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- German
- English
Step out of the sanitized history books and into the mud, blood, and brilliance of Elizabethan London. On this immersive journey through the Bankside Liberties, you will discover a lawless entertainment district where the greatest literature in the English language was born right next door to notorious prisons, brutal blood sports, and church-sanctioned brothels. Uncover the shocking duality of a world where genius and degradation walked hand in hand.
- A 1.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 69 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From London's main station, take local public transport toward Crossbones Graveyard. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Crossbones Graveyard, London, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Shakespeare's Globe, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to London's main station. The departure point is Shakespeare's Globe, London, United Kingdom. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance
An unconsecrated post-medieval burial ground for the 'Winchester Geese'—sex workers licensed by the Bishop of Winchester.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The remains of the palace of the powerful Bishops of Winchester, who ruled the 'Liberty of the Clink'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Clink Prison Museum
Located on the site of the notorious original Clink prison, which gave its name to all subsequent lock-ups.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The site of the first purpose-built playhouse on Bankside (1587), where early plays by Marlowe and Shakespeare were performed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This narrow alleyway marks the epicenter of the Elizabethan blood sports industry.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The tour culminates at the modern reconstruction of the Globe, providing an immersive experience of the era's 'high art'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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