Barbican Centre Tours and Tickets

Learn all about the darker side of London’s history and experience its spirited pub culture at the same time on this small-group walking tour around some (allegedly) haunted pubs. Tour with a qualified historian who’s called this area home since they were a kid, and listen as they share stories all about everything from murders to the Black Death. Visit locations you're unlikely to discover if exploring solo, and hear chilling tales that only the locals know about.

While many tours of London overlook Jewish history altogether, this guided tour explores the medieval roots and living heritage of the Jewish community in the City of London. Seeing the compact neighborhood on foot is ideal for soaking up the atmosphere. And with an insider guide, you'll also get fascinating backstories on places including the Barbican Estate, the Royal Exchange, Bevis Marks Synagogue, and the Kindertransport Memorial.

Playwright and poet William Shakespeare is one of the UK’s most famous historical figures. Join your professional actor guide on this small-group walking tour and explore the Globe Theatre, where historically accurate performances are still carried out today. Then, head out into Shoreditch to visit several locations important to Elizabethan renaissance theatre.

Take advantage of London’s rich literary history in a private poetry workshop led by an award-winning novelist. Unlock your creativity with writing prompts and exercises inspired by your surroundings. The experience is beginner-friendly and designed for all writing levels. Along the way, learn about famous English poets and writers in an intimate setting.

Finding authentic Shakespeare sites in London can be tricky without local insight. This private tour solves that by guiding you to landmarks tied to the Bard, while a former professional actor brings the stories to life with dramatic readings. Learn about his life, works, and controversies—including religion and authorship—ensuring a richer, more engaging experience than wandering the city on your own.

From the moment we watched the first episode of Slow Horses, we were hooked. Passionate about the series, as well as the real world of British spies and international espionage, this tour visits locations from the Apple TV series, including the filming location for Slough House, and gives participants the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the infamous Jackson Lamb. Led by a committed, local guide, this intimate private tour offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the world of Slow Horses as well as the authentic world of British spies. As you visit the filming locations in Slow Horses, your guide will explain not only how various moments in the TV series were created but also share some behind-the-scenes secrets and compare the TV series to what we know about the real world of British spies and MI5. Along the way, you will visit locations that are off the usual tourist trail, see authentic parts of London where local people live and work, and explore the city of London.

Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) stars as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord and is joined by Felicity Kendal (Rosemary and Thyme, Anything Goes), alongside a full size orchestra, delivering a score overflowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook including Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Well, Did you Evah, True Love and many more.

Discover London Like Never Before – With a Storyteller at Heart What sets this experience apart? I’m not just a guide—I’m a journalist turned storyteller with nearly 20 years of international reporting experience. Since 2018, I’ve been guiding in cities like London, New York, and Washington D.C., in five languages: English, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, French, and Spanish. My background as a former TV correspondent gives me the confidence, charisma, and flair to bring history vividly to life. Book now for a tour that’s as informative as it is entertaining—where every step tells a story.