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

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30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

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.

What's Included

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

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Windsor Street
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Chapel Street
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EP, UK

The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place.

What To Expect

The Jester (Pass 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 (Pass 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.

Shakespeare's Birthplace (Pass By)

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

The MAD Museum (Pass By)

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

Clopton Bridge (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass By)

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

Swan Theatre (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass 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 (Pass By)

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

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall (Pass 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 (Pass By)

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

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025