Stratford Upon Avon Immersive Audio Tour
Supplied by: Vidi Guides
Walk in the footsteps of Williams Shakespeare with this fantastic walking podcast tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Discover the stories that inspired Shakespeare’s plays & sonnets, learn about his family’s very own drama and find out if Shakespeare actually wrote his own plays! From Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Schoolroom, to New Place and Hall’s Croft, all the way down to the Swan and Royal Shakespeare Company theatre, this is your perfect introduction to Stratford-Upon-Avon.
You'll join Katie, a historian, and her friend Colm, as you wander through the dynamic neighbourhood of Stratford-Upon-Avon on this self-guided podcast tour! We will guide you around Stratford Upon Avon's most iconic landmarks, as well as introducing you to some of its lesser-known gems. Our interactive digital audio guide can be downloaded anytime directly onto your smartphone!
What's included
- Digital audio guide, to be downloaded onto your smartphone before your visit
- On-screen pictures to enhance your experience
- Geo-localised map to keep you on the right track
- Headphones
Know before you go
Please download 'Vidi Guides' from the App Store of your mobile device and enter the code you receive after booking (from email address: [email protected]).
Please remember to bring a pair of headphones with you
Highlights
- Love podcasts? You'll love this immersive walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon!
- Explore Stratford Upon Avon at your own pace and discover its hidden gems
- Self-guided tour by expert historian that gives you a truly authentic experience
- The smartest way to visit Stratford-Upon-Avon independently and in a Covid-safe manner
Overview
Join our local historian Josh and Katie on a walk through the charming town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. On this walk, we will discover historic buildings, beautiful architecture, and hear lesser-known stories about Shakespeare’s life, and discover tales and mysteries that live on in this quaint market town.
This tour starts at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum – we’ll start by giving an overview of Shakespeare’s childhood, his father, what the town was like and the structure of the building.
We continue on to Judith’s House where we stop briefly to hear about Judith and Hamnet, Shakespeare’s twins, death of Hamnet and subsequent writing of Hamlet.
Our next stop is the Garrick Pub and Harvard House – Katie and Colm will talk us through its links to Harvard University in the States and we’ll also learn about David Garrick and his role in bringing Shakespeare back to mass popularity.
We will then amble across to the View of New Place, Thomas Nash’s House and the Guild Chapel. This is a great opportunity to learn about Shakespeare’s later life in Stratford as a wealthy and successful man.
We then reach Shakespeare’s Schoolroom/Edward VI Grammar School where we pause to discuss the big questions about Shakespeare and the conspiracy theories about who wrote his works.
Hall’s Croft is our next point of interest and we will learn about Susannah (Shakespeare’s other daughter) and her husband ,Dr Hall, the medical profession at the time and Hall’s role in it.
As we approach Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare’s Grave, we delve deep into Shakespeare’s connection to this church; as well as the epitaph he wrote himself and the legends and mysteries surrounding the supposed removal of his head…
After beautiful walk along the river where lampposts donated by countries all over the globe can be seen, stop at ‘Dirty Duck’ or the ‘Black Swan’ where the actors in Stratford drink.
Finally, we end the tour at the Swan and RSC Theatres – We end this tour with an insight into Shakespeare’s legacy and the impact he has had on the English language and our popular consciousness
The Vidi Guides experience is enriched with on-screen photos and videos. We also point out where to take the perfect Instagram photos during the tour, and include recommendations for food, drinks, and local attractions. Don't worry, none of our recommendations are sponsored - they are simply favourites of the locals who helped craft the experience.
Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that sound like podcasts. This is a self-guided audio tour that can be started or stopped at your own convenience. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Stratford Upon Avon tour to explore the area independently and safely! Make sure to download your tour before you go to streamline your trip!
Cancellation policy
Non refundable