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The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour

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Guided tour
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Walking Tour
4.8  / 5319 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

Experience

Highlights

  • Feel your heart race as you hear tales of gore, depravity, and troubled spirits
  • 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

Full description

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

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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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Important information

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

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based on 319 reviews

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MATTHEW – United KingdomSeptember 25, 2024  – Verified booking
the guide was very informative and funny when he needed to be would highly recommend
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Lawrence – United KingdomSeptember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Absolutely brilliant! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to see another side of Stratford upon Avon.
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Maxine – United KingdomSeptember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a good, engaging and interactive alternative tour around Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Product ID: 433274

Activity provider:Joe Rukin, Herald of Mercia

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