This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Tallow Chandlers Hall, view the world renowned Globe theatre, across the river, from the north bank, then trace the Globe's history backwards 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...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An actor guide narrator
No entry fees
No refreshments, food or drink provided by host
Meeting Points
Departure
The Tallow Chandlers Company
The guide will be outside Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, next to Cannon Street Station.
Return
New Inn Yard
Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Steps and Stairs included on walk
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walking the Thames path on the north bank, viewing the Globe Theatre from across the river, before continuing to Blackfriars
20 minutes
2
Playhouse Yard
The site of the Blackfriars Dominican Monastery and of the 1st and second Blackfriars Playhouses
5 minutes
3
St. Paul's Cathedral
Encircling St Paul's Cathedral along Cheapside, and up Milk Street.
5 minutes
4
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.
10 minutes
5
Roman wall ofLondonium
See the ruins of the Roman Wall on Noble Street and the plaque showing Shakespeare's Lodgings on Silver Street.
5 minutes
6
Barbican Highwalk
Experience a little known and exciting walkway through the Barbican estate with superb views and history of the estate and Barbican Centre.
10 minutes
7
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.
10 minutes
8
Barbican Centre
Enter Barbican via walkways, learn history of the Barbican Centre (London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company)
10 minutes
9
New Inn Yard
The site of the first playhouse The Theatre, and now the site for The Shakespeare Museum
5 minutes
10
Shoreditch
Walking through the modern district of Shoreditch towards Curtain Road
This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Tallow Chandlers Hall, view the world renowned Globe theatre, across the river, from the north bank, then trace the Globe's history backwards 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...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An actor guide narrator
No entry fees
No refreshments, food or drink provided by host
Meeting Points
Departure
The Tallow Chandlers Company
The guide will be outside Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, next to Cannon Street Station.
Return
New Inn Yard
Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)
