Guided Tour of Stratford: A Journey Through Time with WalkTalkShow.co.uk
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184 Ratings
Warwickshire
Embark on a captivating journey through time with WalkTalkShow.co.uk's guided tour of Stratford. Discover the rich history of the town, William Shakespeare, and iconic landmarks that shaped the Bard's legacy.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre - The first of 15 stops that are included in our 3km 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.
What's Included
- Experience 14 centuries of history
- See buildings dating back to 1210
- Chart Shakespeare’s life
Additional Information
Explore the intriguing journey of Stratford’s historical evolution from the 7th Century all the way to the present 21st Century arcade, with WalkTalkShow.co.uk. Our expert guides narrate the rich history of the town, its connection with William Shakespeare, and the significant buildings and events that accentuate a historical timeline stretching across 14 centuries.
The tour comprises of 15 stops, each shedding light on important historical aspects linked with Shakespeare and his town. Discover the pivotal role of the Guild of the Holy Cross, established in 1269, in local history and uncover the mystery surrounding Hugh Clopton.
Witness Harvard House (1596), the ancestral home of the founder of one of America’s most renowned universities. Travel back in time as you visit the five ancient taverns that Shakespeare frequented and which are still open today. Gain a deeper understanding of the greatest writer of all time, and the disruptive forces of English history that molded him, his hometown, Stratford, the British Isles and eventually, the entire world. Find out more at: WalkTalkShow.co.uk
Location
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Meet just below the main entrance steps to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre [also known as RSC] at the base of The Tower - unmissable. Please remain outside the building or you could miss us. If it is crowded your Guide will be holding a RED umbrella aloft to help you locate them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(184 Ratings)
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Stephenbe8677hs
Apr 21, 2024
Great tour, well presented. - Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and presented the tour in a fun and interesting way. The information that was given made it well worth the money.
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Alicecq2821xp
Apr 18, 2024
Great tour - Very interesting guided tour, interesting and funny insights about the town, Shakespear and his family, and in such a charming town. 100% recommend, especially on a sunny day
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Victorianl5685pu
Apr 17, 2024
Knowledgeable and fascinating - Our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable and helpful . We really enjoyed our small group walk with her, and learned some fascinating information about Shakespeare and the era.
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160rupib
Apr 17, 2024
Fabulous tour with a fabulous guide! - Hi,
Just to say that our tour guide, Glinder (forgive me if the spelling is incorrect) was absolutely superb! She was engaging, humorous, incredibly knowledgeable and so easy to talk to. We felt comfortable to chat and ask questions whenever we felt like it. She gave us extra time because of the love of history. Brilliant! I would highly recommend this tour (and her) to anyone else visiting Stratford upon Avon! Thank you. Rupi
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Roseannedunne
Apr 14, 2024
Walk and talk tours Stratford on Avon. - We had Kate from walk and walk and talk tours on Saturday 13 April 2024, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. She was so knowledgeable and interesting. Very professional and could answer our questions. It’s an absolute must when you’re in Stratford on Avon.
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Hodmeister17
Apr 9, 2024
Fascinating tour - The walking tour of Stratford on Avon was SO enjoyable. It was a lovely day which helped, but the meeting place was very central and the guide was excellent. Her name was Glynda, and she was SO knowledgeable … there was no question she could not answer: She really brought the history of the town to life with such enthusiasm and with. It was absolutely delightful, and I wished it could have gone on for longer because what Glynda had to say was so interesting. Everyone in the group of 10 were saying to each other how fascinating the walk was, highly recommended!!!
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281dawnn
Apr 9, 2024
Stratford-upon-avon walking tour - the amazing Glynda - Glynda was our guide and she was fantastic! A thoroughly enjoyable walking tour and recommend it 100 per cent! Stratford-upon-Avon is an amazing place to visit and it is lovely to have an insight into all its wonderful history!
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Dawn_n
Apr 9, 2024
Stratford-upon-Avon walking tour with amazing Glynda - Glynda was absolutely fantastic! We could have listened to her all day. So passionate about the subjects and we learnt so much. We throughly enjoyed out tour and would recommend it. The tour certainly made our day in Stratford so memorable. Thank you very much Glynda.
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Janicepm6641gw
Apr 8, 2024
Guided Tour of Stratford Upon Avon - We had a superb enjoyable tour with guide Glynis. Very knowledgeable and she was able to answer questions. I booked this trip as it was the first visit ever to Stratford upon Avon and unsure of where to go. Highlight was when the School Master decided to come out and chat with our group. I highly recommend this tour.
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Mattbx117lw
Apr 5, 2024
Well educated fun experience! - If visiting Stratford this is a must! Marcus was fantastic and very detailed with plenty of humour. Very natural and by no means scripted. Definitely value for money.
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