--- title: Shakespeare London Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 45 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/shakespeare-london-walking-tour/ --- # Shakespeare London Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Shakespeare's connections to the North bank of the Thames, with speeches performed along the walk. 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. ## Overview Literature 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Arrive 15 minutes early at your meeting… - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Children from €18: ages 12 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brit Icon Tours ## What's included - Professional guide/actor ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Blackfriars Bridge** (5m) - Tour starting point 2. **Barbican Centre** (pass by, no stop) - End of the tour ## Schedule - Runs: Fri - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Arrive 15 minutes early at your meeting point as the tour will leave promptly. Your Guide Declan meets you right outside the only exit at Blackfriars UNDERGROUND STATION on the Circle and District lines, NOT Blackfriars on the Thameslink line. If you have any problems please call 07905 746733. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJgWfuuq0EdkgRMx1fYiZTGKE ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour will go ahead come rain or shine, so please wear comfortable and weather appropriate walking shoes and clothing. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 92** | €20 | 2h | 4.97 (32) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #45 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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