Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour
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.
What's Included
- Local guide
Meeting Location
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6AT
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Gower Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Birthplace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's New Place
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Almshouses
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Holy Trinity Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Activity code: C-335218P11
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