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Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade

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Overview

This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Mansion House Tube, cross Southwark bridge, to view the world renowned Globe theatre, then 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, crossing boundaries on the way, approx 2 hours walking (depending on pace) 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+.

What's Included

  • An actor guide narrator
  • No entry fees
  • No refreshments, food or drink provided by host
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mansion House
Cannon Street, London EC4N 6JD, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

New Inn Yard
London, UK

Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)

What To Expect

Thames River

Walking the north to the south bank
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southwark Bridge

Visitors will cross Southwark Bridge to view the Globe Theatre
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare's 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Bridge

The tour will cross over the Millennium Bridge after viewing the Globe Theatre
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playhouse Yard

The site of the Blackfriars Dominican Monastery and of the 1st and second Blackfriars Playhouses
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Paul's Cathedral

Encircling St Paul's Cathedral along Cheapside, and up Milk Street.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roman wall ofLondonium

See the ruins of the Roman Wall on Noble Street and the plaque showing Shakespeare's Lodgings on Silver Street.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbican Highwalk

Experience a little known and exciting walkway through the Barbican estate with superb views and history of the estate and Barbican Centre.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bunhill Fields

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbican Centre

Enter Barbican via walkways, learn history of the Barbican Centre (London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Inn Yard

The site of the first playhouse The Theatre, and now the site for The Shakespeare Museum
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shoreditch

Walking through the modern district of Shoreditch towards Curtain Road
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Steps and Stairs included on walk
  • Road crossings

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • An actor guide narrator
  • No entry fees
  • No refreshments, food or drink provided by host

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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