Why choose this London tour ?
You will be taken by a qualified tour guide and London expert through the historic streets of Borough. We will find the hidden gems that not even the locals know.
Guests will explore the inns and alleyways that Chaucer, Shakespeare and Dickens walked and see the sites that have been here since medieval times.
We will visit where Dicken’s father was imprisoned for debit. We will see where Chaucer’s pilgrims set off on their Canterbury Tales 600 over years ago. Even visit the pub that Shakespeare may well have drank in!
From England’s first English bible to Henry V’s Falstaff Borough has played a central role in England’s history.
This tour is a must for those who want to understand where English literature
has its roots.
I am a fully qualified guide, giving fun, friendly and informative tours.
Tours are small, meeting covid safety guidelines and are a great way to reintroduce you and your friends back to London.
Make the most of your London adventure
What makes Borough Market – Inns and alleys 700 years of literature explored a unique experience ?
We will talk about the history of the market in Borough. We will hear about the area’s role in shaping England’s earliest Bibles.
A classic stage coaching inn, with links to Shakespeare and Dickens. We will visit the site of the Tabard Inn, where Canterbury Tales is set, written over 600 years ago.
We will also learn more about the poet Keats and the philosopher Wittgenstein and their time at Guys Hospital.
With a poet laureate in its graveyard and Little Doritt’s fire place this church is rich in history. We will visit the Marshalsea Prison, that played a central role in shaping the young Charles Dickens.
This medieval paupers graveyard is rich in mystery and history. With over 15,000 bodies and a history back to medieval times it is a site not to be missed.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Dr Stephen King.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
