Greater London Trip Overview
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!
Friendly, fun and informative tours with a fully qualified tour guided.
An excellent safe way to reintroduce you and your friends back to London! Or if you are a local a great way to find about your city’s secrets and quiz a real London expert.
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
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Greater London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Greater London Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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!
Friendly, fun and informative tours with a fully qualified tour guided.
An excellent safe way to reintroduce you and your friends back to London! Or if you are a local a great way to find about your city’s secrets and quiz a real London expert.
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
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL England
You will see what has been voted one of the world’s best foodie destinations and hear of its 2,000 year history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Southwark Cathedral, 1 London Bridge Montague Close, London SE1 9DA England
Hear about the rich history of the area, from Romans and Vikings to Dickens heroes and villians
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Golden Hinde, St. Mary Overies Dock Cathedral Street Cathedral St., London SE1 9DE England
Pirates? National heroes? or both? You decide as we talk about this wonderful 16th century ship and its captain
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Clink Prison Museum Soho Wharf 1 Clink Street Clink Prison Museum Soho Wharf, London SE1 9DG England
Hear the horrible history of London’s must terrible prison.
Stop At: The Rose Theatre, 56 Park Street Bankside, London SE1 9AR England
Meet Shakespeare’s rivals in Tudor theatre land
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT England
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tate Modern, 53 Bankside, London SE1 9TG England
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Bridge, Thames Embankment, London SE1 9JE England
Discover the amazing hidden art – right under your feet!
Duration: 10 minutes
