Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough
At a glance
Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough is a 2h small-group experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Historic London Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 112 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $26.92 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Walking Tour Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 112 travellers
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Travel through a thousand years of history, meeting William Shakespeare, medieval Winchester Geese prostitutes, Charles Dickens, the ghost of a nineteenth century pub landlady, and the wonderfully named Doorkins Magnificat!
On our walking tour we'll visit the areas around Borough and Bankside, which being outside the jurisdiction of the City of London were for centuries the site of seedy goings on. We'll learn how the area had been notorious for prostitution since the arrival of the Romans, visit the locations of Southwark's two most notorious prisons of which parts can still be seen today, take in the sights of a millennium-old market, view the remains of a medieval palace, and find Shakespeare's Globe Theatres both old and new!
The walking tour begins outside Borough Station, ends near London Bridge Station, and will take around two hours. Total distance is about two miles.
Ticket sales will be limited to fifteen attendees, to ensure maximum enjoyment for everybody on the tour.
What's included
What's included
- Walking Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5m
The only remaining part of the Marshalsea Prison
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Stop 2 · 5m
The final resting place for thousands of Southwark's outcast dead
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Stop 3 · 5m
The largest extant reminder of Southwark's beer trade
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Stop 4 · 5m
London's last surviving galleried coaching inn
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Stop 5 · 5m
Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre
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Stop 6 · 5m
The world famous and iconic London Bridge
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Stop 7 · 5m
London's oldest surviving gothic church
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Stop 8 · 5m
A one thousand year old food market
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Stop 9 · 5m
The remains of one of the most prestigious homes in medieval England
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Stop 10 · 5m
The site of the notorious Clink Prison
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Stop 11 · 5m
The reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Meeting point
We meet outside the exit of Borough Station. Please aim to arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you will be late, please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $26.92 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Walking Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
We meet outside the exit of Borough Station. Please aim to arrive five minutes early as the tour will start on time. If you aren't able to make the tour or you will be late, please message me on +44 7783 401 129 so that I know whether to send you our live location on WhatsApp.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 112 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
