Booze, Brothels & The Bard: A Walking Tour of London's Bawdy Borough

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore the seedy and scandalous history of London
  • Visit the remains of the Marshalsea Prison
  • Discover the Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance
  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Borough Market
  • Step back in time at 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.

Meeting point

Borough High St, London SE1 1JX , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

St George the Martyr

The only remaining part of the Marshalsea Prison

Duration 5 minutes
2

Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance

The final resting place for thousands of Southwark's outcast dead

Duration 5 minutes
3

The Hop Exchange

The largest extant reminder of Southwark's beer trade

Duration 5 minutes
4

George

London's last surviving galleried coaching inn

Duration 5 minutes
5

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret

Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre

Duration 5 minutes
6

London Bridge

The world famous and iconic London Bridge

Duration 5 minutes
7

Southwark Cathedral

London's oldest surviving gothic church

Duration 5 minutes
8

Borough Market

A one thousand year old food market

Duration 5 minutes
9

Winchester Palace

The remains of one of the most prestigious homes in medieval England

Duration 5 minutes
10

The Clink Prison Museum

The site of the notorious Clink Prison

Duration 5 minutes
11

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

The reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Historic London Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit Borough Market for lunch nearby.
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    Bring a camera for great photo ops.
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    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
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    Arrive early to join the group on time.
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    Check out the Old Operating Theatre after!

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