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London Shakespeare Walking Tour North of the Thames 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 4% in London

126 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Follow Shakespeare’s footsteps north of the Thames, uncovering London landmarks and hearing famous speeches performed by your guide.

About this tour

Walk through the London that shaped William Shakespeare, following his footsteps north of the River Thames. With guide Declan McHugh, who has spent 40 years studying Shakespeare, discover tucked-away places connected to the playwright and hear stories of his friends, work, language, and London life.

Over two hours, encounter memorials that bring Shakespeare’s legacy into view, including statues, plaques, busts, and a striking 20-foot aluminum totem pole featuring one of his speeches. Declan’s experience as a former professional actor adds a memorable flourish: he performs some of Shakespeare’s best-known speeches along the way. This small-group walk is limited to 15 people, giving you room to take in the details and enjoy the stories. Meet outside the only exit at Blackfriars Underground Station, then set out to explore the city on foot. Choose this London Shakespeare walking tour for a lively, personal perspective on the places and words behind the playwright’s enduring reputation.

Highlights

  • Follow Shakespeare’s footsteps north of the Thames
  • Hear stories of Shakespeare’s London life from a dedicated researcher
  • Spot statues, plaques, busts, and a 20-foot aluminum totem pole
  • Enjoy famous Shakespeare speeches performed by a former professional actor

What's included

Included

  • Live entertainment
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Recommended minimum age for children: 10 years
  • Maximum 15 people per booking
  • Tour operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Meet outside the only exit at Blackfriars Underground Station, on the Circle and District lines

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 126 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 8.9. Top 4% in London means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in London by this score.

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