London Bawdy Borough Walking Tour

Step into the shadowy stories of Borough and Bankside, where a thousand years of London history unfold along lively streets and tucked-away historic sites. This two-hour London Bawdy Borough Walking Tour brings the neighborhood’s colorful past to life, from its reputation for prostitution since Roman times to the characters who shaped its stories.

Starting outside Borough Station, follow your guide through the area around Borough and Bankside. Hear tales of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, medieval Winchester Geese, a ghostly pub landlady, and Doorkins Magnificat. Along the way, take in a millennium-old market, see remains of a medieval palace, and visit the locations of Southwark’s two most notorious prisons, with parts still visible today. The route also reveals the sites of Shakespeare’s old and new Globe Theatres. The walk covers about two miles and finishes near London Bridge Station, with attendance limited to 15 for a more personal experience.

Join this London Bawdy Borough Walking Tour for a lively look at the city’s less polished past, told through the streets where it happened.