Borough Market and beyond
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Happy to make this a bespoke tour and be flexible about timings. If you message me we can work something out! While Borough Market is firmly on the tourist trail I will show you the hidden, quirky history that only the locals know. Starting from the famous market we will discover the heroes and villains that makes this corner of London such an amazing place. Guaranteed only small groups away from the crowds in the quiet backstreets. This is a family friendly tour, with a personal touch. Behind the waterfront there is a maze of streets, with 2,000 years of history to uncover. We will hear about Shakespeare and his rivals, who inspired Dickens and the area's dark side! Message me if you would like a private group or corporate tour. This could be an ideal present for the history buff in your life! Find out about my other tours via @stevedoestours
Inclusions
What's included
- Disposable masks - Covid safety
- Details of Borough attractions
Itinerary
You will see what has been voted one of the world's best foodie destinations and hear of its 2,000 year history.
Hear about the rich history of the area, from Romans and Vikings to Dickens heroes and villians
Pirates? National heroes? or both? You decide as we talk about this wonderful 16th century ship and its captain
Hear the horrible history of London's must terrible prison.
Meet Shakespeare's rivals in Tudor theatre land
You will see the hidden sites of Shakespeare's London and hear about the actors that made his plays become alive. We will visit the original site of the Global and Rose Theatres, as well as bear pits and dark sites of Bankside!
We will see a few more hidden corners tourists miss and finish at one of the world's greatest art galleries - with a chance to take in amazing views of London.
Discover the amazing hidden art - right under your feet!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 6pm Start - Corner of Stoney and Park Street, by the Monmouth Coffee Shop
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Dr Stephen King
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 4793 experiences we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 579 of 4793.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
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