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London Shakespeare and Elizabethan London Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 50% in London

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Elizabethan London on a guided walk from the City through Southwark, with Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, and the Golden Hinde.

About this tour

Step into a London of theaters, bustling markets, and riverside stories on this 210-minute walking tour. The route begins in the City, once a thriving commercial and cultural center, and explores places that recall the capital before the Great Fire of 1666. Your guide brings the Elizabethan era to life with historical characters and curious details along the way.

Cross the Millennium Bridge into Southwark, once known for its theaters and taverns. Visit Borough Market, described as the city’s oldest market, and see Southwark Cathedral, with its connections to Shakespeare and the theater. The route also takes in the Golden Hinde, a replica of privateer Francis Drake’s ship, before ending at London Bridge. A short break is included, and the tour offers a different perspective on familiar London landmarks and lesser-known corners.

Discover the stories behind the streets on this London Shakespeare and Elizabethan London tour. Meet your guide outside the tube station, identified by the AROUND LONDON TOURS sign, and set out to explore the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Trace the story of Elizabethan London through the City
  • Cross the Millennium Bridge into historic Southwark
  • Explore Borough Market and Shakespeare-linked Southwark Cathedral
  • See the Golden Hinde and finish at London Bridge

What's included

Included

  • Short break during the tour

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet the guide outside the tube station; look for the sign reading AROUND LONDON TOURS

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 50% in London means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in London by this score.

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