Shakespeare in London Tour

This unique Shakespeare tour has been designed for lovers of the world's greatest playwright and for anyone interested in Elizabethan London. Enjoy the official in-house Globe Theatre tour and visit Southwark Cathedral to admire its Shakespeare window.

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Duration 195.0 minute

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Itinerary

Enjoy a unique half-day walking tour and experience all things Shakespeare! With your local English guide you’ll visit the famous Ferryman's Seat, the site of the Rose Theatre, the site of the original Globe Theatre, and the ruins of Winchester Palace. Walk by the historic Clink Prison and by Southwark Cathedral, with its stained-glass Shakespeare window. You’ll also enjoy the official in-house tour of the Globe Theatre. Let your entertaining tour guide show you the lanes walked by Shakespeare in the old Southbank pleasure district, church pews where he worshiped, and pubs where he drank with his fellow actors. You’ll stop at the half-way point at the smart café located in the Cathedral, for a bit of a rest and to enjoy tea, coffee, and pastries. You'll then work your way back from the Cathedral towards Sam Wanamaker's amazing recreation of the Globe Theatre, where there'll be time to enjoy their official guided tour. Afterwards you can enjoy the exhibition area of the theater at your leisure.

Highlights

See where Shakespeare acted, drank with fellow actors, and worshipped
Enjoy the official in-house tour of Sam Wanamaker's Globe Theatre
Admire the stunning Shakespeare stained glass window in Southwark Cathedral
See the site of the original Globe Theatre where Shakespeare's plays were performed
Gaze at the ruins of Winchester Palace and the notorious Clink Prison

Know before you go

Tours are conducted daily. This is a walking tour so be sure to dress comfortably for the season. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Includes

Admission fees Local English-speaking tour guide

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - Poland

5 /5

(Written on 2023-05-06)

We had a wonderful tour and learned a ton. Our guide was knowledgeable and versatile, often changing our pace based on how our family was moving.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2022-06-27)

Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip.

Lesley - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2023-06-28)

Lesley, my tour guide was fabulous. She is extremely knowledgeable. She tailored the tour to my interests. She took me through Borough Market, the largest and oldest fruit and public meeting place, th (Read More)e original site of the Globe Theater, the Anchor….the oldest pub in London, the Southwick Cathedral where Shakespeare’s youngest brother is buried. She gave me the history of the Globe theater and what London looked like in Shakespeare’s time. She gave me the demographics of London at the time of Shakespeare. We were able to see part of a rehearsal for Macbeth. We visited the gift shop and the permanent Shakespeare museum in the basement of the Globe Theater. This was a dream come true for me! I loved this tour. I would highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Lesley!

Katherine - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-05-07)

I loved how it accidentally became a private tour. Lesley was an amazing guide and we had a lovely morning and afternoon with her. We also learned SO MUCH! My only complaint, if any, is that it ran a (Read More)little long. I’ll try to give more open time buffers next time. Otherwise, this was a highlight of our trip and one of the best days in town

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2023-08-26)

Excellent guide!

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