Shakespeare in London Private Tour

London, England

3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow in the footsteps of iconic playwright William Shakespeare on this half-day walking tour of central London. Explore the lively South Bank and tour the Globe Theatre, plus see the site of the original theater and its competitor, the Rose Theatre. Additional attractions include Southwark Cathedral, Winchester Palace, the Golden Hinde, and Borough Market.

Explore London on a Shakespeare-focused walking tour
Go inside the Globe Theatre to delve deeper into its history
Hear tales and trivia you won't find in the guidebooks
Group size capped at five for a more intimate experience

What's Included

Guide
Globe Theatre in-house tour included

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DS, UK
Globe Theatre on Bankside. Large glass doors on east side of building by the Starbucks.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Hinde

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

South Bank

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Winchester Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southwark Cathedral

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Borough Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.2

based on 13 reviews

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Met expectations

Kristen_J, May 2024

Met my expectations, great guide, wish I had time to see a play too, to experience how they were done back in the day.

An expensive disappointment

Christine_W, May 2023

Very disappointing tour. We booked it because it was a private tour but you end up visiting the globe with a large group anyway. The other stops beforehand were pathetic and our tour guide was a nice man but offered little commentary and really this part of the tour was waaayyyy too long considering there was nothing actually to see. I would not recommend this tour for the cost-instead book a tour with the globe directly.

Could Have Been Better

Dan_M, Aug 2022

Our guide was pleasant and knew his way around the Shakespeare sites south of the Thames. The personal tour was pricey for what we got. We thought it a little hurried. The walk around included the Globe, where guides in the theater took over. I thought it inappropriate for the guide to ask us to complete a written survey of the tour at The Glove as he sat watching and which he took away with him.

If you're in love with Shakespeare...

Elizabeth S, Apr 2018

If you're in love with Shakespeare this is a good one to fill in the gaps only if you've never visited the Globe Theatre. Touring the Globe is the last stop on this tour. Lovely guide who takes you places you may not go on your own...all in the name of Shakespeare and the West Bank