Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough
Overview
Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting William Shakespeare, medieval Winchester Geese prostitutes, Charles Dickens, the ghost of a nineteenth century pub landlady, and the wonderfully named Doorkins Magnificat!
On our walking tour we'll visit the areas around Borough and Bankside, which being outside the jurisdiction of the City of London were for centuries the site of seedy goings on. We'll learn how the area had been notorious for prostitution since the arrival of the Romans, visit the locations of Southwark's two most notorious prisons of which parts can still be seen today, take in the sights of a millennium-old market, view the remains of a medieval palace, and find Shakespeare's Globe Theatres both old and new!
The walking tour begins outside Borough Station, ends near London Bridge Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.
Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.
What's Included
- Walking Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Borough High Street
London SE1 1JX, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
New Globe Walk
London SE1 9DT, UK
What To Expect
St George the Martyr
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Hop Exchange
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Southwark Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Winchester Palace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-181808P4
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