Shakespeare's Stratford-Upon-Avon Self Guided Stroll by a Local

4.9 (7 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Walk where Shakespeare walked, on a self-guided app created by , a local who grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.

From the school where young Shakespeare studied to the church where a mysterious curse guards his grave, this self-guided audio tour reveals the real Stratford that most visitors walk right past.

Across 15+ stops, you will discover the oldest pub in town, the tragic story of Shakespeare's forgotten daughter Judith, the reason his grand house no longer stands, and the hidden connection between a Stratford timber-framed house and Harvard University.

Unlike group tours, start whenever you want, take as long as you like, and pause to duck into a 500-year-old pub or Shakespeare's Birthplace along the way.

Think you know the Bard? Take the optional Shakespeare quiz as you walk and put your knowledge to the test.

Ideal for those who are here for a day, this walking tour allows you to discover the famous sights and some hidden gems all of which you can experience at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Optional Shakespeare trivia quiz
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Transport
Not included: Entrance fees: Entry tickets to Shakespeare Birthplace Trust properties

Itinerary

The Recreation Ground

10 min

Begin your journey on the banks of the River Avon, with views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the 500-year-old Clopton Bridge — built by one man who left Stratford poor and returned as Lord Mayor of London.
Holy Trinity Church

Passing by

This is Shakespeare's final resting place and you will hear about the mysterious curse he inscribed to keep grave robbers away — a curse that has worked for over 400 years.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre

5 min

After a brief stop in front of a famous pub, we head to the famous Theatre and hear the dramatic story of the theatre that burned down.
Shakespeare's New Place

Passing by

Stand where Shakespeare lived and died — and hear the story of the reverend who was chased out of town.
Harvard House

Passing by

Find out what makes this hidden gem of a place special.
Shakespeare's Birthplace

Passing by

End your walk at the most famous literary address in the world. See the diamond-scratched signatures of Charles Dickens and Walter Scott in the nursery window, and meet the Jester statue with a very funny installation story.(You can enter after the tour if you have booked tickets in advance).
Hall's Croft

Passing by

Pause at the elegant Tudor home of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and her physician husband — and hear about the adultery scandal that shook the family.
Mason Croft

Passing by

Discover the home of Marie Corelli, a Victorian novelist, who rowed a Venetian gondola down the Avon and saved Stratford's heritage.
The Guild Chapel

10 min

Learn how Shakespeare's own father was paid to whitewash terrifying medieval 'Doom' paintings — and accidentally preserved them for centuries
The Gower Memorial

5 min

Admire the bronze statues unveiled by Oscar Wilde himself — each representing one of Shakespeare's great themes through his most famous characters

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends near Shakespeare's Birthplace in front of the Jester statue.

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.