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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Literature buffs and drama fans will thrill to this Shakespearean tour on the North bank of the Thames, guided by a former professional actor. Learn about Shakespeare’s London: his friends, his work colleagues, the places he knew.
Travel back in time to Tudor London on a walking tour with an actor/guide
See sights linked to the Bard as you explore the City of London
As you learn about the dramatist’s London life, your guide will perform some of the famous Speeches
Visit locations of Shakespeare houses, plus see where 'Othello,' 'Macbeth,' and 'King Lear' were written
Whole sections on Shakespeare’s religion, sexuality and vocabulary
Professional guide/actor
Gratuities
Departure Point
Blackfriars, 179 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4DY, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Arrive 15 minutes early at your meeting point as the tour will leave promptly. Your Guide Declan meets you right outside the only exit at Blackfriars UNDERGROUND STATION on the Circle and District lines, NOT Blackfriars on the Thameslink line. If you have any problems please call 07905 746733.
Blackfriars Bridge, London, United Kingdom Tour starting point 5 minutes
Barbican Centre, London, United Kingdom End of the tour
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour will go ahead come rain or shine, so please wear comfortable and weather appropriate walking shoes and clothing.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
sarahmG6497YH
17 Jun 2025
Our guide was wonderful and capable wealth if information. This made the tour more fascinating being able to listen and see the places at the same time.
angelayD6145JA
16 May 2025
Declan is a walking Shakespeare miracle: his knowledge is so deep it feels as if he could have taken us on a day’s tour, not just a couple of hours. And the hidden Shakespeare-connected places he took us to even we Londoners had never seen before. And - from time to time - he quoted from one of the plays. The speech he did at the end of the tour was so poignantly delivered he had me in tears. Brilliant, professional and funny. Thank you Declan.
33suzes
22 Apr 2025
What a special tour this was, getting to peek into many of the places Shakespeare lived and frequented, that we never would have found on our own! And Declan was so knowledgable, informative and entertaining! I've already recommended his tour to several friends. Just don't try to take photos while he's talking!
This tour in
London
is organized by
Brit Icon Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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