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London Shakespeare Walk 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 33% in London

11 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 hrs 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Trace Shakespeare’s London on a guided walk from London Bridge to the Globe, crossing the Thames to explore the city’s literary past.

About this tour

Follow the story of William Shakespeare through the streets and riverside landmarks of the city where he lived and worked. This London Shakespeare Walk begins near London Bridge and heads along the South Bank, bringing the playwright’s world into view through historic sites and vivid local history.

Visit Southwark Cathedral, where Shakespeare’s brother is buried, and pass an ancient coaching inn. See the remains of the Globe and Rose Theatres before crossing the Thames to explore Shakespeare’s life on the north bank. The guided walk lasts 135 minutes and finishes near St Paul's, offering a lively way to connect familiar plays with the places that shaped their era. The route is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation is available nearby.

Join this London Shakespeare Walk to experience the city’s literary past on foot, from the bustle of London Bridge to the landmarks along the river.

Highlights

  • Trace Shakespeare’s London from London Bridge to the Globe
  • Visit Southwark Cathedral and see his brother’s resting place
  • Spot the remains of the Globe and Rose Theatres
  • Cross the Thames to explore Shakespeare’s north-bank connections

What's included

Included

  • Guided walk

Not included

  • Transportation to and from attractions

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Important information

  • Meeting point is next to the London Bridge Experience
  • The walk finishes near St Paul's
  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.91 from 11 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in London
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 33% in London means it ranks in the top 33% of tours in London by this score.

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