TourTruth score 9.4 out of 10
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London Shakespeare Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
Very goodTop 12% in London
32 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk through Tudor London with a former actor, hear Shakespeare’s speeches, and explore City of London sites tied to the Bard’s life and plays.
About this tour
Step into Tudor London and follow the city’s Shakespearean story with a guide who is also a former professional actor. This 120-minute London Shakespeare Walking Tour explores the North Bank of the Thames and the City of London, connecting familiar streets with the playwright’s life and work.
Along the way, discover places associated with Shakespeare’s friends, colleagues, and homes, and hear famous speeches performed in the settings that bring them to life. The tour also explores the London behind plays including Othello, Macbeth, and King Lear, with conversation touching on Shakespeare’s religion, sexuality, and vocabulary. A professional actor-guide adds theatrical insight to the walk, while the route offers a vivid look at the city during the Bard’s era.
Meet outside Blackfriars Underground Station’s Circle and District lines exit, arriving 15 minutes before departure. The walk runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Join this London Shakespeare Walking Tour to see the city through the streets and stories that shaped its most celebrated playwright.
Highlights
- Explore Tudor London with a guide who is a former professional actor
- See City of London locations linked to Shakespeare’s life and work
- Hear famous speeches performed along the route
- Visit sites associated with Shakespeare’s homes and plays
What's included
Included
- Professional guide/actor
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.97 / 5 · 32 reviews
Important information
- Arrive 15 minutes early; the tour leaves promptly
- Meet outside the only exit at Blackfriars Underground Station on the Circle and District lines, not Blackfriars on the Thameslink line
- For assistance, call 07905 746733
- The tour runs in all weather; wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
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- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the meeting point?
Meet your guide outside the only exit at Blackfriars Underground Station on the Circle and District lines, not Blackfriars on the Thameslink line.
When should I arrive?
Arrive 15 minutes early. The tour leaves promptly.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
Yes. The tour goes ahead come rain or shine, so wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Is the tour recommended during pregnancy?
No. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
What fitness level is recommended?
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 4.97 from 32 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 8.1. Top 12% in London means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in London by this score.
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