Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.8 (29 reviews) Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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Duration30m - 45m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

See where Shakespeare lived, hangout and found so much inspiration on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

• Take in the places connected to Shakespeare’s life including the church where he was baptised and is buried today, and hear about the curse he planted on his own tomb
• Hear from producer Oz Harris who’s been guiding private tours around England for over 10 years
• Do it all in 30 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smarphone and headphones
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour starts next to The Jester statue. You'll hear about the relevance of the Jester in Shakespeare's plays. You'll also hear about how VoiceMap works.
  2. Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Pass by
    The tour passes by Shakespeare's Birthplace. You'll hear about the famous bard's first home while you walk including what his father did for a living and what 16th Century Stratford might have looked like.
  3. Pass by
    The tour passes by William Shakespeare's Statue. You'll hear about the statue while you walk.
  4. The MAD Museum
    Pass by
    The tour passes by The MAD Museum. You'll hear a bit about what's inside the museum while you walk.
  5. Clopton Bridge
    Pass by
    The tour passes by Clopton Bridge. You won't cross over the bridge but you will hear a bit of its history and how it might have inspired Shakespear.
  6. Bancroft Gardens
    Pass by
    The tour takes you through part of the Bancroft Gardens and along the River Avon. While you walk, you'll hear more about Shakespeare.
  7. Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre, its history, and architect while you walk.
  8. Swan Theatre
    Pass by
    The tour takes you past The Swan Theatre. You'll hear about the theatre and its connection to Shakespeare while you walk.
  9. River Avon
    Pass by
    The tour goes alongside a stretch of the River Avon. While you walk, you'll hear a bit more about the famous bard and some of what inspired his plays.
  10. Holy Trinity Church
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare was baptized and where he's buried. You'll hear about the curse he famously placed on his own tomb while you walk.
  11. Hall's Croft
    Pass by
    The tour passes by Hall's Croft. You'll hear about it while you walk.
  12. Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. You'll hear about Shakespeare's early days and how school might have inspired parts of his plays.
  13. Shakespeare's New Place
    Pass by
    The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place which is only a short distance from the tour's start location.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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