Private Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take Stratford-Upon-Avon at your own pace with a dedicated local guide on your very own private tour. You can choose any date or time for your private tour in the booking form. Wander through picturesque streets lined with beautifully preserved, authentic buildings—many of which stood during Shakespeare’s time—as the story of Stratford unfolds before you. From ancient origins and Viking invasions to the rise of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, this tour brings centuries of history to life. Along the way, explore the scenic canals, admire Stratford’s iconic theatres, and uncover hidden local secrets that most visitors miss!
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
What's not
- Shakespeare's Birthplace is seen from the outside
Itinerary
Met your guide at the Gower Memorial and discover what each four statues symbolise, as well as learn a little about Stratford's origins
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
Officially opened on Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this building hides an incredible amount of Shakespearean knowledge
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.
View the Civic Town Hall as your guide unravels the surprising history behind this stately building
Peer into the American Fountain to find not water, but a swinging pendulum for the clock above
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 on the Bard
These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose
Although in disrepair, this is easily one of the most beautiful houses in Stratford - and used to belong to Susanna, Shakespeare's daughter
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
Discover the charms of The Other Place, and the stars who performed there before they were famous
Once destroyed by fire, the Swan Theatre rises like a phoenix (well, swan) from the ashes
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide beside Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. Or we can pick up at your central hotel, just let us know.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Walking Tours in England
- 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
How it compares in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Its from-price is 440% above the median of the 41 experiences we list in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 25 of 41.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is the Warwickshire market town where Shakespeare was born, with timbered houses, riverside gardens and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and is buried at Holy Trinity Church beside the River Avon. His birthplace on Henley Street is a half-timbered house, and Hall's Croft, Nash's House and the gardens of New Place stand close by in the old town. Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a thatched farmhouse in the village of Shottery, and Mary Arden's Farm at Wilmcote complete the Shakespeare family sites.
Top-ranked sights in Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Houses & Gardens, Holy Trinity Church, Royal Shakespeare Theatre .
