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- English
Happy to make this a bespoke tour and be flexible about timings. If you message me we can work something out!
While Borough Market is firmly on the tourist trail I will show you the hidden, quirky history that only the locals know. Starting from the famous market we will discover the heroes and villains that makes this corner of London such an amazing place.
Guaranteed only small groups away from the crowds in the quiet backstreets. This is a family friendly tour, with a personal touch.
Behind the waterfront there is a maze of streets, with 2,000 years of history to uncover. We will hear about Shakespeare and his rivals, who inspired Dickens and the area's dark side!
Message me if you would like a private group or corporate tour. This could be an ideal present for the history buff in your life!
Find out about my other tours via @stevedoestours
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
6pm Start - Corner of Stoney and Park Street, by the Monmouth Coffee Shop
By the river at Tate Modern
Itinerary
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1Borough Market
You will see what has been voted one of the world's best foodie destinations and hear of its 2,000 year history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Southwark Cathedral
Hear about the rich history of the area, from Romans and Vikings to Dickens heroes and villians
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Golden Hinde
Pirates? National heroes? or both? You decide as we talk about this wonderful 16th century ship and its captain
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
The Clink Prison Museum (Pass by)
Hear the horrible history of London's must terrible prison.
Admission ticket free -
4The Rose Theatre
Meet Shakespeare's rivals in Tudor theatre land
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
You will see the hidden sites of Shakespeare's London and hear about the actors that made his plays become alive. We will visit the original site of the Global and Rose Theatres, as well as bear pits and dark sites of Bankside!
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Tate Modern
We will see a few more hidden corners tourists miss and finish at one of the world's greatest art galleries - with a chance to take in amazing views of London.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Millennium Bridge
Discover the amazing hidden art - right under your feet!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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