The Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life

Join this award-winning walking tour, which has enthralled thousands of guests from across the world, receiving 5 stars from every review!

Discover how Agatha became the world’s best selling novelist, despite the challenges she faced professionally and personally.

We follow the stunning English Riviera coastline whilst conveying the story of her achievements – an extraordinary woman, with an equally extraordinary story to tell.

• Listen to Agatha’s life growing up in Torquay
• Walk along the pier where she would roller skate with her friends.
• See the hotel where she spent her honeymoon
• Discover how a chance encounter in Torquay with a retired Belgian police inspector inspired Hercule Poirot.
• Hear how she became a writer, drawing her inspiration from the English Riviera and the Middle East to create her legendary characters and plots.
• Find out about the medieval village in Torquay that inspired St Mary Mead
• We will discuss her enormous contribution in both World Wars. And of course, no tour would be complete without touching on Agatha’s disappearance in 1926!

It’s a truly memorable tour, which includes several amusing photo opportunities along the way!

Tour dates:  Every day, starting at 10am, Sat 13th – Sun 21st September 2025
Terrain: We walk at a gentle pace, along flat pathways. There are refreshments and comfort breaks en route.

Tour times, duration and costs:

• 10am – 2.5 hour tour.
• £20.00 per person, £10.00 for under 18’s

Payment is made on arrival to the Tour Guide via cash or credit card

TO BOOK

Either Email: guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk Or call: Graham (+44) 7414 777606
Meeting: Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG

After the walking tour, to make your time in Torquay even more special, why not treat yourselves to an Agatha themed cocktail, whilst tucking into her favourite meal (Lobster followed by blackberry ice cream). Or maybe savour a delicious Devonshire cream tea?

To book this culinary experience at Offshore Restaurant and Bar, please click on this link Offshoretorquay.co.uk/agatha-christie

The venue is located next to where the Agatha Christie walking tour begins.