Top Stratford-upon-Avon Self-guided Tours

Turning the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical market town and Shakespeare's birthplace on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the quest?

Get shown around the town famous for being William Shakespeare’s birthplace by a friendly local guide. Spend 1.5 hours learning all about Stratford-Upon-Avon’s rich history, from its ancient origins to today, and explore its canals, theatres, pubs, and much more with your tour leader. You’ll learn things even some of the locals might have never heard before.

Stratford-upon-Avon, famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a town with more than 800 years of history. In this entertaining tour, hear tales about Shakespeare and life in the town, alongside stories of plague, murder, ghosts, and witches. You’ll learn the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its residents and see the town’s main attractions in a tour that goes beyond Shakespeare.

Explore the enchanting streets of Stratford-upon-Avon in a fun-filled scavenger hunt that combines the excitement of an amazing race with the thrill of discovery. Navigate through historic landmarks like the Jester Statue, Shakespeare Center, and Holy Trinity Church while solving intriguing puzzles and answering questions that reveal the town's fascinating history, from its Anglo-Saxon roots to its haunted Tudor tales. Gather your team for a playful challenge, complete a Shakespearean scene for bonus points, and capture unforgettable selfies along the way. Perfect for families, friends, or a unique date night.

Step into the world of 16th-century William Shakespeare with this entry to his former schoolroom and the Guildhall. The interactive experience lets you sit in the very room where Shakespeare studied as a boy, taking part in a Tudor-style lesson. Dress up in period costume for a selfie, and check out the council chamber where a young and aspiring Shakespeare watched actors perform. Fun for all the family, the experience includes a guide to give you the lowdown on the playwright and his history in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Peek behind the scenes of Stratford upon Avon’s only working distillery on this guided afternoon tour of the Shakespeare Distillery. Learn the secrets of gin making, find out how the spirits are influenced by Tudor-period distillery techniques, and discover all the varied ingredients that create the award-winning Stratford Gin.

Take a walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon's 1,400-year history on this thorough tour. Learn about William Shakespeare, of course, as well as the major sites and events that informed the town’s history. See spots like Harvard House, the family home of the man who went on to start America's most famous university, and the taverns Shakespeare was known to frequent, many of which are still operating today.

Explore the historic trails and laneways of Stratford's town center as you search for the lost cast of a play. It is September 1769, and the final cast list for the series of plays has been stolen. Without it the playwright will be without a company of actors. Do YOU have what it takes to track them down? All adventures are designed to be played in teams of 2 - 5 people and are priced per group. You and your team work together to solve a series of clues & puzzles hidden around town using our App on your phone. The Adventure will guide you around your destination to local icons as well as the hidden gems that even the locals might not know about! Unless indicated above, you may start your adventure on any day at any time (playing in daylight is recommended). There is no time limit to finish - race the leaderboard, or just slow down and enjoy - either way you can take advantage of the built-in breaks where the clock stops so you can enjoy where you are!