Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour

Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare connections, historic streets, riverside scenery and everyday local character. Walk through Stratford’s historic centre, hear stories from the town’s past and present, and discover details you may miss exploring alone. Along the way, see highlights including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the Gower Memorial, Henley Street, the Town Hall, Shakespeare’s New Place and more. Your guide will bring the town to life with stories of Shakespeare, local history, theatres, pubs, canals and hidden corners. Every tour is slightly different, with each guide bringing their own stories, favourite details and personal connection to Stratford-upon-Avon.