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Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
30 to 45 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Overview
See where Shakespeare lived, hangout and found so much inspiration on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon.
• Take in the places connected to Shakespeare’s life including the church where he was baptised and is buried today, and hear about the curse he planted on his own tomb
• Hear from producer Oz Harris who’s been guiding private tours around England for over 10 years
• Do it all in 30 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smarphone and headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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What To Expect
The tour starts next to The Jester statue. You'll hear about the relevance of the Jester in Shakespeare's plays. You'll also hear about how VoiceMap works.
• Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The tour passes by Shakespeare's Birthplace. You'll hear about the famous bard's first home while you walk including what his father did for a living and what 16th Century Stratford might have looked like.
• Admission Ticket Free
The tour passes by William Shakespeare's Statue. You'll hear about the statue while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
The MAD Museum
The tour passes by The MAD Museum. You'll hear a bit about what's inside the museum while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Clopton Bridge
The tour passes by Clopton Bridge. You won't cross over the bridge but you will hear a bit of its history and how it might have inspired Shakespear.
• Admission Ticket Free
Bancroft Gardens
The tour takes you through part of the Bancroft Gardens and along the River Avon. While you walk, you'll hear more about Shakespeare.
• Admission Ticket Free
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The tour passes by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre, its history, and architect while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Swan Theatre
The tour takes you past The Swan Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre and its connection to Shakespeare while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
River Avon
The tour goes alongside a stretch of the River Avon. While you walk, you'll hear a bit more about the famous bard and some of what inspired his plays.
• Admission Ticket Free
Holy Trinity Church
The tour passes by the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare was baptized and where he's buried. You'll hear about the curse he famously placed on his own tomb while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hall's Croft
The tour passes by Hall's Croft. You'll hear about it while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
The tour passes by the Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. You'll hear about Shakespeare's early days and how school might have inspired parts of his plays.
• Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's New Place
The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place which is only a short distance from the tour's start location.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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