Greater London Trip Overview
Led by one of our fantastic guides, who are not only experienced tour guides but actors or directors who trained at some of the finest drama schools in the world including the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, this tour is not to be missed!
Starting at Farringdon Station we will explore locations that Shakespeare would have been familiar with and which are still left standing after the great fire of London and the London Blitz. We will also explore areas of London, which although much changed, inspired Shakespeare and allowed him to progress from being the son of a glove maker to a servant of the King. During the tour we will learn how Shakespeare became the ‘immortal bard’, debate if Shakespeare wrote the plays we credit him with and explore why Shakespeare’s works are still enjoyed and celebrated in the 21st Century.
Please note that due to the distance between locations the tour will use public transport between Barbican and Aldgate Underground Stations.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Led by one of our fantastic guides, who are not only experienced tour guides but actors or directors who trained at some of the finest drama schools in the world including the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, this tour is not to be missed!
Starting at Farringdon Station we will explore locations that Shakespeare would have been familiar with and which are still left standing after the great fire of London and the London Blitz. We will also explore areas of London, which although much changed, inspired Shakespeare and allowed him to progress from being the son of a glove maker to a servant of the King. During the tour we will learn how Shakespeare became the ‘immortal bard’, debate if Shakespeare wrote the plays we credit him with and explore why Shakespeare’s works are still enjoyed and celebrated in the 21st Century.
Please note that due to the distance between locations the tour will use public transport between Barbican and Aldgate Underground Stations.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: London Bridge, London SE1 9DD England
The tour will stop briefly on London Bridge
Pass By: Southwark Cathedral, 1 London Bridge Montague Close, London SE1 9DA England
The tour will walk past Southwark Cathedral and will explain its links to William Shakespeare and his family.
Pass By: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England
The tour will pass Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and will explain the importance of this new version of Shakespeare’s theatre.
Pass By: College of Arms, 130 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BT England
The tour will pass the College of Arms where the guide will explain Shakespeare’s social-climbing ambitions.
