Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.8 (29 reviews) 30 min – 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smarphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

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.
Shakespeare's Birthplace

Passing by

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.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour passes by William Shakespeare's Statue. You'll hear about the statue while you walk.
The MAD Museum

Passing by

The tour passes by The MAD Museum. You'll hear a bit about what's inside the museum while you walk.
Clopton Bridge

Passing by

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.
Bancroft Gardens

Passing by

The tour takes you through part of the Bancroft Gardens and along the River Avon. While you walk, you'll hear more about Shakespeare.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Passing by

The tour passes by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre, its history, and architect while you walk.
Swan Theatre

Passing by

The tour takes you past The Swan Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre and its connection to Shakespeare while you walk.
River Avon

Passing by

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.
Holy Trinity Church

Passing by

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.
Hall's Croft

Passing by

The tour passes by Hall's Croft. You'll hear about it while you walk.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

Passing by

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.
Shakespeare's New Place

Passing by

The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place which is only a short distance from the tour's start location.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]