Literary London: Shakespeare and the City

 

Beautifully narrated by an expert in their field, unearth the life story of William Shakespeare via landmark visits, informative knowledge, quotes and fun interaction. Begin at Blackfriars, where a well-to-do Shakespeare purchases a large, ‘labyrinth like’ house in 1613. Journey through central London to untamed Elizabethan Shoreditch, where a young man arrived with ambitions to alter the world.

Via a wealth of sites and points of interest associated with the man, see where former theatres and playhouses once stood - The Blackfriars and Curtain amongst others. It was here that an enigmatic Shakespeare wrote, house-kept and performed for decades. Visit the sites of houses and lodges, his favourite haunts, his place of worship and newly erected memorials.

What's more, you'll get to hear learn about his personal life - from marriage and early beginnings, to questions of his sexuality and sources of inspiration for his works. And to put his life in context, your guide will paint a detailed picture of Elizabethan society, and how this influenced his works. A sure highlight to any trip to London, this private tour will impress even the most captivated and knowledgeable Shakespeare devotees.

-Rewind to 1590 Elizabethan London via powerful storytelling.
-Weave together former homes, theatres and places of significance to ‘the bard’.
-Paint a fascinating picture of Elizabethan society: religion, royalty & plague.
-Explore theories of his mysterious death, sexuality, beliefs and playwriting.
-Take a scenic journey through leafy churchyards, ruins and cobbled alleys.

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Location
Start point:
The Blackfriar Pub
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: city centre.

Schedule
Duration: 3 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Recommendations
As this tour involves a fair amount of walking, please bring comfortable shoes.