Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours

English Riviera Walking Tours

Available to 18 October 2025

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The extraordinary life of Agatha Christie

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel, watched a film, or seen her plays, it doesn't matter! Join this tour to hear the story of Agatha's truly remarkable life.

Guests will be enthralled to listen to her idyllic early years in Torquay; discover how she met the two most important men her life; and where she found the inspiration to create her legendary characters and plots.

Learn how she bounced back from personal and professional challenges to become the world's most successful author.

Appreciate her outstanding contributions during both World Wars, her courage to travel alone to Baghdad and become a distinguished archaeologist, and how her books continue to touch the lives of millions around the world.

At the end of the tour, guests will have the chance to re-create the famous occasion when Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot met for the only time!

What’s more, every guest review (over 100) has awarded this tour 5 stars!

Well-behaved dogs (on leads) are permitted.

5 Vaughan Parade,
Torbay,
Torquay,
TQ2 5JG,
England,
United Kingdom TQ2 5JG
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  • Meeting point:
    English Riviera Visitor Information Centre
    Vaughan Parade,
    Torquay,
    England,
    TQ2 5JG
  • On arrival, say ‘hello’ to the tour guide who will be wearing a yellow florescent jacket. The walking tour takes guests around Torquay's beautiful sea front, passed the places that played a significant part in Agatha's life and influenced her writing, such as The Pavilion, The Grand hotel, the Princess Pier, Torre Abbey and Torquay's Victorian train station.
  • The tour lasts approx. 2 hours over flat paved terrain, with stops en route for refreshments and comfort breaks

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