Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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
Meeting Location
Windsor Street
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
22 Chapel Street
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EP, UK
The tour ends outside of Shakespeare's New Place.
What To Expect
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The Jester (pass by)
Shakespeare's Birthplace (pass by)
Shakespeare's Birthplace (pass by)
The MAD Museum (pass by)
Clopton Bridge (pass by)
Bancroft Gardens (pass by)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre (pass by)
Swan Theatre (pass by)
River Avon (pass by)
Holy Trinity Church (pass by)
Hall's Croft (pass by)
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall (pass by)
Shakespeare's New Place (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
