What You Will Do
Discover the trendy and photographic neighbourhood of Southbank, renowned for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, and multicultural street food stalls!
On this tour narrated by a local historian, you will walk through the colourful Southbank Centre, beautiful National Theatre, explore The Tate and Blackfriars, stroll along Ernie's Beach, and ultimately finish with a pub crawl at Doggett's Pub.
Venture off the tourist trail, and discover the dynamic neighbourhood, its mix of crazy stories, famous residents, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area.
Discover how this area became the birthplace of British theatre and the beautiful St. Paul’s Cathedral. Learn more about its history, rich culture, and architectural gems, in a captivating adventure in a must-see neighbourhood.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour starts outside the Globe theatre, located between Millennium Bridge and Southwark Bridge.
1
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
5 minutes
Explore this neighborhood that offers you a mixed bag of possibilities, stories, and adventures.
2
Tate Modern
10 minutes
Cross over this futurist- looking Millennium bridge to a contemporary hub in London that houses artworks of prominent artists
3
Blackfriars Bridge
5 minutes
Learn the bridge's dark past as we cross over it.
4
Gabriel's Wharf
10 minutes
Fancy quick nibbles and artsy little gifts in the backdrop of a generally creative and buzzing atmosphere? Let's wander on.
5
Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf
5 minutes
As we walk along the neighbourhood, allow these buildings and towers to tell you their stories.
6
National Theatre
5 minutes
We "come full circle" by bidding goodbye to you at Shakespeare's true cultural memorial - but not before a brief venture into his legacy.
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