Shakespeare London Walking Tour
Description
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
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(31)
The Shakespeare life in the city tour was informative and enjoyable, and the guide was very kind, explaining all the details carefully and thoroughly. We toured in his company in a friendly manner, and an outstanding explanation was provided by the guide. Thanks to him.
I really enjoyed this walking tour. The information was interesting and the places were fascinating. Thank you Declan!
A terrific tour of Shakespeare’s London. Declan uses history and The Bard’s words for a colorful tour.
A fun, informative trip @ South London to learn @ Shakespeare and his haunts. Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
We had a marvellous experience on this walking tour. Declan is a wealth of knowledge and from the very start he had us enthralled with his insightful anecdotes. He brought us to Shakespearean gems that are hiding in plain sight. Thank you to Declan for such a rich experience.
What a pity I missed the tour because I got on a wrong bus which took me to an opposite direction. The tour guide is very patient to communicate with me and would give me a second chance to take the tour. Since this is a once a week tour, I don't have time left, I'm sure those who love literature would enjoy this trip.
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.
Thank you so much for your brilliant 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the Shakespeare London Walking Tour and found your guide both informative and engaging. There's truly something special about walking in Shakespeare's footsteps and bringing history to life right where it happened. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! - Brit Icon Tours Team
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.
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!
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.
