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Southwark - an exclusive private walking tour full of surprises! 20% OFF
London, England, United Kingdom
$197.15
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Southwark offers a captivating blend of history, entertainment, and culture in London. This exclusive private walking tour reveals the area's fascinating past, from its notorious reputation to its stunning landmarks.
- 🏛️ Hay's Galleria: A beautifully renovated warehouse transformed into a vibrant space with shops, restaurants, and stunning views of the River Thames.
- 🌆 The Queen's Walk: Enjoy breathtaking views of London's skyline, showcasing architectural marvels from the 12th century to modern times, along this scenic path.
- 🛒 Borough Market: Wander through this historic market, once a bustling center for wholesale trade, and soak in its lively atmosphere filled with delicious food.
- ⛪ Southwark Anglican Cathedral: Visit one of London's oldest churches, featuring magnificent stained glass and stunning architecture, with a 20-minute interior exploration.
- ⛵ Golden Hinde: Marvel at the impressive replica ship that circumnavigated the globe in the 1570s, and learn intriguing facts about its historic journey.
- 🏰 Winchester Palace: Discover the ruins of the opulent residence of the Bishops of Winchester, highlighting the stark contrast between wealth and poverty in the area.
- 🏛️ The Clink Prison Museum: Explore the site of the original Clink prison, learning about its history and the harsh conditions faced by its inmates.
- 🎭 Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: Pass by the original Globe and admire the modern reconstruction, a testament to the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's work.
- 🎨 Tate Modern: Visit London's largest museum of modern art, housed in a former power station, showcasing a diverse collection from international artists.
- 🍫 Menier Chocolate Factory: Learn about the fascinating history of this former chocolate factory turned theater, preserving its rich heritage while entertaining audiences.
- 🌿 Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance: Discover this poignant site where thousands were buried, revealing more about the area's intriguing past.
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Southwark - an exclusive private walking tour full of surprises!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- A fun, experienced professional, local guide, accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding
- Transportation to/from the start and end points of the walk
- Gratuities - optional
- Food and drink - we can enjoy a break together but your food and drink purchases are at your expense
Meeting point
Go to the lower concourse of London Bridge station and I will be beside the finger post between Pret a Manger and the Body Shop
Return details
The tour ends close to the only remaining Southwark inn, the original of which dates back to the 1600s. An ideal place to toast the tour with a well earned drink!
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Hay's GalleriaA beautifully renovated space, this converted warehouse is now home to shops, restaurants, offices and apartments. Emerging onto Queens Walk at the back of the Galleria, there are fantastic views of the River Thames and the City of London on the north bank.
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The Queen's WalkFollowing the part of this path between Tower and London bridges gives us a chance to enjoy views of London's iconic skyline with buildings spanning a timeline of more than 900 years! On the one hand, the White Tower of the Tower of London is a reminder of Norman power from the 12th century whilst the City of London next door is filled with buildings yet to celebrate their 12th birthdays! A wonderful contrast between old and new, something to look at as we consider the history of this area back to a time when this was one of the busiest dockyards in the world.
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Borough MarketThis centuries old market used to be a raucous market place for the wholesale trading of cattle, fish and grain. As we wander through the vibrant market of today, we can enjoy its hustle and bustle and imagine how things used to be.
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Southwark Anglican CathedralThis is one of the oldest churches in London which somehow survived the purge by that most notorious of kings, Henry VIII. Designated a cathedral since 1905, nothing prepares you for the sheer beauty of the interior: soaring arches and a dramatic ceiling give the feeling of space and wonder. There is much to experience here: a stained glass window dedicated to the playwright Shakespeare who lived and worked in the Borough; a Diamond Jubilee window to celebrate the late Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne and Harvard Chapel commissioned by alumni of Harvard University to honour its founder John Harvard who was baptized in St Saviour's church as it was then. We will go inside the Cathedral for about 20 minutes and although entry is free, there is a small charge for photography which is payable on entry.
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Golden HindeA replica of the ship which circumnavigated the globe in the 1570s stands majestically beside the River Thames. Once you have come to terms with the fact that a ship this size could possibly complete such a tough and challenging journey, it is interesting to catch up with a few fun facts about the voyage: what was the famous ship called originally, who was on board and how many of the original fleet made it back to England? We will stop for about 5 minutes so that I can answer these questions plus pass on a few other interesting facts!!
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Winchester PalaceYou will gaze on the ruins of what used to be the large and luxurious home of the Bishops of Winchester. In an area full of sleaze and narrow, run down alleys and yards, once stood this beautiful palace proof that the privileged lived right next door to the poor. You will learn about the power of the Bishops and the meaning of the term Winchester geese - you might be a little surprised by what went on inside the boundaries of the Bishop's lands!
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The Clink Prison MuseumThe Museum stands on the site of the original Clink prison which was inside the lands of the Bishops of Winchester and next door to their luxurious palace. There could not be a greater contrast between the two. The Clink went from being a prison housing wrongdoers to one housing heretics for daring to espouse views contrary to the Bishops' own. I'll tell you about the prison's conditions, how you could buy your way to a more comfortable stay inside and how this most gruesome of places was finally put to rest.
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Shakespeare's Globe TheatreYou get two Globe theatres for the price of one on this tour! We pass by the location of the original Globe built towards the end of the 1500s and within half a mile, get to admire the magnificent modern Globe which exists because of the perseverance of an American actor called Sam Wanamaker. Having seen the outside, you will want to book to see a performance on the inside too!
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Tate ModernAs this old power station towers above, it is possible to imagine that it houses London's biggest museum of art. It is one of four Tate museums in England concentrating on the display of the work of international artists since the 1900s.
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Menier Chocolate FactoryA much loved theatre today, this historic building used to be home to a chocolate factory run by Meniers who, in the latter half of the 1800s, was the largest chocolate manufacturer in the France. Sadly, as the two World Wars raged in Europe, neutral countries like Switzerland gained the advantage formulating new recipes for chocolate with delicious fillings, an advance which Meniers could not complete with. The building became derelict but was designated a grade II listed building in the 1990s meaning that it could not be demolished. It then began its new life as a successful, off-West End theatre and I'll explain Menier's interesting history.
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Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of RemembranceThis graveyard was only discovered when Transport for London was working on the Jubilee line extension. Archaeologists from the Museum of London who joined the excavations estimated there were 15,000 bodies buried on the site. This is where you'll hear more about those Winchester Geese!
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Southwark - an exclusive private walking tour full of surprises! 20% OFF
London, England, United Kingdom
$197.15
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!