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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour

By Walking Tours in England
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €14 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • The Gower Memorial
    • Bancroft Gardens, Bridgefoot
    • CV37 6AT, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gower Memorial
    • CV37 6YY, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€14.07 x 1 Adult€14.07
Total
Price is €14.07
Until Wed, 15 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Gower Memorial

  • 10m
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.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Town Hall Stratford upon Avon

  • 10m
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.

Shakespeare's New Place

  • 10m
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

The Almshouses

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose

Holy Trinity Church

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare's final resting place. Your guide will share its connection to Shakespeare’s life, death and legacy.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

  • 10m
Finish the tour by discovering the importance of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and how Shakespeare’s legacy continues to shape the town today. T

Location

Activity location

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    The Gower Memorial
    • Bancroft Gardens, Bridgefoot
    • CV37 6AT, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gower Memorial
    • CV37 6YY, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

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