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London Shakespearean Audio Tour 39 min

TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10

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10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 39 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow Shakespeare’s London on a self-guided audio tour past the Globe, George Inn, and landmarks tied to the Bard’s life and legacy.

About this tour

Follow Shakespeare’s footsteps through London on a self-guided audio tour that brings the Bard’s world to life with storytelling, music, and historical insights. Begin across from Shakespeare’s Globe, then explore streets and landmarks connected to his legacy.

Along the way, hear about the site of the original Globe Theatre and the fire that destroyed it. Pass the Shakespeare Tavern and the historic George Inn before finishing at Southwark Cathedral, a place linked to Shakespeare’s final days. Offline audio chapters and mapping help you follow the route at your own pace. The experience lasts 39 minutes and is self-guided, with no live guide or admission tickets included. Bring your own smartphone and headphones.

Discover the stories behind the landmarks on this London Shakespearean Audio Tour, and see the city through the lens of its most celebrated playwright.

Highlights

  • Trace Shakespeare’s story through the streets of London
  • See Shakespeare’s Globe and the site of the original theater
  • Hear the story of the fire that destroyed the original Globe
  • Pass the Shakespeare Tavern and historic George Inn
  • Finish near Southwark Cathedral

What's included

Included

  • Offline audio chapters and mapping

Not included

  • Headphones
  • Smartphone
  • Admission tickets

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Important information

  • This is a self-guided audio tour; no live guide will meet you
  • Start at 38 Bankside, across the sidewalk from Shakespeare’s Globe
  • Bring your own smartphone and headphones
  • Wi-Fi is not included
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour?

No. This is a self-guided audio experience, and no live guide will meet you.

Where does the tour start?

Start at 38 Bankside, across the sidewalk from Shakespeare’s Globe.

Are admission tickets included?

No. Admission tickets are not included.

What should I bring?

Bring your smartphone and headphones. Wi-Fi is not included.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The provider states that the tour and its areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 10 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 6.5.

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