This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Tallow Chandlers Hall, view the world renowned Globe theatre, across the river, from the north bank, then trace the Globe's history backwards 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, crossing boundaries on the way, approx 2 hours walking (depending on pace) including a 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+.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:45 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Walking the Thames path on the north bank, viewing the Globe Theatre from across the river, before continuing to Blackfriars
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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Shakespeare Promenade lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $24 per person for this London experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The guide will be outside Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, next to Cannon Street Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Not suitable for Children under 16
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lights of London Productions.
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Dee, our guide, was knowledgeable with a clear love of the Shakespeare and theatre. We loved the way she wove quotes from the plays into the tour. As two Londoners who are interested in history, we discovered some new information and places. Highly recommend!
It was an amazing experience walking through the streets of London unlocking history and enjoying site seeing. Learn so much about Shakespearian time and first theatre in London. Highly recommend 👍
Thank you so much. You were both great company.
This was a great experience--Darrie did a wonderful job bringing my family and me on an informative and entertaining journey into the world of Shakespeare and his theaters, with a scholar's knowledge and an actor's sensibility. She was also kind enough to accommodate us even during a weekday, and even though the tour isn't typically designed for an eight year old, she was willing to bring my son along for the ride. This tour involves a LOT of rapid walking--my shoes and leg muscles had plenty of wear and tear the next day!--but so long as you're prepared for that, you'll have a wonderful time on this tour. Highly recommended!
Thanks so much, it was great to have you and your family on the tour, and apologies for the wear and tear on your shoes and legs!!!!
A very enjoyable tour presented in an amusing theatrical way with lots of performances providing information about Shakespeare's life & plays. Highly recommended
Thanks so much, it was lovely to have you and your friend on the tour and it was great fun
D was engaging, entertaining and led a really fun tour through bits of London I never would have known to visit otherwise. We left with fascinating new knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, and also a list a places we want to revisit. Can’t recommend highly enough!
Thank you so much for coming on the debut promenade. You were delightful company.
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