A former professional actor leads the route through the City of London; moderate fitness is required and it runs in rain or shine. 4.97 from 32 reviews at €20 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #45 of 92 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €20 per adult.
Children from €18 (ages 12 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 32
Star breakdown of all 32 ratings
Reviewers praise researched history and expressive recitations; the supplied reviews offer little consistent criticism to weigh.
Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 January 2022 to 22 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Tour starting point
5 minEnd of the tour
Pass by, no stopLiterature 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
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #45 of 92 | €20 | 2h | 4.97 (32) | shared |
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Ranked #45 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €717, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours