Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade
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+.
Options
Shakespeare and Shoreditch Promenade Walking Tour in London
Group Tour: This tour has a maximum of 6 people, either one group or made up of several groups.
What's included in Southwark to Shoreditch Shakespeare Promenade
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Thames River
Walking the north to the south bank
Southwark Bridge
Visitors will cross Southwark Bridge to view the Globe Theatre
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.
Inclusions
- An actor guide narrator
- No entry fees
- No refreshments, food or drink provided by host
- 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
- 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
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be on Garlick Hill which is Exit 1 from Mansion House Tube Station.
End Points
- Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)
