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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the charm of Stratford-upon-Avon, a quintessentially English town steeped in history, on our daily 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Wander through picturesque streets lined with beautifully preserved, authentic buildings—many of which stood during Shakespeare’s time—as the story of Stratford unfolds before you.
From ancient origins and Viking invasions to the rise of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, this tour brings centuries of history to life. Along the way, explore the scenic canals, admire Stratford’s iconic theatres, and uncover hidden local secrets that most visitors miss!
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!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
The Gower Memorial
Met your guide at the Gower Memorial and discover what each four statues symbolise, as well as learn a little about Stratford's origins
Shakespeare's Birthplace
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
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kathi B,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was an excellent walking tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and b attraction history to life before our eyes! We would highly recommend this tour.


Z1013VFgordonb,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Superb walking tour with Rachel this morning, she is so knowledgeable and built a delightful rapport with her customers. Highly recommend
Angela H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Peter was an entertaining guide. Just the right balance of history of the town with information about the Shakespeare family. Most enjoyable.
Susan G,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
A really interesting walking tour of Stratford with a very knowledgeable local guide. We have been to Stratford a number of times before and this was the first time we had a guided tour. We learnt a lot about Stratford that we hadn’t been aware of beware. With only 4 of us, it was like a personal tour.
willnation,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Rachel was really knowledgable and gave us a great insight into Stratford. We would thoroughly recommend her and this company!
Gail C,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide Peter was very personable and had a vast knowledge of Stratford upon Avon and Shakespeare.
simon0321,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Informative tour, mixing the history with other facts and tips for eateries etc. Rachel was very knowledgable. Would recommend this tour to all.
Susan C,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide Peter was extremely knowledgeable. He created a friendly, up beat vibe for the tour - keeping the group from different nationalities all engaged. Such great value for money and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone who is able to walk a steady mile.

michelle0510,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was excellent and Rachel was very knowledgeable and friendly, explained everything clearly and made the experience enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.
Sherry F,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a wonderful tour guide with a lot of great information . We got a good wealth of information.
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