Shakespeare London Walking Tour: Learn About Bard's Life and Works

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare on this captivating walking tour in London. Explore the city, visit Shakespearean landmarks, and learn about the Bard’s life, works, and influences.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blackfriars Bridge - Tour starting point
  • Barbican Centre - End of the tour
What's Included
  • Professional guide/actor
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

On the North bank of the Thames, literature enthusiasts and lovers of drama can enjoy a Shakespearean journey led by an ex-professional actor. Discover about the environment of Shakespeare’s London which includes his companions, colleagues, and familiar locales. Join an actor and guide on a chronicle walk through Tudor London. Explore the City of London…

Location
Blackfriars
Queen Victoria Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarahmg6497yh
Jun 17, 2025
Brilliant, Informative tour guide - 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.
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Angelayd6145ja
May 16, 2025
Brilliant, professional and funny - 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.
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33suzes
Apr 22, 2025
Declan really knows Shakespeare! - 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!
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122sherylz
Apr 19, 2025
Great walking tour of Shakespeare’s London - Declan was an ideal tour guide- friendly, knowledgeable, he made Shakespeare come alive. Most of the tour was in “hidden London” that visitors to the city would not be able to find on their own.
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Nancy
Apr 19, 2025
We walked where Shakespeare walked! - Declan was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed seeing Shakespeare’s haunts. It was a pleasant day and we are grateful for the experience.
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Julcsi_s
Apr 10, 2025
It was the best!... - It was the best! Informational, funny, perfectly organized, I really recommend it to every Shakespeare-lover!
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Sean_l
Jan 6, 2025
Decan is awesome. - Knowledgeable curator of Shakepeare. Entertaining storytelling. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know obscure facts of the great writer.
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Christine_e
Jan 3, 2025
Different side to Shakespeare - Informative, interesting and funny. Declan is an excellent guide. I am 77 and it was a comfortable walk
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L9357zpcolleens
Jul 8, 2024
Shakespeare Globe walking tour - Our tour was absolutely amazing. We were fortunate that it was just the two of us and our tour guide. This led to a much more personable experience. Our guide not only was knowledgeable about Shakespeare, she was able to provide information about the area as well. She geared the tour towards our interests and ultimately we had a great time
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Guide63234771708
Jun 22, 2024
Great for novice and connoisseur of Shakespeare lovers - If you are a literary lover of the arts, you will enjoy this wealth of knowledge with the guide. Tucked into very unique places of treasures, our guide provided detailed information that is not in your ordinary places. His research was amazing! Treat yourself to value treasure troves.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).