The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

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The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
450 reviews

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon's sinister side on this guided walking tour. Explore the town's winding streets and hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, torture and witches.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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dawn – United Kingdom

Brilliant, our guide kept us entertained all the way round. Definitely worth a visit.

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5 out of 5 stars
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John – United Kingdom

The guide was excellent and well informed of his brief.

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Highlights

  • Discover the gruesome real-life tragedies that inspired Shakespeare in his town
  • See the sights of Shakespeare's Stratford against sinister and haunted backdrop
  • Wander the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon with your walking tour guide
  • Find out what sort of treatment you would have got from Doctor John Hall
  • Stand in the Graveyard to hear the stories from the crypt of Holy Trinity church

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Hear about the hidden dark side of Stratford-upon-Avon on a thrilling guided walking tour. Learn about the town's infamous witches, hear about famous murders, and keep an eye out for ghosts as you walk through the night.

Meet your guide at the corner of Sheep Street and High Street and begin your journey into the macabre. Stroll through the birthplace of Shakespeare and see the town's darker side.


As you walk through the streets, listen to exhilarating tales of murder, torture, and plague. Hear about the women accused of witchcraft and learn where the ghosts and even the devil can be spotted.

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry to attractions
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the TOP corner of Sheep Street (CV37 6EE) and High Street (CV37 6FD), opposite the Town Council, the Old Bank and the Garrick Inn, next to Red Hot Mammas Pizzeria in an area with both a red phone box and a red pillar box. There are pins dropped on Google Maps for Sinister Stratford and the Platinum Jubilee Tree (a tree planted in 2022 as part of the "Queens Green Canopy" to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II).

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour could include descriptions of murder and may not be suitable for younger customers

From $13 per person

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dawn – United KingdomJuly 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Brilliant, our guide kept us entertained all the way round. Definitely worth a visit.
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John – United KingdomJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was excellent and well informed of his brief.
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Andy – United KingdomJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic! Tour guide really made it fun and added drama - would recommend!

Product ID: 433274

Activity provider:
Joe Rukin, Herald of Mercia

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