Make the most of your time in Stratford-upon-Avon with this engaging 60 minute guided walk. It’s the perfect way to experience the essence of the town—its Shakespearean legacy, historic architecture, and captivating stories—without feeling rushed.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a place where history feels alive. Charming half-timbered buildings seem to whisper stories from centuries past, while the picturesque riverside and historic streets create an authentic glimpse of England’s heritage.
As you stroll past boutique shops and quaint cafés, you’ll discover Stratford’s deep literary connections, most famously linked to William Shakespeare.
In just one hour, you’ll experience Stratford’s literary ...
Points forts
1 heure
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
1 heure
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Services of a friendly, local, professional Tour Guide
There are no entrances during the walking tour. The walking tour is all outdoors.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Swan Fountain
Check in with the guide on arrival. They will be wearing something yellow and standing close to the Swan Fountain by a lamppost with a small yellow sign - Stratford Town Walk meeting place.
Retour
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The tour will usually end outside Shakespeare's Birthplace in Henley Street but the route may vary and on occasions the tour may end back at the start point or other central location.
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les options de transport sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Toutes les zones et surfaces sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Make the most of your time in Stratford-upon-Avon with this engaging 60 minute guided walk. It’s the perfect way to experience the essence of the town—its Shakespearean legacy, historic architecture, and captivating stories—without feeling rushed.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a place where history feels alive. Charming half-timbered buildings seem to whisper stories from centuries past, while the picturesque riverside and historic streets create an authentic glimpse of England’s heritage.
As you stroll past boutique shops and quaint cafés, you’ll discover Stratford’s deep literary connections, most famously linked to William Shakespeare.
In just one hour, you’ll experience Stratford’s literary ...
Points forts
1 heure
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
1 heure
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Services of a friendly, local, professional Tour Guide
There are no entrances during the walking tour. The walking tour is all outdoors.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Swan Fountain
Check in with the guide on arrival. They will be wearing something yellow and standing close to the Swan Fountain by a lamppost with a small yellow sign - Stratford Town Walk meeting place.
Retour
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The tour will usually end outside Shakespeare's Birthplace in Henley Street but the route may vary and on occasions the tour may end back at the start point or other central location.
Itinéraire
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Jardins de Bancroft
This is a pretty area close to the beautiful River Avon and contains the canal basin, statues and world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
5 minutes
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Théâtre royal de Shakespeare
Hear a little about this theatre, the main theatre where the Royal Shakespeare Company perform Shakespeare's plays all year round.
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3
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
This ancient building dating back to 1210 can be viewed from the riverside. Visitors may choose to visit the Church (independently) after the tour. Please check church opening times if you wish to go inside and see Shakespeare's grave as it is a working church and not open every day.
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Théâtre du Cygne
Admire the architecture of this magnificent building, part of which dates back to 1879 and was the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. You may spot some interesting lampposts in this area!
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The Guild Chapel
One of Stratford's oldest buildings dating back to 1269. Visitors may choose to enter (if open) after the tour to view the rare medieval wall paintings.
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Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
An architectural delight. Enjoying hearing about the Schoolroom where William Shakespeare was educated, the Guildhall and alongside, the timber framed Guild Cottages, often called Almshouses. You can choose to visit the Schoolroom and Guildhall after the tour (independently) and your walking tour fee provides a discount for entry. The Guild Cottages are private residential homes and not open to visitors.
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Le nouveau lieu de Shakespeare
New Place was the site of William Shakespeare's final home, bought when he was 33 years old. He lived in New Place with his family until he died on his 52 birthday in 1616. Find out why the house is no longer there.....
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Hôtel de ville de Stratford-upon-Avon
Standing opposite the Town Hall, unusually, built of Cotswold stone, enjoy a architectural delight of a range of buildings spanning 4-5 centuries. Buildings include the famous Garrick Inn, Harvard House and high Victorian Gothic bank. Keep any eye open for statues and friezes...
8 minutes
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Rue Henley
Standing at the junction of Henley Street and Bridge Street, admire Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank and other timber-framed buildings of importance. It's an ideal spot to view Bridge Street, the main shopping street in town and it leads to the road bridge crossing the river Avon -the Clopton Bridge and just out of sight beyond the trees in the distance. A building of interest is on the corner of High Street and Bridge, currently the Shakespeare Distillery but once the home of Shakespeare's youngest daughter Judith.
8 minutes
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Stratford-upon-Avon Library & Registration Service
Admire Stratford's library in Henley Street, one of many libraries in the country built due to the generosity of Andrew Carnegie. You may spot a wedding party exiting from the adjoining register office and heading for a picturesque spot for photos.
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Le lieu de naissance de Shakespeare
See and hear all about the building known as Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the family home where it is assumed Shakespeare and his children were born. A good photo opportunity here so please ask your guide if you would like a photo outside one of the most visited buildings in England. Henley Street is a great place to end the tour as it is full of shops and cafes. Make sure you ask your guide about a code for discounts if you haven't already spotted it on your confirmation as you will be eligible for a discount if you would like to visit the house.
