Private History Tour Beyond Borough Market
At a glance
Private History Tour Beyond Borough Market is a 1h 30m – 2h private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by Dr Stephen King. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $135.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: We will not be entering any venues needing a fee..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m – 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–10 per booking
- Ages
- Traveller 0–120
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Private History Tour Beyond Borough Market
from $131.61
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Dr Stephen King is a qualified tour guide with years of experience of delivering fun, informative bespoke history tours for guests from across the world.
He is an expert on this amazing part of London and will show you the hidden corners that even locals have not spotted.
Happy to fit around your timings and make your tour based around your group's interest.
Prefect for corporate tours, or a family and friends special day.
Do check him out at @stevedoestours
What's included
What's included
- We will not be entering any venues needing a fee.
Not included
- This is not a food tour, but we can stop at the market and make recommendations!
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
The market has a rich history, possibly even back to the Romans
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Stop 2 · 20m
Links to Dickens, Chaucer and the burial site of the Bard's brother.
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Stop 3 · 15m
There has been a bridge here since the Romans. But why was London Bridge falling down?
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Stop 4 · 30m
Visiting the sites of Shakespeare's Globe and Marlowe's Rose Theatres. Also visiting the new Globe theatre.
Hearing about the shocking and surprising histories of these giants of literature. -
Stop 5 · 10m
Was the Captin a Pirate or great British explorer? Actually a bit of both. Learn more about this amazing ship that sailed around the world.
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Stop 6 · 10m
The one remaining historic coaching inn, rich in history with links to Dickens.
Meeting point
Just by Borough Market is Park Street, with the Gentlemen Baristas, I will meet you outside
End point
We finish close to the market, on the river by the Globe. However as this is a private tour we can alter the route to finish at a specific location if you would like to.
Traveller ratings
5.0
4 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 4
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Private History Tour Beyond Borough Market take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m – 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $135.50 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?
We will not be entering any venues needing a fee..
Where does it start?
Just by Borough Market is Park Street, with the Gentlemen Baristas, I will meet you outside
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 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in London.
