Stratford-Upon-Avon Audio Walking Tour: Shakespeare's Life

Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare with this fantastic walking audio tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

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Take a day trip out of London and explore Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover the secrets of this charming medieval town and the history of William Shakespeare with this immersive guide! 
Guided by an expert literature historian on this self-guided tour, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and beautiful architecture. We’ll hear the secret stories about Shakespeareʼs life, learning about the tales, mysteries and family drama that live on in this quaint market town. 
Experience iconic key attractions, such as the popular Shakespeare's Tudor-era house, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Schoolroom, the Guildhall and the Holy Trinity Church where you’ll find Shakespeare’s grave. Finish the tour by visiting the Swan Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque town. 

This tour starts at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum – we’ll start by giving an overview of Shakespeare’s childhood, his father, what the town was like and the structure of the building.   We continue on to Judith’s House where we stop briefly to hear about Judith and Hamnet, Shakespeare’s twins, death of Hamnet and subsequent writing of Hamlet.   Our next stop is the Garrick Pub and Harvard House – Katie and Colm will talk us through its links to Harvard University in the States and we’ll also learn about David Garrick and his role in bringing Shakespeare back to mass popularity.   We will then amble across to the View of New Place, Thomas Nash’s House and the Guild Chapel. This is a great opportunity to learn about Shakespeare’s later life in Stratford as a wealthy and successful man.    We then reach Shakespeare’s Schoolroom/Edward VI Grammar School where we pause to discuss the big questions about Shakespeare and the conspiracy theories about who wrote his works.    Hall’s Croft is our next point of interest and we will learn about Susannah (Shakespeare’s other daughter) and her husband ,Dr Hall, the medical profession at the time and Hall’s role in it.    As we approach Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare’s Grave, we delve deep into Shakespeare’s connection to this church; as well as the epitaph he wrote himself and the legends and mysteries surrounding the supposed removal of his head…   After beautiful walk along the river where lampposts donated by countries all over the globe can be seen, stop at ‘Dirty Duck’ or the ‘Black Swan’ where the actors in Stratford drink.   Finally, we end the tour at the Swan and RSC Theatres – We end this tour with an insight into Shakespeare’s legacy and the impact he has had on the English language and our popular consciousness
The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.

Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that sound like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Stratford Upon Avon tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before you go to streamline your trip!

• Holy Trinity Church, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Hall's Croft, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Dirty Duck, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• St Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, Welcombe Road, Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Lucy's Mill Bridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Gower Memorial, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Magic Alley, Bell Court, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• The Old Bathing Place, Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
• Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK