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This immersive theatrical experience takes Shakespeare's work life back to its roots. Led by professional actor guide, meet Tallow Chandlers Hall, tview the world renowned Globe theatre, across the river from the north bank, then trace the Globe's history backwards to it's birthplace, Shoreditch, via key locations in Elizabethan Renaissance Theatre. A player guide will recount the history of the first British Playhouses, and perform suitable Shakespearian speeches at key points. Packed with history, literature, theatricality, comedy, tragedy, fact, fiction and drama, including modern sights and sounds, cultural references, superb street art in Shoreditch, an exciting cut through the Barbican estate, crossing boundaries on the way, approx 2 hours walking (depending on pace) including a 20 min interval at the Barbican Arts Centre, home of The Royal Shakespeare Company, ending at New Inn Yard, Shoreditch. Group option and Private option available (Cakes and Ale). Suitability age 16+.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be outside Tallow Chandlers Hall, Dowgate Hill, next to Cannon Street Station.
Outside the new Shakespeare Museum, 10 minutes from Old Street Tube (Northern Line) and 15 mins from Liverpool Street (Central Line)
Itinerary
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1Thames River
Walking the Thames path on the north bank, viewing the Globe Theatre from across the river, before continuing to Blackfriars
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The site of the Blackfriars Dominican Monastery and of the 1st and second Blackfriars Playhouses
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Paul's Cathedral
Encircling St Paul's Cathedral along Cheapside, and up Milk Street.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Guildhall
See the Heminges and Condell Shakespeare statue on Love Lane featuring Shakespeare's folio held housed in the Guildhall. View Guildhall and hear history and speech.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Roman wall ofLondonium
See the ruins of the Roman Wall on Noble Street and the plaque showing Shakespeare's Lodgings on Silver Street.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Barbican Highwalk
Experience a little known and exciting walkway through the Barbican estate with superb views and history of the estate and Barbican Centre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Bunhill Fields
Walk up Whitecross street, see the site of the Fortune Playhouse then Cross the boundary to Shoreditch and hear of the history of the burial ground.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Barbican Centre
Enter Barbican via walkways, learn history of the Barbican Centre (London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company)
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
The site of the first playhouse The Theatre, and now the site for The Shakespeare Museum
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Shoreditch
Walking through the modern district of Shoreditch towards Curtain Road
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Steps and Stairs included on walk
- Road crossings
- 20 minute interval at Barbican
- Suitable walking footwear required
- Umbrella or rain macs may be required
- Bring own bottled water
- The total duration includes walking time
- Not suitable for Children under 16
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking or keeping up with a group
- Rest Rooms Available at Barbican
- Not recommended for under 16 year olds
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Cancellation Policy
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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