Self-Guided Stratford-Upon-Avon Tour: Discover Shakespeare's Life and Medieval History
3.7
29 Ratings
Warwickshire
Immerse yourself in the history and life of William Shakespeare with this self-guided tour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Explore medieval architecture, visit iconic attractions, and uncover the secrets of Shakespeare's life in this charming market town.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

We start our walk by Shakespeare’s birthplace, and trace his childhood and early life.

Points of Interest

  • Henley Street

  • Stratford-upon-Avon

What's Included
  • Offline Mode: Download tours to enjoy without WiFi
  • Location Aware: Never get lost with our GPS map
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: Explore at your own pace
  • Instagram Hotspots: We guide you to the perfect photo spots
  • Local Insights: Enjoy audio tours by locals or historians
What's Not Included
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device
Additional Information

Embark on a day journey from London to explore the quaint town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Uncover the secrets hidden in this captivating medieval settlement and delve into the history of William Shakespeare through this engaging guide!

Led by a scholarly expert in literature on this independent tour, we’ll visit the most renowned historical establishments and impressive architectural structures. We’ll unravel the hidden stories of Shakespeareʼs existence, gaining insights into the stories, enigmas, and familial conflicts that endure in this charming marketplace town.

Witness iconic sights such as the well-liked Tudor-era home of Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Schoolroom, the town’s Guildhall, and the Holy Trinity Church housing Shakespeare’s tomb. Conclude your tour by visiting the Swan Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, for an unforgettable cultural experience in this picturesque must-visit town.

Please note: This is a self-navigated auditory walking tour and entrance tickets are not included

Location
Henley Street
The tour starts at Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.7
(29 Ratings)
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Stephen_m
Aug 16, 2023
Brilliant and economical way to get a perspective on Shakespeare while exploring Stratford. - Brilliant and economical way to get a perspective on Shakespeare while exploring Stratford. Highly recommended.
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Paradise43677515072
Jun 1, 2023
Surprisingly entertaining for non Shakespeare fanatics - It was surprisingly entertaining. Easy to follow with the in built GPS map which shows your location with a blue dot and markers for the stops clearly marked in number order. Each stop was only about 4-6mins and the commentators were easily to listen to. They bounced off each other well and it just seemed like you were listening to a conversation. Highly recommend!! Took us about 1.5hrs to complete the tour but we did go slow.
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Rrp1992
May 31, 2023
Quick Tour, Great Value - We wanted a simple way to see the majority of key spots in Stratford upon Avon and this was perfect for that. We were able to download the tour so we didn’t have to be connected to the internet which was perfect since we were traveling without a cell data plan. Enjoyable listen!
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Gracej273
Nov 20, 2022
Enjoyable - Very easy to download app We took the the route at your own pace and the tour was vey informative with the narrators making it interesting and fun.
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Sorchah571
Sep 20, 2022
Fantastic - 5 star...super easy and super fun to do at your own pace... would highly recommend... we thoroughly enjoyed the informal guide whilst still hugely informative
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Graceww5094wp
Sep 28, 2023
Recommend this tour. Good value - The audio tour was exactly what we wanted.The only problem we had was with the first stop as the narration kept cutting out. We saw all the main places of interest and enjoyed the dialogue
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Penny
Mar 20, 2023
Good value and informative - We down loaded this before our visit which meant that we were able to be flexible when to begin. It is very clear and easy to use with lots of interesting information included. It didn’t take too long but was long enough to be a decent sized activity on our mini break. Very good.
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Ceri
Nov 6, 2022
An easy-to-use, informative and fun guide! - An informative guide but light-hearted fun! It was easy to follow and clearly explained, with the on-screen images and good quality sound.
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Juliet_c
Aug 15, 2023
Great tour but didn’t get to finish it!! - I had paid and downloaded the tour yesterday, we stopped for a drink part way through and when I tried to open the tour again, it closed and it wouldn’t allow me back in unless I paid again? I messaged Viator asking to allow us to access it again the next day so we could finish the tour but I had no reply.
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C
Jan 4, 2023
Failed Experience - Never got sent the Vidi Guides follow up email with the code for the app, so my money was wasted. Tried following up with Viator AND Vidi Guides, but no help.
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