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The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

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Be entertained on this walk around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, beatings, witches, sewage and grave-robbing.

This is a circular walk, with a professional tour guide telling mysterious and grizzly tales from the history of Stratford-upon-Avon & William Shakespeare.

What's Included

  • A circular walk, telling mysterious and grizzly tales from the history of Stratford-upon-Avon.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Sheep Street
    Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EF, UK

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

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Garrick (Pass By)

    We start at the start - the start of the Bubonic Plague outbreak that is!
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    Town Hall Stratford upon Avon (Pass By)

    Still on the corner of Sheep Street and High Street, learn about the ghost from the Civil War days.
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    Shakespeare's New Place (Pass By)

    We will stand here and marvel at a building that hasn't been there or hundreds of years and hear the story of how a murder was committed to get ownership of the building.
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    Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall (Pass By)

    You might think you had a hard time at school, but it's nothing compared to what you have had to endure in the 16th Century, and oh my word, what a view you'd have had out of the window....
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    Hall's Croft (Pass By)

    Shakespeare's eldest daughter married the only doctor in town, but would treatment from John Hall kill or cure you?
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    Holy Trinity Church (Pass By)

    Enter the churchyard? Or should we just stand outside to hear some of the most gruesome tales of the residents?
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    Chain Ferry (Pass By)

    As we pass by the River Avon, please remember the Health and Safety briefing and don't fall in! But if you do, you won't be the first to have met a watery grave in Stratford....
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    Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Pass By)

    We walk along the banks of the Avon and you'll hear stories of the river and learn about the special local significance of September the 21st!
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    Lambs (Pass By)

    Peer down the ancient court and hear one final tragic tale of witchcraft and murder.
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    The Platinum Jubilee Tree (Pass By)

    And we're back at the start point, well done if you made it all the way around!
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    Stratford-upon-Avon (Pass By)

    Passby Tudor World. They claim to be the most haunted building in England, but there are terrors all around.....
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Sinister Side of Shakespeare’s Stratford Walking 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-374033P1

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    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).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • A circular walk, telling mysterious and grizzly tales from the history of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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