Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

See where Shakespeare lived, hangout and found so much inspiration on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

• Take in the places connected to Shakespeare’s life including the church where he was baptised and is buried today, and hear about the curse he planted on his own tomb
• Hear from producer Oz Harris who’s been guiding private tours around England for over 10 years
• Do it all in 30 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The tour starts next to The Jester statue. You’ll hear about the relevance of the Jester in Shakespeare’s plays. You’ll also hear about how VoiceMap works.

The tour passes by Shakespeare’s Birthplace. You’ll hear about the famous bard’s first home while you walk including what his father did for a living and what 16th Century Stratford might have looked like.

The tour passes by William Shakespeare’s Statue. You’ll hear about the statue while you walk.

The tour passes by The MAD Museum. You’ll hear a bit about what’s inside the museum while you walk.

The tour passes by Clopton Bridge. You won’t cross over the bridge but you will hear a bit of its history and how it might have inspired Shakespear.

The tour takes you through part of the Bancroft Gardens and along the River Avon. While you walk, you’ll hear more about Shakespeare.

The tour passes by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You’ll hear about the theatre, its history, and architect while you walk.

The tour takes you past The Swan Theatre. You’ll hear about the theatre and its connection to Shakespeare while you walk.

The tour goes alongside a stretch of the River Avon. While you walk, you’ll hear a bit more about the famous bard and some of what inspired his plays.

The tour passes by the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare was baptized and where he’s buried. You’ll hear about the curse he famously placed on his own tomb while you walk.

The tour passes by Hall’s Croft. You’ll hear about it while you walk.

The tour passes by the Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall. You’ll hear about Shakespeare’s early days and how school might have inspired parts of his plays.

The tour ends outside of Shakespeare’s New Place which is only a short distance from the tour’s start location.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English

• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Smarphone and headphones
• Food and drinks
• Transportation

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VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 19 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.