The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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This tour has received over four hundred 5 star reviews!

We've received Trip Advisor's Badge of Excellence and their Traveller's Choice award, which rates this as the best tour in Torquay!

And in 2024 Visit Devon awarded the tour a Gold for International Tourism

I am also the only full time walking tour guide in Torquay.

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel, watched a film, or seen her plays, it doesn't matter! Join this tour to hear the story of Agatha's truly remarkable life

Guests will be enthralled to listen to her idyllic early years in Torquay; discover how she met the two most important men her life; and where she found the inspiration to create her legendary characters and plots

I will provide guests with a better understanding of who she was and how she bounced back from personal and professional challenges to become the world's most successful author.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Alcoholic Beverages

What To Expect

This walking tour takes guests around Torquay's beautiful sea front, past the places that played a significant part in Agatha's life and influenced her writing, such as The Pavilion, The Grand hotel, the Princess Pier, Torre Abbey and Torquay's Victorian train station. You'll be walking in the foot steps of the world's greatest author!

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The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

Reviews

4.99

332 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

329

Great!
Max-von-Zimmer,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was very entertaining, humorous and informative! The best guided tour I've been through so far! Everything perfect!!
Great walking history tour
transporterdcc750,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Did an Agatha Christie walking tour of Torquay with Graham, very friendly and knowledgeable on all matters plus history of the local area, started the 3 hr walking tour at the new Agatha Christie bench with photos and then off we went. Easy to find outside the Toursit information office, parking nearby and plenty of cafes locally
Agatha Christie Walking Tour
464leahf,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour - aprox 3 hours packed with information. Easy walk visiting places of interest around central Torquay. Graham has lots of knowledge and interesting photo opportunities. Friendly guide.
Unmissable Tour
MariaTiziana M,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fascinating and beautiful morning! Graham was the perfect guide – professional, funny, and engaging. He brought Agatha Christie’s story to life with passion and insight. Highly recommended for anyone interested in her extraordinary life and work. A fantastic experience!
Unexpected enjoyment
Wendy O,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy walking, great guide and super interesting stuff about Agatha Christie - far exceeded our expectations
Great low impact tour
Agnesh K,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great casual comfortable walking tour. We also take many breaks where one can sit while Graham gives great info on Agatha Christie.
Agatha Christie walking tour
N3294ZUamyt,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guide. My wife and I aren’t even big Agatha Christie fans but we found the tour very interesting and will now be going to the library to read an Agatha Christie murder mystery.
Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life Walking Tour - Torquay
susantJ9087EW,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The walking tour was of a very high standard, with a fully informative narrative and fun facts along the way, including props to enhance the experience. Graham was a top tour guide who we will definitely recommend to family and friends. I am sure we will book ourselves in again soon.
“The mysterious affair at Torquay”
Vacationer827033,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Graham is a fantastic guide who knows everything there’s to know about Agatha Christie and the ABC of her life. Along the way, we also discover Torquay, and, like a real-life Poirot, he connects it all with literature and history. He’s as funny as he is knowledgeable — it’s Fun under the sun, minus the blood and murders. Absolutely don’t miss it!
Absolutely fantastic
Alver007,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went on the Agatha tour a couple of weeks ago. Graham was great, very informative and entertaining. Learned a lot, nice walk with lots of stops and explanations. Would thoroughly recommend.