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Activity Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Private Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Walking Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Walking Tour

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Walking Tours in England

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Shakespeare's Birthplace is seen from the outside

Itinerary

  1. The Gower Memorial

    5 min

    Met your guide at the Gower Memorial and discover what each four statues symbolise, as well as learn a little about Stratford's origins

  2. Shakespeare's Birthplace

    20 min Admission not included

    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

  3. The Shakespeare Centre

    5 min Admission not included

    Officially opened on Shakespeare's 400th birthday, this building hides an incredible amount of Shakespearean knowledge

  4. Henley Street

    5 min

    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. Town Hall Stratford upon Avon

    5 min Admission not included

    View the Civic Town Hall as your guide unravels the surprising history behind this stately building

  6. The American Fountain

    5 min

    Peer into the American Fountain to find not water, but a swinging pendulum for the clock above

  7. Shakespeare's New Place

    5 min Admission not included

    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

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    These beautiful almshouses sit next to Shakespeare's old school, and are still being used for their original purpose

  9. Hall's Croft

    5 min Admission not included

    Although in disrepair, this is easily one of the most beautiful houses in Stratford - and used to belong to Susanna, Shakespeare's daughter

  10. Holy Trinity Church

    5 min Admission not included

    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

  11. The Other Place

    5 min Admission not included

    Discover the charms of The Other Place, and the stars who performed there before they were famous

  12. Swan Theatre

    5 min Admission not included

    Once destroyed by fire, the Swan Theatre rises like a phoenix (well, swan) from the ashes

  13. Royal Shakespeare Theatre

    5 min Admission not included

    Finish the tour at the internationally-acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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.

End 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 points

  • Mercure Stratford upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel
  • Thistle
  • Stratheden Hotel
  • The White Swan Hotel, Stratford
  • Courtland Hotel
  • Hotel Du Vin Stratford Upon Avon
  • The Arden Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon by IHG

Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • Private Tour: 7-15 people

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour: 1-6 people

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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