Stratford-upon-Avon Daily Walking Tour

Come and discover our quintessentially English town on our Daily Walking Tour with a friendly, local guide. Walk through the picturesque streets of beautifully kept, authentic buildings (many of which were standing in Shakespeare's time!), all whilst hearing the story of Stratford unfold. From Stratford's ancient origins to life in modern Stratford, the incredible tales of Danes running rampage to the establishment of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company -there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this walking tour!
Join your local guide on a 1.5 hour stroll around the main sights of Stratford-Upon-Avon, along the way discovering the rich history behind our scenic canals complete with swans, incredible theatres and beautiful buildings - and discover some local secrets too!
Discover:

Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Town Hall
Canal Basin
The oldest pub in town
Holy Trinity Church
Shakespeare's Birthplace
…and much more you wouldn't discover on your own!

Meeting Point

Gower Memorial

Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6AT, UK

Please meet your guide at Gower Memorial in Bancroft Gardens. They will be wearing an orange jacket and/or lanyard.

What's included:

• Local guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

The Gower Memorial

Bancroft Gardens, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6AT

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

5 minutes

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Shakespeare Centre

Henley St., Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Henley Street

, , Stratford-upon-Avon

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 minutes

Town Hall Stratford upon Avon

, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EF

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The American Fountain

Rother Street, , Stratford-upon-Avon

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

5 minutes

Shakespeare's New Place

22 Chapel St, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EP

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 of the Bard

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Almshouses

Chapel St., Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HD

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hall's Croft

National Cycle Route 41, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Holy Trinity Church

Old Town, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Other Place

Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BH

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Swan Theatre

Waterside, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included