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Stratford Upon Avon: Daily Town Walking Tour (11am)
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Free cancellation
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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!
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. They will be wearing an orange jacket and/or lanyard.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Gower Memorial
Met your guide at the Gower Memorial and discover what each four statues symbolise, as well as learn a little about Stratford's origins
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Birthplace
See Shakespeare's Birthplace from the outside and discover Shakespeare's life here with your local guide. This is very interesting architecturally too. Shakespeare's Birthplace is seen from the outside
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Shakespeare Centre
Officially opened on Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this building hides an incredible amount of Shakespearean knowledge
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Henley Street
Walk down Stratford's main street to spot famous statues and be in the centre of Stratford's hustle and bustle. With interesting buildings all around, there's lots to see and discover.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
View the Civic Town Hall as your guide unravels the surprising history behind this stately building
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The American Fountain
Peer into the American Fountain to find not water, but a swinging pendulum for the clock above
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's New Place
Take in the beautiful gardens on the ground where Shakespeare's second residence, the massive New Place used to sit, and learn what exactly happened to the house of the Bard
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Almshouses
These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Hall's Croft
Although in disrepair, this is easily one of the most beautiful houses in Stratford - and used to belong to Susanna, Shakespeare's daughter
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Holy Trinity Church
Walk out towards Stratford's Holy Trinity Church, final resting place of Shakespeare. Take a step inside the church with your guide and enjoy the natural beauty around the church
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The Other Place
Discover the charms of The Other Place, and the stars who performed there before they were famous
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Swan Theatre
Once destroyed by fire, the Swan Theatre rises like a phoenix (well, swan) from the ashes
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Finish the tour at the internationally-acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Walking Tours in England
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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