Stratford's famous WalkTalkShow is a fascinating and entertaining guided tour through the entire history of Stratford, from its humble 7th Century beginnings. You will learn all about the town, William Shakespeare and the buildings and events that punctuate a history spanning 14 centuries. The tour has 20 stops - each one used to illustrate key historical details; both about the Bard and his hometown. Just how significant was the Guild of the Holy Cross [founded in 1269] to local history - and who was the enigmatic Hugh Clopton? See Harvard House (1596), the birthplace of the man who went on to start America's first and most famous University. Shakespeare frequented all five of the taverns from his day that survive to this - and you still can. You will also learn a lot about the greatest writer ever as well as the iconoclastic forces of English history that shaped the man, his home town, the British Isles - and consequently the wider world. Full details at: WalkTalkShow.co.uk.
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Graham_K, 10/19/2025 1:15:06 PM
Excellent informative walking tour with a small group. Our tour guide Kate was interesting and very knowledgeable.
MichaelJohn_R, 10/3/2025 6:41:01 AM
The tour is excellent, loads of facts and interesting details of Stratford on Avon town and its old buildings. The walking pace suited the group with particular attention to individual needs.
Caroline H, 9/27/2025 6:13:49 PM
We loved this tour with Richard! He was knowledgeable and engaging and we learnt so much about Stratford and its history. We loved hearing about how the town had evolved and why the streets got their names. Fascinating from start to finish - an afternoon well spent and very good value. Would recommend to anyone!
mariannetS2040EL, 9/24/2025 6:23:37 AM
Excellent knowledge and delivery. Our guide, Christa, was very quick to assess the level of interest in our small group, to meet our expectations and to respond to all our questions. It was excellent value and I would highly recommend the tour and Christa.
Chris_T, 9/12/2025 11:49:51 AM
Lots of informative chat and lots of walking. Our guide certainly knew her stuff and clearly enjoyed her work.
carolm123, 9/3/2025 2:46:24 AM
The tour is extremely informative regarding the history of the town as well as an overview of its present day layout.Christa, the tour guide is excellent. She is both informative and charming. She readily answers all questions by her guest. I really appreciate her ability to weave in her personal experiences into her narrative highly recommend this tour. It will provide insights into Stratford-upon-Avon beyond Shakespeare.
Trip07822310097, 8/25/2025 9:14:41 AM
We had the pleasure of having Kate as our tour guide and she was brilliant from start to finish. She was prompt and organised which immediately put us at ease and her knowledge of the town's history was both impressive and engaging. What really stood out to us was the attention to detail - she didn't just give the big picture of Shakespeare's life and town's heritage, but also included lots of small, fascinating details which really brought the history to life. On top of that she also sprinkled in lots of quirky and fun facts along the way which made the experience more memorable. If you're visiting I'd highly recommend booking a tour with her - you'll come out not just informed but also smiling!! ☺️
FarAway59406120806, 8/23/2025 12:05:36 PM
Glynda was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. She answered all our questions fully and brought the subject to life with a good sense of humour. We especially enjoyed her insights into how the origins of many everyday words and phrases go back to Shakespeare’s time. Her deep knowledge and passion for the subject made the tour both informative and entertaining.
Voyager795811, 8/23/2025 10:54:05 AM
We loved our guided tour led by Glinda. She was such an enthusiastic and engaging lady, who brought the history of Stratford to life. We learned so much about the market town, its buildings and of course William Shakespeare. We thoroughly recommend it.
Melanie_J, 8/22/2025 3:43:02 PM
Kate is a delightful and informative tour guide. She was engaging and knowledgeable. My husband rates her tour of Stratford as one of the highlights of our trip to England. We highly recommend!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No exclusions available
Departure point
Meet just below the main entrance steps to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre [also known as RSC] at the base of The Tower - unmissable. Please remain outside the building or you could miss us. If it is crowded your Guide will be holding a RED umbrella aloft to help you locate them.Return details
Stratford's famous WalkTalkShow is a fascinating and entertaining guided tour through the entire history of Stratford, from its humble 7th Century beginnings. You will learn all about the town, William Shakespeare and the buildings and events that punctuate a history spanning 14 centuries. The tour has 20 stops - each one used to illustrate key historical details; both about the Bard and his hometown. Just how significant was the Guild of the Holy Cross [founded in 1269] to local history - and who was the enigmatic Hugh Clopton? See Harvard House (1596), the birthplace of the man who went on to start America's first and most famous University. Shakespeare frequented all five of the taverns from his day that survive to this - and you still can. You will also learn a lot about the greatest writer ever as well as the iconoclastic forces of English history that shaped the man, his home town, the British Isles - and consequently the wider world. Full details at: WalkTalkShow.co.uk.Redemption
Please be ready to show your ticket to the Guide on arrival for your WalkTalkSHOW24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund


















