Overview
Learn more about how Shakespeare lived, worked and spent his time in London. Your fun and informative guide will take you to the places where the great bard drank, prayed and acted. Visit Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market as well as Sam Wanamaker's wonderful Globe Theatre for their interesting in-house tour.
Tour includes admission to the official Globe Theatre tour. Each tour guest receives a copy of some of the Bard's famous expressions/sayings.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Globe Theatre in-house tour included
Guide
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
London
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please give voucher to your guide at start of tour.
What to expect
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
1 hour
The original Globe existed a short two blocks away from Sam Wanamaker's wonderful replica. Your guide will take you to the original site as well as escort you into the Globe where you will enjoy the official in-house tour of the Globe. Fascinating!
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Golden Hinde
10 min
This is a life-size model of the original Golden Hinde that Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world in 1577. He was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth who was both Drake's and Shakespeare's queen.
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South Bank
3 hours
Our tour takes place in what Londoners call SOUTH BANK. In Shakespeare's time this was the " Las Vegas " of London where activities such as bull-baiting and theatre could legally take place, unlike in the CITY of London on the other side of the Thames, where the puritan city fathers considered theatre to be the " work of the devil".
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Winchester Palace
10 min
The ruins are here and it was the Bishop of Winchester who was the owner of all the land on South Bank at the time, including the pubs, the brothels and the theatres as well.
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Southwark Cathedral
45 min
Will Shakespeare and his brother Edmond ( who is buried here ) both would have worshipped here. Today, the Cathedral has a very active Church of England congregation and is where many community concerts, etc. take place. Your guide will how you the Harvard University chapel as well as the beautiful Shakespeare stained-glass window.
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Borough Market
30 min
Our guide will take you into London's famous Borough Market, which goes back to Elizabethan times and is a place that Shakespeare would undoubtedly have been familiar with, as for may years he lived in the area. Today, you will find everything from gourmet coffee to organic vegetables to tasty takeaways.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Shakespeare Walking Tour in London
Can I cancel Shakespeare Walking Tour in London for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 15 min.
What's included?
- Globe Theatre in-house tour included
- Guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Golden Hinde, South Bank, Winchester Palace, Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Graham Bleasdale t/a Greenwich Royal Tours
