Overview
Undoubtedly, William Shakespeare is considered the most important writer in England. Although he was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, for most of his life he called London home. Therefore, we will follow the footsteps of William Shakespeare in London. Although since the sixteenth century, the town has considerably changed, we still can find connections to his place of life and work and must inspire his characters and plays. The City of London’s Guildhall, The Guildhall Library, The sites of Blackfriars Playhouse, St John’s Gate, St Helen’s Bishopsgate Church, Southwark Cathedral, The original site of Globe Theatre where the first performances of many of his plays were seen and finally today’s The new Globe theatre will be the main attractions for this tour. As the tour ends, you may want to extend your day by attending one of Shakespeare's plays in this shrine. Please get in touch with us so that we can offer you the best possible seats for your night out in Southwark.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Private tour
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Globe Theatre's admission ticket(s)
- Globe Theatre's scheduled performance ticket(s)
Meeting and Pickup
- Hand sanitizers and masks will be available in our vehicles for the best hygiene practice. - During this tour, public transportation will be used in order to avoid the city's traffic - Airport and cruise port pickups and transfers are also available at extra charge. Please contact us for further information. - Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time and let the lobby staff know that you are waiting for a tour guide. - Comfortable shoes are advised - Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move. - Guests must contact Tourope UK at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Please use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. - If you do not require hotel pickup, you can meet the tour guide at Parliament Square. (The nearest tube station is Westminster). Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time, please look out the Statue of Sir Winston Churchill in front of the Houses of Parliament. Please Note: In case of any daily event or closure in Parliament Square, alternatively, please proceed to The London Eye by crossing the Westminster Bridge. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in front of the main exit gate of the London Eye. - Shakespeare's Globe Theatre tickets are not included in this service and subject to availability. Advanced reservation or purchase is required. Tourope UK Ltd can not guarantee the tickers or seats.
What To Expect
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City of London
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Guildhall Library
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blackfriars
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Museum of the Order of St John
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Helen's Bishopsgate Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Southwark Cathedral
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Hotel pick-up.
- Private tour.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Globe Theatre's admission ticket(s).
- Globe Theatre's scheduled performance ticket(s).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the William Shakespeare's London Full Day Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for William Shakespeare’s London Full Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up
- Private tour
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Globe Theatre's admission ticket(s)
- Globe Theatre's scheduled performance ticket(s)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
