The WalkTalkShow.co.uk - Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon
Overview
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2 hours
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Stratford's famous WalkTalkShow is a fascinating and entertaining guided tour through the entire history of Stratford, from its humble 7th Century beginnings. You will learn all about the town, William Shakespeare and the buildings and events that punctuate a history spanning 14 centuries.
The tour has 20 stops - each one used to illustrate key historical details; both about the Bard and his hometown. Just how significant was the Guild of the Holy Cross [founded in 1269] to local history - and who was the enigmatic Hugh Clopton?
See Harvard House (1596), the birthplace of the man who went on to start America's first and most famous University. Shakespeare frequented all five of the taverns from his day that survive to this - and you still can. You will also learn a lot about the greatest writer ever as well as the iconoclastic forces of English history that shaped the man, his home town, the British Isles - and consequently the wider world. Full details at: WalkTalkShow.co.uk.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experience 14 centuries of history, see buildings dating back to 1210 and chart Shakespeare's life
What To Expect
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
The first of about a dozen stops that are included in our 2.1km guided tour. The world famous RST has a rich history and is viewed by many actors as the pinnacle of their career. This iconic theatre is our meeting point and from here we overview the origins of this world famous town.
Stratford-upon-Avon
At Market Cross you will see one of the original Market Halls - dating back to 1500AD and the place that John Shakespeare often used to trade his artisan gloves. Across the road is Judith Shakespeare's house - and there lies another torrid tale!
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The WalkTalkShow.co.uk - Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon
Reviews
357 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stratford upon avon walk tour
byron hackett,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glenda met us at the start point. She was a very knowledgeable woman the walk talk tour was very enjoyable and kept it very interesting and informative. Would highly recommend this tour Glenda was a very nice friendly lady
Smile and walk
G2646WRvalerieb,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, amusing history walking tour of Stratford. Stories of the buildings, the people and the atmosphere from 800 AD to the present. Glenda was an excellent guide who made sure that I in my mobility scooter was included and comfortable. Thanks.
Walking tour Stratford Upon Avon
Graham K,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent informative walking tour with a small group. Our tour guide Kate was interesting and very knowledgeable.
Excellent walking tour
MichaelJohn R,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is excellent, loads of facts and interesting details of Stratford on Avon town and its old buildings. The walking pace suited the group with particular attention to individual needs.
A fascinating tour with an engaging guide!
Caroline H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour with Richard! He was knowledgeable and engaging and we learnt so much about Stratford and its history. We loved hearing about how the town had evolved and why the streets got their names. Fascinating from start to finish - an afternoon well spent and very good value. Would recommend to anyone!
Excellent tour, excellent guide.
mariannetS2040EL,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent knowledge and delivery. Our guide, Christa, was very quick to assess the level of interest in our small group, to meet our expectations and to respond to all our questions. It was excellent value and I would highly recommend the tour and Christa.
Lots of informative chat...
Chris T,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Lots of informative chat and lots of walking. Our guide certainly knew her stuff and clearly enjoyed her work.
Outstanding Tour given by Christa. A complete overview of the city’s history in less than two hours
carolm123,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is extremely informative regarding the history of the town as well as an overview of its present day layout.Christa, the tour guide is excellent. She is both informative and charming. She readily answers all questions by her guest. I really appreciate her ability to weave in her personal experiences into her narrative highly recommend this tour. It will provide insights into Stratford-upon-Avon beyond Shakespeare.
Fantastic tour with Kate!!
Trip07822310097,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of having Kate as our tour guide and she was brilliant from start to finish. She was prompt and organised which immediately put us at ease and her knowledge of the town's history was both impressive and engaging. What really stood out to us was the attention to detail - she didn't just give the big picture of Shakespeare's life and town's heritage, but also included lots of small, fascinating details which really brought the history to life. On top of that she also sprinkled in lots of quirky and fun facts along the way which made the experience more memorable. If you're visiting I'd highly recommend booking a tour with her - you'll come out not just informed but also smiling!! ☺️
Glynda brings history to life
FarAway59406120806,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glynda was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. She answered all our questions fully and brought the subject to life with a good sense of humour. We especially enjoyed her insights into how the origins of many everyday words and phrases go back to Shakespeare’s time. Her deep knowledge and passion for the subject made the tour both informative and entertaining.
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