Self-Guided Audio Tour - Shakespearean London

London, England

39 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover London locations significant to the life and work of William Shakespeare, all at your own pace, on this self-guided walking tour with an audio track. Take the time you need as you immerse yourself in the playwright's legacy across the city. Listen to special commentary, music, and poetry as you navigate Southwark and London Bridge—home to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and much more—with ease.

Get a deeper understanding of the playwright's legacy across London
Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule
Stop to take breaks and soak up the scenery whenever you want
Ideal for travelers who prefer exploring independently

What's Included

Offline chapter and powerful mapping

Headset or smartphones
Admission Ticket

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Shakespeare's Globe
21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, UK
This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. Locate yourself at 38 bankside in front of The globe on the opposite sidewalk.

End point

The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Southwark, London,, London SE1, UK
Locate yourself in front of the Southwarck Catedral.

Operating hours

02/19/2020 - 05/14/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Discover London locations significant to the life and work of William Shakespeare, all at your own pace, on this self-guided walking tour with an audio track. There's no need for specialist equipment; all you need is a smartphone, headphones and an internet connection to download the app. Listen to special commentary, music, and poetry as you navigate Southwark and London Bridge—home to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre—with ease.

London Bridge (Pass By)

The Clink Prison Museum (Pass By)

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (Pass By)

The Rose Theatre (Pass By)

The Queen Square Park and Garden (Pass By)

Southwark Anglican Cathedral (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

3.0

based on 7 reviews

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Cristina_F, Jun 2024

When we arrive at the Glove Theater on June 4 we were told that the Guided Audio Tour did not exist what an embarrasment we had to buy another tickets for a Tour for $54.00 I will like to get refunded for what I pay before Thank You Cristina Fojo

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Cristina, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and embarrassment you experienced at the Globe Theater. It must have been incredibly frustrating to have to purchase additional tickets. Please note that our product is an audio guide, which is self-guided and accessible via the instructions provided in your ticket. It's important to review the ticket details to ensure you have all the necessary information. Regarding your refund request, as per our policy detailed in the ticket, refunds are not applicable for cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled travel date. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize that we are unable to offer a refund in this particular situation. We value your feedback and hope you might consider giving us another opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Best regards, Soundwalkrs Team.

Terrible

Alfred_J, Mar 2024

Appeared to be read by someone who knew nothing about the correct English pronunciation of Thames, borough, Southwark, Pepys etc. it made me laugh but not worth buying.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Alfred, We're sincerely sorry to hear that your experience with our audio guide didn't meet your expectations. We truly value your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We understand the importance of accurate and clear pronunciation in our audio recordings. Your observations will be taken into consideration as we strive to improve our quality standards and ensure a more satisfying experience for our users in the future. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. We appreciate your constructive criticism. In addition to areas for improvement, we'd love to hear about the positive aspects of your experience with us. Perhaps you could consider including those in your review as well.

Waste of money

Cynthia_M, Jul 2023

We were told 11:59 am-11:59 pm. No tour guide and no j at ructions for a meeting place. Total waste of money as we got NOTHING from these tickets.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi! It's a shame you couldn’t enjoy the audio guide experience properly immersive, in the instructions of the tour it is not stipulated that you will have a guide, since, they are about self-guidance and the location in the space you must do it on your own. However, your refund process is already underway. We hope you can come back and give the experience another chance

Must do if you love theater and Shakespeare

Eric_C, Nov 2022

Vicky is fabulous, really told the story of much history and in a manner I cant forget. I really enjoyed the tour of the O Globe and the time she took to explain how shows would have been performed and the historical societal dynamic at the time to explain its original placement and purpose. Cracking good Vicky!

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thank you so much for your review we are happy you have enjoyed your visit in London! we hope to take you soundwalking again somewhere else!

The theater architecture...

Muna_A, May 2022

The theater architecture and its details that resemble the old one the guide War very eloquent and the tour was informative too

Response from Host, Jun 2022

We're so glad you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us! - And we agree, Shakespeare's Globe is truly an architectural masterpiece. We can't wait to have you back for your next trip! ;)