• The Recreation Ground - Start your adventure along the River Avon, enjoying views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the historic 500-year-old Clopton Bridge, constructed by a man who left Stratford in poverty and returned as the Lord Mayor of London.
• Holy Trinity Church - Visit Shakespeare’s final resting place and learn about the intriguing curse he inscribed to deter grave robbers, a curse that has remained effective for over four centuries.
• Royal Shakespeare Theatre - After a quick stop at a renowned pub, proceed to the iconic Theatre and listen to the dramatic tale of the theatre that was destroyed by fire.
• Shakespeare’s New Place - Stand on the site where Shakespeare lived and passed away, and hear the story of the reverend who was driven out of town.
• Harvard House - Discover what makes this hidden gem so special.
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Conclude your walk at the world’s most famous literary address. Observe the diamond-etched signatures of Charles Dickens and Walter Scott on the nursery window, and encounter the Jester statue with its amusing installation story. (Entry is available after the tour if tickets are booked in advance).
• Hall’s Croft - Stop at the graceful Tudor home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her physician husband, and hear about the scandalous adultery that rocked the family.
• Mason Croft - Explore the residence of Marie Corelli, a Victorian novelist who navigated a Venetian gondola down the Avon and preserved Stratford’s heritage.
• The Guild Chapel - Discover how Shakespeare’s father was commissioned to whitewash frightening medieval ‘Doom’ paintings, inadvertently preserving them for centuries.
• The Gower Memorial - Appreciate the bronze statues unveiled by Oscar Wilde, each symbolizing one of Shakespeare’s great themes through his most renowned characters.

• Tour can be listened to any number of times at the location or at home for the next 1 year
• In-app map for navigation
• 1 year access to tour through a Smartphone (iphone and android) app. Link to app sent post booking
• Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded

• Any physical devices or headphones
• Human tour guide at location
• Transport
• Entrance fees

Explore the paths once tread by Shakespeare with a self-guided app crafted by a local who grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This self-guided audio tour takes you from the school where young Shakespeare learned to the church where a mysterious curse protects his grave, unveiling the true Stratford that many visitors overlook. With over 15 stops, you’ll uncover the town’s oldest pub, the poignant tale of Shakespeare’s overlooked daughter Judith, the reason his grand residence no longer exists, and the hidden link between a Stratford timber-framed house and Harvard University.

Unlike group tours, you can begin whenever you wish, take as much time as you need, and pause to visit a 500-year-old pub or Shakespeare’s Birthplace along the way. Think you know the Bard? Challenge yourself with the optional Shakespeare quiz as you explore and test your knowledge.

Perfect for those visiting for a day, this walking tour lets you discover both renowned landmarks and hidden treasures, all at your own pace.

• The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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