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

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

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

Duration: 1 hour
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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • The Gower Memorial

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission 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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    5 minsAdmission 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

    10 minsAdmission 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

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

What's included

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Local guide

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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

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