Free walking tours in Stratford-upon-Avon and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Stratford-upon-Avon. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Stratford-upon-Avon in numbers
Of the 5 activities Civitatis shows for Stratford-upon-Avon, none is free right now and 4 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Shakespeare's Birthplace Tickets” (12 reviews, 8.8 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 5
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €14.37
- average traveller score
- 9.2
- reviews
- 24
- typical length
- 1 h
What to see in Stratford-upon-Avon
Must-sees
Stratford-upon-Avon is William Shakespeare’s home town. You can visit the house where he was born on Henley Street, his daughter’s house and the site of the house where he died, plus the cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway, on the outskirts. Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity Church, on the banks of the Avon.
The old town keeps many timber-framed Tudor houses. By the river is the Royal Shakespeare Company theatre, with performances almost all year, and boats leave from the gardens for trips on the Avon.
Free tours and guided visits
Stratford has guided tours of Shakespeare’s town and river cruises. It is a regular stop on day trips from London combining it with Oxford, Warwick and the Cotswolds.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the Shakespeare houses and the centre. If you want to see a play at the theatre, stay the night.
Where to stay
In the centre and by the river there are hotels in old buildings, close to everything. In the surrounding countryside, country houses with parking for touring by car.
Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Historic centre, Banks of the Avon and Outskirts. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Stratford-upon-Avon
Is there a free walking tour in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Stratford has guided tours of Shakespeare’s town and river cruises.
How much does a guided tour in Stratford-upon-Avon cost?
Between €14.37 and €59.5 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Stratford-upon-Avon?
One day is enough for the Shakespeare houses and the centre.
Where should I stay in Stratford-upon-Avon?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Stratford-upon-Avon we cover Historic centre, Banks of the Avon and Outskirts.