William Shakespeare's London Tour

Summary Description

William Shakespeare - poet, playwright, actor, lover, conducted his career in London, the greatest city in the world! So come with Free Tours By Foot as we explore the London that Shakespeare knew and loved. 

Highlights
  • See where Shakespear lived and worked.
  • Discover Shakespeare's hidden secrets.
  • See where the Bard worshiped.
  • See where Shakespear lived and worked.
  • Discover Shakespeare's hidden secrets.
  • See where the Bard worshiped.
Description

William Shakespeare - poet, playwright, actor, lover, conducted his career in London, the greatest city in the world!

So come with Free Tours By Foot as we explore the London that Shakespeare knew and loved.

For those who love Shakespeare and want to walk the same streets as the Bard, this tour is a must.

Or, for those of you who hated learning Shakespeare at school, this is a tour that entertains, fascinates, and horrifies.

We give you a perspective of Shakespeare that your teacher neglected to mention!

Walk with us from the City of London, where he lived and is remembered in the parish church of St Helens, and follow his steps as he made his way to Southwark across the Old London Bridge - where you'll learn how the bridge affected the river and why it was here that Londoners headed to for tax-free shopping!

Once in Southwark, we will join the throngs of undesirables who weren’t allowed into the City.

You'll pay a visit to Southwark Cathedral to pay respects to Shakespeare's brother, visit a local pub where the Bard had a pint (or two or three...), and discover who the Bishops of Winchester were and what exactly they considered to be 'entertainment!'

Finally, you'll explore London's old theatre district where The Rose, The Swan, The Globe, and The Hope theatres operated, where you'll find out who exactly used to go to the theatres here and what the experience was like when they did!



Included / Excluded
  • Licenced Local Tour Guide
  • Digital Ticket
  • Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
  • Licenced Local Tour Guide
  • Digital Ticket
  • Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
  • Gratuities
  • Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Tour is in English.
  • This is not a food tour.
  • 2 hours and 30 minutes
Know Before You Go
  • Participants must book in advance.
  • Tour is in English.
  • Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing
Free Shakespeare's London Tour RETAIL PRICE
Adult (5 - 80 years) N/A
About operator:

Tours by Foot is  a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities. 


Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.


We offer both small-group/semi-private walking tours as well as walks that have no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.  


Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!


We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.


We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools. 

Basic Information
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Max Group Size: 25
  • Category: Walking & Bike Tours
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