 hours
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.
Customer Ratings
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David_d
Oct 6, 2024
A Great History told very accessibly!! - The entire time we were with Peter the information came thick and fast with a great deal of humour! At the end we felt like we had been shown as much of Shakespeare's town, relating to William and his family, as can be seen from the street. Thoroughly recommend this walk and Peter! We will definitely do this again when we revisit in the Spring!
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Vanessam72
Oct 4, 2024
Great experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Peter. Not only did he share his historical knowledge but also personal recommendations.
We would definately recommend this
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N4872ttrg
Sep 25, 2024
Well paced, informative, useful & enjoyable experience - Despite the torrential rain, the guide kept us in good spirits with his amusing anecdotes and positive character. All major sites of interest were covered, and just enough info was given at each stop, with suggestions of how to obtain more details if desired. And because he was a genuine local resident, he was also able to answer all questions.
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Moira_b
Sep 21, 2024
Tabitha was a wonderful... - Tabitha was a wonderful guide. So knowledgeable and friendly, she also gave us a great pub recommendation.
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D7557gysusanh
Sep 20, 2024
Good overview - Lovely overview of Stratford upon Avon. The pace was comfortable and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.
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Herbalcat
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour - Peter was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend this tour. We saw areas that we may not have seen on our own.
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Eileen_z
Sep 18, 2024
Incredible, interesting, and fabulous - Our tour guide Zeb was amazing. Best tour ever. So much great information and lots of questions answered. So interesting and informative and really very special. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in Oxford University and wants an incredible experience and memory of their visit.
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Traceya1116
Sep 18, 2024
Worthwhile if you want to walk around the town and know some history - I enjoyed this tour. Our guide was in formative and entertaining. We heard lots of interesting information about Stratford Upon Avon along with tips to eat and drink.
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Irene
Sep 16, 2024
Stratford upon Avon walking tour - As advertised, a fun walking tour with information we could not have gotten on our own.
Trip advisor: Why does this review have to be 100 characters!??
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Chris_l
Sep 19, 2024
Good overview of Stratford’s history - We both enjoyed the tour and found it educational. We had some difficulty finding the meeting point. My one recommendation for our guide would be to move the stop-and-talk portions to the shady side of the streets on sunny warm days.
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