15 Stratford-upon-Avon Tours to Build a Day Around

The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour - Seeing Stratford through its darker stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 547 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16Our pick

Join Joe Rukin, Herald of Mercia, for a 90-minute evening walk through Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear stories of murder, witchcraft, plague, torture, ghosts, and Doctor John Hall while seeing Shakespeare's town from its darker side.

“A great tour round some of the lesser known parts of Stratford. A great mix of historical information and some scary stories. Our guide was really friendly/funny and engaging. This tour is amazing value and very entertaining.”

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s Birthplace Ticket

2.Shakespeare’s Birthplace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 476 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Enter Shakespeare’s Birthplace on Henley Street, explore John Shakespeare’s glove-making workshop and the rooms where William grew up, then visit the Beyond Words exhibition and see a 1632 Second Folio. Smartphone videos, garden performances, and room guides add context. Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours.

“Excellent my son and I are on holiday from glasgow and decided to come through for the day on a recommendation from our family in Wolverhampton and I'm so glad we did top notch”

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Stratford-Upon-Avon: The Famous Walk Talk Show

3.The Famous Walk Talk Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 342 reviews · from $16

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kate, Marcus, or Dwayne for a 90-minute, 1.4-kilometre circular walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. See Shakespeare’s birthplace, schoolroom, New Place, burial church, Tudor buildings, old taverns, and the Guild Chapel.

“Excellent tour guide from Kate. Very knowledgeable and made it a very interesting journey around the town.”

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Stratford-upon-Avon:City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 296 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $20

Ride an open-top City Sightseeing bus around Stratford-upon-Avon and nearby villages. Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket to reach Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Holy Trinity Church, and more. Audio is available in seven languages, with live English guides on selected weekend departures.

“The bus tour was very informative and having the earphones to listen to the commentary was good. Being able to hop on & off was also very useful.”

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s Story Entry Ticket

5.Shakespeare’s Story Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 208 reviews · from $36

Visit three Stratford-upon-Avon sites tied to Shakespeare’s life. Begin at his birthplace, see his father’s glove-making workshop, tour Anne Hathaway’s thatched cottage, and explore New Place’s gardens and remains when open. The ticket includes expert guides, exhibitions, and flexible visits over 365 days.

“We spent one and a half days exploring the three places with the Shakespeare story tickets. The experience was very informative but hard to take it all in. Now I am at home I am going to look all the information up on my computer to remind me of some things that I forgot. It was well worth the visit and I would recommend it to others who showed an interest in going.”

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Stratford-Upon-Avon’s Town Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

6.Stratford-Upon-Avon’s Town Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16

Walk Stratford-upon-Avon with an English-speaking local guide, often Peter, Rachel, Tabitha, or Jack. In 90 minutes, you’ll connect Shakespeare’s homes, Holy Trinity Church, the canal basin, historic streets, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, with time for questions and practical local tips.

“A very enjoyable and interesting tour. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and clearly enthusiastic about Stratford and it's history. Many thanks.”

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Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall Entrance Tickets

7.Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 70 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Explore Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon during a one-hour visit. Sit where young William Shakespeare studied, join Master Thomas Jenkins for a Tudor lesson, try quill writing, view rare medieval wall paintings, and dress in period clothing. The experience is in English and wheelchair accessible.

“Het is erg klein met beneden uitleg over de gilde en boven de school. Het leukste onderdeel is de 'les' die we kregen door een leraar uit de tijd van Shakespeare”

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Shakespeare Distillery Tour & Tasting (Gin & Rum)

8.Shakespeare Distillery Tour & Tasting (Gin & Rum)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26

Spend 75 minutes with guides such as Sharon and Dave at Stratford-upon-Avon’s only working distillery. See small-batch gin and rum made, bottled, labelled, and sealed by hand, then taste three spirits and choose gin and tonic or rum with a mixer.

“Fab way to spend a couple of hours informative fun and the tasting was delicious”

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Entry ticket

9.Anne Hathaway’s Cottage Entry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · from $20

Step into Anne Hathaway’s 500-year-old family home in Shottery, 1.5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Your ticket covers the cottage, Tudor furniture such as the four-poster bed and courting couch, plus cottage gardens, orchards, woodland paths, and sculpture trails.

“Best experience we did in Stratford upon Avon. The house was an amazing building to see and visit. The tour guides in each room were so knowledgeable and friendly. Overall the staff were super helpful Definitely worth a visit.”

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Stratford-upon-Avon: Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket

10.Tudor World Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Step into a 16th-century building near the RSC for a self-guided Tudor World visit. See a plague cottage, throne room, Tudor dining room, and bed, then try a quill, touchscreens, videos, and a children’s quiz. Adult character cards add extra context, but no guide is provided.

“Absolutely love it!! I definitely will be back with my relatives!! Thank you”

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Warwickshire: The Explorer Pass by Shakespeare’s England

11.Warwickshire: The Explorer Pass by Shakespeare’s England

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $62

Build your own Warwickshire itinerary with a 1, 2, or 3-day Explorer Pass. Use the QR code for entry to Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Kenilworth Castle, museums, a river cruise, butterfly farm, motor museum and selected gin experiences.

“Good pass but more limited choice of attractions than other passes. Gin tasting was fabulous though!”

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From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

12.From Stratford-on-Avon/Moreton-in-Marsh: Secret Cotswolds

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 7.5 - 8.5 hours · from $107

Spend 7.5 to 8.5 hours with a local Go Cotswolds guide, such as Dave, Eileen, Martin, or Steve, visiting five Cotswold stops. Ride back roads in a 16-seat Mercedes minibus, hear local stories, and enjoy free time in Burford and Broadway.

“This was a great day trip and our tour guide was very accommodating. She provided good information around the different areas we visited and advised us on local cafes/restaurants/shops to visit whilst exploring. The only downside is that we did not get enough time to spend in Broadway which had great views and quaint shops but not enough time to explore it all. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend to others.”

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Cotswolds: One Day Cotswolds Walking Tour

13.Cotswolds: One Day Cotswolds Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · from $114

Join Go Cotswolds and guide Tom for a full day of walking, village time, and scenic drives from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. See Broadway Tower, stroll through quiet Windrush Valley villages, and finish in Burford. Plan to walk at least 1 mile, with about 5 km recommended.

“The Cotswolds is a wonderful area to explore on foot and the walk experience was definitely enhanced by the professionalism and local area knowledge that Tom was able to share with the group on the day. Highly recommend!”

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Stratford-Upon-Avon: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

14.Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours

Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon in a private 1.5-hour walk for up to six people. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Peter, leads you from Gower Memorial past Shakespeare’s birthplace, Holy Trinity Church, the canal, and three theatres, with time to ask questions and set the pace.

“This is a new venture into guided walks in Stratford. There is no in depth knowledge here on the part of the guide. No understanding of the architecture or the history of Stratford. Nothing here that demonstrates any insights other than you would find on Google. Not with the money.”

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River Avon Gin Tasting Cruise

15.River Avon Gin Tasting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Join Pete and the Shakespeare Distillery team for a one-hour English-language cruise from Stratford's Swan's Nest Lane. Taste three craft gins as the boat travels upstream, then sip a 25ml Stratford Gin and Tonic while passing the RSC and Holy Trinity Church.

“Gin tasting cruise was a very enjoyable experience, great value for money and very informative. I purchased this for our wedding anniversary for some different to do. Pete and the team were fabulous. Thavk you and would highly recommend.”

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