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Dig up London’s secrets from her unsavoury past on this walking tour. Learn how Elizabeth I was connected to English pirates. What is the connection between a Southwark Prison and a Scottish Queen?

Highlights

• Marvel at Francis Drake’s ship with its world record.
• Learn the connection between The Bishop of Winchester and Harry Potter world.
• Discover a medieval Palace right in the centre of Southwark.

Description

The guests are invited to embark on a journey through Southwark’s notorious past. Join our tour guide on a walk in medieval London’s naughtiest neighbourhood, which boasts a long history of being 'on the wrong side of the river'. The guests are taken alongside the embankment from Millennium Bridge to the Tower Bridge, with a fair few stops on the way. Guests are entertained with the tales of English Ships, Scottish Royalty, London prisons, Tudor Theatre and Victorian Engineering. English Royal history is heavily featured as well, with Richard III and his tale, as well as that of his nephews The Princes in The Tower.

Includes

This is an outside-only tour. The guests are reminded to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated.

Important Information

• The tour will take place come rain or shine.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund