Shakespeare's Walk in Central London Private Guided Tour
- 2–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See London through the eyes of William Shakespeare and enter the setting of his world-famous plays. Immerse yourself in the Shakespearean history and see the Elizabethan theatre. Extended options: tickets to Shakespeare’s Globe or a Shakespearean play. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Shakespeare's Walk Join this tour to see historic sites connected to life and work of William Shakespeare such as Tower of London, Southwark Cathedral (inside) and Shakespeare's Globe (outside). 3-hour: Shakespeare's Walk & Globe This option includes tickets for a 50-minute guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe (separate attraction) and a 2-hour tour of the historic sites connected to life and work of William Shakespeare. 5-hour: Shakespeare's Walk & Play This option includes tickets for a 3-hour play at Shakespeare's Globe (separate attraction) and a 2-hour walking tour of the historic sites connected to life and work of William Shakespeare.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tickets to the Southwark Cathedral (all options)
- Tickets for a public tour of Shakespeare’s Globe (only in 3-hour option)
- Tickets for a Shakespearean play (only in 5-hour option)
- Expert Literature Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
- Private Shakespeare Tour of Central London (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
What's not
- Tickets for a public tour of Shakespeare’s Globe (in 2 and 5-hour options)
- Tickets for a Shakespearean play (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of the Cheval Three Quays, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AG, UK. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour
Hear the story of William Shakespeare. Explore the area where he lived and worked near the magnificent Tower of London, which is evoked in Shakespeare's plays as a place of death, treachery and sorrow.
See also the Monument to the Great Fire of London and imagine what the mediaeval city looked like before 1666.
Although Shakespeare’s London is long gone, his legacy is still alive in the city’s historic buildings and monuments. Enter the Southwark Cathedral to admire stained glass windows inspired by Shakespearean plays and the poet's memorial and explore the Bankside area where the popular Southwark theatres like the Hope, Rose, Globe and the Swan once stood.
Learn about the importance of theatre in mediaeval England and see the reconstructed Shakespeare’s Globe (exterior only), which was demolished in 1644, long after Shakespeare’s death. This is your chance to see Julius Caesar, Henry VIII, Romeo & Juliet or another epic tragedy of Shakespeare performed live at an authentic English theatre. It will be an unforgettable experience for sure! Enhance your experience with a visit inside the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. We provide tickets for a public tour of the reconstructed open-air theatre where you can experience what it was like to see Shakespeare’s original plays live. Discover behind the scenes trivia and interesting facts about the life and work of playwrights, actors and other artists in the Elizabethan era. This is your chance to see Julius Caesar, Henry VIII, Romeo & Juliet or another epic tragedy of Shakespeare performed live at an authentic English theatre. It will be an unforgettable experience for sure!
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
- Meet your guide In front of the Cheval Three Quays, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AG, UK. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- UK Tours & Activites
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 809 city tours we list in London.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 435 of 809.
- 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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