Shakespeare in London Private Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Shakespeare’s Globe

   The original Globe existed a short two blocks away from Sam Wanamaker's wonderful replica. Your guide will take you to the original site as well as escort you into the Globe where you will enjoy the official in-house tour of the Globe. Fascinating!

   1 Stunde•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   Golden Hinde

   This is a life-size model of the original Golden Hinde that Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world in 1577. He was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth who was both Drake's and Shakespeare's queen.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   South Bank

   Our tour takes place in what Londoners call SOUTH BANK. In Shakespeare's time this was the " Las Vegas " of London where activities such as bull-baiting and theatre could legally take place, unlike in the CITY of London on the other side of the Thames, where the puritan city fathers considered theatre to be the " work of the devil".

   3 Stunden•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   The ruins are here and it was the Bishop of Winchester who was the owner of all the land on South Bank at the time, including the pubs, the brothels and the theatres as well.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

5. 5

   Southwark Cathedral

   Will Shakespeare and his brother Edmond ( who

   Will Shakespeare and his brother Edmond ( who is buried here ) both would have worshipped here. Today, the Cathedral has a very active Church of England congregation and is where many community concerts, etc. take place. Your guide will how you the Harvard University chapel as well as the beautiful Shakespeare stained-glass window.

   45 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   Borough Market

   Our guide will take you into London's famous Borough Market, which goes back to Elizabethan times and is a place that Shakespeare would undoubtedly have been familiar with, as for may years he lived in the area. Today, you will find everything from gourmet coffee to organic vegetables to tasty takeaways.

   30 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Globe Theatre on Bankside. Large glass doors on east side of building by the Starbucks.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Please give voucher to your guide at start of tour.

Stornierung und Erstattung

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