Private Stratford-upon-Avon Dark Side Walking Tour

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Step into the shadows of Stratford-Upon-Avon, where the town's darkest secrets and sinister past come to life. From chilling unsolved murders and whispered tales of witchcraft to the horrors of Plague and Civil War, this 1.5-hour tour will reveal the eerie side of the town best known for its famous poet and playwright. But beware—what lurks in the history of Stratford is far darker than you might expect.

This is no ordinary walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon. As you tread through haunting graveyards and along its spooky, cobbled streets, your local guide will unravel spine-chilling stories of mystery, death, and terror. Forget the rosy tales of Shakespeare—here, the ghosts of Stratford's tragic past await you.

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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: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Walking Tours in England

What is included

Included

Included: A friendly local guide

Not included

Not included: Admissions to any other attraction

Itinerary

Shakespeare's Birthplace

10 min Admission not included

Meet your guide outside Shakespeare's Birthplace and be introduced to the darker side of this beautiful village, including it's plague connection.
The Jester

5 min

Discover the symbolism of the Jester statue and listen to the gruesome tale of the oldest murder in Warwickshire county.
Stop 3

10 min Admission not included

Look upon the oldest pub in Stratford, complete with thatch roof...and it's very own ghostly spirits!
Stop 4

10 min Admission not included

Hear the dark past of the Garrick Inn, and how tragedy struck this building when Civil War was rampant in England.
Stop 5

10 min Admission not included

Whilst admiring the Town Hall, listen to stories of witches, gunpowder plots and assassination.
Stop 6

5 min Admission not included

Look carefully at the Shakespeare Hotel , where you might see spectral forms in the windows.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

5 min Admission not included

Learn about the Masonic Guild of Stratford and their influence on the small town.
Shakespeare's New Place

10 min Admission not included

Discover the history of Shakespeare's New Place and a very controversial tree that led to a man being chased out of town.
Hall's Croft

5 min Admission not included

Listen to your guide as they point out the features of Hall's Croft, and the unearthly inhabitants who reside here.
Holy Trinity Church

10 min Admission not included

Unearth some of the secrets of Holy Trinity Church and what lies beneath its floors. Wander through the graveyard to reveal the lives behind some of the gravestones.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre

10 min Admission not included

End your tour with hearing the dark truth of the Bard himself, and the tragic events at the Theatre.