Why choose this London tour ?
This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare’s work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meeting Mansion House Tube, crosses Southwark bridge, to view the world renowned Globe theatre, then back over the Millennium Bridge, to trace the Globe’s history to it’s birthplace, Shoreditch, via key locations in Elizabethan Renaissance Theatre. A player guide will recount the history of the first British Playhouses, and perform suitable Shakespearian speeches at key points. Packed with history, literature, theatricality, comedy, tragedy, fact, fiction and drama, including modern sights and sounds, cultural references, superb street art in Shoreditch, an exciting cut through the Barbican estate, and crosses boundaries and genres on the way, approx 2 hours walking plus 20 min interval at the Barbican Arts Centre, home of The Royal Shakespeare Company, ending at New Inn Yard, Shoreditch. Group option and Private option available (Cakes and Ale). Suitability age 16+.
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What makes Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade a unique experience ?
Walking the north to the south bank
Visitors will cross Southwark Bridge to view the Globe Theatre
The tour passes by The Globe Theatre on the southbank, with no entry to the site but viewing from the south Thames Walk.
The tour will cross over the Millennium Bridge after viewing the Globe Theatre
The site of the Blackfriars Dominican Monastery and of the 1st and second Blackfriars Playhouses
Encircling St Paul’s Cathedral along Cheapside, and up Milk Street.
See the Heminges and Condell Shakespeare statue on Love Lane featuring Shakespeare’s folio held housed in the Guildhall. View Guildhall and hear history and speech.
See the ruins of the Roman Wall on Noble Street and the plaque showing Shakespeare’s Lodgings on Silver Street.
Experience a little known and exciting walkway through the Barbican estate with superb views and history of the estate and Barbican Centre.
Walk up Whitecross street, see the site of the Fortune Playhouse then Cross the boundary to Shoreditch and hear of the history of the burial ground.
Enter Barbican via walkways, learn history of the Barbican Centre (London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company)
The site of the first playhouse The Theatre, and now the site for The Shakespeare Museum
Walking through the modern district of Shoreditch towards Curtain Road
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Steps and Stairs included on walk
- Road crossings
- 20 minute interval at Barbican
- Suitable walking footwear required
- Umbrella or rain macs may be required
- Bring own bottled water
- The total duration includes walking time
- Not suitable for Children under 16
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking or keeping up with a group
- Rest Rooms Available at Barbican
- Not recommended for under 16 year olds
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Shakespeare and Shoreditch Promenade Walking Tour in London
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Group Tour: This tour has a maximum of 6 people, either one group or made up of several groups. - Private Cakes and Ale Tour
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Private tour : This is a private tour. The traveller is not joining a wider group but will take the tour solo, or with their booked group.
A choice of Cake and Ale: A choice of Blackfriars cake and can of ale or non-alcoholic drink is given at the halfway point to consume or take away.
A programme of the tour: Highlights of facts and speeches from the tour in a special edition programme to take away.
Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- An actor guide narrator
Not Included
- No entry fees
- No refreshments, food or drink provided by host
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Lights of London Productions.
- 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 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
