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Borough Market and beyond

Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Borough Market might be firmly on the tourist track, but the neighborhood boasts plenty of hidden histories that only Londoners know. Experience the historic market and its quiet backstreets like a local during this private walking tour. Learn about Shakespeare and his rivals at the Globe Theatre, see Millennium Bridge and other waterfront landmarks, and pass by one of the city’s oldest and most notorious former prisons.
  • Find out more about London’s history than you’d ever find in the guidebooks
  • Locals love this tour—a perfect way to learn more about the city
  • Private groups ensure a personalized experience
  • Get tips for more local attractions and places to eat and drink from your guide

What's Included

  • Disposable masks - Covid safety
  • Details of Borough attractions

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 9 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA, UK

      6pm Start - Corner of Stoney and Park Street, by the Monmouth Coffee Shop

    End point

    • Tate Modern
      Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK

      By the river at Tate Modern

    Itinerary

    1

    Borough Market

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Southwark Anglican Cathedral

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Golden Hinde

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    The Clink Prison Museum (Pass By)

    4

    The Rose Theatre

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    6

    Tate Modern

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Millennium Bridge

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 62 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Stephen was very...

    Mary_N, Dec 2025
    Stephen was very knowledgeable, entertaining and accommodating. We were late but Stephen waited for us and greeted us warmly.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hi Mary thanks for the review! Hope you have a lovely rest of your stay

    Wonderful, friendly and informative tour

    Kelly_W, Dec 2024
    Our guide Stephen was spectacular! He walked us through all the important sights, gave detailed history stories, took our pictures when we wanted… we couldn’t have asked for anything better. His friendly and helpful demeanor made the tour so personalized.

    Interesting, informative, enjoyable

    Andrea_C, Mar 2023
    An excellent guided tour around Borough- an area we have visited many times without really knowing the hidden gems, literary connections or history. Stephen, our guide, was interesting and informative. The tour was well paced and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend.

    Fabulous experience. Lots...

    Hilda_L, May 2022
    Fabulous experience. Lots of behind the scene history which Is absolutely interesting. The tour is about 90 mins, an exclusive experience perfect for a group of friends

    Very informative and enjoyable

    Christine_M, Aug 2021
    Really enjoyed learning so much about the area around Borough Market. Very informative and well worth the money. Will definitely book more guided walks in the future.

    Fantastic tour with guide

    Isabella_W, Mar 2020
    I was very happy to find out on meeting the guide just near borough market that it was just going to me and the tour guide. He took me along for a fantastic walk and we saw some amazing places and learnt some great facts. He left me at the Tate modern which I explored for 2 hours. I would definitely recommend for the young and old.

    Response from Host, Mar 2020

    Glad you enjoyed it!

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