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Shakespeare and Shoreditch Promenade Walking Tour in London

Shakespeare and Shoreditch Promenade Walking Tour in London

£16.50 GBP
£16.50 GBP
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This all new tour takes Shakespeare's London working life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meeting by Cannon Street Station, north of the river, to view the world renowned Globe theatre, tracing its story backwards to its place of inception in Shoreditch via key points in the history of the Elizabethan Renaissance Theatre and Playhouses. The actor guide will recount the history of the first ever British theatre, including appropriate Shakespearian speeches and quotes at key points on the walk, packed with history, literature, theatricality, comedy, tragedy, fact, fiction and drama. but also includes modern sights and sounds, cultural references, superb street art in Shoreditch, an exciting cut through the Barbican estate, and crosses boundaries and genres on the way. A 2 hour tour includes a 20 minute interval at the Barbican Arts Centre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, ending on Curtain Road, Shoreditch.

 

What's included

An actor guide narrator

 

What's not included

  • No entry fees
  • No refreshments, food or drink provided by host

Additional information

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Stairs included

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 recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking or keeping up with a group

Not wheelchair accessible

Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Lights of London Productions

 

Itinerary information

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Stop at: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Free admission
This is viewed from Globe View Walk on the north side of the river whilst walking up Thames Path North with a stop opposite.
10 minutes

Stop at: Blackfriars Bridge
Free admission
From the Thames via the side of Blackfriars bridge to the site of the first Blackfriars playhouse and the Gatehouse on Carter Lane.
10 minutes

Stop at: St. Paul's Cathedral
Free admission
Encircling St Paul's Cathedral along Cheapside, and up Milk Street.
10 minutes

Pass by: St. Mary-le-Bow

Pass by and hear about the bells of London.

Pass by: Guildhall

Pass and hear about the history of the liveries, and Shakespeare's first folio housed in the Guildhall and the remains of the Roman amphitheatre.

Stop at: Roman wall ofLondonium
Free admission
See the ruins of the Roman Wall on Noble Street and the plaque showing Shakespeare's Lodgings on Silver Street.
10 minutes

Stop at: Barbican Highwalk
Free admission
Experience a little known and exciting walkway through the Barbican estate with superb views and history of the estate and Barbican Centre.
10 minutes

Stop at: Barbican Centre
Free admission
The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, hear of it's history, view St Giles Cripplegate and a 20 minute rest and refreshment break before carrying on down silk street to Shoreditch.
20 minutes

Stop at: Bunhill Fields
Free admission
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.
10 minutes

Stop at: The Old Blue Last
    What's not included
    Admission ticket not included
    Voluntary stop for final refreshment at end of tour, on the site of the original Shakespeare Playhouses Curtain Road/New Inn Yard
    5 minutes

    Location

    Departure point
    The Tallow Chandlers Company, Dowgate Hill 4, London, EC4R 2SH
    Outside Tallow Chandler's Hall, on Dowgate Hill opposite Cannon Street Station

    End point
    New Inn Yard, New Inn Yard, London
    Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)
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