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The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

5.0(377)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 377 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy English Riviera Walking Tours
The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

About this activity

This walking tour has received over six hundred 5 star reviews and is recognised as one of the best activities on The English Riviera!

Trip Advisor has awarded this tour the Badge of Excellence and their Traveller's Choice award.

And in 2024 Visit Devon awarded this tour a Gold for International Tourism

Graham, the Tour Guide, has hosted Agatha Christie walking tours for 8 years and is the only full time Agatha Christie guide o The English Riviera.

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel, watched a film, or seen her plays, it doesn't matter!

Guests will be enthralled to listen to her idyllic early years in Torquay; hear how she created Poirot and Miss Marple; discover how she met her two husbands; her outstanding contribution in both World Wars;

how she bounced back from personal and professional challenges to become the world's most successful author; and how her legacy continues to be celebrated throughout the world.

What's included

  • ✓All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • ✕Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet outside English Riviera Visitor Information Centre on Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG and depending on numbers, the tour ends either at the Grand Hotel TQ2 6N or back at the start On arrival, please introduce yourselves to the tour guide who will be wearing a yellow fluorescent jacket.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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