Shakespeare guided walk available to groups in London

Groups can celebrate the work of William Shakespeare and his life in London on a guided tour in the capital with Shakespeare Walks.

The two hour long tour, which begins outside London Bridge train station, takes in locations including the grave of Shakespeare’s brother who was an actor in London; a 17th century tavern; and the sites of the original Globe, Rose and Blackfriars theatres.

Led by guide Robert Coleman who dresses in authentic 16th century Elizabethan costume for the tours, groups will discover more about Shakespeare, his family, friends and influences, as well as his impact on the English language.

To book a guided tour call 020-7905 901 834, or e-mail robert@shakespearewalks.com.

Other Shakespeare tours in London

For Shakespeare fans wanting to extend their visit to London, a Shakespeare Walks tour can be combined with a visit to Shakespeare’s Globe. Tours at the venue include Globe Theatre, which offers an insight into the 1599 Globe, the reconstruction process in the 1990s and how the ‘wooden O’ works today as an experimental theatrical space.

The Globe Theatre also offers a Bankside Tour that looks into the history of Bankside as a theatre district during Shakespeare’s time.

For both of these tours at Shakespeare’s Globe parties of 15 people or more must book in advance.

For more information about tours at Shakespeare’s Globe visit www.shakespearesglobe.com.

For further information or to book a guided tour with Shakespeare Walk visit www.shakespearewalks.com.