Shakespeare Promenade

London, England

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

London walking tour to Shakespeare-related landmarks
Cross the Millennium Bridge, which has great views of the city
See the site of England’s first playhouse, now the Shakespeare Museum
Small-group tour: Lots of time with your guide to ask questions

What's Included

An actor guide narrator

No entry fees
No refreshments, food or drink provided by host

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Tallow Chandlers Company
4 Dowgate Hill, London EC4R 2SH, UK
The guide will be outside Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, next to Cannon Street Station.

End point

New Inn Yard, London, UK
Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)

Itinerary

Thames River

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playhouse Yard

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roman wall ofLondonium

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbican Highwalk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bunhill Fields

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbican Centre

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Inn Yard

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shoreditch

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Steps and Stairs included on walk
Road crossings
20 minute interval at Barbican

Suitable walking footwear required
Umbrella or rain macs may be required
Bring own bottled water
The total duration includes walking time
Not suitable for Children under 16
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking or keeping up with a group
Rest Rooms Available at Barbican
Not recommended for under 16 year olds
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

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Great tour with engaging guide - highly recommend

Bonita_O, May 2025

Dee, our guide, was knowledgeable with a clear love of the Shakespeare and theatre. We loved the way she wove quotes from the plays into the tour. As two Londoners who are interested in history, we discovered some new information and places. Highly recommend!

Enjoyable experience

Marina_H, Oct 2024

It was an amazing experience walking through the streets of London unlocking history and enjoying site seeing. Learn so much about Shakespearian time and first theatre in London. Highly recommend 👍

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you so much. You were both great company.

Shakespeare's world

Janice_B, Jan 2024

A very enjoyable tour presented in an amusing theatrical way with lots of performances providing information about Shakespeare's life & plays. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks so much, it was lovely to have you and your friend on the tour and it was great fun

Fascinating, fun walk discovering Shakespeare’s London

Erin_M, Nov 2023

D was engaging, entertaining and led a really fun tour through bits of London I never would have known to visit otherwise. We left with fascinating new knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, and also a list a places we want to revisit. Can’t recommend highly enough!